May the Memory of Michael Jaharis Be Eternal
Please join us as we pray for a man who loved God and put this love into action for God’s glory. Feb 17, 2016 NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America mourns the passing in the Lord of Mr. Michael E. Jaharis, 87, Archon Exarchos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate,...
The Connection Between the Physical and Spiritual Heart
Have you ever been around someone who, without saying a word, made you feel calm, peaceful, and loved? In the opposite way, have you ever been around someone who, without words, made you feel uncomfortable or agitated? Would you believe that these feelings are caused by that person’s state of...
Fellowship Opportunity at United Nations
GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESAN FELLOWSHIP TO WORK AT THE UNITED NATIONS NEW YORK – The Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the continuation of its Faith-based Diplomacy & Advocacy Initiative. The Initiative established a total of four (2 for 2015-2016 and 2 for 2016-2017)...
Navigating the Stress of Christmas
“Never again!” Two words I think of often this time of year. Never again! Forget the mall. I am shopping for Christmas gifts online next year! Never again! Did we need all these Christmas cookies? Never again! Next year we are staying home and relaxing! Never again! Do...
Niarchos Foundation Honors Archbishop Iakovos’ Memory
STAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION HONORS LATE ARCHBISHOP IAKOVOS’ PIONEERING CONTRIBUTION TO CIVIL RIGHTS NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces with appreciation and joy the creation of a special Reflection Area, named after our late Archbishop Iakovos, in the newly built National African-American History and Culture Museum in Washington, DC. This...
Archbishop Demetrios of America Now a Geron
Nov 26, 2015 NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces with great joy and gratitude to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the elevation of the Holy Archdiocese of America to the rank of Gerontiki Eparchy (meaning an eparchy headed...
Watch Be the Bee – Episode 85 – Be The Sower
Inspired by the Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, the Orthodox Christian Network is proud to feature outstanding programs of “young adults coming together in faith, fellowship, and service” . Watch Be the Bee Episode #85 – Be The Sower You’ve probably heard the...
Archbishop Demetrios Visits Demetreion Center in Moshato
NEW YORK – Archbishop Demetrios together with Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece visited the Demetreion (Δημήτρειον) Center for Creative Activity and Care of Children in Moshato, which has been named in honor of Archbishop Demetrios, was established and operates under the supervision of the Philanthropic organization Apostoli of the Archdiocese of Athens. During the visit, Archbishop Ieronymos awarded...
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
September 14, 2015 The Universal Exaltation of The Precious and Life-Giving Cross Exalted today, the Cross sanctifies the ends of the earth, and the Church is renewed in the Resurrection. (Hymn of Vespers) To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents...
Archbishop Demetrios Attends Funeral of South Carolina Slain Pastor Rev. Clementa Pinckney
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, attended today, Jun. 26, 2015, the funeral service for South Carolina State Sen. Rev. Clementa Pinckney, who was slain last Wednesday with eight others, inside the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston. Archbishop Demetrios attended...
Ionian Village Celebrates 45 Years of Youth Ministry
Vartholomio, GREECE – On June 23, Ionian Village, the international summer camping ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, began its celebratory 45th Anniversary Summer. Founded in the 1960’s through the vision of the late Archbishop Iakovos, Ionian Village first summer of camping ministry was in 1970 under the leadership...