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What's New This Week Join us as we discuss how we navigate times of stress together as married couples. Get ready to laugh as some of the answers may surprise you!LISTEN HERE. St. Paul begins his discourse on likening the mystery of marriage to the relationship of Christ and the church with an exhortation for [...]

July 26, 2024 Good afternoon, Follow the Orthodox Observer and Archbishop Elpidophoros (Facebook: Archbishop Elpidophoros/ Instagram @ArchbishopElpidophoros / X @Elpidophoros) on social media for more coverage of the 102nd Order of AHEPA Convention in Cyprus. See important updates like the construction progress of the new Center for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh and the [...]

Dear Friends, We had to relocate from our usual spot in NYC due to street construction and quickly shifted to our old spot in front of St. Francis where a large crowd awaited us for last night’s Soup Run. Initially, we were concerned that the location change would be confusing and we would not have [...]

Give the significant rise of depression, anxiety, and loneliness among teens and adults, it is good to know that this social service is not only available but working in our city - Fr. Harry Crisis Lifeline Helping Connecticut State officials recently celebrated the success of Connecticut’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Since its implementation two [...]

July 19, 2024 Rev. Fathers and Esteemed District Council Members, Parish Council Presidents and Parish Council Members, His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane will lead a Journey of Faith Pilgrimage to Pontos (Turkey) and Constantinople from September 12th to September 23rd, 2024. Seats are limited. Please share this information and flyer with your council members. [...]

July 16, 2024 Good afternoon, Yesterday, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America gave the invocation at the Republican National Convention. His Eminence's invocation at the Republican National Convention continues the long-standing, traditional invitation for the Archbishop of America to give an invocation at both Republican and Democratic party conventions prior to the presidential election. Archbishop [...]

Please post with this caption:  I was able to attend the final two days of this conference at our Seminary:  wonderful opportunity to see old friends, meet new colleagues, and participate in proceedings - prayer and worship, listening & responding to presentations, enjoying fellowship over shared meals and coffee breaks.  Special delight:  hearing from retired [...]