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Bishop Athenagoras Elected Metropolitan of New Jersey
Greek Orthodox parishes across Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey, and Delaware have a new metropolitan after the Ecumenical Patriarchate elected Athenagoras of Nazianzos on October 1.
Archbishop Elpidophoros to Lead October Pilgrimage to Constantinople
The October 19-23 pilgrimage will commemorate the 35th anniversary of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s enthronement. Additional details are still being finalized.
Orthodox Youth Invited to Enter ‘Green Patriarch’ Poster Contest
Orthodox students ages 5 to 18 may submit hand-drawn artwork honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s 35 years of leadership and environmental advocacy.
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey Elected Archbishop of Canada
His election opens a leadership transition in the Greek Orthodox metropolis serving Greater Philadelphia and the mid-Atlantic.
John V. Kassimatis, 9/11 Hero and Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Dies
John V. Kassimatis, a former Port Authority Police officer and Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, died after an illness linked to 9/11. His life connected Ground Zero, Saint Nicholas, and decades of service.
Greek-American Group Urges U.S. to Act on Religious Freedom Concerns in Turkey
Greek-American advocates urge the U.S. to act on religious freedom concerns in Turkey following a new USCIRF report and renewed calls over Halki.
60 Years Since the Founding of the Archons: A Quiet Force Behind the Ecumenical Patriarchate
For 60 years, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate have supported religious freedom and the future of Orthodoxy. What their work means today.
