The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America prioritizes the cybersecurity of our communities and parishioners. Here are four essential actions you, our fellow parishioners, and parishes can take to enhance security ⬇️ orthodoxobserver.org/department-o...

Fr. Spiro was a featured speaker at the U.S. Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Summit, a gathering of national leaders dedicated to eradicating human trafficking across the country. Read about the summit here: www.goarch.org/-/fr.-peter-... 📸 FREEDOM Ministry

This past week, His Eminence visited Chios, a Greek island facing intense wildfires. There he spoke to residents, officials, and the firefighters. Read about the visit here: www.goarch.org/-/archbishop... 📸 OO/Dimitrios Panagos

On August 24, parishes across the Archdiocese will celebrate College Student Sunday, a day to offer prayers for our college students and work to ensure that they each have a spiritual home away from home. Read about it: goarch.org/-/css-25 📸 courtesy of OCF

The OCPM urges Orthodox Christians not to see incarceration as a distant, abstract policy concern, but as a pastoral and spiritual reality already present in our parishes. Read the full article here: www.goarch.org/-/-you-are-n... 📸courtesy of the OCPM

From Camp Saint Paul to the streets of Hamilton Heights, New York, this week’s generosity and stewardship extended far beyond campgrounds. Read about the week at the camp here: www.goarch.org/-/camp-saint... 📸 courtesy of Fr. Elias Villis

We’ve highlighted the events that will be open to the public during Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s U.S. visit in September. Refer to them here: www.goarch.org/-/ep-public-... 📸 by OO/Brittainy Newman

Today, on the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we are reminded that millions are enslaved in our time. Scripture exhorts us: “Speak out for those who cannot speak” (Proverbs 31:8). As Orthodox Christians, we cannot remain silent. Join us: freedom.goarch.org #EndTrafficking #FaithInAction

On July 20, 2025, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew condemned an Israeli attack on a church in Gaza. Read His All-Holiness’s statement here: www.goarch.org/-/ecumenical... 📸 OO/Brittainy Newman

Now that the IOCC’s repairs are completed, 212 students and staff in Uganda are back to school. Read the full article, including an update on the IOCC’s other projects in the region here: goarch.org/-/after-iocc-r… 📸 courtesy of International Orthodox Christian Charities

On July 8, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met over 80 children from Ukraine. His All-Holiness addressed them with compassionate words. Read the @OrderStAndrew’s statement about the moment here: goarch.org/-/ecumenical-p… 📸 courtesy of Archons

Archbishop Elpidophoros met with a delegation from the Greek Orthodox Community of Antioch who expressed profound gratitude for the GOA’s support of earthquake survivors in Turkey. Read about the meeting here: goarch.org/-/antiochian-d…

“The day and memory are bitter.” His Eminence @elpidophoros.goarch.org issued an encyclical on the Day of Remembrance of the Hagia Sophia. Read the full message here: www.goarch.org/-/hagia-soph... 📸 by OO/Brittainy Newman

The pilgrims spent the day in the ancient city of Nicaea. Follow them as they walk in the footsteps of the First Ecumenical Council’s attendees, including Emperor Constantine the Great: www.goarch.org/-/pilgrims-r... 📸 OO/Brittainy Newman

Today’s emotional pinnacle for the New Rome pilgrims was a visit to the Hagia Sophia—once the Great Church of Christendom, now transformed into a mosque. Read about the history and the pilgrims’ experience here: goarch.org/-/hagia-sophia… 📸 OO/Brittainy Newman

Yesterday, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over from the Patriarchal throne, which His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew noted as a particular joy. Read about the pilgrims’ first day in Istanbul here: www.goarch.org/-/he-patriar... 📸: OO/Brittainy Newman

Before departing the city, the pilgrims in Rome made one last stop at the only Greek Orthodox Church in Rome. Read about the moment here: goarch.org/-/pilgrims-vis… 📸 by OO/Brittainy Newman

The Leadership 100 Fund, whose mission is to advance Orthodoxy and Hellenism in the U.S., has appointed Penny Panayiota Deligiannis as their new executive director, effective February 2026. Read the full release here: goarch.org/-/leadership-1… 📸 courtesy of Deligiannis

The “From Rome to New Rome” pilgrimage began their last full day in the Eternal City at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Read about the end of the pilgrimage to here: goarch.org/-/faithful-par… 📸 by OO/Brittainy Newman

Following a private morning audience with Pope Leo XIV at Castel Gandolfo, the “From Rome to New Rome” pilgrims continued their journey at the monastery of Grottaferrata. Read about it here: goarch.org/-/following-a-… 📸 by OO/Brittainy Newman

In the words of Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras, "May this meeting be the dawn of that blessed and luminous day in which future generations, communing from the same chalice, may partake of the Holy Body and precious Blood of our Savior, and in love, peace, and unity, praise and glorify Him.”

