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.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Representing the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, The Saint Anastasia Fellowship participated today in a landmark roundtable discussion hosted by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Humbled by the collective wisdom […] The post St. Anastasia Fellowship champions faith-science integration in recovery at the White House appeared first on Orthodox Observer.
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 […]
Mary Magdalene, and the other women who were present at the burial of our Saviour on Friday evening, returned from Golgotha to the city and prepared fragrant spices and myrrh, so that they might anoint the body of Jesus. On the morrow, because of the law which forbids work on the day of the Sabbath, […]
On Saturday, the high priests and Pharisees gathered together before Pilate and asked him to have Jesus' tomb sealed until the third day; because, as those enemies of God said, "We suspect that His disciples will come and steal His buried body by night, and then proclaim to the people that His resurrection is true, […]
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