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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 [...]

August 21, 2024 communications@goarch.org His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Offers Benediction at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, August 20, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America delivered a benediction at the 2024 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago, Illinois. His Eminence prayed that our “Eternal and Ever-Living God, Source of goodness and grace…Grant unto [...]

August 8, 2024 Good afternoon, In this edition of the Orthodox Observer, find information about the 2025 Hellenic Dance Festival, the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry Certificate's first graduating cohort, and a new photographic exhibit at the Maliotis Cultural Center. Kindly forward this email to family and friends so that we can share with more faithful [...]

Encouragement for participating in the beautiful Paraklesis (Supplicatory) Service that so characterizes the Fast of the 1st 2 weeks of August - Fr. Harry Read more: https://blogs.goarch.org/blog/-/blogs/the-paraklesis-servi-1?

July 30, 2024 Good afternoon, In this edition of the Orthodox Observer, find videos from AHEPA and His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America's visit to Cyprus, info about the Metropolis of Boston's Kosmos Project cultural exchange program, and a review of Alex Christofi's new book release Cypria: A Journey to the Heart of the Mediterranean [...]

The Olympic Games are a premier sporting event, which attracts the interest of millions of our fellow people from every corner of the globe, and their opening ceremony is of great importance, as it serves to highlight the history and culture of the host country and to spread positive messages globally. It was with great [...]

Summer 2024 Visit our Website! Dear Readers and Friends, As we enjoy these summer days, we have an opportunity to reflect on the busy last few months. This season is perfect for appreciating the numerous projects that allowed us to collaborate. Reflecting on recent efforts in inter-Orthodox, ecumenical, and interfaith relations at the Greek Orthodox [...]