Clergy

Abell, Dcn. Christopher J.

Rev. Deacon Christopher (Jeffrey) Abell was ordained to the Holy Diaconate on December 18, 2011 by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit and is assigned to the Metropolis of Detroit.

Deacon Jeff converted to the Orthodox faith in 1990 under the spiritual guidance of Fr. Tom George at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (Flint, MI), where he led the altar boys and was a member of the parish council.  Read more...

Bahlatzis, Rev. Fr. Michael

Rev. Dr. Michael Bahlatzis was born in 1957 in Brooklyn, NY to Dionysios and Angeliki of Greece.

Fr. Michael graduated with highest honors from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine with the D.P.M. (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) degree in 1987 and from UHSA School of Medicine in 2007 with the M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) degree. Read more...

Ballas, Rev. Fr. Stavros

Fr. Stavros Ballas, son of James and Aspasia, was born on May 16, 1957 and raised in Keene, New Hampshire. He earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire.

In 1992 he married Theano (Thea) Gormanos, daughter of John and Karrie of Spokane, Washington. Presbytera Thea has worked in secretarial and office administration positions, Read more...

Bartz, Rev. Fr. William

Father William J. Bartz, son of Father and Mrs. George Bartz, was born in Scranton, PA and raised in Akron, OH. He graduated from Hellenic College in 1975 with a BA and from Holy Cross School of Theology in 1978 with a Masters in Divinity.  Chaplain Bartz became a Navy Chaplain in May 1977 and a priest in March 1982. Read more...

Bebis, Rev. Fr. Paul

Father Paul Bebis was born in New Bedford, MA and is a son of a Greek Orthodox Priest, Father Constantine. Father Paul has been a priest for more than 12 years and has served in two communities, the first in Enfield, CT and the second in Fort Wayne, IN.

Father Paul graduated from New Bedford High School in 1977 and had continued Read more...

Bistolarides, Rev. Fr. Peter

Fr. Bistolarides was born to Konstantinos and Eleni Bistolarides on Feb 10, 1956 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, and grew up in Scarborough (Toronto) Ontario. He attended the University of Toronto where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1980 and MBA in 1991. He married Panagiota (Peggy) on September 6, 1981, and they have five boys – Deno, age 28 Read more...

Bogdan, Rev. Fr. James A.

Fr. James Bogdan was born on December 17, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI and married Presbytera Joan in 1958. They have been blessed with 4 children and 6 grandchildren. He received his BA in 1952 and his Master of Arts degree in 1956 from the University of Michigan. While working on his Masters degree in Byzantine Studies, he attended Holy Cross School of Theology doing research for his thesis. In 1958 Fr. Jim continued work on his doctorate in Byzantine Studies at Michigan State University. Read more...

Cassis, Dcn. George

Deacon George E. Cassis is a native of Grand Rapids, MI and married to Vasiliki (Vicki Botsis) on August 31, 1974. They have three children, George, Peter and Amalia.

On October 23, 1949, George (Edward) was born to George and Josephine Cassis of Lebanese decent are first generation American born which gave him the opportunity to learn to speak Arabic. He received his Associates Degree in Business Administration in 1971 Read more...

Cassis, Rev. Fr. William

Father Bill was born January 13, 1950, in Spokane, Washington to Greek-American parents. His Greek heritage is linked to Lamia and Arcadia Greece. He attended public schools in Spokane and graduated in 1968 from Shadle Park High School.

He entered Hellenic College in 1968 and received his B.A. in 1973. He entered Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and earned a Master of Divinity with honors in 1975.  Read more...

Christakis, Rev. Fr. Christos

Fr. Christos B. Christakis was born in Athens, Greece in 1968. He studied Theology at the University of Athens and graduated in 1990 with High Honors (Arista). He received a Ph.D. in Theology from King's College, University of London, UK in 1996. He was ordained a Deacon by Metropolitan John of Pergamon in September 26, 1996 and a Priest by Metropolitan Kallinikos of Peireas in September 29, 1996. Read more...

Cook, Rev. Fr. Anthony

Fr. Anthony Cook was born in Flagstaff, AZ in 1981. The eldest of eight children, he was educated at home through high school and came to Michigan for college. He attended Hillsdale College and received his B.A. in Classical Studies with Departmental Honors. He converted to the Orthodox faith in 2001, and upon his graduation from Hillsdale College he received the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit to attend Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Read more...

