News & Updates

  • HCHC at the International Conference “Christian Orthodox Theology in the 21st Century: Challenges and Perspectives”

      Holy 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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  • Hellenic College Holy Cross Announces National Search for Dean of Students

    Brookline, MA – Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) has launched a national search for an experienced Orthodox clergyman to serve as its next Dean of Students. This vital role will lead HCHC’s Office of Student Life, supporting the holistic growth and spiritual formation of students in alignment with the College’s Orthodox Christian mission. The Dean of Students will serve as a model of Christian servant leadership, fostering a Christ-centered, supportive environment on campus that is integral to the educational and spiritual lives of both seminarians and students. “The Dean of Students holds a pivotal role...

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  • Orthodox and Lutheran​s Gather at Hellenic College Holy Cross to Strengthen Dialogue and Ecumenical Relations

    Over 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

    The 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...

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  • Celebrating Byzantine Heritage: Bishop Joachim’s Presentations and Iconographic Tour at the 50th Annual Byzantine Studies Conference

    From 25-27 October, His Grace Bishop Joachim of Amissos, PhD, participated in the 50th Annual Byzantine Studies Conference which was held in New York City at the Fordham University’s Lincoln Center Campus, Columbia University, and The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY). Bishop Joachim offered two presentations. He was one of four scholars who participated in the session devoted to the memory of the prominent and internationally known Prof. Anthony Cutler, who passed away in May of 2024. Prof. Cutler was the professor of Byzantine Art History at The Pennsylvania State University for 51 years and...

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  • Board of Trustees Holds Successful Fall 2024 Meeting at Hellenic College Holy Cross

    Brookline, 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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