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Archdiocese invites faithful to cybersecurity webinar
Fri, 13 Mar 2026The 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 2026Sixty 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 2026At 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 2026Saint 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...
Archbishop Elpidophoros leads Greek Independence Day celebration at New York State Capitol
Wed, 11 Mar 2026Greek American legislators honor five community leaders as His Eminence delivers invocations for both chambers of the Legislature; retiring Senator Michael Gianaris hailed as a trailblazer ALBANY, N.Y. — His...
The Archdiocese Archives | Orthodox Observer
Archdiocese invites faithful to cybersecurity webinar
The Parish Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America invites parishioners nationwide to...
Direct Archdiocesan Clergy gather in Lenten retreat
Sixty clergy from throughout the Direct Archdiocesan District gathered with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of...
‘Everyone can sing,’ says longtime organist Anna Counelis
At 11 years old, in 1941, little Anna Marakas climbed onto the organ bench in...
