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Paul the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople
Saint Paul was from Thessalonica. He became the secretary of Alexander, Patriarch of Constantinople (see Aug. 30), a deacon, and then the successor of Saint Alexander in about 337. Because of his ...
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After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Damaged Tampa Bay Parishes Need Help Rebuilding
In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida communities have suffered displacement and damage, with many struggling ...
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The Orthodox Observer Interviews Fr. Philip Zymaris
Fr. Philip: The two main courses that I teach include two core courses: Liturgics and Dogmatics III, which is sacramental ...
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“Who Brings Down the Walls of Division?” Asks 31st Annual Fellowship of Saint Moses the Black Conference
Christ, the King of peace, breaks down the dividing walls within our hearts (Eph. 2:14). But how do we as Orthodox Christians ...
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American School of Classical Studies at Athens and the Gennadius Library Present "In the Name of Humanity" at the Maliotis Cultural Center
American School of Classical Studies at Athens and the Gennadius Library Present "In the Name of Humanity" at the Maliotis ...
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Year-End Review: Department of Greek Education's 2024 Report
As we close the chapter on 2024, the Office of the Director of Greek Education reaffirms its dedication to promoting, preserving, and growing all Greek schools within the Archdiocese. Our ongoing ...
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Department of Religious Education (DRE)’s Did You Know?: Guardian Angels
Did you know that God manifests His love for us through the presence of guardian angels? Guardian angels, like all angels, were created with the heavens (Psalms 148:2–5; Colossians 1:16). Angels do ...
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Archdiocesan District Council Holds First Meeting of the New Ecclesiastical Year
The Archdiocesan District Council met for their first meeting of the New Ecclesiastical Year at the Archdiocese Headquarters in New York. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros blessed the members of ...
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Remember Your Baptism: OCPM Serves Orthodox Christians Behind Bars
“I’m so tired. I’m done!” Those are the words of Anastasia, a daughter, wife, and mother, who was baptized Orthodox Christian ...
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6th Annual Greek Education Conference "Innovative Approaches to Literacy: Engaging Students in Greek Language and Culture"
On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Department of Greek Education, and the High Council for Greek Education, we extend a cordial invitation to our upcoming in-person ...