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News & Updates : Year: 2026
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Million Dollar Gift Enables Renovation of Pappas Gymnasium
learn moreAn anonymous $1 million donation is being made to Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in honor of Fr. Savas C. Constantinou. The donation will be used to renovate the Pappas Gymnasium, first built in 1960 and named for benefactors John and Thomas Pappas of Boston, MA. The last update took place in 2000 when a workout area was installed in the Upper Mezzanine thanks to a gift from Leadership 100. Said Interim HCHC President Fr. Michael Lambakis, “We are grateful for this most generous act of stewardship to our beloved school. This gift reflects not only...
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Hellenic College, Metropolis of Chicago Establish Internship Partnership
learn moreHellenic College and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago have entered into a new partnership that will provide students in the college’s Nonprofit Leadership and Management (NPLM) program with opportunities for practical, hands-on experience in Church administration and ministry. Under the agreement, NPLM students will have the opportunity to complete semester and year-long internships with the Metropolis of Chicago, gaining firsthand experience in the administration and operations of a major ecclesiastical organization while contributing their own skills and perspectives to its work. The partnership reflects the school’s commitment to connecting academic preparation with meaningful opportunities for professional and service- oriented...
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Convocation Kicks Off New Academic Year
learn moreHellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology welcomes His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America to campus for the Convocation of the 2026-27 Academic Year at 6 PM on Sept. 13 at the Maliotis Cultural Center theater. Convocation is one of numerous events taking place at HCHC that include: A meeting of the Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Great Vespers for the Exaltation of the Cross and an Archieratical Divine Liturgy Rassophoria, Stavrophoria, Tonsure of Readers and a blessing for all new students Conference Honoring His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s 35 years of ministry “There...
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Hellenic College, Mount Athos Foundation of America Establish Partnership for Student Internships
learn moreHellenic College and the Mount Athos Foundation of America (MAFA) announce a new partnership providing students with opportunities to gain practical experience in nonprofit leadership, research, communications, and educational programming through internships with MAFA. The partnership provides a meaningful connection between the classroom and the workplace for students in Hellenic College’s online Nonprofit Leadership and Management (NPLM) Program. As part of the NPLM curriculum, senior NPLM majors complete NPLM 4000, a required two-semester internship designed to give students sustained, hands-on experience in the field of nonprofit management. Through placements with the Mount Athos Foundation of America, students will have the...
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Hellenic College, Orthodox Youth and Young Adult Ministries Forge Partnership for Nonprofit Leadership Internships
learn moreHellenic College and Orthodox Youth and Young Adult Ministries (OYM) are pleased to announce a new partnership providing Hellenic College students with opportunities to gain practical experience in nonprofit leadership and Orthodox Christian ministry through internships with OYM. The partnership provides a meaningful connection between the classroom and the workplace for students in Hellenic College’s online Nonprofit Leadership and Management (NPLM) Program. As part of the NPLM curriculum, senior NPLM majors complete NPLM 4000, a required two-semester internship designed to give students sustained, hands-on experience in the field of nonprofit management. Through placements with Orthodox Youth and Young Adult Ministries,...
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Presidential Search Committee Offers Update
learn moreThe Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology’s Presidential Search Committee continues making progress and has attracted a strong and diverse national pool of qualified applicants from across higher education, church leadership, and executive organizations. Following a comprehensive review of applications, the Search Committee has identified a group of highly qualified candidates to advance to the first round of interviews. In keeping with the process established at the outset of the search, the Committee also consulted with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, providing him with an opportunity to offer feedback and identify any additional candidates he believed should be...
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Holy Cross Launches New Webpage for The Catechist
learn moreHellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated webpage for The Catechist: The Art of Listening and Teaching, a new Certificate Program in Orthodox Catechism presented by Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology through The Scriptorium Initiative. The vision for The Catechist program was conceived by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, together with the Most Reverend Members of the Holy Eparchial Synod, in response to the growing pastoral need to prepare qualified lay catechists to assist the clergy in the Church’s apostolic ministry of teaching. That vision was subsequently developed...
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Holy Cross Launches The Catechist
learn moreWith the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the approval of the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is pleased to announce the launch of The Catechist: The Art of Listening and Teaching, a new Certificate Program in Orthodox Catechism beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year. The vision for The Catechist program was conceived by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, together with the Most Reverend Members of the Holy Eparchial Synod, in response to the growing pastoral need to prepare qualified lay catechists to assist...
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Read the latest issue of Cornerstone
learn moreThe latest edition of HCHC's 'Cornerstone' newsletter highlights the work of alumna Danielle Xanthos (MDiv '14) with combat veterans, news about the continued rising pace of admissions at the school, a call to action from Interim President Fr. Michael Lambakis and more. If you know of an HCHC alum or current student offering exceptional service to your parish or community, please email Stacey Stathulis at sstathulis@hchc.edu. Read the complete issue online today.
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His Grace Bishop Joachim of Amissos Announces Retirement Plans
learn moreHellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC) today announces the pending retirement of His Grace Bishop Joachim (Cotsonis) of Amissos effective July 1. Since 1997, His Grace has served the school as the Director of the Archbishop Iakovos Library and Learning Resource Center. He plans to continue serving the Church upon his return to Washington, D.C., where he was raised. “In addition to the many years of service on the Holy Cross faculty, His Grace has provided guidance on academic matters to students and faculty members alike,” said Interim President Rev. Fr. Michael Lambakis. “As part of his stewardship of his office,...