The community of Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Port Washington, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Saturday, April 4, 2026, for the Divine Liturgy of Lazaros Saturday; joining Archbishop Elpidophoros […] The post Archangel Michael Church honors Lazaros Saturday with Challenge Liturgy in Port Washington, NY appeared first on Orthodox […]
Tanweer and Fathom Entertainment announced that Kapodistrias (The Governor) will be shown in theaters across the United States for a one-night-only event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The film is based on true events and […] The post ‘Kapodistrias’ (‘The Governor’) to screen in U.S. theaters on April 22 appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
WASHINGTON — Greek Americans from across the country gathered at the U.S. Capitol on March 25, 2026, for the inaugural Greek Independence Day Celebration, marking the 205th anniversary of Greece’s fight for independence and the […] The post Greek Americans mark 205th anniversary of Greek Independence at U.S. Capitol appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
In his sacred responsibility as described in the Charter of our Sacred Archdiocese, and in his pastoral oversight and fatherly care, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has approved the following incardinations and ordination: Rev. […] The post Archbishop Elpidophoros approves incardinations, ordination, confers Offikia appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
Liturgical Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Holy Week and Pascha 2026 Saturday of Lazarus — April 4 Divine Liturgy – Archangel Michael, Port Washington, NY, 10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday — April 5 […] The post Here’s Archbishop Elpidophoros’s Holy Week and Pascha schedule appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
George, this truly great and glorious Martyr of Christ, was born of a father from Cappadocia and a mother from Palestine. Being a military tribune, or chiliarch (that is, a commander of a thousand troops), he was illustrious in battle and highly honoured for his courage. When he learned that the Emperor Diocletian was preparing […]
Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. Earth Day is a time to unite around new actions. Earth Day and every day is a time to act to protect our planet and for Orthodox Christians it is a time to remember creation.
Though the doors were shut at the dwelling where the disciples were gathered for fear of the Jews on the evening of the Sunday after the Passover, our Saviour wondrously entered and stood in their midst, and greeted them with His customary words, "Peace be unto you." Then He showed unto them His hands and […]
Outside of Constantinople, towards the district of the Seven Towers, there was in ancient times a very large and most beautiful church named in honour of the Theotokos; it had been built about the middle of the fifth century by the Emperor Leo the Great (also called "Leo of Thrace," he is commemorated on Jan. […]
On the island of Mytilene (Lesbos in ancient times), near the village of Therme, the villagers had a custom of ascending a certain hill on this day to celebrate the Divine Liturgy in the ruins of a small chapel, although no one knew whence the tradition sprang. In the year 1959, certain villagers began seeing […]
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