Two Upcoming Philoptochos Caregiver Support Groups for Orthodox Christians Nationwide
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What Counts in Making a Happy Marriage?
September 6, 2024 What's New This Week All spouses have areas of "incompatibility," in marriage--differences that are both complementary and create points of tension. Consider with your spouse how you "deal with" these differences when they create tension in your marriage. Matushka Carrie Foley and Presv. Melanie present helpful advice for parents on easing into [...]
Public Bulletins on Suicide Prevention
Public Bulletins on Suicide Prevention As we begin the new school year, we want to remind everyone that suicide remains a critical concern for our young people, their families, and their communities. Over the summer months, Connecticut has experienced multiple suicide deaths among young people. The linked bulletins below were developed through a collaborative effort among [...]
Clergy-Laity Workshop Video
CLERGY-LAITY CONGRESS Ministry Panel #1 Inspiring and Equipping our Parishes to Reclaim the Great Commission The Great Commission calls us to focus our parish ministries on renewing the faith of our members in order to share our faith with inquirers and the unchurched. We do this through our actions as well as our words. This [...]
Ionian Village Completes 2024 Summer Camp Season
August 23, 2024 Good morning, In this edition of the Orthodox Observer, find photos and video from the 2024 Ionian Village summer camp season, His Eminence's benediction at the Democratic National Convention, and the announcement of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America's Greek Fire Relief Fund. Kindly forward this email to family and friends so [...]
How Are We Being Transfigured…
August 23, 2024 What's New This Week The feast of the Transfiguration of Christ is not simply a commemoration of a past event. Our faith calls us to be transformed or transfigured in Christ. In this podcast our team discusses how we can experience this transformation through our marriages and children. LISTEN HERE. How is [...]
Launch of the Greek Fire Relief Fund
Critical relief to the homeland of many of our members and their offspring. This is simply the latest incidence of fires that have ravaged different areas of Greece. Kerry and I have made a convenient, online donation, and identified ourselves as members of Archangels Church in Stamford, CT, of the Archdiocesan District. May the Lord [...]
