This week, from February 17-20, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America welcomed the senior seminarians from Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology for the annual visit of the Holy Cross’s graduating class. […] The post Archdiocese welcomes senior HCHC seminarians appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
The dialogue between the Orthodox (Chalcedonian) and the Oriental Orthodox (non-Chalcedonian) churches began in its official capacity in 1989, and the official Joint Commission has continued to operate since then to address centuries-old divisions. Last […] The post ‘Moving the Dialogue Forward’: Conclusions from the conference on Eastern-Oriental Orthodox relations appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
It is with deep sadness but hope in the Resurrection that we announce the falling asleep of Metropolitan Dimitrios of Xanthos on February 19, 2026. Metropolitan Dimitrios is survived by his son Nikita David Mesfin, […] The post Memory eternal, Metropolitan Dimitrios of Xanthos appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
Founder and Music Director Alexander Lingas will move into a new role as Music Director Emeritus this spring, passing the baton to a new generation while redirecting his focus towards academic work. Dr. Lingas will […] The post After 35 years, founder Alexander Lingas retires as Music Director of celebrated vocal ensemble Cappella Romana appeared […]
New York, NY—The National Philoptochos Society had the distinct honor of welcoming seminarians from the Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology Graduating Class of 2026 to the Philoptochos Center of Philanthropy during their visit […] The post National Philoptochos Society welcomes 2026 HCHC graduating class to the Philoptochos Center of Philanthropy appeared first on […]
Saint Alexios was born in old Rome of illustrious parents named Euphemianus and Aglais, and at their request was joined to a young woman in marriage. However, he did not remain with her even for one day, but fled to Edessa, where he lived for eighteen years. He returned to Rome in the guise of […]
Saint Christodoulos, who was from the region of Nicaea of Bithynia, was the son of Theodore and Anna, and was given the name John. He assumed the monastic habit in his youth and was renamed Christodoulos ("slave of Christ" in Greek). At first, he lived the ascetical life in various places, then he received permission […]
This Saint, whose name means "blessed," was born in 480 in Nursia, a small town about seventy miles northeast of Rome. He struggled in asceticism from his youth in deserted regions, where his example drew many who desired to emulate him. Hence, he ascended Mount Cassino in Campania and built a monastery there. The Rule […]
For more than one hundred years the Church of Christ was troubled by the persecution of the Iconoclasts of evil belief, beginning in the reign of Leo the Isaurian (717-741) and ending in the reign of Theophilus (829-842). After Theophilus's death, his widow the Empress Theodora (celebrated Feb. 11), together with the Patriarch Methodius (June […]
The martyrdom of the Holy 40 Martyrs of Sebasteiaia is a powerful lesson in Christian faith, perseverance, sacrifice, and friendship. The story of this martyrdom begins in the early part of the 4th century when the persecution of Christians was still active. There were 40 soldiers of the Roman army who possessed sincere faith in […]
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