Orthodoxy and Its Social Profile in the USA
In this Aug. 10, 2017 photo, a temporary icon of Christ gazes down on the nave of the St. Nicholas National Shrine in New York. It will be replaced by a permanent icon before the sanctuary starts...
View ArticleTarpon Springs Celebrates Epiphany for 112th Time
The 112th Annual Epiphany Celebration in Tarpon Springs, Florida took place on Saturday, with Christian Chrysakis retrieving the Holy Cross from the water. Christian Chrysakis The Greek Orthodox...
View ArticleArchons Closer To Passing Initiative for Religious Freedom in Turkey
L-R: Indiana AHEPA Member Matthew Kochevar, Metropolis of Chicago Media Relations Director John Ackerman, Fr William Bartz, Charles Kallas, Archon Chris Rongos, Indiana Lt Governor Suzanne Crouch,...
View ArticleGreek American Wonder Kid Finishes College at 11, Challenges Stephen Hawking...
William (Vasilis) Mailis graduated from high school in May 2016 at the age of 9, last week from Saint Petersburg College in Florida and now preparing to continue his studies at the University of South...
View ArticleArchdiocese to Resume Construction of Church Destroyed on Sept. 11th
Photo by GOA/GANP/ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ ΠΑΝΑΓΟΣPHOTOS: GOA/GANP/DIMITRIOS PANAGOS The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America released a statement on Sunday saying that it has resumed construction of Saint Nicholas...
View ArticleThe Miraculous Story of St. Michael’s Shrine in Tarpon Springs
Saint Michael’s Shrine in Tarpon Springs, FL. Photo by Anastasios Papapostolou / GreekReporter.com Saint Michael’s Shrine, at 113 Hope St. in Tarpon Springs, Florida, is a place where faithful have...
View ArticleTarpon Springs Hosts World’s Largest Epiphany Celebration
Christian Chrysakis finds the Cross in the water. 112th Annual Epiphany Celebration in Tarpon Springs, FL. File photo The Greek Orthodox feast of the Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th each year...
View ArticleThousands Celebrate the World’s Largest Epiphany in Tarpon Springs (Video)
Ilias Skandaliaris in Tarpon Springs, FL On Sunday, 58 Greek teenage boys aged 16 to 18 participated in the Epiphany cross dive in Spring Bayou, Tarpon Springs, with the belief that the person who...
View ArticleLeadership 100 to Celebrate 35 Years of Service in February
A celebration recognizing over three decades of service and philanthropy will soon be underway as Leadership 100 celebrates the 35th anniversary of its founding. The festivities will take place during...
View ArticleOrthodox Summer Program for High School Juniors and Seniors
Photo provided by Office of Vocation & Ministry Hellenic College It is that time of year again when Christian Orthodox teens have the opportunity to attend “CrossRoad”, a 10-day academic summer...
View ArticleUS Supports Reopening of Halki Seminary in Turkey
The United States on Thursday reaffirmed its support for the reopening of the Halki Orthodox seminary in Turkey, one day after the symbolic visit by Greek PM Alexis Tsipras. Sam Brownback, the US...
View ArticleMy Memories of America’s New Archbishop Elpidophoros
This writer had the privilege of covering a special celebration of the Holy Liturgy of the Dormition of the Holy Virgin Mary at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Church in Southampton, Long Island on August 15,...
View ArticleArchbishop Elpidophoros Arrives in the US For Enthronement (video)
Archbishop Elpidophoros. Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Archbishop Elpidophoros received an enthusiastic welcome upon his arrival in the United States on Wednesday as hundreds of Greek...
View ArticleNew Archbishop Elpidophoros Sets St. Nicholas Church at Ground Zero as First...
The new Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America Elpidophoros gave his first press conference in New York on Friday, following his arrival to the United States on Thursday. During his press conference,...
View ArticleArchbishop of America Elpidophoros Enthroned in New York City
The new Archbishop of America Elpidophoros was enthroned in New York city on Saturday afternoon local time. Thousands of Greek Orthodox Christians filled East 74th Street outside of the Cathedral of...
View ArticleAHEPA Offers $1 Million to Rebuild Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Photo: GOA/Dimitrios Panagos AHEPA offered a $1 million donation to rebuild Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at World Trade Center on Friday. Supreme President George E. Loucas,...
View ArticleArchbishop Elpidophoros to Visit Washington DC and Meet With Secretary Pompeo
The Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America Elpidophoros will meet with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington, DC on Wednesday. This is the first time that the Archbishop has visited the...
View Article“Cypriots Can Achieve Peace on their Own,” Says Archbishop Elpidophoros of...
The newly-elected Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. Source: ekathimerini.com Archbishop Elpidophoros of America said this week that it was within the power of Cypriots themselves to accomplish peace...
View ArticleProceeds From Archbishop Elpidophoros’ Enthronement Luncheon Donated to St....
The proceeds from the Enthronement luncheon for His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros will be used for the construction of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, according to a...
View ArticleAmerican Publisher Michael Beas Opens Up About Success and Greek Orthodox Faith
Publisher and Literary Consultant Michael Beas Michael Beas, who was recently named “Top Literary Consultant for 2020” by the International Association of Top Professionals (IOATP) recently spoke to...
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