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HCHC Hosts 84th Commencement Ceremony
learn moreOn May 16, Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology will hold its 84th Commencement Ceremony where it will confer degrees upon nearly 60 undergraduate and graduate students. Honorary degrees will be bestowed upon two esteemed leaders whose contributions have shaped the life of the Church and its future clergy and lay leadership. Held at the Maliotis Cultural Center, the ceremony will welcome His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and the family and friends of graduates. Reverend Father Theodore Stylianopoulos will receive an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Holy Cross,...
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Presidential Search Committee Formed
learn moreThe Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology Board of Trustees, under the Chairmanship and spiritual guidance of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, has formed a seven- person search committee to lead a well-structured process to find the next President of the school as it approaches 90 years of educating and spiritually forming Church leaders in the United States. Members of the search committee include: George C Demos, Esq. Co-Chair, Trustee Dr. Pano Kanelos, Trustee Mark Moraitakis, Trustee Fr. Peter Orfanakos, President, Associated Presbyters & Clergy Fr. Eugene Pentiuc, Holy Cross Representative Dr. Kathleen Ryan, Hellenic College Representative Dr....
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School of Theology and Archdiocese Launch Certificate in Orthodox Theology in Spanish
learn moreHoly Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, in conjunction with the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) under the spiritual and ecclesial leadership of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, has launched a Certificate of Completion in Orthodox Theology in the Spanish language for native Spanish speaking clergy and laity in the Americas and beyond. This new program assists the growing needs of theological education of Spanish speaking clergy and lay leaders in Latin America, Spain, and within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Significantly, the development of the program was undertaken in close collaboration...
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Fr. Michael Lambakis Appointed Interim HCHC President
learn moreThe 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
learn moreWith 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
learn moreToday 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...