Sumela Monastery in Trabzon province attracts thousands of visitors during its reopening after restoration Sumela Monastery, located in Turkey’s northwestern Black Sea province of Trabzon, was visited by more than 123,000 people in 99 days. The monastery, one of the most important faith tourism centers of Turkey, was closed in 2015 due to a risk…

  “The Portrayal of the Greek Revolution of 1821 in the American Press/Media, Literature, and Culture During that Period.” Presented by: The High Council for Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Objective: This contest aims to encourage students to explore the portrayal of the Greek Revolution in America during 1821. Students will…

At the annual meeting in October 2020, the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America declared 2021 the Year of the Youth, with the intent of augmenting ministry to children, teens, and young adults across the country. The yearlong festivities will focus on the youth’s presence and potential within the Church…

  His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the Greek Education Department of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America cordially invite you to a virtual celebration and cultural event, specially dedicated to the Ecumenical Teachers and Holy Fathers of Christianity and their Greek spirit. Lecture by Prof. George Demacopoulos: “St. Gregory the Theologian, Julian the Apostate,…

With so much tension and anxiety in the air, Saint Photios National Shrine is offerings a little comic relief. On February 5, 2021, Saint Photios National Shrine will be hosting a “Virtual Comedy Show” featuring “Everyone’s Favorite Greek” Basile the Comedian. All proceeds from the show will benefit the first National Shrine of our Archdiocese….

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  On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, received His Eminence Metropolitan Athanasios of Colonia accompanied by the esteemed Archon Marios Minaides, Chairman of the Association of Greek Orthodox Communities in Great Britain, to discuss matters pertaining to the welfare of the local Church. During the cordial meeting,…

On January 24th, 2021, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the St. Nectarios parish of Roslindale, MA and installed Fr. Odisseys Drossos as presiding priest. During his address, His Eminence conveyed to Fr. Odisseys his love and respect for the historic community of St. Nectarios together with the many hardworking individuals who cross generational lines to…

“A Lenten Journey to Great and Holy Pascha” is an 11-week virtual youth Religious Education program sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Christian Education Ministry, in collaboration with the Orthodox Youth Mentorship Program of Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Camarillo, CA. Students throughout the Metropolis from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade are…