Orthodox Observer – January 18, 2024

Good afternoon, Welcome to this issue of Orthodox Observer News online! His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has arrived in Greece with pilgrims visiting Mount Athos and Thessaloniki. See the details of the visit here. Follow the coverage of this visit on the Orthodox Observer social media and His Eminence’s social media. Archbishop Elpidophoros Orthodox Observer Our Archdiocese and Metropolises have wonderful news and events to share. Read about the expansion of the food pantry at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon, New York that now supports 300 families. Apply now to be a part of the national cohort of Girl Delegates of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to the United Nations Program. The deadline is February 2nd. A special concert in support of the Hellenic Education Fund will take place on January 30, 2024, the Feast Day of the Three Hierarchs, at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Read more about this event and purchase tickets below. Keep scrolling to stay connected to your Church and your Faith with the Orthodox Observer News online! TOP NEWS  Archbishop Elpidophoros of America arrives at the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos at Mount Athos His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America arrives at the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos at Mount Athos where he will spend four days and officiate a vigil and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast Day of the Epiphany as well as the blessing of the waters on January 19. Photo: GOARCH/Dimitrios Panagos Archbishop Elpidophoros Attends the Hellenic Dance Festival of the Metropolis of Atlanta His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America is attending the Hellenic Dance Festival of the Metropolis of Atlanta from January 12-15, 2024. This year’s HDF, the largest in history, is taking place in Orlando, FL. Read More Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Welcomes Metropolitan Pavlos of Kozani Bishop Christophoros of Amfipoleos to the Archdiocese Archbishop Elpidophoros Welcomes New Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Director of Parish Planned Giving Archdiocese Extends Compassionate Welcome To The Hostage And Missing Families Forum ARCHBISHOP ELPIDOPHOROS Visit of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America to Mount Athos and Thessaloniki At the invitation of the Central Jewish Council, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will be the Keynote Speaker at the National Day of Remembrance of the Greek Jewish Martyrs and Heroes of the Holocaust taking place in Thessaloniki. Read More Homily By Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Metropolis of Atlanta Hellenic Dance Festival January 14, 2024 Archbishop Elpidophoros Elevates HDF Executive Chairman Fr. Sampson Kasapakis to the rank of Economos of the Archdiocese of America Remarks By His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America At the Clergy Family Luncheon of the Hellenic Dance Festival 2024  Visit our Flickr to see more photos!  FROM THE METROPOLISES St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon, New York Supports 300 Families With Their Expanded Food Pantry West Babylon, New York-Every Tuesday and Thursday, volunteers from Philoptochos, Greek School parents, GOYANS and several members of the parish of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon, New York gather to work at the St. Nicholas Food Pantry. Read More Archbishop Elpidophoros Officiates the Affirmation of Office for the new Board of Trustees of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Metropolis of Chicago invites Chicago area parishes to help determine the future location of the Metropolis Center campus Metropolis of Pittsburgh Oratorical Education Sunday Metropolis of San Francisco Ordination of Rev. Father Emmanuel Aspiotis Metropolis of New Jersey 2024 Hellenic Folk Dance Festival Deacon Justin Bosl Elevated to Archdeacon of Metropolis of San Francisco Ascension GOYA Hosts Second Annual Retreat to Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE “Letters About Three Luminaries: The Music of Athanasios Zervas” Benefit Concert for the Hellenic Education Fund His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces the establishment of the Hellenic Education Fund to support and promote Hellenic Education in America and across our Archdiocese, including our 25 Archdiocesan Day Schools and more than 500 Afternoon schools. These Greek American schools are essential to shaping the minds and hearts of our children and preserving our rich cultural heritage and language. Read More GOA Center for Family Care Launches Small Group Guide, “Investing in Your Marriage” GOA Girl Delegates to the United Nations Program Applications Now Open EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY – Online Information Session February 5, 2024 Read the most recent Sunday Sermon Series from the Department of Religious Education (DRE) Sunday Sermon Series Twelfth Sunday of Luke January 21 Luke 17:12-19 This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about ten lepers who came to Jesus for healing. What did He ask of them? And why did only one of them show gratitude? Also, in what ways do we resemble the lepers and how does Jesus heal us? Read More AFFILIATES & OTHERS Greek America Foundation Semester in Athens Study Abroad Scholarship We offer rolling admission Semester in Athens Scholarships for study abroad at the Hellenic American University, a US-accredited institution with two campuses in Nashua, New Hampshire and Athens, Greece. The Athens campus is located in the vibrant Kolonaki neighborhood. Read More National Philoptochos Statement Regarding the Saint Basil Academy Advisory Committee Attention young adults! Applications for Orthodox Volunteer Corps are due February 5, 2024 St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine Presents Young Adults Let’s Talk: Peacemaking in a Divided World Visit Our Website Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Our Company | Contact Us | FAQs | Privacy Policy