Orthodox Observer Newsletter 9/10/24

September 10, 2024 Good morning, In this edition of the Orthodox Observer, find the Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria St. Demetrios’s announcement of $3 million in support by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine’s23rd Anniversary Memorial Service for 9/11 tomorrow, and His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America’s recent visit to the island of Halki with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Kindly forward this email to family and friends so that we can share with more faithful the news from our Archdiocese, Metropolises, local parishes, and more! Top News Greek American Archons Fund Restorations in Constantinople Over his recent visit to Istanbul, Türkiye, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited three recently-restored sites, all of which were renovated with the generous funding of Greek American Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Read More Archbishop Elpidophoros Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits the Theological School of Halki with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Following his attendance at the Holy Synaxis of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America accompanied His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Halki, the second-largest of the Princes’ Islands in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul, Türkiye, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Read More Watch: His Eminence’s visit to Halki with His All-Holiness Watch: Holy Synaxis of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne Watch: Archbishop Elpidophoros Ordains Patriarchal Deacon Kallinikos to the Priesthood From the Archdiocese Ionian Village Completes Successful 2024 Summer Another successful summer has come to a close at Ionian Village, the Summer Camping ministry of our Archdiocese. Welcoming over 300 campers this summer, Ionian Village began its programming in June with IV Next, which serves young adults, followed by Session One and Two which serves 9th-12th graders. Read More Department of Stewardship, Outreach & Evangelism’s 2025 Quick Start Guide From the Metropolises Metropolis of Boston Camp Golf Classic September 24, 2024 The Metropolis of Boston Camp’s 2024 Golf Classic will be held on Tuesday, September 24 at Indian Ridge Country Club in Andover, MA. All proceeds will benefit the Support-a-Camper Scholarship Program as well as the St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center. Read More Metropolis of Chicago and Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church Present 2nd Annual Synaxis of Orthodox Women Byzantine Cantors Metropolis of Pittsburgh to Host 2024 YAL (Young Adult League) Conference on October 18-20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Metropolis of San Francisco Family Wellness Ministry Presents “Fall into Fun” Senior Resort Camp September 30-October 3 Metropolis of San Francisco Will Host “The Power of Forgiveness” Young Adult Fall Retreat October 4-6 Metropolis of San Francisco to Host “How to Start an Evangelism Team at Your Parish” Webinar On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific), the Missions and Evangelism Ministry for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco will host an online presentation, “How to Start an Evangelism Team at Your Parish.” All are welcome! Read More Parishes & People Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria, St. Demetrios Announces $3 Million of Support by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America The Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria, St. Demetrios at a general assembly meeting held on Sunday, September 8, 2024 cast a two-thirds majority vote in favor of transferring a percentage of the newly-constructed building across St. Demetrios Church to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in exchange for cash consideration that will primarily benefit the St. Demetrios School. Read More Affiliates & Others 23rd Anniversary Memorial Service for 9/11 at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine On September 11, 2024, a memorial service will be held at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine in honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This solemn event, which will be presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, will begin at 3:00 PM and is open to the public. Read More 28 Distinguished Orthodox Christians to Become Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate On Sunday, October 20, 2024, following the Divine Liturgy at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will preside at the Investiture of twenty-eight new Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate from throughout the United States. The Investiture will be the capstone event of the annual Archon Weekend in New York City. Read More In Case You Missed It… Archbishop Elpidophoros Ordains Patriarchal Deacon Kallinikos Chasapis to the Priesthood Ecumenical Patriarchate and Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne Condemn Actions of Russian Orthodox Church in Africa Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne Sign the Act of the New Indiction at the Ecumenical Patriarchate DONATE TO THE GREEK FIRE RELIEF FUND Please Share Our Newsletter: Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Follow the Orthodox Observer on social media for further coverage and photos: