Hellenic College Holy Cross Trustees Meet on Campus to Advance School’s Mission

The Board of Trustees of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology met October 27-28 on the school’s campus in Brookline, Massachusetts, under the spiritual direction of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. The school said the two days of meetings were facilitated by Board Vice Chairman Fr. Mark Leondis, Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne, and were marked by focused, productive discussion and honest dialogue about advancing the school’s mission.

Archbishop Elpidophoros, who chairs the board, described Hellenic College Holy Cross as a sacred institution of the archdiocese rather than simply another institution of higher learning. He said the school’s strength depends on collective responsibility and that its members must be united in one purpose so that the school endures and flourishes, approaching their work with faith, trust and a shared love for the school and the Church (Psalm 133:1, on the value of brothers and sisters living together in unity).

The trustees concluded their discussions with what the school described as clarity of purpose and a continued commitment to advancing its mission. The school noted that Holy Cross is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2027 and that Hellenic College is approaching the 60th year since its founding. It said the institution is positioning itself for another hundred years of equipping students with the spiritual, intellectual and professional tools needed to serve the Church in a changing society.

HCHC Interim President Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Lambakis said that stronger collaboration and better use of resources would help the school meet the challenges before it while continuing its distinct mission. He described the institution as being in an exciting period of growth and opportunity and said it must operate in ways that are efficient, pragmatic and strategic, with clear priorities.

Hellenic College Holy Cross describes itself as the intellectual, educational and spiritual center of the Greek Orthodox Church in America. It says it is dedicated to forming Orthodox Christian leaders, both clergy and laity, who are equipped to serve the Church and society with faith, integrity and excellence.

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