Good afternoon, Since our last newsletter, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana for the consecration of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The Third Monastic Synaxis of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America successfully completed its work. This year’s Synaxis took place at the Holy Monastery of the Theotokos, the Life-Giving Spring (Zoodochos Pigi) in Fresno, California, from the 9th to the 11th October, 2023. Wednesday evening, His Eminence arrived in Chicago for the 2023 Clergy-Laity/Philoptochos Assembly. The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America, host the 2023 Athenagoras Human Rights Award Banquet honoring the Prince’s Trust on Saturday, October 21st at the New York Hilton Hotel in New York City. Fordham University’s Orthodox Christian Studies Department presents “Seeking Harmony and Compassion: Pastoral Care and LGBTQ+ Orthodox Faithful.” This conversation about ministering to LGBTQ+ Christians includes a panel review of the recently published books Orthodox Tradition and Human Sexuality and Gender Essentialism and Orthodoxy: Beyond Male and Female, and a discussion of the opportunities, challenges, and resources for ministry among LGBTQ+ faithful. With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey, the Northern New Jersey Youth Commission of the Metropolis of New Jersey held the annual Mr. and Miss GOYA Pageant. The Metropolis of Detroit announced their 2024 Summer Camp programs dates. In the Metropolis of Atlanta, you can register for their Winter Youth Rally and Autumn Southeast Regional OCF Retreat 2023. See more from our Metropolises below. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce that it has granted $450,000 in scholarships to over 95 students, for the 2023-2024 academic year.  Ionian Village Announces Dates for 2024 Summer Programs. On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, the Archdiocesan District Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries is excited to announce that PARATHOSI 2024 – A Celebration of Hellenic Heritage & Dance – will be held on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the “Nameday Gala” celebrating the Feastday of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and benefiting the Archdiocesan Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Fund. Join us on November 5, 2023 in NYC. For sponsorships or for more information, call 212-570-3567 Tickets See all of our articles below. We hope you enjoy this week’s Orthodox Observer newsletter. The Word of God, which is the presence of Christ, transforms the hearts that long for God to dwell in them. TOP NEWS Archons host the 2023 Athenagoras Human Rights Award Banquet honoring the Prince’s Trust on Saturday, October 21st in New York City Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Third Monastic Synaxis Communiqué ARCHBISHOP ELPIDOPHOROS Archbishop Elpidophoros Celebrates Consecration Weekend at Holy Trinity Cathedral Indianapolis, Indiana From October 6-8 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America participated in the Consecration events of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana. His Eminence led the Holy Rites of Consecration with His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, Holy Trinity parish priest Rev. Fr. Gregory Hohnholt… Read More Archbishop Elpidophoros Homily at the Divine Liturgy of Consecration Indianapolis, Indiana Archbishop Elpidophoros Homily at the Great Vespers of Consecration Indianapolis, Indiana Archbishop Elpidophoros Invocation and Reflection at the Consecration Banquet Indianapolis, Indiana Archbishop Elpidophoros Invocation and Remarks at the Clergy Family Brunch Carmel, Indiana Archbishop Elpidophoros Invocation and Remarks at the Pre-Consecration Dinner Indianapolis, Indiana His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Nameday Gala Benefiting the Archdiocesan Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Fund FROM THE METROPOLISES Metropolis of New Jersey Northern New Jersey Youth Commission Mr. and Miss GOYA Pageant Held Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp 2024 Program Dates Autumn Southeast Regional OCF Retreat 2023 Seeking Applications – Independent Director for The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Foundation Metropolis of Atlanta Winter Youth Rally Metropolis of Atlanta The Twenty Fifth Annual Archangel Michael Feast & Honors Program FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE PARATHOSI 2024 – A Celebration of Hellenic Heritage & Dance January 20th, 2024 On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, the Archdiocesan District Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministies is excited to announce that PARATHOSI 2024 – A Celebration of Hellenic Heritage & Dance – will be held on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Read More Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Grants $450,000 in Scholarships Archdiocesan District hosts “The Journey of Marriage” Seminar Read the most recent Sunday Sermon from the Department of Religious Education Sixth Sunday of Luke AFFILIATES & OTHERS Greek Orthodox Archdiocese to Observe National Leadership 100 Sunday on October 22 Assembly of Bishops Newsletter – Q3 2023 Fordham University Presents Seeking Harmony and Compassion: Pastoral Care and LGBTQ+ Orthodox Faithful