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John Avlon: Bridging Divides to Shape a United Future for NY’s First

In a passionate appeal to the Greek-American community and broader electorate of New York's First Congressional District, John Avlon presents his candidacy as a pivotal move to safeguard democracy and address the pressing challenges facing his constituents.

Thomas Gumbleton, Detroit Catholic Bishop Who Opposed War and Promoted Social Justice, Dies at 94

DETROIT (AP) — Thomas Gumbleton, a Catholic bishop in Detroit who for decades was an international voice against war and racism and an advocate for labor and social justice, died Thursday.

Report on Resignation of Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver and What Transpired at the Phanar

BOSTON – Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver has resigned and the Synod of the Phanar in Constantinople, with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presiding, has elected him Metropolitan of Lystra, an honorary position.

Hierarchical Con-Celebration for Sunday of Orthodoxy at the Archdiocesan Cathedral

NEW YORK – A Hierarchical Con-celebration for the Sunday of Orthodoxy was celebrated at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City on March 24.

Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver Resigns

BOSTON – Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver has resigned and the Synod of the Phanar in Constantinople, with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presiding, has elected him Metropolitan of Lystra, an honorary position.

Metropolis of San Francisco Presvyteres Host Annual Retreat

SAN FRANSISCO - The Sisterhood of Presvyteres of the Metropolis of San Francisco gathered at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA for their annual retreat.

Pre-Judicial Declaration Issued by Archbishop Elpidophoros Αgainst ‘Exapsalmos’ and Sotiris Tzoumas

BOSTON – For the first time in the history of the Archdiocese of America, an Archbishop has filed a Pre-judicial Declaration (Εξόδικο) against a media outlet, specifically against the religious website ‘Exapsalmos’ – www.

Archbishop Soterios Makes Pastoral Visit to Vancouver, Canada

VANCOUVER – For many years, Archbishop Sotirios has been visiting the devout Christians of British Columbia for the feasts of the Three Hierarchs and the Presentation of Christ.

Clergy of the Metropolis of Chicago Begin Leadership and Vocational Development Program

LOMBARD, IL – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced the expansion of its Higher Calling initiative to focus on developing and nurturing leadership skills critical to the priesthood.

Fr.  Vasileios Tsourlis Speaks about the New Council for Greek Education

BOSTON – Fr. Vasilios Tsourlis, who was recently appointed by Archbishop Elpidophoros as the president of the Higher Council of Education of the Archdiocese, succeeding Athena Krommyda, explains in an interview with The National Herald about the Council of Education, the course of Greek education, as well as his brief tenure as presiding priest of St.