The work of the committee searching for a new president for Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology – Hellenic College (HCHC) is proceeding steadily, and the process has already attracted a large number of distinguished candidates from higher education, ecclesiastical ministry, and organizational leadership.
Following a thorough review of applications, the candidates who will be invited to the first round of interviews have already been selected. In keeping with the process established from the outset, the committee also consulted Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, who had the opportunity to share his observations and suggest additional candidates before the interviews began.
“The committee is now moving into the interview stage, which will be conducted in strict confidentiality. Maintaining a high sense of responsibility and looking to God’s guidance, we continue the search for the right person to lead the School and contribute to its further development, in service to its ministry to the Church,” said George C. Demos, one of the committee’s two co-chairs. “The process will continue throughout the summer into early fall, and will include additional stages of evaluation and interviews.”
The committee is expected to submit its recommendation to the Board of Trustees of Holy Cross School of Theology at its meeting in October.
Although the priority deadline for reviewing applications has passed, the committee will continue its search for the right person to lead the School. Outstanding candidacies that may emerge as the process unfolds can still be considered. Anyone wishing to ask questions, share their views, or recommend candidates may contact the committee’s two co-chairs, George C. Demos and Dr. Christine Geranios Zeppos, at HCHCpresidentsearch@hchc.edu.
As Dr. Zeppos added, “The presidential search committee will continue its search for the right candidate with impartiality, thoroughness, and confidentiality. It expresses its warm thanks to the School community for its unwavering support.”
The Board of Trustees of Holy Cross School of Theology, under the presidency and spiritual guidance of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, has formed a seven-member committee tasked with conducting the search for the new president. The School has served the Church in the United States for nearly 90 years, educating and spiritually preparing its leadership. In addition to George Demos and Dr. Christine Geranios Zeppos, the committee also includes:
- Dr. Pano Kanelos, Board of Trustees member
- Mark Moraitakis, Board of Trustees member
- Protopresbyter Fr. Peter Orfanakos, president of the Archdiocesan Council of Presbyters
- Fr. Eugen Pentiuc, representative of Holy Cross School of Theology
- Dr. Kathleen Ryan, representative of Hellenic College
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology – Hellenic College is the spiritual, educational, and academic center of the Orthodox Church in America. As an institution of higher learning, it has a mission to train Orthodox leaders — clergy and laity — who will go on to hold positions of responsibility and serve the Church and society with faith, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility.
