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Archbishop Elpidophoros presides over 3rd Stanza of the Salutations at St. Eleftherios Church in New York City
Sat, 14 Mar 2026
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the 3rd Stanza of the Salutations at St. Eleftherios Church in New York City on Friday, March 13, 2026. In his homily,...
Archdiocese invites faithful to cybersecurity webinar
Fri, 13 Mar 2026
The Parish Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America invites parishioners nationwide to a free, one‑hour online session: “Cybersecurity Basics for Parishioners.” This presentation is designed for anyone who...
Direct Archdiocesan Clergy gather in Lenten retreat
Fri, 13 Mar 2026
Sixty clergy from throughout the Direct Archdiocesan District gathered with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Schenectady, New York, for their Annual Clergy...
‘Everyone can sing,’ says longtime organist Anna Counelis
Fri, 13 Mar 2026
At 11 years old, in 1941, little Anna Marakas climbed onto the organ bench in the choir loft at then Assumption Church in Oakland, California, and began to play. 85...
Youth gather for inaugural aspiring chanters’ conference
Thu, 12 Mar 2026
Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida hosted the first-ever Young Aspiring Chanters Conference from March 6–8, welcoming more than 40 young men and women from across the...