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The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

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Following a successful inaugural gathering in Boca Raton this past March, The Chant Stand will host its second annual Young Aspiring Chanters (YAC) Conference October 23–25, 2026 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Dallas.

Open to all Orthodox Christians ages 18–35, regardless of jurisdiction or prior experience, YAC offers three days of instruction in Byzantine chant, worship and fellowship. Participants will study under Protopsaltes Samuel Herron, Joshua Boyd and Peter Elgohary.

Read more at the link in our bio. Photo courtesy of Sophia Pav. by @goarch

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🎥 On Sunday, October 4th, the community of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Pittsburgh, PA welcomed Hierarchs from the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America for a pan-Orthodox Hierarchical concelebration of the Divine Liturgy.

🇬🇷 Την Κυριακή, 4 Οκτωβρίου, η ενορία του Ιερού Καθεδρικού Ναού του Αγίου Νικολάου στο Πίτσμπουργκ της Πενσιλβάνιας υποδέχθηκε τους ιεράρχες της Συνέλευσης των Κανονικών Ορθοδόξων Επισκόπων των ΗΠΑ, οι οποίοι τέλεσαν ένα πανορθόδοξο αρχιερατικό συλλείτουργο.

Στη Θεία Λειτουργία, στην οποία συμμετείχαν περισσότεροι από 300 πιστοί από την ευρύτερη περιοχή του Πίτσμπουργκ, προεξήρχε ο Σεβασμιώτατος Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρος, πρόεδρος της Συνέλευσης των Επισκόπων, με τη συμμετοχή ιεραρχών και κληρικών.

Read more at the link in our bio. Video by AoB & Orthodox Observer/Ephemia Nicolakis & Salvatore Ambrosino by @goarch

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On Sunday, October 4th, the community of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church of Pittsburgh, PA welcomed Hierarchs from the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America for a reception and performances spotlighting local cultural dance troupes and choirs along with testimonies highlighting the work of the Assembly’s agencies. The Hierarchs were welcomed by Rev. Fr. Michael H. Kallaur, Presiding Priest of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, the Parish Council, and faithful.

During the reception which was hosted by the parish community, the Orthodox Volunteer Corps, in partnership with Neighborhood Resilience Project, organized a food assembly station for their backpack feeding program. The Hierarchs and faithful were entertained by performances from several dance troupes and choirs.

Read the full story at the link in our bio. Photos courtesy of AoB/Presb. Theophani Sarigianis by @goarch

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On Sunday, October 4th, the community of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Pittsburgh, PA welcomed Hierarchs from the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America for a pan-Orthodox Hierarchical concelebration of the Divine Liturgy.

Attended by more than 300 faithful from the Pittsburgh-area, the Divine Liturgy was presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Chairman of the Assembly of Bishops, along with the many Hierarchs and clergy (an extensive list can be found at the link in our bio.)

His Grace Bishop Irinej gave the homily which highlighted our calling to love one another as Christ loves us. His Grace said, “where love is present, God will also be there present. And most certainly where God is present, there too is love, for He is love.”

At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, Archbishop Elpidophoros conveyed the Medal of St. Theodora, the highest recognition of the Assembly of Bishops, upon Anne van den Berg for her dedicated service to Orthodox Christian unity in the United States of America. Mark Arey, the other 2026 recipient, was unable to attend in-person.

Read more at the link in our bio. Photos courtesy of AoB/ Presb. Theophani Sarigianis & Ephemia Nicolakis taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by @goarch

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How can you show Christ’s love to someone today?

→ To find out, read today’s sermon by tapping the link in our bio under: Sunday Sermon Series (2nd Sunday of Luke).

SUNDAY SERMON SERIES is an easy-to-download weekly sermon on the Sunday Gospels with insights and analyses about the readings. by @goarch

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On Saturday, October 3rd, the community of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Bridgeville, PA welcomed Hierarchs from the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America for the Service of Great Vespers. Attended by more than 150 faithful from the Pittsburgh-area, the Service of Great Vespers was presided over by His Grace Bishop Thomas of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, as Chairman of the Assembly, greeted the assembled clergy and faithful, stating that “the convening of our Assembly of Bishops is always a marvelous opportunity to experience the wondrous diversity of Orthodox Christianity in the United States.”

