His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the 2nd Salutations to the Theotokos at Saint George Church in Kingston, NY on Friday, March 6, 2026 where he was welcomed by parish priest Fr. Jim Kordaris […] The post Archbishop Elpidophoros visits Saint George Church in Kingston, New York appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
On March 7, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued a statement on the 61st anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery voting rights march, which became known as “Bloody Sunday.” On March 15, 1965, […] The post Archbishop Elpidophoros issues statement on 61st anniversary of Selma to Montgomery marches appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
Scholars, hierarchs, and missionaries from around the world gathered at Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC) in Brookline, Massachusetts, March 2–4, 2026, for an international conference honoring the life and legacy of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania. […] The post International conference marks one year since Archbishop Anastasios of Albania’s repose appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
In the previous academic year, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America awarded nearly $1,000,000 in scholarship assistance to deserving students and youth across the country. In addition to the scholarships administered by the Office of […] The post GOARCH opens 2026-2027 undergraduate, graduate scholarships appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting offers two $1000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors in high school who are going on to college or university for a four-year degree. All applicants must be active […] The post Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting offers $2k in scholarships appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
This Saint gave himself over to the ascetical life from his early youth. Experienced both in the solitary life of the hermit and in the communal life of cenobitic monasticism, he was appointed Abbot of the Monastery at Mount Sinai and wrote a book containing thirty homilies on virtue. Each homily deals with one virtue, […]
With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the […]
This festive Synaxis is celebrated to the glory of the Archangel Gabriel, since he ministered to the marvelous mystery of God's incarnate dispensation. Reading copyright Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved.
Six months after John the Forerunner's conception, the Archangel Gabriel was sent by God to Nazareth, a town of Galilee, unto Mary the Virgin, who had come forth from the Temple a mature maiden (see Nov. 21). According to the tradition handed down by the Fathers, she had been betrothed to Joseph four months. On […]
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 Our Holy Father Theonas, Archbishop […]
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