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Holy Cross Launches Catechesis Continuing Education Program
learn moreUnder the vision and leadership Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, Dean of Holy Cross, and Dr. James Skedros, Director of Continuing Education Program (CEP), Holy Cross announces the launching of its online Continuing Education Program Catechesis. Hosted by The Scriptorium Initiative (TSI), Catechesis offers Orthodox courses on theology, church history, tradition, and praxis to the faithful and to those exploring the Orthodox Church. Building off the successful first phase of The Scriptorium Initiative which provides webinars, conferences, and podcasts for the preaching and teaching the Word of God, Catechesis brings together the faculty of Holy Cross and TSI to offer theological...
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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...
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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
learn moreThe 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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Board of Trustees Charts Transformative Future with Unanimous Votes on Strategic Plan, Growth
learn moreUnder the spiritual leadership of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Board of Trustees of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) convened December 9 via Zoom to continue shaping a bold new chapter in the 88-year history of the institution. Facilitated by Board Vice Chairman and Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Fr. Mark Leondis (Hellenic, BA ’92; Holy Cross, MDiv ’95) and President Demetrios S. Katos, PhD (Holy Cross, MDiv ’94), the Board of Trustees meeting united hierarchs, clergy, and accomplished lay leaders in business, higher education, finance, real estate, and law—all committed to strengthening...
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Lilly Endowment Awards Holy Cross $7.4M Grant for Parish-Based Practical Training
learn moreHoly Cross Dean Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, Dr. James Skedros Author Winning Grant Proposal Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) announces today that the School of Theology has received a $7,466,083 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to redesign its Master of Divinity program and priestly formation, ensuring that seminarians receive extensive, practical pastoral training in real parish settings. This is the largest grant that Holy Cross received in its recent history. The five-year project, titled “Koinonia: Priestly Formation in Communion,” is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Large-Scale Collaboration Initiative. The grant awarded to...
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Offering Gratitude to Everyone Supporting HCHC’s Mission
learn more This is what gratitude looks like on the Holy Hill. Please watch this brief Thanksgiving message to see HCHC come alive through the faces of our students, the dedication of our faculty, and the serene beauty of our campus overlooking Boston. Thank you to everyone who supports the mission of this school to help form the future clergy and lay leaders of our Church, our parishes, and our communities at large.