The Ordination of Bishop-Elect Joachim Cotsonis, PhD, as Bishop of Amissos Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington, DC Sunday, December 22, 2019 On Wednesday, November 27, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America received with much gratitude the official announcement from the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate that His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, together with the Holy and Sacred Synod, welcomed the proposal of the Holy Eparchial Synod of our Archdiocese for the election of an

Fellow Parishioners and Guests: You’re INVITED to Saint Sophia Cathedral’s “Orthodoxy Boot Camp” Lecture Series! TOPIC: Divine Mind in a Virtual Dilemma: Ancient Orthodox Teachings for our Digital Age FOR: Open to Everyone (Saint Sophia Parishioners and Interested Guests)!! **(If you attended the Orthodoxy 101 or 201 Boot Camps, you’re ENCOURAGED to attend too – new material!) DATE: Saturday, June 16 – 10am-2pm VENUE: Saint Sophia Cathedral’s Frosene Center (upstairs area) RSVP: Please fill out

It is with boundless joy and fervent anticipation that we announce the visitation of His Grace, Bishop Elias of Philomelion, on Sunday, July 3, 2016 His Grace was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, USA, to Albanian immigrant parents who had arrived in the United States in 1920. During his youth, he attended the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George, whose priest influenced his decision to become a priest. During this period, he learned the Albanian

Easter Is More than a Holiday, It’s a Time for Giving of Ourselves Here’s What’s New:   The Fulfilling of a Journey The Children’s Word: It’s hard to be humble! Fasting is More than a Diet The Pascha Basket Joint Declaration Concerning Christian Persecution and Refugees Great in Zeal, but Little of Stature The Hurriyet Daily News Reports on ‘Orthodox Council Moved fromTurkey… OCN Spark is Here Live Bible Study

Here’s What’s New:   The Importance of “Watching” The Children’s Word: Making Progress! God’s Image and Likeness in Death and in Art  OCN’s New Worship Button is Here  OCN’s Rudder Host Receives Award  Have You Kissed Your Eikona Today?  A New Hero (Saint) in Aleppo  A Wise Man Listens to Advice   Family Camp for Special Needs  Associated Press reports on ‘Pope may visit Greek island…  Commemorting the Repentance of St. Mary of Egypt OCN Spark is