New York - The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the creation of the “Greek Orthodox Archdiocese COVID-19 Relief Fund” as an important part of its efforts to support those around the country who have been impacted by the current pandemic. One-time grants of up to $2,500 will be made available to those who are facing extreme financial hardship as a result of COVID-19.
Please continue to "stay at home" with your family until our parish leadership receives confirmation from our religious, civil, and CDC leaders that it is safe and proper precautions are in place to ensure your safety. Read more...
Fr. George and 12 parishioners offered the "Good News" of the Resurrection Gospel at the Agape Vespers Service on April 19th, 10 of which had been prerecorded to ensure compliance with CDC, civil, and religious guidelines.
Thanks to our families who joined us for our first virtual town hall. From the safety of our homes, we shared news. While optional, the last participants left 2.5 hours later! We agreed this platform would enable our parishioners to stay in touch with weekly "Virtual Coffee Fellowships" every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. We brainstormed ideas on how to honor our mothers, both living and deceased on Mother's Day (May 10). See you next Sunday!
So thankful for those who participated in our Holy Week Projects, including the Patricks for their family project to construct a home Kouvouklion (tomb of Christ), the Kletos for dying the Paschal Eggs as a family for Fr. George to bless, and the Wilsons for showing us how to make candles for sharing the Paschal light with our family.
Join us with your family safely from your home on Pascha (Easter) at 3:00 p.m. As we social distance, we invite you to share conversation while we enjoy our lamb, potatoes, and our special Pascha foods. Update us on what you’ve been doing. Register now...
Fr. George shared this beautiful reflection on Holy Friday morning at the Service of the Royal Hours. It was written by Archon Ostiarios Evagelos Sotiropoulos who lived and experienced Holy Friday at the Phanar in 2019.
On Saturday, April 18, at 4:45pm Eastern, Archbishop Elpidophoros will be sharing a “digital light” of the Resurrection to coincide with the Proclamation at the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
In his sermon on April 12th, Fr. George explained the welcome the followers of Jesus offered with their palms when He entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. To bring our families closer together after celebrating Palm Sunday Online, Fr. George asked that each family take a "selfie" family photo with palms crosses or with their "home church" visible. Parishioners please email them to Fr. George by Monday, April 13 at 9:00 p.m.
New York, NY – On the Saturday of Lazaros, April 11th, at 3:00 pm EST, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will hold a Virtual Town Hall with the Greek Orthodox Faithful of America.
Parishioners and Friends of our parish may view our scheduled services and mark their calendars now. Keep in mind that due to CDC, federal, state, and local regulations, as well as the need for social distancing, our church is not open to the public and only a handful of parishioners are assisting Fr. George with scheduled services, all of which can be viewed via live video streaming. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss any services.
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