Cowles, Rev. Fr. Patrick

Born in 1947 in Huntington, WV, Fr. Patrick Cowles graduated from Marshall University with BA and MA degrees, worked for three years, and then entered doctoral studies in Political Science at UMass-Amherst. Obtaining his PhD in 1979, he taught for four years, and then became Senior Research Associate for the Center for Urban Affairs at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. During this time, he discovered the Orthodox faith, and entered the Church in 1987. Read more...

Cox, Rev. Fr. Irenaeus

Fr. Irenaeus Cox was born on 16 January 1966 in Portland, OR. He is of mixed European and American Indian ancestry. The European ancestors were all in North America by the Year 1770. He graduated Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR, in 1988 with a Bachelor’s Degree, (Major in Religious Studies and Minor in History). He graduated Holy Cross School of Theology in Brookline, MA in 1992 with a Masters of Divinity. He was married on 8 November 1998 in Skidra, Greece, to Alexandra G. Pessiridou. Read more...

Dalamangas, Rev. Fr. Chris A.

Rev. Chris A. Dalamangas was born on February 4, 1933, in Korifi, Greece. In 1951, he immigrated to the United States and settled in Marlboro, MA. He attended Northeastern University in Boston and graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. In 1967 Fr. Chris met and married Niki Kartsonis. They have two daughters. For many years, Fr. Chris was Director of Research and Development for an engineering company. He holds seven U.S. Patents. Read more...

Damaskos, Rev. Fr. Aristotle

Reverend Aristotle Damaskos has been the Dean of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toledo for 10 years, this past May. A native Midwesterner, Farther Ari was born on December 15, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. At the age of fifteen his family relocated to Clearwater, Florida, where he graduated from high school. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Theology from Hellenic College in Brookline, MA, in 1981, a Masters Read more...

Delfos, Rev. Fr. Pierre

Rev. Protopresbyter Pierre Delfos was born in Alexandria, Egypt on June 6^th 1925. He graduated from the Pythagoras Patriarchal School and during World War II went on to serve on two legendary ships of the Greek Navy, the Averof and the Ierax. After the war, he enrolled and graduated from the Lycee in France, after which he moved to London Ontario, Canada where he met and married Presbytera Harriet and they had two children –Eva Marie and Andrew. Read more...

Dorozenski, Rev. Fr. Stratton

Father Stratton Dorozenski was raised in Stratford, Connecticut and participated in the parish life at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He attended Hellenic College and the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts from 1970-1977 and received The Degree of Master of Divinity with Distinction. He was ordained to the Holy Diaconate on June 26, 1977 by His Grace Bishop Silas and to the Holy Priesthood on July 3, 1977 Read more...

Emroll, Rev. Fr. Mark

Father Mark was born in Chicago, IL in 1967. He grew up in Sauk Village, IL and attended the Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral in Merrillville, IN. In 1985, he enrolled in Hellenic College in Brookline, MA to pursue a degree in Religious Studies/Pre-Theology. Upon completing his undergraduate degree, he matriculated into the Master of Divinity program at Holy Cross School of Theology, also in Brookline, MA. On August 25, 1990, Father married Virginia “Ginny” Kessis of Cincinnati, OH. Read more...

George, Rev. Fr. Athanas

Reverend Father Athanasios Gregory George was born on July 17, 1937, in Belvidere, IL. He is married to Demetra Jeanne (Xenakis). They have four children: Rebecca, Christina, Joanna, and Paul. On March 19, 1972, Athanasios (Tom) was ordained to the Holy Diaconate at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Detroit by His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Apameia. He served almost all of his Diaconate at the Sts. Constantine and Helen Church of Detroit. Read more...

Gounaris, Rev. Fr. Anastasios

Fr. Anastasios Gounaris was born on May 29, 1957, in New Bedford, MA. From a young age Anastasios’ interests centered on reading, the space program, and the sea. As “Taso” grew he determined that he would reach for the stars as an astronaut – a goal that he strove for by excelling in mathematics and the science. On the parish front, Taso was always active as an altar boy and in GOYA and he served as a helper to his parish’s chanters. During college, Taso even served on the parish council. Read more...

Govostes, Rev. Fr. Sean

Fr. Demetrios Sean Govostes is the Proistamenos of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Plymouth, MI. Father, a 2002 graduate of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, was born and raised outside of Boston, MA. His undergraduate degree was received from Franklin Pierce University, where he majored in English and Communications (but spent much of his time involved in Theatre). Read more...

