May 23, 2024
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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 Center, and listen to the latest podcast episode from the Center for Family Care. See all of these stories and more below.
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Archbishop Elpidophoros
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America leaves for Greece to attend the 4th Annual Archon International Conference on Religious Freedom. His Eminence will celebrate Orthros and Archieratical Divine Liturgy on Sunday, May 26, 2024 with a 50-year Memorial commemorating the victims of the illegal Turkish invasion of Cyprus and all other martyrs who have lost their lives because of religious persecution at the Annunciation Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, Greece. His Eminence will also attend the 1st Summit of Global Archons, also to be held in Athens.
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From the Archdiocese
What makes for a Close Family?
Latest installment from the Center for Family Care podcast “From Our Homes to Yours: Discussion on life, love, and faith”
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From the Metropolises
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Greek Heritage Night at Fenway Park June 4, 2024
The Alpha Omega Council presents Greek Celebration at Fenway Park on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The net proceeds of this wonderful event celebrating Greek Heritage will benefit the Metropolis of Boston Camp Gym and Field House Project at the Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center.
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Parishes & People
Parish Highlight: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Anchorage, Alaska
Holy Transfiguration holds the distinction of being the northernmost parish of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and of being the only Greek Orthodox parish in the State of Alaska. Holy Transfiguration is Pan-Orthodox in character, with a very diverse congregation. Services are primarily in English with some Greek. During the Divine Liturgy, the Lord’s Prayer is recited in Greek, Arabic, Armenian, Romanian, Ukrainian, French, English and sometimes other languages. The parish has an active Philoptochos, Sunday School, Greek School, and youth dance groups. The parish also puts on the Alaska Greek Festival each August, which has become a popular event for the Anchorage area.
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