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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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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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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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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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Board of Trustees Holds Successful Fall 2024 Meeting at Hellenic College Holy Cross
learn moreBrookline, MA – The Board of Trustees of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology convened from October 23-24, 2024 on campus for a two-day meeting focused on the institution’s current status, strategic initiatives, and future growth. Trustees toured the campus, engaged with students, faculty, and staff, and experiencedfirst-hand the institution’s vibrant academic and spiritual community. They also participated in committees that play a pivotal role in the governance and strategic direction of the institution, including the following: Academic Affairs; Enrollment and Student Life; Finance, Operations, Real Estate, and IT; Institutional Advancement and Endowment; Strategic Planning; and Trusteeship,...
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Be Attentive: A Weekend Retreat for Vocational Discernment at HCHC
learn moreBrookline, MA – Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC) is pleased to announce that it will host the third "Be Attentive" retreat on its campus from October 11-13, 2024. This retreat is designed for men from any Orthodox Christian jurisdiction who are considering a call to ordained ministry. The "Be Attentive" retreat offers a unique opportunity for participants to explore the priesthood in a structured and supportive environment. Attendees will engage in spiritual reflection, receive guidance from experienced clergy, and participate in discussions that provide deeper insight into the life and responsibilities of ordained ministry. HCHC invites priests, parish communities and...
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From New Rome to Ancient Rome – St. Helen’s Pilgrimage 2024
learn moreUnder the leadership of the Dean of Holy Cross, Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, and with the participation of Fr. Philip Zymaris and Fr. Bartholomew Mercado, the faculty and students participating in St. Helen’s Pilgrimage completed the first two stages of their pilgrimage to Constantinople and Rome. In Constantinople, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew granted them an audience at which he greeted the pilgrims and extended his Patriarchal blessings upon them. Fr. Pentiuc notes, “In my private audience with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, I conveyed the best wishes of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and President Dr. Demetrios Katos...
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Holy Cross School of Theology’s ThM Program Earns Coveted Spot on Forbes’ List of Top One-Year Online Master’s Programs
learn moreBrookline, MA (April 17, 2024): – Holy Cross School of Theology is thrilled to announce that its Master of Theology Degree (ThM) program has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top one-year online master's programs in high-impact fields. This prestigious accolade underscores the school's commitment to delivering exceptional theological education that is both accessible and academically rigorous. Initiated in 2022 under the visionary leadership of Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, Dean of Holy Cross School of Theology, and the esteemed faculty, the ThM Online Program was designed to provide advanced, research-oriented theological education for students worldwide, regardless of...
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Journeying Through the Triodion, Holy Week, and Pascha – A Series of Video Reflections by Holy Cross Faculty
learn moreHoly Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Announces Journeying Through the Triodion, Holy Week, and Pascha A Series of Video Reflections by Dean Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc and the Holy Cross Faculty © The Scriptorium Initiative Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is launching the first fruits of The Scriptorium Initiative with a series of Lenten and Holy Week Reflections beginning on Sunday, February 26 involving the full faculty of Holy Cross. The series, organized by Dean Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc and the Holy Cross Faculty, is entitled Journeying Together Through the Triodion, Holy Week, and Pascha. On each...