Haby, Rev. Fr. John (Hayden)

Fr. John (Hayden) Haby was born in Fort Davis, TX to Doris and Hayden Haby. He was active in the First Baptist Church and was baptized as a young boy. He received a BS from Texas Tech University in Electrical Engineering. His first employment was with the U. S. Navy, serving as an officer on board a nuclear submarine which primarily involved standing watches over the nuclear propulsion plant. Later he served in the Naval Reserves as an Engineering Duty Officer and retired at the rank of Captain. Read more...

Hadgigeorge, Rev. Fr. Chris

Fr. Chris W. Hadgigeorge was born on August 3, 1924 in Youngstown, OH to William Hadgigeorge and Paraskevi (Spanos) Hadgigeorge. Chris attended East High School in Youngstown, OH and graduated on June, 1942; Holy Cross School of Theology (1942-1947) Pomfret, CT and Brookline, MA; attended University of Butler Indianapolis, IN. He got married on March 7, 1948 to Ann Tsagaris in Warren, OH. They have three children: Patricia (Hadgigeorge) Senerius, Angeline (Hadgigeorge) Bohland Read more...

Harbatis, Rev. Fr. Nicholas

Rev. Nicholas G. Harbatis was born in Fitchburg, MA, on the 30^thof April 1926. He graduated from the Pomfret/Brookline Greek Orthodox Seminary in 1948 where he continued as choir director for two years. He later received a BS from Wayne State University and took graduate courses at the University of Detroit. He married Mary Mamangakis of Brooklyn, N.Y. on the 23^rdof January 1949 and was ordained a deacon February 27, 1949, in Dover N.H. and to the priesthood on the 6^th of February 1949 Read more...

Hatz, Rev. Fr. George

Born in Detroit, MI on May 26, 1926, he graduated Wilber Wright High School - Detroit and then attended Wayne State University. Fr. George studied Theology under Bishop Timothy Negropontis, Father Sam Gouvalis, Father Nick Harbatis, Fr. George Dovas, and James Bakalis, and taught Auto Mechanics at Detroit Public Schools. He is married to Presbytera Helen L. Hatz, housewife and Sunday School Assistant Supervisor. They have three children: Michael, Marcia (deceased) and Tula. Read more...

Hohnholt, Rev. Fr. Gregory

Fr. Gregory Hohnholt was born in El Dorado, KS on January 21, 1977. He grew up in Corpus Christi, TX. He graduated High School 3^rd in his class and was named “Academic All-State” for his basketball performance. He attended Texas Tech University receiving a BA in Engineering with a double-minor in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering. Fr. Gregory and Presvtyera Sofia were married in May of 2000 at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Lubbock, TX. Read more...

Hountalas, Rev. Fr. Dean

Father Konstandinos Christos Hountalas was born on January 26, 1953, in Aurora, IL. Father Dean earned a Diploma with Honors from the Marmion Military Academy in 1971 and a BA with Honors from Aurora College in 1975. He attended the Holy Cross School of Theology in Brookline, MA, earning a M.Div. with Distinction in 1980. He completed further studies at the United States Army Chaplain School at Ft. Monmouth, NJ in 1992 and Counselor Training at Financial Peace University Read more...

Kallis, Rev. Fr. Perikles

Fr. Perikles was born January 12, 1986 in Southfield, MI. He studied at Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology where he received his Bachelor degree in Religious Studies with a minor in Management and Leadership. At Holy Cross, he received a Master degree of Divinity. He graduated from Hellenic College in May of 2008 and Holy Cross in December of 2010. He is married to Presvytera Cassandra. Presvytera Cassandra and Fr. Perikles are blessed Read more...

Karamanos, Rev. Fr. Philemon

Father Philemon Karamanos was born to Nicholas and Zaharoula Karamanos in the village of Pyrgos, Kalamata, Greece on March 27, 1937. He came to the United States in 1956 and attended Holy Cross Seminary in Brookline from 1958-1964 graduating Cum Laude. Furthering his studies Father Philemon graduated from Syracuse University, New York, 1967 and later attended the University of Detroit receiving a M.A. in New Testament in 1972. Read more...

Kotsis, Rev. Fr. Nicolaos

Fr. Nicolaos H. Kotsis was born on May 24, 1974 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Both of his parents, Dr. Harry and Katherine Kotsis, were born in Detroit, Michigan. Fr. Nick is the firstborn of four brothers. He graduated in 1996 from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in History and from Holy Cross in 2000 with a Masters of Divinity. He worked as Metropolitan Nicholas’ Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries from 2000-2003 and as the Metropolitan’s Assistant from 2003-2004. Read more...

