5+ hour, 4+ min ago  (648+ words) Life is not digital," says Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on AI The Orthodox Observer Life is not digital," says Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on AI While the world"s attention has recently been focused on His Holiness Pope Leo XIV of Rome…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (69+ words) The Orthodox Observer Archbishop Elpidophoros's schedule | June 1319, 2026 His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will travel to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge, California to attend the National Oratorical Festival Finals. The event will be held on Saturday, June 13. On…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (257+ words) The Orthodox Observer Archdiocese statement on V. Rev. Fr. Chrysostomos Gilbert Following a full and fair investigation conducted pursuant to the Archdiocese's Clergy Misconduct Policy concerning allegations involving V. Rev. Fr. Chrysostomos Gilbert, and after consideration of Fr. Chrysostomos' testimony, together with…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (305+ words) The reason for reaching out to Christians of other faith traditions and seeking the unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ may seem obvious; after all, the Lord Himself prayed "that they may all be one; even as…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (247+ words) The Orthodox Observer Fr. Neofitos Sarigiannis assigned to St. Sophia Church in Albany, NY His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces the assignment of Reverend Presbyter Neofitos Sarigiannis to Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany, New York, effective July…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (262+ words) The Orthodox Observer V. Rev. Arch. Michael Giavis assigned to Kimisis Church in Brooklyn, NY His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces the assignment of the Very Reverend Archimandrite Michael Giavris to Kimisis Church in Brooklyn, New York, effective June 16, 2026. Archimandrite…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (246+ words) The Orthodox Observer Fr. Paschalios Legato assigned to St. George Church in Schenectady, NY His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces the assignment of the Reverend Protopresbyter Paschalios (Pat) Legato to Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Schenectady, New York,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (192+ words) His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America is scheduled to participate in a series of ecclesiastical, educational, and community events from June 712, 2026, reflecting the Archdiocese's ongoing commitment to faith, leadership, youth, and service. On June 7, Archbishop Elpidophoros will preside at Orthros…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (153+ words) NEW YORK, NY " Upon returning from his visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and Mount Athos, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America reviewed the results of the recently concluded investigation concerning allegations involving Rev. Fr. Chrysostomos Gilbert. Following his…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (772+ words) The Orthodox Observer Eastern, Oriental Orthodox Churches move toward unity after 1, 600 years of separation Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox leaders took a major step toward healing a 1, 600year division when Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew welcomed Pope Tawadros II of the Coptic Orthodox…...