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UPCOMING EVENTS
ANASTASIOS: Missionary, Theologian, Archbishop
ANASTASIOS: Missionary, Theologian, Archbishop
An international conference “Anastasios: Archbishop, Theologian, Missionary” will be held on March 2–4, 2026, at Holy Cross School of Theology to mark the first anniversary since the passing of Archbishop
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«Ο εορτασμός της επετείου επί τη συμπληρώσει πεντηκονταετίας από της ενάρξεως του διαλόγου μεταξύ Ορθοδόξων-Αγγλικανών και η σημασία των οικουμενικών διαλόγων»
Αθανάσιος Τ. Χατζής, Φοιτητής ThM Το έτος 2023 συμπληρώθηκαν 50 έτη από την έναρξη του Θεολογικού Διαλόγου μεταξύ Αγγλικανών - Ορθοδόξων. Αξίζει να επισημανθεί ότι πρόκειται για τον μακροβιότερο και κατ’ επέκταση ιστορικότερο διμερή θεολογικό διάλογο της Ορθοδόξου...
The Spiritual Lessons of Nighttime in Desert Monasticism
On the evening of October 23rd, 2024, the Huffington Ecumenical Institute (HEI) at Hellenic College Holy Cross, in cooperation with the Pappas Patristic Institute, had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Douglas Christie—a renowned theologian, ecological writer and thinker,...
Celebrating 50 Years of Theological Dialogue: A Path to Unity
Can fifty years of dialogue overcome a millennium of estrangement? Rev. Fr. John Chryssavgis, Executive Director of the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Hellenic College Holy Cross, brought this question to mind with his opening remarks on the evening of October...
Metropolis of New Jersey Hosts Diaconate Retreat Featuring Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2025 With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos, the Metropolis of New Jersey is pleased to announce a special Diaconate Retreat to be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry...
“Ecumenism on the Hill of Hope: Reflections from the NCC’s 75th Anniversary at Hellenic College Holy Cross”
On Tuesday, October 14th, the Huffington Ecumenical Institute (HEI) at Hellenic College Holy Cross was pleased to host the second day of the National Council of Churches’ 75th Anniversary Celebration...
Fr. John Chryssavgis nominated His All-Holiness for the Templeton Prize. He had Jane Goodall’s blessing
Photo by Orthodox Observer/Dimitrios Panagos Article by Ben Malian (Originally appeared in the Orthodox Observer) Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis, Archdeacon of the Ecumenical Throne, is currently Executive Director of the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Holy Cross...
UPCOMING COURSES
INDS7100 The Ecumenical Movement – The Sources
The Ecumenical Movement that started in the second half of the 19th century does not constitute an ideology but rather reflects the authentic commitment to reconcile divided Christians in the unity of the Church and the reality of communion. Throughout the past century, the quest for Christian unity has assumed many shapes and forms that may be studied through major documents produced along the history of the 20th century and beyond. This course will define the boundaries of Ecumenism and its challenges for contemporary Orthodoxy by looking inward as well as outward as faithful and thoughtful Christians.
This course will be taught by Rev. Dr. Nicolas Kazarian and facilitated by the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at HCHC.
Note: The scheduling of this course is yet to be determined. It will be taught in the spring as an intensive 14-week program.