On Friday, November 17, 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I of the Holy See of Cilicia of the Armenian Apostolic Church visited the Archdiocese Headquarters during his Pontifical visit to the United States of America. In his welcoming remarks, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America expressed gratitude for the close relationship between the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and the Armenian Prelacy, thanking His Holiness Catholicos Aram I for his strong commitment to “ecumenical witness” and “mutual support and encouragement.” His Eminence also shared his prayers for the Armenians suffering in Artsakh and his hopes for a peaceful end to global conflicts. “As People of Faith” Archbishop Elpidophoros said, “we trust in the Lord’s will that His peace will reign upon the earth, even as it is in the Kingdom of Heaven. But we must work diligently toward that end. And until such peace is found, we must minister and serve those whose lives have been torn apart by conflict.”

On Thursday evening, November 16, 2023 His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America hosted a dinner with the Presvyteres from the Archdiocesan District.

Our National Day of Thanksgiving arrives in a time when the world is in turmoil, and “wars and rumors of wars” (Matthew 24:6) cast a pall over the global community. It is often difficult to muster the intention to be thankful in such moments. But as the Apostle Paul reminds us in his first letter to the nascent Christian community in Thessaloniki, we fulfill the will of God by our gratitude. This does not mean that we are thankful for the miseries that afflict the world, but that even in such distressing and sad circumstances, we persist through them.

The Metropolis of Denver is pleased to announce the second annual YAL Snow Conference, taking place in Winter Park, Colorado from January 18 - 21, 2024.  This event is for young adults aged 19 to 34 and is designed to help foster fellowship amongst young adults and further their relationship with Christ and His Church. Please make sure to read this entire page as it includes information important for the weekend!  

Families across our Metropolis are invited to join us for a Metropolis Family Winter Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center, this December 27-30, 2023. Let's celebrate the family this nativity season and gather for a wonderful four-day camp, packed with fun and adventure while growing closer to Christ and to each other!

Please join the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsbrugh to celebrate His Eminence Metropolitan Savas’ Name Day - the Feast of St. Savas the Sanctified on Tuesday, December 5th at the Metropolis of Pittsburgh.

In a revitalized effort to connect with our alumni and strengthen our connections, we are coming to you! This December, we invite you to join us across the country to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Dionysios as an Ionian Village family.

The School of Byzantine Music of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is delighted to announce the opening of registration for Spring Term 2024. Registration is open now until December 15th. Classes are scheduled to begin the week of January 7 and end the week of March 24.

Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church New York, NY warmly invites you to their Christmas Kalanda Concert.

This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about a rich man who owned more than he could store. What were his plans for this life? And how did things change? Also, how do we become rich with God?

This year, the Metropolis invites guests to contribute to the Vision Fund , which helps support the Metropolis Vision for Growth and philanthropic initiatives like Project HOPE .

New York, New York — In January 2023, OCPM created many new volunteer opportunities for Orthodox Christian parishes across the U.S. with the hope that every Orthodox parish would be able to serve the incarcerated near them. Now, OCPM is implementing the second wave of this vision, raising the next generation of leaders in Orthodox prison ministry for the United States, and equipping them for ministry through three new training programs.

The Organizing Committee of the 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress invites members of our Metropolises, parishes, organizations, and local ministries to submit proposals for presentations, workshops, and booth presentations that showcase best practices, innovative ideas, and valuable lessons learned in various aspects of ministry. This is an opportunity to share your insights and experiences with a diverse audience of clergy and laity members from across the Archdiocese.

The Metropolis of Pittsburgh shares new images showcasing the construction progress at the site of the New Metropolis Center. If you'd like to donate / pledge towards the Capital Campaign, please visit: https://www.pittsburgh.goarch.org/pledge

Houston, TX — November 13, 2023 — The National Philoptochos Society is delighted to announce the exceptional triumph of the 19th Biennial Children's Medical Fund Luncheon, a gathering of impassioned individuals and organizations dedicated to profoundly impacting children's health and well-being. Chaired by Stella Piches, with tri-chairs Marian Catechis, Martha Stefanidakis, and Barbara Vittas, this remarkable event showcased the power of collective commitment, bringing together esteemed guests, generous donors, and organizations devoted to the betterment of children's lives. In the esteemed company of Hierarchs, the event was graced by the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, His Grace Bishop Constantine of Sassima, Chancellor of the Metropolis of Denver, and His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos, National Philoptochos Spiritual Advisor. The Honorable Lambros Kakissis, Consul General of Greece in Houston, also attended this distinguished gathering.

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Department of Greek Education is excited to announce the re-release of "Ta Ellinika Mou," now available on Orthodox Marketplace.

I am deeply pleased to join you once again – for this 64th Annual Saint Michael’s Home Nameday Gala, which benefits this precious Institution of our Sacred Archdiocese. Saint Michael’s Home is a reason for all of us to rejoice, and a cause of pride for our National Church. It is a place that is exemplary in its care and love for its residents, who feel that they are truly members of a family – the family of the Church.

Dear Friends,

As some of you know, tomorrow is the Sunday of the Good Samaritan, and I cannot think of a more perfect image for this Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon. Because when I look around this room, I see Samaritans at every table.

This evening’s celebration of our beloved Paulette Poulos with the Phidippides Award for Passionate Advocacy of Hellenism and Orthodoxy seems to me the most natural, if not consequential, awarding of this special prize in its history. I think I can safely say – everyone knows Paulette!