Kyritses, Rev. Fr. Nicholas

Reverend Nicholas Kyritses was born on December 10, 1949 in Trikorfon, Nafpaktias, Greece. There he received his elementary school education and later he attended high school in Nafpaktos. In 1963, he was admitted to the Ecclesiastical School of Lamia, from which he received a diploma six yeas later. In 1970, he entered Hellenic College, Brookline, Massachusetts. Four years later, he received his B.A. in Philosophy and religious studies. Father Nicholas was ordained to the Holy Diaconate Read more...

Legakis, Rev. Fr. Larry

Father Larry was born in Pontiac, MI on April 26, 1977 to Paulina and Nicholas Legakis. His parents immigrated to the United States in 1974 with their oldest son Steve. Father also has a younger sister, Matina. Father Larry was raised in Royal Oak, MI where he went to elementary school, Junior High, and High School. Growing up he attended St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bloomfield Hills, MI. In 1996 Father graduated from Royal Oak Kimball High school and enrolled Read more...

Maggos, Rev. Fr. Angelo

Father Angelo Maggos grew up in Tarpon Springs, FL. He graduated from Tarpon Springs High School and received a Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering Degree from the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL. Father married Presvytera Teri in 1984 and worked in the Defense Industry, which in turn influenced his decision to serve his country in the US Army for 10 years, serving in both the United States and Germany. After leaving the military, he worked for General Motors Read more...

Mammis, Rev. Fr. Joseph

Father Joseph Mammis was born on August 19, 1972 in Montreal, Canada by parents who had emigrated from Greece. He received his general education in Montreal and is fluent in three languages. After graduating from high school, he went on to receive his degree in Athletic Therapy from Concordia University which included a two year internship in clinical work. His daily life as a student included politics, athletics, and involvement as an active member Read more...

Marcus, Rev. Fr. Nicholas

Fr. Nick was born December 11, 1961. He grew up at St. Nicholas Church in Detroit where he met and married Presvytera Liza in 1989. They have fostered children and are blessed with triplets - Nicholas Jonathan, Anna, and Irini who were born on St. Nicholas day 1999. Presvytera has a degree as a Legal Assistant and has worked at the Department of Religious Ed in Boston. Fr. Nick attended Hellenic College/Holy Cross in Brookline Massachusetts Read more...

Martin, Rev. Fr. Paul

Fr. Paul was born in Chicago, IL on February 28, 1951 and ordained to the Holy Priesthood at the Pro-Cathedral of St. Michael, Hammond, IN on January 20, 2001 by Archbishop Vsevolod of the UOCUSA. On June 6, 2004, he was awarded the Epigonation by Archbishop Vsevolod at St. Volodymr Cathedral in Chicago. Read more...

Michalos, Rev. Fr. Tom

Fr. Tom Michalos holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology (1992) from Wayne State University, a Master of Divinity Degree (1995) from Holy Cross Orthodox School of Theology, and Master Degree (2000) in Counselor Education from WSU. He is also a Licensed Counselor (LLPC) in the state of Michigan. Currently he is completing a school counseling internship at the International Academy of Macomb while beginning a Doctoral program in Counselor Education at WSU. Read more...

Mot, Rev. Fr. Catalin

Father Catalin was born in Timisoara, Romania, on September 18, 1962. He attended “Ioan Popasu” Orthodox Theological Seminary in Caransebes, Romania, 1980-1985. He went on to the “Andrei Saguna” Theological Academy in Sibiu, Romania, completing his studies in 1990. Currently, Father is completing his PhD at the same Theological Academy. Read more...

Moutafis, Rev. Fr. John

Fr. John Moutafis was born in Crete in 1945 to the late Mr. Marines and Athena Moutafis. As a young child Fr. John grew up just a few yards from the St. Panteleimon parish in Mania. As a young boy Fr. John served as an altar boy to the late Fr. Antonios Vrouvakis. In his teenage years he attended the Ecclesiastical school of the Monastery of the Holy Trinity in Hania. It was during this time that Fr. John learned Byzantine chant and liturgies. At the age of fifteen Read more...