Archbishop Elpidophoros, Cardinal Tobin, and fifty pilgrims shared a private audience this morning with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo. Full article here: goarch.org/-/papal-audi... Photos by Orthodox Observer/Brittainy Newman

The joint pilgrimage “From Rome to New Rome” spent its first full day in the Eternal City, visiting the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the catacombs of San Sebastián, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Read the full article here: goarch.org/-/faithful-par… 📸 by OO/Brittainy Newman

Today, a group of fifty Greek Orthodox, Byzantine Catholics, and Roman Catholics arrived in Rome, where they begin a joint pilgrimage entitled “Rome to New Rome.” Read about the first day of the pilgrimage here: goarch.org/-/arrival-in-r… 📸 by Orthodox Observer/Brittainy Newman

“Following in the footsteps of giants: Archbishop Elpidophoros continues the ecumenical legacy of his predecessors.” Read about the history of @goarch.org’s joint pilgrimage below.  📸 by Orthodox Observer/Brittainy Newman & ✍️ Ben Malian goarch.org/-/following-in…

From the Slavic Orthodox Vicariate: His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros celebrated the opening of a new church in Hot Springs, Arkansas, named after the Mother of God “Life-Giving Spring.” 📸 courtesy of the Slavic Orthodox Vicariate full article here: goarch.org/-/archbishop-e…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros at St Markella Greek Orthodox Church in Wantagh, NY, July 13 to preside over a Divine Liturgy, the Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Synod in Chalcedon. Photo by Orthodox Observer/Dimitrios Panagos goarch.org/-/archbishop-e…

I am heartbroken by the tragic shooting that occurred today at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. May our Lord, the Prince of Peace, comfort the grieving, strengthen the injured, and guide us all towards a world where no church, no house of worship, is ever touched by fear.

The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate condemn the July 7 Israeli settler attack on the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh. More here: goarch.org/-/archons-ta.... Photo by J. McDowell/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

For Orthodox Christian Fellowship's Anna Sobchak, leading a pilgrimage to Greece was a full-circle moment. Read the full article here: goarch.org/-/anna-sobchak. 📷 courtesy of Orthodox Christian Fellowship

The Orthodox Christian Mission Center has announced that Dr. Nathan Hoppe has been selected to be its next executive director. Read the full announcement here: goarch.org/-/nathan-hoppe 📷 courtesy of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center

Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate: “It was not accidental that Greek became the language in which the foundational texts of the Church’s theology were expressed.” ✍️ Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 📸 Orthodox Observer/Brittainy Newman Full article here: goarch.org/-/mother-ton...

@goarch.org has announced the schedule of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's official visit to the U.S. in September. On his visit, His All-Holiness will receive the internationally-recognized Templeton Prize. 📸 by Orthodox Observer/Brittainy Newman

@goarch.org is proud to announce the participation of fifteen distinguished Greek American educators in a ten-day training program, held from July 8 to July 18, 2025, in Nicosia, Cyprus. 📸✍️ courtesy of the Department of Greek Education www.goarch.org/-/greek-amer...

As we remember the tragedies endured by Pontic Greeks, Armenians, Syrians, and others at the end of World War I, we pray for their eternal memory. May this inspire reconciliation, lasting peace, and an end to such catastrophes in our modern world.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the National Day of Prayer at the invitation of President Trump at the White House on May 1, 2025. This annual observance, designated by the United States Congress and hosted each year by the President. www.goarch.org/-/archbishop...

The joy of Pascha is tinged with a note of sadness today, as we learn of the repose in the Lord of Pope Francis. In a world of increasing animosity, conflict, and hate, Pope Francis was a towering figure of compassion, empathy, and love. Memory Eternal - “Requiescat in Pace”

Announcement from the Holy Eparchial Synod: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Awarded 2025 Templeton Prize: www.goarch.org/-/ep-templeton.

Honored to visit Ambassador Nassika at the Embassy of Greece, following her gracious visit to our Archdiocese in NYC. We discussed Greek Independence Day preparations, the importance of Greek language to our identity, and education's importance: www.goarch.org/-/nassika.

As we begin Great Lent, we cut off our self-cherishing ways, our φιλαυτία, through an abstinence filled with love - love for our God, love for our fellow human beings, and love for all of creation. Icon: Mosaic of the creation of greater and lesser lights, Monreale Cathedral, Sicily, c.1100-1200.

Today, on the occasion of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s 85th birthday, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America offered the following message: www.instagram.com/p/DGn_U6Pv8_Y/ Photos: Orthodox Observer/Brittainy Newman.

On this joyous day, we give thanks to God for His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the loving Shepherd of the Mother Church of Constantinople, who celebrates his birthday on February 29. Χρόνια Πολλά! Εἰς πολλὰ ἔτη, Δέσποτα! Photos: Orthodox Observer/Brittainy Newman.

“Ukraine’s sovereignty is not up for debate, nor can it be negotiated away under the guise of diplomacy." Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the Third Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, 23 February 2025: goarch.org/-/hah-ukraine. Photo: Nikos Papachristou/Ecumenical Patriarchate.

"The slogan of L100 is advancing Orthodoxy and Hellenism. Let’s always focus on that mission!" Read the Orthodox Observer's interview with Demetrios “Jim” Logothetis, Chairman of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund: goarch.org/-/logothetis.... Photo: Orthodox Observer/Brittainy Newman.

Cheyenne, Wyoming celebrates historic visit of first archbishop in five decades: goarch.org/-/wyoming-he. Photos: Orthodox Observer/Brittainy Newman.