News & Updates : Year: 2026

• Fr. Michael Lambakis Appointed Interim HCHC President

  The Board of Trustees of Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology, under the direction and spiritual guidance of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, convened virtually (due to snowstorm blanketing the northeastern United States) for its first meeting of 2026. His Eminence and Board, upon receiving the resignation of HCHC President Dr. Demetrios S. Katos, voted immediately to appoint Reverend Protopresbyter Michael Lambakis as Interim President. Fr. Lambakis, who is currently Dean of Students, graduated from Hellenic College in 2003 and then from Holy Cross in 2006. He served Annunciation Cathedral in Houston, TX for nearly 20 years as...

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• Holy Cross Launches Catechesis Continuing Education Program

  With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the unanimous decision of the Holy Eparchial Synod, Holy Cross is happy to announce the launch of the launching of its online Continuing Education Program (CEP): Catechesis. Hosted by The Scriptorium Initiative (TSI), Catechesis offers Orthodox courses in theology, church history, tradition, and praxis to the faithful and to those exploring the Orthodox Church. Catechesis is an educational offering targeted for those who are inquiring about the Orthodox faith and the Orthodox faithful who desire to learn the basics of the Orthodox Church’s rich tradition of theology and praxis....

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• The Scriptorium Initiative at Holy Cross Launches New Website

  Today marks the launch of The Scriptorium Initiative at Holy Cross (TSI) website for the worldwide community. The website and The Scriptorium Initiative are the creation of the faculty of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology under the vision, leadership, and assiduous work of Dean Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc. Conceived by Fr. Pentiuc as a scriptorium (a designated room for thinking and writing—much like the scriptoria at the Qumran community or Medieval monasteries), TSI website provides special “office” locations (i.e., mini personalized websites within the rich and powerful TSI website) where Holy Cross faculty find a fitting environment for...

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• Newly published volume by His Grace Bishop Joachim (Cotsonis) of Amissos, Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center: The Iconographic Program

  The prestigious publishing house, Scala Arts Publishers, Inc. (London/New York), in association with Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center, has announced the newly published volume by His Grace Bishop Joachim (Cotsonis) of Amissos, Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center: The Iconographic Program. Just over 300 pages, this luxurious volume, rich with stunning photography, is a comprehensive overview of the history and construction of the Shrine accompanied by a detailed analysis of all images of the iconographic program found in the sanctuary, nave, and narthex, as well as for the images appearing on the liturgical...

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