The assembled Hierarchs, clergy, and faithful were invited to the community hall for a light reception and fellowship hosted by the parish community.

At the conclusion of Great Vespers, the V. Rev. Fr. Jason DelVitto, Ph.D., Presiding Priest of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, welcomed the assembled Hierarchs to the parish and conveyed the fervent prayers of the clergy and faithful of Pittsburgh for a fruitful meeting of the Assembly. Bishop Thomas expressed his gratitude to Fr. Jason and the St. George community for their hospitality and noted that, “In my last visit a few days ago, someone asked me, if Bishops ever gather, and they asked me the same question I get asked all the time – about unity – I’m never worried about that because we gather together, worship together, go to the chalice together, as long as we do that, we are one Church – one Holy Catholic, Apostolic Church.”

Photos courtesy of AOB/Presb. Theophani Sarigianis by @goarch

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📸 In photos: Earlier this week, 28 catechumens were received into the Orthodox Church this past Sunday through Holy Baptism and Chrismation at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Shrine Church in Flushing, New York.

The baptisms were the culmination of missionary work led by Fr. Samuel Davis and Archimandrite Chrysostom Onyekakeyah, directors of the Apostolic Mission to the African Diaspora in the Americas, West Indies, and Caribbean. Their ministry has focused on bringing the Orthodox faith to diverse communities, particularly members of the African Diaspora across the Americas, the West Indies, and the Caribbean, as well as African immigrants.

🇬🇷 Είκοσι οκτώ κατηχούμενοι βαπτίστηκαν και χρίστηκαν, την περασμένη Κυριακή στον Ιερό Ναό Αγίου Νικολάου, στο Φλάσινγκ της Νέας Υόρκης, και έγιναν μέλη της Ορθόδοξης Εκκλησίας. Στην ακολουθία προεξήρχε ο Σεβασμιώτατος Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρος. Η ένταξή τους στην Εκκλησία αποτελεί ένα σημαντικό γεγονός για την Ορθόδοξη ιεραποστολή στην αμερικανική ήπειρο.

Οι βαπτίσεις ήταν καρπός του ιεραποστολικού έργου που επιτελούν ο π. Samuel Davis και ο Αρχιμανδρίτης π. Χρυσόστομος Onyekakeyah, επικεφαλής της Ιεραποστολής στις Αφρικανικές Κοινότητες της Αμερικής, με δράση στην αμερικανική ήπειρο, τις Δυτικές Ινδίες και την Καραϊβική. Η ιεραποστολική τους αυτή δράση απευθύνεται σε εκείνους που προέρχονται από διαφορετικά πολιτισμικά περιβάλλοντα, κυρίως στα μέλη της αφρικανικής διασποράς στις περιοχές αυτές, καθώς και στους μετανάστες από την Αφρική.

Read more at the link in our bio. 📸 Orthodox Observer/Brittainy Newman. by @goarch

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Save the Date!

Join us for an 8-day commemorative event this March to celebrate the 250 year anniversary of the 1777 journey of more than 600 Minorcan, Greek, and other settlers from the New Smyrna Colony to freedom in St. Augustine.

The eight-day event will begin in New Smyrna Beach, and end in the historic town of St. Augustine, through programs, services, educational opportunities, commemorative experiences and activities.

This program is made possible by a unique collaboration of organizations including the New Smyrna Museum of History, St. Photios National Shrine, The Minorcan Experience, the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum and the Menorcan Cultural Society, along with additional regional partners.

This event will be one you won’t want to miss!

Interested in learning more? Click on the link in our bio to register for updates!

#NewSmyrna #SaintAugustine #Minorcan #Menorcan #250years by @goarch

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On October 1st, we commemorate Saint Romanos the Melodist, one of the great hymnographers and poets of the Greek Orthodox Church.

