On the eve of the 83rd Commencement at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, its Board of Trustees met from May 15-16 for two days of focused discussions, strategic planning, and advancement of the institution’s mission. Meetings took place on the HCHC campus and were led by…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, New Hampshire State Senator Denise Ricciardi (R-Bedford) made a speech in the New Hampshire State Senate, urging the state body to adopt a Proclamation for Religious Freedom. Spearheading this all-important initiative was Archon Christos Chrisafides. The Proclamation, signed by Ricciardi and 22 other New Hampshire…| Orthodox Times (en)
With the Archpastoral blessing of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the following clergy assignments are joyfully announced by Archdiocesan District Chancellor Fr. Elias Villis: Fr. Demetrios Kazakis has been appointed Proistamenos of the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hempstead, New York, beginning June 16, 2025. A native of Syracuse, New York,…| Orthodox Times (en)
Within the context of the moving and historic pilgrimage “On the Road to Nicaea”, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America led a group of 40 faithful from throughout the Archdiocese and 20 senior seminarians from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology to the ancient city of Nicaea, modern day İznik, the…| Orthodox Times (en)
On May 16, 2025, the Hellenic College Holy Cross community gathered in joy and reverence for the services of Great Vespers and Stavrophoria, where the bestowal of graduate crosses to the Class of 2025 took place. Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the service and bestowed the crosses upon each…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Religious Leaders for President Donald J. Trump’s newly established Religious Liberty Commission. The Commission, created by executive order on May 1, 2025, aims to advise the federal government on safeguarding and promoting religious freedom across the United States.…| Orthodox Times (en)
The afternoon of Saturday, June 7, 2025, Saint Basil Academy (SBA) celebrated its 78th Annual Commencement Exercises in Garrison, New York. Saint Basil Academy is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese’s home for children in need and a national not-for-profit philanthropic center for children and young adults, with a mission to provide…| Orthodox Times (en)
The late former Lead Chanter, Leonidas Asteris, funeral service will be held at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Friday, December 6, at 14:00. His burial will occur at the Divine Transfiguration Cemetery in Sisli. The announcement of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is as follows: The Ecumenical Patriarchate announces the repose in the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Today, December 1, 2024, significant promotions were announced within the Patriarchal Court at the Ecumenical Patriarchate. During the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew conferred the new title of Grand Archimandrite upon the former Grand Syncellus, Iakovos (Krochak). In addition, the Holy and Sacred Synod, following a…| Orthodox Times (en)