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How a Sunday School became a sanctuary for children with disabilities
Tue, 05 May 2026
Every Sunday morning at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines, IL, a small group of children gather in a classroom. The room, intentionally quiet and calm,...
Apostolic Mission to the African Diaspora launches newsletter
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is overjoyed to announce the official launch of the Apostolic Anchor, the premier newsletter of the Apostolic Mission to the African Diaspora in the...
Archdeacon Dionysios Papiris appointed Director of the Office of the Archbishop
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
NEW YORK–Yesterday, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announced the appointment of Archdeacon Dionysios Papiris as Director of the Office of the Archbishop, effective June 1, 2026. Archdeacon Dionysios succeeds...
Watch: Hellenic Parliament President visits GOARCH headquarters
Wed, 29 Apr 2026
Watch the video of the visit of Hellenic Parliament President Nikitas M. Kaklamanis to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in New York. President Kaklamanis was received...
What does it mean that the Ecumenical Patriarch is ‘first among equals’?
Wed, 29 Apr 2026
Many Orthodox Christians are aware that the Ecumenical Patriarch is “first among equals,” but all too many would find it difficult to explain what this actually means. This common designation...