“You descended from on high” (Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες) – arr. Dawn Helene – September 27, 2026

September 27, 2026
“You descended from on high”
Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες
Resurrectional Apolytikion Mode pl. 4.
Arranged by Dawn Helene

Archdiocesan Cathedral Choir of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, New York City taken in Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity by @goarch

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Today we commemorate Saint Romanos the Melodist, the great poet of the Kontakia. His feast day, October 1st, holds special meaning for all church musicians. In connection with his feast, we also observe National Church Music Sunday, typically on the Sunday on or following October 1st. The National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians offers resources to help parishes honor their choirs, youth choirs and chanters and celebrate the vital role of music in worship. To access those resources, visit: https://churchmusic.goarch.org/events/churchmusicsunday/
Through the intercessions of Saint Romanos, may God bless all who offer their musical gifts in service to His Church! #nationalforum #goarch #churchmusicsunday taken in Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America by @goarch

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The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America joyfully announces that today, Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate elected His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos as Metropolitan of the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received the news of the election with profound joy and thanksgiving to Almighty God, joining the clergy and faithful of the Sacred Archdiocese and the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey in proclaiming “ΑΞΙΟΣ!” to His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras.

Reflecting upon the election, Archbishop Elpidophoros stated:

“With profound joy and thanksgiving to God, I congratulate my beloved brother, His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras of New Jersey, upon his election by the Holy and Sacred Synod of our Ecumenical Patriarchate. For many years, I have had the blessing of witnessing firsthand his devotion to Christ and His Church, his fidelity to the Mother Church of Constantinople, and the extraordinary care with which he has undertaken every ministry entrusted to him.”

Read the full story at the link in our bio. Photos by Orthodox Observer/Dimitrios Panagos. Διαβάστε στα Ελληνικά, στην επόμενη φωτογραφία 🇬🇷

🇬🇷 Η Ιερά Αρχιεπισκοπή Αμερικής με ιδιαίτερη χαρά ανακοινώνει ότι σήμερα, Πέμπτη 1 Οκτωβρίου 2026, η Αγία και Ιερά Σύνοδος του Οικουμενικού Πατριαρχείου εξέλεξε τον Θεοφιλέστατο Επίσκοπο Ναζιανζού κ. Αθηναγόρα Μητροπολίτη Νέας Ιερσέης.

Ο Σεβασμιώτατος Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρος πληροφορήθηκε την εκλογή με βαθιά χαρά και ευγνωμοσύνη προς τον Παντοδύναμο Θεό. Μαζί με τον κλήρο και τους πιστούς της Ιεράς Αρχιεπισκοπής και της Ιεράς Μητροπόλεως Νέας Ιερσέης χαιρέτισε την εκλογή του Σεβασμιωτάτου Μητροπολίτη κ. Αθηναγόρα, αναφωνώντας «Άξιος!».

Με αφορμή την εκλογή, ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος κ. Ελπιδοφόρος δήλωσε:

«Με βαθιά χαρά και ευγνωμοσύνη προς τον Θεό, συγχαίρω τον αγαπητό αδελφό μου, Σεβασμιώτατο Μητροπολίτη Νέας Ιερσέης κ. Αθηναγόρα, για την εκλογή του από την Αγία και Ιερά Σύνοδο του Οικουμενικού μας Πατριαρχείου. Επί πολλά χρόνια είχα την ευλογία να γνωρίζω από κοντά την αφοσίωσή του στον Χριστό και στην Εκκλησία Του, καθώς και την ακλόνητη προσή by @goarch

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👋 JUST SAY "HI!"

October is Disability Awareness Month, and we're kicking off the GOARCH**"Just Say..." Campaign** with a simple invitation:

Just Say Hi.

A warm greeting can open the door to connection, friendship, and belonging.

This week's infographic reminds us to:
✨ Speak kindly and directly to each person
✨ Respect personal space and mobility devices
✨ Provide helpful verbal context when needed
✨ Use visual communication tools when helpful

Creating an inclusive Church doesn't start with grand gestures. Often, it starts with a simple "hello."

Follow along throughout October as we explore:

➡️ Just Say "Disability"
➡️ Just Say "Yes" to a Request
➡️ Just Say "You're Invited"

Together, let's build parish communities where everyone feels they belong; where everyone knows they are home.

#JustSayHi #DisabilityAwarenessMonth #GOARCH #OnBehalfOfAll #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #OrthodoxChristian #Belonging #EveryoneBelongs #InclusiveChurch by @goarch

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