His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America is scheduled to participate in a series of ecclesiastical, educational, and community events from June 7–12, 2026, reflecting the Archdiocese’s ongoing commitment to faith, leadership, youth, and service. On […] The post Archbishop Elpidophoros’s schedule | June 7–12, 2026 appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
The Greek American Educational Public Information System (GAEPIS) and Hellenic Public Radio – Cosmos FM honored Steve and Angela Zervoudis with its prestigious Phidippides Award at a well-attended Gala at The Union League Club in […] The post The Phidippidis Award presented to Steve and Angela Zervoudis at Union League Club appeared first on Orthodox […]
The Alpha Omega Council proudly hosted its annual Greek Heritage Night with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, June 2nd, at Fenway Park, bringing together nearly 3,000 members of the Greek-American community for an evening […] The post Boston celebrates Greek Heritage Night at Fenway Park appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
“I am an Arab by birth, Greek by primary education, American by residence, Russian at heart, and Slav in soul.” — St. Raphael of Brooklyn Many saintly, dedicated, and faithful servants helped plant the seeds […] The post What can we learn from America’s first Orthodox bishop? appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
NEW YORK, NY — Upon returning from his visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and Mount Athos, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America reviewed the results of the recently concluded investigation concerning allegations involving […] The post Archbishop Elpidophoros directs Spiritual Court to convene regarding Fr. Chrysostomos Gilbert appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
The divinely-blessed Peter was from Bethsaida of Galilee. He was the son of Jonas and the brother of Andrew the First-called. He was a fisherman by trade, unlearned and poor, and was called Simon; later he was renamed Peter by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, Who looked at him and said, "Thou art Simon the […]
These Saints lived during the years of Diocletian. Saint Cyrus was from Alexandria, and Saint John was from Edessa of Mesopotamia. Because of the persecution of that time, Cyrus fled to the Gulf of Arabia, where there was a small community of monks. John, who was a soldier, heard of Cyrus' fame and came to […]
Saint David, who was from Thessalonica, lived a most holy and ascetical life. For some years, he took up his dwelling in the branches of an almond tree, exposed to all the elements and extremes of the weather. He reposed in peace during the reign of Saint Justinian the Great, in the sixth century. Reading […]
This Martyr practiced the ascetic discipline in Nisibis of Mesopotamia; she was of such great beauty that the report of her came to the persecutor Selenus, and every attempt was made to make her deny Christ. After many horrible tortures, she was cruelly dismembered by the executioners, then beheaded, in the year 310 (or, according […]
In Orthodox Christian countries, individuals traditionally celebrate their nameday instead of their birthday. Since Orthodox Christians are usually named after a saint or feast day of the Church, all those having the same name celebrate together on that saint's feast or the particular feast of the Church.All those named after St. Elizabeth, Mother of the […]
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