On Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the parish of Holy Cross Church, in Whitestone, New York, where he was warmly welcomed by Fr. Nicolaos Paros and members of the parish council. 📸 Dimitrios Panagos

A Joint Statement of Hellenic Orthodox Community of Saint Demetrios in Astoria and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Read the full press release here: goarch.org/-/joint-statem… 📸: saintdemetriosastoria.com

On September 9, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America warmly welcomed the new Consul General of the Republic of Cyprus in New York, Mr. Kyriakos Pogiatzis, on the occasion of his assumption of duties. 📸 Orthodox Observer/Dimitrios Panagos goarch.org/news/affiliate…

Archbishop Elpidophoros was greeted by students outside of the St. Demetrios Greek American School. Within its historic St. Demetrios Cathedral, His Eminence gave the Agiasmos for the new school year, blessing the schoolchildren. goarch.org/-/archbishop-e… 📸 court. Thea Gibbs

When Fr. Alex Karloutsos speaks of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, he does so with a mixture of reverence and candor. Follow the Ecumenical Patriarch’s visit to the U.S. at our new website and read the full article here: orthodoxobserver.org/today-the-ecum… 📸 OO/Brittainy Newman

“A historic welcome in Washington, D.C.” — Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew began his Apostolic Visit to the U.S. tonight being welcomed by faithful in the capital. Read about it here: orthodoxobserver.org/ecumenical-pat… 📸 OO/Brittainy Newman

On September 15, 2025, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met privately with President of the United States Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Read here: orthodoxobserver.org/ecumenical-pat…

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, honoring America’s fallen. Read about the moment here: orthodoxobserver.org/at-tomb-of-the… 📸 Archons/Orthodox Observer/J. Mindala

Today, the Ecumenical Patriarch will visit St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine. It will be his first return to the church for which he performed the Thyranoixia (door-opening) in 2021. Story developing ✍️ 📸 OO

A grand reception honored Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew yesterday night, joined by political leaders, clergy and faithful. Read the full article here: orthodoxobserver.org/at-capitol-hil…

After spending three days in Washington, D.C., His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew continued his trip to the U.S. by revisiting St. Nicholas at ground zero. He opened the doors for the church in 2021. Read here: orthodoxobserver.org/63825/ 📸 by OO/Brittainy Newman

Today, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine welcomes two special guests: the Director of Photography for the series “The Chosen” Akis Konstantakopoulos and George Harrison Xanthis, who portrays John the Apostle on the TV show. 🎥 by Orthodox Observer

Today, the Ecumenical Patriarch returns from Long Island to visit the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, in New York City. 📸 GOARCH

Today, at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in Manhattan, Mayor Eric Adams bestowed the Ecumenical Patriarch a key to the city. “You have unlocked our hearts, here in the city,” Adams said. Video: Orthodox Observer

Once again, we are confronted with unspeakable violence in a house of worship: this time in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. May the Lord comfort the grieving, and heal the wounded.

The OCPM is now offering decades of prison ministry experience now accessible in-person and asynchronous virtual training delivered by experts with experience at every level of prison security. Read the story here: orthodoxobserver.org/the-ocpm-learn… 📸 OCPM

Last Sunday, the Federation of Cypriot American Organizations held its annual testimonial dinner. It was attended by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros and President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, both chairpersons for the event. Full article here: orthodoxobserver.org/abp-elpidophor…

During the 2025 Apostolic Visit, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew made a visit to the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George & Saint Demetrios in New York City to venerate the miraculous icon of Panagia Giatrissa (“The Healer”). Read here: orthodoxobserver.org/ec-patr-bartho…