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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 [...]

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 [...]