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News & Updates : Author: John Stabinger
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Fr. Michael Lambakis Named New Dean of Students
learn moreUnder the spiritual direction of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, who also serves as Chairman of the HCHC Board of Directors, the school today announces that Fr. Michael Lambakis has been selected as the incoming Dean of Students. Fr. Lambakis graduated Hellenic College in 2003 and earned his Master of Divinity from Holy Cross in 2006. His first assignment was as an assistant priest at the Annunciation Cathedral in Houston, TX. Since 2010, he has been Dean of the Cathedral where he has mentored several clergy in their young careers. “It is a great blessing to return to campus where my...
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Board of Trustees Convenes for Visionary Meetings
learn moreThe Board of Trustees of Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC) met on March 4 and 5, 2025, for two days of focused discussions, strategic planning, and advancement of the institution’s mission. The meetings, held on the campus of HCHC, were led by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Chairman of the Board, alongside President Demetrios S. Katos, PhD. (Holy Cross, MDiv ‘94) Vice Chairman of the Board, Rev. Fr. Mark Leondis (Hellenic, BA ‘92, Holy Cross, MDiv ‘95), facilitated all meetings, ensuring productive and thoughtful dialogue throughout the sessions. Envisioning the Future of HCHC “Our Board of Trustees, our Faculty...
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Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Awarded $50,000 Grant for Media Studio Development
learn moreHoly Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is honored to announce that it has been awarded a $50,000 Individual School Assessment and Planning grant from the Pathways for Tomorrow Coordination Program, a joint effort between The Association of Theological Schools and In Trust Center for Theological Schools. This funding will support The Scriptorium Initiative team (Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, Dr. James C. Skedros, Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP) as it prepares to establish a professional recording studio on campus. The studio would be a foundational step toward launching the school’s Continuing Education Program. With the creation of this interactive media...
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Hellenic College, BC Woods College Forge Partnership for Academic Opportunities
learn moreHellenic College and Boston College’s Woods College of Advancing Studies announce a partnership that provides Hellenic College students with access to new academic opportunities while allowing them to remain rooted in the vibrant Orthodox Christian community on the Hellenic College campus. Under this agreement, Hellenic College students may complete the school’s Foundations Forward Core Curriculum, grounded in the Orthodox faith and the Hellenic heritage, and then transition to Boston College's Woods College for the completion of a Bachelor of Arts degree in one of six majors: Criminal and Social Justice, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications, Economics, Information Technology, and Applied Liberal Arts...
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MY SPIRITUAL FATHER AND MENTOR ARCHBISHOP ANASTASIOS OF ALBANIA
learn moreAuthored by: Fr. Luke A. Veronis, Director for the Missions Institute of Orthodoxy Christianity, Adjunct Instructor at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Every person in front of you is the most important person and the most important time is now. Archbishop Anastasios reflects this worldview. He has the charismatic gift to make whomever he is speaking with feel cherished and loved. He sees the image of God in whomever he encounters and responds to them in the present moment with love. One of many fond memories I have of the Archbishop is when my wife, Presbytera Fotini, had...
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Statement on the Passing of Rev. Dr. Thomas FitzGerald
learn moreThe Falling Asleep in the Lord of the Rev. Dr. Thomas FitzGerald. It is with great sadness yet with hope in the resurrection, that Hellenic College Holy Cross announces the passing of Rev. Fr. Thomas FitzGerald, ThD, on December 29, 2024. Fr. FitzGerald dedicated nearly five decades to our school as Professor of Church History and Historical Theology from 1974 to 2022. He also held the position of Dean of Holy Cross for nearly a decade, with terms spanning from 2006–2013 and 2018–2019. President Demetri Katos reflects, "Fr. FitzGerald was a guiding light at our school, inspiring academic excellence and...
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Dean Pentiuc’s Return with a New Publication
learn moreAfter an unexpected and necessary medical leave that began this summer, our esteemed Dean, Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, plans to return to his decanal duties beginning January 7, 2025. President Demetrios S. Katos, Ph.D. commented, “I am confident that Fr. Pentiuc’s return will bring renewed strength to Holy Cross’s mission. I look forward to working together to build the future of our Church.” Additionally, Dean Pentiuc has recently published a new book, A Drawing Book Hermeneutics: Seeing the Scriptures as a Teenager (En Route Press) which is the digitized version of a manuscript on which he began to work...
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HCHC at the International Conference “Christian Orthodox Theology in the 21st Century: Challenges and Perspectives”
learn moreHoly Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology was well represented at the recent International Conference “Christian Orthodox Theology in the 21st Century: Challenges and Perspectives” on November 24-28, sponsored by the National Kapodistrian University of Athens. His Grace Bishop Anthony (Vrame) of Synada, Acting Dean of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and Director of Holy Cross Orthodox Press, participated in two workshop sessions. His first presentation was “Theological Education for a Changing American Church.” His second presentation was “Catechesis and Pastoral Care in the Orthodox American Church.” Fr. John Chryssavgis, Director of the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at...
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Orthodox and Lutherans Gather at Hellenic College Holy Cross to Strengthen Dialogue and Ecumenical Relations
learn moreOver the past week, the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at HCHC had the privilege and pleasure of hosting the Preparatory Committee of the International Lutheran-Orthodox Dialogue at Hellenic College Holy Cross. The purpose of this meeting was to set the agenda for the upcoming plenary meeting, which will focus on synodality and primacy in the church on the local, regional, and universal levels. An important feature of this gathering was a public presentation and conversation, showcasing the long-standing history and significant achievements of the International Lutheran-Orthodox Dialogue over the last decades. Metropolitan Isaias of Tamasos (Cyprus) and Professor Jennifer Wasmuth of the University...
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Successful Inaugural Conference of the Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America in Brookline, Massachusetts
learn moreThe inaugural conference of The Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America (OCLSNA) took place on October 18–19, 2024 at the Maliotis Cultural Center located on the campus of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA. The conference included 17 presentations by Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Catholics, and others who gathered to provide papers embodying current research on all aspects of canonical studies and for discussions of canonical praxis in a professional setting. The Orthodox Christian Attorney Network partnered with the Society and sponsored the luncheon program on the confidentiality of Orthodox confession and...