With immense joy, the faithful of the Annunciation Church in New York City gathered to celebrate their patronal feast, welcoming His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the solemn celebration of the Feast of the […] The post Archbishop Elpidophoros celebrates Feast of the Annunciation at Annunciation Church, NYC appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared March 25 a national day honoring the democratic traditions shared by Greece and the United States, marking the 205th anniversary of Greek independence. The proclamation designated the date as […] The post President Trump proclaims March 25th as Greek Independence Day appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
Congress Co-Chairs John and Effie Trihas welcome the Archdiocese to Cleveland for the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress. From meaningful sessions and fellowship to unforgettable gatherings across the city, Cleveland will be the place where our Church […] The post Clergy-Laity Congress co-chairs John and Effie Trihas welcome the Archdiocese to Cleveland appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to the Archdiocesan headquarters for his first official visit since taking office. The meeting, marked by warmth and mutual respect, provided an […] The post Archbishop Elpidophoros welcomes NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to GOARCH appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
On March 15, 2026, the Third Sunday of Holy and Great Lent, the Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided in chorostasia (that is, from the Patriarchal Throne rather than […] The post Archons | Ecumenical Patriarch: ‘Through the Cross Come Life, Strength, and Virtue’ appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
Today we bring to mind the parable of the ten virgins, which our Saviour related as He was coming to His Passion. This parable teaches us that the accomplishment of the great work of virginity should not make us careless in other matters, especially in almsgiving, wherewith the lamp of virginity is made radiant. Furthermore, […]
The holy Passion of our Saviour begins today, presenting Joseph the all-comely as a prefiguring of Christ. He was the eleventh son of Jacob, and his first son by Rachel; because he was so beloved of his father, his own brethren came to envy him and cast him into a pit. Later they sold him […]
On Sunday, five days before the Passover of the Law, the Lord came from Bethany to Jerusalem. Sending two of His disciples to bring Him a foal of an ass, He sat thereon and entered into the city. When the multitude there heard that Jesus was coming, they straightway took up the branches of palm […]
Lazarus and his sisters Martha and Mary, the friends of the Lord Jesus, had given Him hospitality and served Him many times (Luke 10:38-4z; John 12:2-3). They were from Bethany, a village of Judea. This village is situated in the eastern parts by the foothills of the Mount of Olives, about two Roman miles from […]
The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism […]
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