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April 15, 2024 Good afternoon, In New York City, we have had a wonderful weekend of Greek Independence Day celebrations! On Friday, the Evzones came to Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine. The Presidential Guard of the Hellenic Republic proudly marched with faithful through the pouring rain to Bowling Green for the raising [...]

April 12, 2024 What's New This Week The GOA will host the 47th Biennial National Clergy-Laity Congress with the theme, "In Christ We Are One," in early June 29-July 5, 2024, in San Diego, California. The Fully Human Ministry was chosen to be featured for a panel presentation at the Congress, including two members of [...]

However you are able, please post this critical response to the recent public declaration of the Russian Orthodox Church to justify the immoral, illegal, and horrific invasion of Ukraine, now revealed to be nothing less than the most serious sin any cleric can commit in public:  heresy, the deliberate distortion of the saving Gospel of [...]

Good afternoon, Welcome to the Orthodox Observer News online! Read about the special Greek Independence day celebrations at the White House and across the country below! Scroll down to view a special video message from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America inviting all to attend the 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress this summer. Enjoy this edition of [...]

April 3, 2024 “Forgetting what lies behind I strain forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14 Rev. Fathers and Esteemed Participants of the 2024 District Clergy Laity, Christ is in our Midst! With the blessing of His [...]

Camp Registration is open! Click the link to register: https://www.campsaintpaul.org/summercamp Session 1 — June 26th - July 2nd Session 2 — July 3rd - July 9th Session 3 — July 10th - July 16th Session 4 - July 17th - July 23rd Session 5 - July 24th - July 30th

What a joy for about 20 of our members to be present at the Ordination of Steven Sarigianis (on left of the Archbishop), full time Pastoral Assistant here from 2015-2019, as Deacon at his home parish on Sat, March 30, surrounded by family and clergy!  He will assist Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit.   - Fr. [...]

March 26, 2024 What's New This Week Why does the priest veil himself when bringing around the Holy Gifts in the Great Entrance during Pre-Sanctified Liturgy? Watch this week's "Snapshots from Pre-Sanctified Liturgy" HERE to find out! The increased prayer services, fasting, and almsgiving guidelines during Lent can seem illusive to families with disabilities. Discerning [...]