Parthenakis, Rev. Fr. Thomas

Fr. Athansios was born on August 4, 1941, in Cincinnati, OH to Zaphira Orphanos and George N. Father received his high-school education from Hughes High-School in Cincinnati, OH and earned a B.A. from Heidelberg College, and took a M.A. and Ph.D. in History from Kent State University. He taught Math and Social Studies and coached (football and wrestling) at the high-school level for four years, and History at the college and university levels for 36 years. Read more...

Pathenos, Rev. Fr. Nicholas

Reverend Father Nicholas Pathenos graduated from Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology, M.Div. in 1980. He was in the Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. He has done post-graduate coursework toward his Doctorate Dissertation in Philosophy at the University of Illinois from 1986-1990. Father Nicholas began his career as an assistant priest for two years at Annunciation Cathedral in Denver. Read more...

Petrutiu, Rev. Fr. Teodor

Born on March 4, 1969 in Sibiu, Romania. He has been married to Presbytera Roxana for 17 years and they have two daughters: Nicole 7 and Irene 5.

Fr. Teodor graduated from the University of Sibiu, Romania, Faculty of Theology in 1992 with a M.Div. and continued with three years of Doctoral studies at the same University  Read more...

Sarelis, Rev. Fr. Charles P.

Fr. Charles Sarelis was born on July 3, 1934 in Boston, MA to Peter Emmanuel Sarelis & Mary Chiotis both of Lesvos, Greece. He attended Boston Latin School; 1958 Holy Cross School of Theology, BD; 1959 Boston University School of Theology, STM; 1961 Athens University, Athens Greece, School of Theology, Licentia Theologica; Boston Institute of Mental Health and Boston Memorial Hospital with areas of study in Pastoral Psychology, Mental Health, and Substance and Alcohol Abuse. Read more...

Scott, Rev. Fr. Richard

Fr. Richard Scott was born July 12, 1950, as the first of three sons to Gleason Ninion and Helen (Dobrovolski) Scott. He graduated Hickory High School (now Hermitage, PA.) and entered Christ the Savior Seminary in September of that year. He graduated with a licentiate of Theology May 1, 1973 and then married Marlene Ann Saloka of Johnston, PA on October 21 at Christ the Savior Cathedral. Her civil divorce finalized April 30, 2002. Read more...

Sietsema, Rev. Fr. Mark

Fr. Mark Sietsema was ordained to the Diaconate by Archbishop Spyridon in May 1998 and thereafter served at the Archdiocese. In July 2000 he was ordained a presbyter by Archbishop Demetrios and assigned to Holy Trinity in Lansing, MI. In December 2009 Metropolitan Nicholas awarded him the Offikion of Oikonomos. Read more...

Smith, Rev. Fr. David

Fr. David Smith was born January 19, 1959 in Syracuse, NY. His education was at Drew University (BA), Asbury Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (DMin). He and Presbytera Donna, also a Syracuse native, married in 1983, and became Orthodox in 1988. They have four children, Caleb (soldier in Afghanistan), Jesse (artist in NYC), Ana (working in Syracuse), and Lucy (student at Ithaca College). Presbytera Donna is an iconographer Read more...

Stathakios, Rev. Fr. James

Fr. James Stathakios was raised in Patmos, Greece and arrived in America in 1961. He studied at the Patmias Seminary in Patmos, Greece and upon receiving a special scholarship he attended the Hellenic College in Brookline, MA (1961-1963). Ordained to the priesthood on June 29^th, 1969, in Cleveland, OH by Bishop Gerasimos of Pittsburgh, he served the St. Spyridon Parish in Monessen, PA for five years, then the Sts. Constantine and Helen Church in Westland, MI for thirty years. Read more...

Streza, Rev. Fr. Ciprian

Father Ciprian was born on June 11, 1980 in Sibiu, Romania. He was raised in a priestly family, his father being a priest for more than 34 years. After attending the local schools, he enrolled in the Faculty of Theology, where he completed two years of theological studies. In January 2002, he transferred to the Hellenic College in Boston, from which he graduated in May 2005 with the highest distinction. In May 2007, Father Ciprian graduated Holy Cross School of Theology Read more...

Tasikas, Rev. Fr. Jerry

Father Tasikas was born on January 9, 1940 in Drosopigi, Florina (Greece). He graduated the Hellenic College in 1964 and the Holy Cross School of Theology in 1967. Father is married to Presbytera Sofia (Melliou) and they have 3 children: Danny, Vasilios, Grigorios; and five grandchildren. Read more...

