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Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos Begins New Ministry

By Webmaster on October 16, 2019 Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Saint Augustine, Fla. – Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos visited Saint Augustine, Florida, the week of September 30—October 4, as he began his new ministry as the Hierarchal Proistamenos of the Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, as well as Synodal Liaison of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the USA to the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) also headquartered in Saint Augustine. During the week Bishop Demetrios toured the Saint Photios Shrine, an institution of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America dedicated to the first colony of Greeks who came to America in 1768, and met…

Holy Eparchial Synod of the GOA - Fall 2019

Announcement of the Holy Eparchial Synod of the GOA

By Webmaster on October 16, 2019 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America NEW YORK – The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America convened for their regular fall meeting, October 15-16, under the presidency of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and: 1) Decided on the reorganization of the Synodal Committees as follows: a)Committee on Canonical Matters presided by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston. b)Committee on Liturgical Texts presided by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston. c)Committee on Ecclesiastical Music presided by His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey. d)Committee on Holy Monasteries presided by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta. e)Committee on Inter-Orthodox…

Archbishop Elpidophoros meets with top Bahamian officials, offers support of Archdiocese and IOCC

By Webmaster on October 15, 2019 Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America His Eminence concludes archpastoral visit with an aerial survey of the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian See All Photos NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America completed an historic three-day visit to The Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. On Monday morning (Oct. 14, 2019) he met with the Governor General, the Most Honorable Sir Cornelius Alvin Smith. They discussed the extent of damages and ongoing relief efforts. Dean Triantafilou, Executive Director of International Orthodox Christian Charities, spoke about the IOCC short- and long-term support of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church’s relief…

Fr Steven & Presbytera Chrysi Vlahos

Fr. Steven Vlahos 55th Ordination Anniversary

By Webmaster on October 13, 2019 OCL News, Orthodox Christian Laity

Source: The Epistle (Greek Orthodox Retired Clergy Association Newsletter) On September 14, the feast day of the Universal Exaltation of the Holy and Life-Giving Cross, our RCA Vice President, Father Steven J. Vlahos observed and celebrated the 55th anniversary of his ordination to the sacred priesthood at the Saint Anthony Church in Vineland, NJ. On this solemn and sacred occasion, Father Steven especially thanked his beloved Presvytera Chrysi, children Demetrios Troy, Dana Anastasia DiAntonio, grandson Joseph and all the members of the congregation. Father Steven especially remembered his parents, siblings and the multitude of people he faithfully served. He also…

Mr. John Catsimatidis (Photo by TNH/Kostas Bej)

Archbishop Appoints New Officers, following the resignation of the Vice President and Secretary of the GOA Archdiocesan Council

By Webmaster on September 23, 2019 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces that the Hon. Mr. George Tsandikos and the Hon. Mrs. Catherine Bouffides-Walsh have submitted to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, their voluntary resignations from the positions of the Vice-President and Secretary of the Archdiocesan Council, respectively. The Archbishop has accepted these resignations with regret, praising the faithful service of both of these prominent members of the Church, distinguished for their ethos, and hard work, for their selflessness and devotion to their ecclesiastical authority. To succeed the above, His Eminence the Archbishop has appointed the Hon. Mr.…

(Photo: GOARCH/Stavros Papagermanos)

First Ever Monastic Assembly of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Convened in America Concludes

By Webmaster on September 22, 2019 Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America NEW YORK – The first ever Monastic Assembly of the Sacred Monasteries of the Holy Archdiocese of America convened on the invitation of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, September 21-22 at the Sacred Monastery of Saint Nektarios in Roscoe, NY concluded today. Abbots and abbesses of 18 Sacred Monasteries of the Holy Archdiocese of America participated in this assembly. In addition, the following hierarchs attended: their Eminences Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver, Alexios of Atlanta, Nathanael of Chicago, and their Graces Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, Apostolos of Medeia, and Bishop Ierotheos of Eukarpia, Abbot of the Sacred…

Archbishop Receives D.A.D. Executive Board of the Federation of Church Musicians

By Webmaster on September 16, 2019 Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros met with the Direct Archdiocesan District Executive Board of the Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians on Monday, September 16, in his office at the Archdiocese. Members of the Executive Board are Mrs. Anna Dounelis, President; Mr. Theodore Brakatselos, Vice-President; Mrs. Irini Kapareliotis, Treasurer; Mrs. Fay Pavlidis, Mrs. Peggy Stilianos, Public Relations Office, and V. Rev. Archimandrite Chrysostomos Gilbert, Spiritual Advisor. The mission of the Direct Archdiocesan District Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians is to bring together all church musicians of the District in order to encourage…

Conclusions from Pan-Orthodox Meeting on Homelessness

By Webmaster on September 16, 2019 Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America NEW YORK – On Friday, September 13, 2019, ten Pan-Orthodox organizations concluded a vibrant and productive meeting on the crisis of homelessness. The twenty experts arrived at the following common multi-faceted understanding: As Orthodox Christians, we are called to love our neighbors by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting those in prison, etc. (Matthew 25:35-40) in a relational way that recognizes the humanity of each person. The value and dignity of each person must be recognized in every moment of serving another human being. Our theology and identity as Orthodox Christians inspires and informs…

The Fletcher School at Tufts University

Metropolis Tapped to Pilot Executive Education Program at Tufts University

By Webmaster on August 21, 2019 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories, Uncategorized

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Click on the letter below to view in PDF format. [gview file=”https://ocl.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TuftsFletcherSchoolAnnouncementEDITED.pdf”]

The meeting included from Left to right: George Matsoukas, OCL Board Members Argo Pyle (President), Peter J. Petkas and George Karcazes (Vice Presidents) and Dr William Tenet, Advisory Board Member.

OCL Leadership Enjoys Inspirational and Productive Meeting with His Eminence, Archbishop Elpidophoros

By Webmaster on July 31, 2019 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Orthodox Christian Laity The meeting included from Left to right: George Matsoukas, OCL Board Members Argo Pyle (President), Peter J. Petkas and George Karcazes (Vice Presidents) and Dr William Tenet, Advisory Board Member. Overview of the work of Orthodox Christian Laity (OCL) presented to Archbishop Elpidophoros by Executive Director George Matsoukas on July 31, 2019, at a meeting with His Eminence at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in NYC. OCL is a movement, a catalyst that advocates for the renewal of the Orthodox Christian Church in the USA. It is composed of supporters from all jurisdictions throughout the USA. We…

GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 2018

By Webmaster on July 31, 2019 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce that the audit of the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, has been completed. (See financial statements here). The completion of these financial statements confirms that progress in financial accountability is improving as this is the earliest after a year-end in over 15 years that audited financial statements have been made available. The audited financial statements disclose significant improvement in the financial results of the Archdiocese. The expenditures of the Archdiocese were substantially reduced from prior years in…

FAITH Endowment Announces New Leadership Training Program for GOA

By Webmaster on July 25, 2019 Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: The National Herald By TNH Staff NEW YORK – FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism (FAITH) is pleased to announce the launch of a new leadership training program, the “Executive Education Program in Strategic Leadership and Transformative Action” (SLTA), for members of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese at the prestigious Fletcher School of Tufts University. SLTA is an intensive executive leadership training program designed to give clergy and laity a foundational set of technical, intellectual, and spiritual tools and ideas for strategic management and leadership that can produce transformative action in the Church and community. The pilot program will…

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