Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

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The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, led by Archbishop @Elpidophoros, headquartered in the City of New York, is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

New York, NY

Joined July 2009

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Orthodox Observer@OrthoObserver · Jul 21

Today’s emotional pinnacle for the New Rome pilgrims was a visit to the Hagia Sophia—once the Great Church of Christendom, now transformed into a mosque. Read about the history and the pilgrims’ experience here: goarch.org/-/hagia-sophia… 📸 OO/Brittainy Newman

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America@goarch · Jul 27

Can you spiritually see clearly? Today is the Seventh Sunday of Matthew and the Gospel reading teaches us about Jesus opening the eyes of two blind men and the mouth of a mute. → To find out, read @goarchDRE SUNDAY SERMON SERIES: wwww.goarch.org/departments/re…

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Orthodox Observer@OrthoObserver · Jul 25

On July 8, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met over 80 children from Ukraine. His All-Holiness addressed them with compassionate words. Read the @OrderStAndrew’s statement about the moment here: goarch.org/-/ecumenical-p… 📸 courtesy of Archons

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Orthodox Observer@OrthoObserver · Jul 25

“The day and memory are bitter.” His Eminence Archbishop @Elpidophoros issued an encyclical on the Day of Remembrance of the Hagia Sophia. Read the full message here: goarch.org/-/hagia-sophia… 📸 by OO/Brittainy Newman

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America@goarch · Jul 25

The connection between faith and the opening of our eyes is the connection between love and the illumination of our lives. → Subscribe for free to the Department of Religious Education (DRE) to learn more about the Greek Orthodox faith at: religioused.goarch.org

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Orthodox Observer@OrthoObserver · Jul 24

Archbishop Elpidophoros met with a delegation from the Greek Orthodox Community of Antioch who expressed profound gratitude for the GOA’s support of earthquake survivors in Turkey. Read about the meeting here: goarch.org/-/antiochian-d…

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America@goarch · Jul 24

Jesus Christ is the Light of the world and the Light of our lives. All is justified and illumined by Him when we follow Him and ask for His mercy. → Subscribe to @goarchDRE to learn more about the faith at: religioused.goarch.org 📸 @goarchDRE

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America@goarch · Jul 23

Faith That Sees This week, share with our children the powerful moment when two blind men followed Jesus, calling out to Him with faith, faith that could see even when their eyes could not. → Subscribe to @goarchDRE to learn more about the faith at: religioused.goarch.org

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Orthodox Observer@OrthoObserver · Jul 22

The pilgrims spent the day in the ancient city of Nicaea. Follow them as they walk in the footsteps of the First Ecumenical Council’s attendees, including Emperor Constantine the Great: goarch.org/-/pilgrims-rec… 📸 OO/Brittainy Newman

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Orthodox Observer@OrthoObserver · Jul 21

Yesterday, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over from the Patriarchal throne, which His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew noted as a particular joy. Read about the pilgrims’ first day in Istanbul here: goarch.org/-/he-patriarch… 📸: OO/Brittainy Newman

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America@goarch · Jul 20

Did you know that Saint Mary of Paris was a hero of the resistance during World War II? Read more: goarch.org/departments/re… Have a question you want answered for Did You Know? DM the Department of Religious Education (DRE) @goarchDRE or email: [email protected]

goarch's tweet image. Did you know that Saint Mary of Paris was a hero of the resistance during World War II?

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Have a question you want answered for Did You Know? DM the Department of Religious Education (DRE) @goarchDRE or email: religioused@goarch.org

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America@goarch · Jul 20

Can your faith help heal others? Today is the Sixth Sunday of Matthew and the Gospel reading teaches us about a man with paralysis who was helped by the faith and love of his friends to be healed by Jesus. → To find out, read @goarchDRE: wwww.goarch.org/departments/re…

goarch's tweet image. Can your faith help heal others?

Today is the Sixth Sunday of Matthew and the Gospel reading teaches us about a man with paralysis who was helped by the faith and love of his friends to be healed by Jesus.

→ To find out, read @goarchDRE: wwww.goarch.org/departments/re…

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Orthodox Observer@OrthoObserver · Jul 20

Before departing the city, the pilgrims in Rome made one last stop at the only Greek Orthodox Church in Rome. Read about the moment here: goarch.org/-/pilgrims-vis… 📸 by OO/Brittainy Newman

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Orthodox Observer@OrthoObserver · Jul 19

The Leadership 100 Fund, whose mission is to advance Orthodoxy and Hellenism in the U.S., has appointed Penny Panayiota Deligiannis as their new executive director, effective February 2026. Read the full release here: goarch.org/-/leadership-1… 📸 courtesy of Deligiannis.

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Orthodox Observer@OrthoObserver · Jul 18

Following a private morning audience with Pope Leo XIV at Castel Gandolfo, the “From Rome to New Rome” pilgrims continued their journey at the monastery of Grottaferrata. Read about it here: goarch.org/-/following-a-… Photos by OO/Brittainy Newman

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America@goarch · Jul 18

Regardless of how extraordinary we perceive our sin to be, God is eager to forgive us if we, in turn, are willing to repent. → Subscribe for free to the Department of Religious Education (DRE) to learn more about the Greek Orthodox faith at: religioused.goarch.org

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Orthodox Observer@OrthoObserver · Jul 17

Archbishop Elpidophoros, Cardinal Tobin, and fifty pilgrims shared a private audience this morning with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo. Full article here: goarch.org/-/papal-audien… Photos by Orthodox Observer/Brittainy Newman

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America@goarch · Jul 17

Our good and loving God created Adam and Eve in His image and likeness. We are created in God’s image by His choice, and we can be like Him by our choices. → Subscribe to @goarchDRE to learn more about the Greek Orthodox faith at: religioused.goarch.org 📸 @goarchDRE

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Orthodox Observer@OrthoObserver · Jul 17

The joint pilgrimage “From Rome to New Rome” spent its first full day in the Eternal City, visiting the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the catacombs of San Sebastián, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Read the full article here: goarch.org/-/faithful-par… 📸 by OO/Brittainy Newman

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Orthodox Observer@OrthoObserver · Jul 16

Following the CrossRoad Institute's two sessions in Boston to begin the summer, the program’s New York session came to an end on July 15, 2025. Read about their time here: goarch.org/-/crossroad-in… 📸 courtesy of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops

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