Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, in conjunction with the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) under the spiritual and ecclesial leadership of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, has launched […] The post Seminary, Archdiocese launch Certificate in Orthodox Theology in Spanish appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
On Saturday, March 4, at Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America ordained Demetrios Sassos to the Holy Diaconate. The ordination took place in the presence of clergy and faithful from the […] The post Archbishop Elpidophoros ordains Demetrios Sassos to the Holy Diaconate appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the historic parish community of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Schenectady, New York, on the evening of Sunday, March 8, 2026, presiding at the third Contrition Vespers […] The post Archbishop Elpidophoros visits St. George Church in Schenectady, New York appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany on Sunday, March 8, for the Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas, returning to the parish six years […] The post Archbishop Elpidophoros returns to St. Sophia Cathedral in Albany, honors Fr. Patric Legato and parish leaders appeared […]
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.
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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