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Saint Photios National Shrine announces 2026 essay contest
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
The Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine is pleased to announce an essay contest honoring His All-Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome, and Ecumenical Patriarch, in celebration of his 35...
A pharmacist-turned-parliamentarian visits the Archdiocese
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
NEW YORK — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received Spyros Koulkoudinas, a member of the Hellenic Parliament for Pieria, at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s headquarters in Manhattan...
Olympic leadership calls Greek Americans a source of strength for Team Hellas
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed Hellenic Olympic Committee President Isidoros Kouvelos and former Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis to the Archdiocese headquarters on October 14 for a luncheon...
Archdiocesan Psaltic Art Library launches with new Funeral Service book
Wed, 14 Oct 2026
The School of Byzantine Music, a national ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, is proud to announce the publication of The Funeral Service (Service for Brethren Fallen Asleep),...
National Philoptochos Grant brings comfort to families at Ronald McDonald House Mobile
Tue, 13 Oct 2026
MOBILE, AL — October 8, 2026 — National Philoptochos is proud to support Ronald McDonald House Mobile with a $91,351 grant establishing the Family Care Van, a new transportation program...