July 26, 2024
Good afternoon,
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The 102nd AHEPA Supreme Convention Opens in Limassol, Cyprus on July 22, 2024
The 102nd AHEPA Supreme Convention opened for the first time in Cyprus in a show of solidarity to mark the 50th dark anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus.
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From the Archdiocese
Lost Film on Cypriot Plight Resurfaces: Professor’s Efforts Unveil Powerful Narrative
Department of Archives
NEW YORK – Thought to have been lost, a powerful film that brought awareness to the American public of the plight of the Cypriot refugees following the 1974 invasion of their home has resurfaced. The film’s reemergence is credited to the relentless determination of Professor Fevronia Soumakis and Bishop Spyridon of Amastris.
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Department of Religious Education (DRE)’s Sunday Sermon Series: Fifth Sunday of Matthew, July 28

This week, find insights from the Department of Religious Education about the upcoming Gospel reading (Matthew 8:28-34; 9:1), where we learn about Jesus encountering two possessed men who lived in a cemetery. Why did they live in a cemetery? What was the cause of their condition? How did the Lord free them?
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From the Metropolises
A year ago this month, we broke ground in Washington PA for the first purpose-built Metropolis Center for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh. This morning, members of the construction committee met in what soon – God willing – will be the Metropolitan’s office!
His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh via Facebook
Parishes & People
Parish Highlight: Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church Campbell, Ohio
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Campbell, Ohio is a thriving community with a beautiful history and extremely active parish life. Founded in 1956, Archangel Michael is now the home parish of approximately 600 families. The parish community is home to many immigrants, mostly from Kalymnos, Greece.
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Affiliates & Others
This Sunday is Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday
Hundreds of Orthodox churches of all jurisdictions across the country are preparing for Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday on July 28, 2024, as blessed by the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States.
To help us prepare, please enjoy this moving testimonial from a man released from prison after encountering Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry, and please visit theocpm.org/pmas to learn more about how your parish can get involved on July 28th.
Get Involved on Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday
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