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In This Newsletter The Ordination of Deaconess Angelic Molen The African Women’s Grant Write to Deaconess Angelic and Her Hierarchs Upcoming Events July 2: GOA Clergy-Laity Panel “Women in Orthodoxy: Past, Present, and Future Roles” July 9: Information Session on St. Phoebe Feast Day Service Event September 3: St. Phoebe’s Feast Day “The Need for [...]

 I attended the live, zoom event and was deeply impressed by the authenticity of Carrie’s first hand witness of a wonderful woman ordained as deacon in Africa, the sound reasoning of Carrie's approach to the restoration of women deacons, and the depth of Metropolitan Serafim, the ordaining bishop.  — Fr. Harry   In case you [...]

June 14, 2024 What's New This Week Appreciation is often overlooked and/or taken for granted by couples in the midst of the responsibilities of daily life. However, it is a key to genuine connection and unity in marriage. For the next week, practice the discipline of expressing appreciation to your spouse 3 times/daily; then discuss [...]

June 7, 2024 What's New This Week Fr. Alex speaks with Dr. Edith Humphrey on the holy opportunities for parents and children while reading Scripture as a family. LISTEN HERE. Download the full Paschal Season Family Connection guide HERE.

2nd Annual Servant Leadership Banquet @ Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle, with 800 present from 50+ parishes honoring 101 lay leaders, 1/2 of whom are young adults.

Today (Sunday, June 2) is National Sisterhood of Presvyteres Day.  I wish to express deep gratitude to the Lord for the faith, love, and hard-earned wisdom of Kerry who has sacrificed a great deal for me to fulfill my vocation, guide our family, and make not only many contributions to the ministry of each parish [...]

May 23, 2024 Good afternoon, Χριστός Ανέστη! Christ is Risen! In this issue of the Orthodox Observer News, read about the only Greek Orthodox Church in Alaska, register for the Boston Red Sox Greek Heritage Night to support the Metropolis of Boston Camp Gym and Field House Project at the Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage [...]

May 21, 2024 Good afternoon, Χριστός Ανέστη! Christ is Risen! The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese remembers the Pontian Genocide on the National Day of Remembrance, May 19, 2024. May their memory be eternal. The Orthodox Observer congratulates the 2024 class of Hellenic College Holy Cross. We are proud of the new generation of Orthodox Christians trained [...]