Theoharis, Rev. Fr. Theoharis

Fr. Theoharis was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 2, 1942 and was educated in the Milwaukee school system graduateding in June of 1960, studying engineering for two year before enrolling at Holy Cross in September, 1962 and graduated June 1969. He also studied at the University of Thessaloniki as a graduate student from September 1969 to June 1971. In 1969 he met and married his wife of more than 41 years on Staten Island. Read more...

Truebenbach, Rev. Fr. Paul

Father Paul was born in San Francisco, CA and grew up 30 minutes north of there in the town of Novato.  He, along with the majority of his family, converted to the Orthodox Faith in 1996 from Lutheranism. Fr. Paul attended one year at Santa Rosa Junior College before transferring to Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA where he studied Political Science and Philosophy. After graduating in 2006, he attended Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology where he earned his Masters of Divinity in 2010. Read more...

Turner, Rev. Fr. Parthenios

Father Parthenios (Wayne Alan) Turner was born on September 3, 1950, Sandia Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM. His father was a military officer, serving several overseas assignments with his family. Graduated high school in 1968, went on to pursue higher education in the Fine Arts, Philosophy, Metaphysics and Greek language. Study in Greek language led him to the Greek Orthodox Church of Sts. Constantine and Helen, Honolulu, HI, 1977. Read more...

Vaporis, Rev. Fr. George

Born on December 21, 1941 in Campbell, OH, Fr. George graduated from the Holy Cross Seminary in 1965. He was ordained a deacon by Bishop Theodosius of Pittsburgh in January 9, 1966 and a priest on February 20. He is married to Presbytera Kalliopi and they have 4 children: Michael, Katherine, Basil, and Markella and 7 grandchildren. Read more...

Varlamos, Rev. Fr. Michael

Fr. Michael Varlamos was born in Highland Park, Michigan on August 14, 1962. He graduated from Livonia Bentley High School in 1980. He pursued studies in electrical engineering at Schoolcraft College and Lawrence Technological University. Before completing his engineering studies Fr. Michael decided to seek studies in Orthodox Theology at the Hellenic College in Brookline, MA where he received several academic honors. He graduated in 1987 as Valedictorian of his class with a BA in Religious Studies. Read more...

Verdaris, Rev. Fr. Nicholas

The Rev. Dr. Nicholas Verdaris is the Proistamenos of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Little Rock, Arkansas; is married to Presbytera Maria and they have three children: Katherine, Stephanie and John. After graduating Hellenic College in Brookline, MA with a Bachelor of Arts as valedictorian in 1991, Father Nicholas went on to receive a Masters of Divinity from Holy Cross School Greek Orthodox School of Theology in 1994 with the honor of “Highest Distinction”. Read more...

Vieron, Rev. Fr. Nicholas

Born November 13, 1925 in New Orleans, LA enrolled in 1942 at age 16 at Holy Cross in Pomfret, he was ordained October 26, 1948. He served for one year in Louisville, KY, and five in Huntington, WV. In 1955 he was assigned to the Memphis Annunciation Church where he served until 1991. During his retirement years he served almost every week-end in small parishes which did not have a full-time priest. He served as first editor of the Retired Clergy Association publication, Read more...

Wilson, Rev. Fr. George

Father George Wilson was born in Gloversville, NY in 1959. His parents: George and Cleoniki Wilson were first generation American born of Greek descent. His grandparents came to the US from 1910 through 1920 from Central Greece and Anatolia, Asia Minor and settled in Johnstown, NY and Woburn, MA. He attended Johnstown Public Schools and received a BA in Communication Studies from SUNY Oswego in 1981. Read more...

Yanulis, Rev. Fr. Philip

Father Philip E. Yanulis was born on June 8, 1951 in Syracuse, NY. After graduating West Genesee High School June, 1969, he attending Syracuse University and received a Bachelor Degree in Music in May, 1973. Father Philip was accepted in the Master of Divinity Program at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. He attended that school from September, 1973 to May, 1976. Read more...

Zervos, Rev. Fr. George

Father George Spero Zervos is a native of Detroit and the Sts. Constantine and Helen Church, as well as the Annunciation. He graduated Holy Cross in June, 1965, and met and married within three months Anne Kotsos from Chicago. After moving to Salonika Greece, to further his studies in Greek and Theology for eight months, the couple returned to the States, and Father George was ordained Deacon at the Annunciation of Detroit on St. Elias day, and then elevated Read more...