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NavigationAbout About the Archdiocese Archdiocesan Council Holy Eparchial Synod Departments & Ministries Official Documents Archdiocese Logo Clergy-Laity Email Mailing Lists Contact News Home Archbishop Elpidophoros Ecumenical Patriarchate Metropolises Parishes People Photos From the Archdiocese Affiliates Subscribe Archbishop Biography Encyclicals Schedule Messages Photo Gallery Enthronement Publications The Lesser and Greater Minima Office of the Archbishop Former Archbishops Chapel Daily Saints, Feasts, and Readings Orthodox Calendar Digital Chant Stand Saint Search Biblical Resources Liturgical Texts Prayers Hymns & Music Live Broadcasts Light a Candle Paschalion Kanonion The Planner Digital Calendar Daily Readings App Library Introduction to Orthodoxy Feasts of the Church Know Your Faith Topics Demographics What’s New on Goarch Multimedia Directories Metropolises & Hierarchs Departments & Ministries Parishes Autocephalous Churches Monasteries Organizations Products & Services Publications Orthodox Jurisdictions in America E-mail Mailing Lists Orthodox Marketplace Annual Directory DONATE Donate Now Honor - Memorial Donations Light a Candle Donate Appreciated Securities Leave a Legacy Support Our Fathers Ukraine Relief Fund Earthquake Relief Fund Archbishop Elpidophoros Camping Scholarship Fund Hellenic Education Fund About The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with its headquarters located in the City of New York, is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, The mission of the Archdiocese is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, to teach and spread the Orthodox Christian faith, to energize, cultivate, and guide the life of the Church in the United States of America according to the Orthodox Christian faith and tradition. Read More » About the Archdiocese Archdiocesan Council Holy Eparchial Synod Departments & Ministries Official Documents Archdiocese Logo Clergy-Laity Email Mailing Lists Contact News The Orthodox Observer places the Church in the context of the current world we live in through a diverse and informative experience — offering participants meaningful exchange with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, her ministries, and affiliates. The experience provides the faithful significant content to listen to, watch, and read; in order to lead, grow, and inspire. Read More » Home Archbishop Elpidophoros Ecumenical Patriarchate Metropolises Parishes People Photos From the Archdiocese Affiliates Subscribe Archbishop His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros (Lambriniadis) of America was born in 1967 in Bakirköy, Istanbul. Read More » Biography Encyclicals Schedule Messages Photo Gallery Enthronement Publications The Lesser and Greater Minima Office of the Archbishop Former Archbishops Chapel Daily Saints, Feasts, and Readings Orthodox Calendar Digital Chant Stand Saint Search Biblical Resources Liturgical Texts Prayers Hymns & Music Live Broadcasts Light a Candle Paschalion Kanonion The Planner Digital Calendar Daily Readings App Daily Saints, Feasts, and Readings Orthodox Calendar Digital Chant Stand Saint Search Biblical Resources Liturgical Texts Prayers Hymns & Music Live Broadcasts Light a Candle Paschalion Kanonion The Planner Digital Calendar Daily Readings App Library What is Orthodox Christianity? The Orthodox Christian Faith proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the teachings of the Apostles, and the tradition and life of the living Church worldwide through worship, communion, witness, and service. 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Read More » Donate Now Honor - Memorial Donations Light a Candle Donate Appreciated Securities Leave a Legacy Support Our Fathers Ukraine Relief Fund Earthquake Relief Fund Archbishop Elpidophoros Camping Scholarship Fund Hellenic Education Fund Library Be the Bee Be the Bee Be the Bee is a video series about finding God in everything, everyday. Join us! Find individual episodes here or visit the Y2AM Be the Bee Playlist on YouTube . Be the Bee # 173 | Redemption & Repentance (Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt) Jesus tells us that He came to shed His blood and "give His life as a ransom for many.” But what exactly does that mean? What does the Orthodox Church teach about atonement? Read More » Be the Bee # 173 | Redemption & Repentance (Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt) Jesus tells us that He came to shed His blood and "give His life as a ransom for many.” But what exactly does that mean? What does the Orthodox Church teach about atonement? Be the Bee # 172 | What is Real Christian Faith? (Sunday of Saint John Climacus) We often think of faith as meaning either "certainty" (confidence that some idea is true) or "religiosity" (participation in a group’s activities). But the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent is dedicated... Be the Bee #169 | Why We Venerate Icons (Sunday of Orthodoxy) After weeks of learning about forgiveness and pride and judgment, we begin Great Lent with a Sunday dedicated to icons. Why? On one level, this is the anniversary of the triumph over Iconoclasm in... Be the Bee #162​ | Theophany, Holy Water, and the Goodness of Creation Christ is the one who came in order to do what Adam did not do: to be the priest of creation...not just for the human being, although it was achieved through the human being. Christ came so that... Be the Bee #160 | Why Does God Allow Suffering? 2020 has been a rough year. Why does God allow bad things to happen? Why do bad things happen even to good people? People have struggled with theodicy (the problem of evil and suffering) for... Be the Bee #159 | What it Means to Be a Man (or Woman) What does it really mean to be a man or a woman? Society usually gives us two extremes: to accept every gender stereotype (no matter how superficial), or to completely reject the differences... Be the Bee #158 | How to "Give Thanks in All Circumstances" Thanksgiving is a time to feel grateful. But that attitude of gratitude can go away as soon as we’re done with the turkey. How do we keep it going? Saint Paul tells us to "give thanks in all... Be the Bee #157 | 3 Reasons to Fast from Social Media Why do we fast from good things like tasty food? A the start of the Nativity Fast, we’ll share three basic reasons why fasting helps transform our spiritual lives. But then we’ll go a little deeper... Be the Bee #156 | 3 Ways Christians Can Deal with Temptation Does having bad thoughts make you a bad person? What should Christians do with the temptations we experience? The Church refers to these thoughts as logismoi: the thoughts that tempt us and can... Be the Bee #155 | How Should Orthodox Christians Preach the Gospel? Orthodox Christianity is perhaps the best-kept secret in America. Why? And how can we help share the Good News? Be the Bee #154 | Why People Stop Being Christians (and What We Can Do About It) Adults fear that young people will grow up and stop being Christians. But no one ever fears that a kid will stop rooting for their favorite sports team. Why? Be the Bee #153 | Is Self-Care Selfish? #WorldMentalHealthDay can help raise awareness about the importance of self-care. But does this mean self-indulgence? Is taking care of your health a selfish thing that Christians should avoid?... Be the Bee #152 | How Christians Can Save Politics Politics are toxic and...