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Archbishop Elpidophoros visits St. Paraskevi Church in Greenlawn, NY
Mon, 11 May 2026
On the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, which coincided with Mother’s Day, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church...
She almost stopped coming. Now she leads her parish’s autism ministry
Mon, 11 May 2026
On Sunday mornings, Abby Vlahos’s day begins before most people are awake. She rises with her nine-year-old son, Cosmas, who wakes at dawn. Then it’s full speed–active play, movement, conversation,...
Parish Ministry Leadership survey charts a strategic path for a growing Archdiocese
Mon, 11 May 2026
At the May 8, 2026 meeting of the Archdiocesan Council, Archon Theo Nicolakis, Director of National Ministries and CIO, together with Dr. Jonathon Wiggins, Senior Research Associate from CARA. presented...
Parish Planned Giving hosts inaugural Lunch & Learn Workshop
Mon, 11 May 2026
Through the generosity of a Leadership 100 grant, clergy and lay leaders from twenty parishes within the Archdiocesan District met for the inaugural Lunch & Learn Workshop on Parish Planned...
Archdiocesan Council reviews growth, financial strength, and national ministry priorities ahead of Clergy-Laity Congress
Sat, 09 May 2026
The Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America convened virtually on May 8, 2026 for its spring meeting, in a five-hour session. The meeting, held ahead of the...