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SUMMARY:Honoring His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew | 35 Years of Unprecedented Patriarchal Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros & Co-sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate\, the Huffington Ecumenical Institute (HEI) at Hellenic College Holy Cross invites you to a special colloquium:\n\nHonoring His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew\n35 Years of Unprecedented Patriarchal Ministry\nThis is a registration-only event. Please reserve your spot below by Monday September 7\, 2026. \nWhen: September 14\, 2026 (2:00 PM-9:00 PM) – September 15\, 2026 (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)\nWhere: Maliotis Cultural Center of HCHC\, Brookline\, MA \nJoin us to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the enthronement of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew\, a global religious leader whose ministry has shaped contemporary Orthodoxy and influenced inter-Christian dialogue\, interfaith engagement\, and environmental stewardship. \nThis colloquium will assemble distinguished scholars\, clergy\, and laity to reflect on the breadth and impact of His All-Holiness’ initiatives across multiple domains. \nProgram\nMonday\, September 14\, 2026\n2:30–3:00 PM | Official Opening\nFr. John Chryssavgis\nHis Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros \n3:00–4:30 PM | Ecclesial Perspectives \nInter-Orthodox Relations\nThe Holy and Great Council — HE Archbishop Maxim\nThe Assembly of Bishops — Rev. Fr. Nicholas Anton \nEcumenical Relations\nInter-Christian Dialogues — V. Rev. Dr. Nicolas Kazarian\nInter-Religious Relations — Rev. Dr. Michael Azar \n5:00 PM | Vespers \n6:00 PM | Reception at Maliotis Cultural Center of HCHC \n7:00–7:45 PM | Film Screening \n7:45–9:15 PM | Social Perspectives \nSocial Issues\nThe Green Patriarch — Dr. Chris Durante\nHuman Trafficking — Dr. Vasileia Digidiki Lucero \nSocial Ethos\nHuman Rights and Freedom of Worship — Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou\nFor the Life of the World — Dr. James Skedros \nTuesday\, September 15\, 2026\n9:30–11:00 AM | Pastoral Perspectives\nThe Patriarch from Imvros — Afroditi Falieros\nParochial and Liturgical Renewal — V. Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Mercado\nPilgrimages and Sacred Sites — Dr. Tom Papademetriou\nArchons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate — Archon James Speros \nThis event offers a unique opportunity to engage deeply with the ministry of a patriarch whose leadership continues to shape our church and our world. \nUse the form below to register by Monday\, September 7\, 2026. Kindly indicate whether you will attend both days of the event\, including the Monday evening sessions\, and whether you will participate in person or online. \nFor any other inquiries: hei@hchc.edu | The event will be recorded and live streamed. \n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n						\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n										\n										\n									\n									\n										\n										\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n									\n										\n									\n									\n									\n								\n							\n						\n					\n				\n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\nWebsite\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\nMessage\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n	\n	\n\n				\n					\n				\n						Submit		\n		\n		\n	 \nΔ
URL:https://huffingtoninstitute.hchc.edu/event/ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-35th-anniversary-symposium/
LOCATION:The Maliotis Cultural Center of Hellenic College Holy Cross\, 50 Goddard Avenue\, Brookline\, MA\, 02445\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Changing Landscape of Orthodoxy | Receiving and Supporting New Members in the Church
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: March 1–3\, 2027 | Hellenic College Holy Cross | Brookline\, Massachusetts \nOrganized and hosted by the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Hellenic College Holy Cross\nUnder the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America \nConversion has always been integral to the life and growth of Christianity. From the Apostles of Jesus and the first Christians in Antioch to Orthodox communities across the world today\, the Church has continually welcomed people from different cultures\, backgrounds\, and experiences. \nIn the United States\, where Orthodox Christianity was initially established through immigrant communities\, the number of people entering the Orthodox Church has steadily increased since the mid-twentieth century. In recent years\, this growth has been exponential\, bringing both extraordinary opportunities and important pastoral challenges. How can the Church receive and support new members while remaining faithful to the Gospel of Christ as well as the history and tradition of the Orthodox faith? \nThe Changing Landscape of Orthodoxy: Receiving and Supporting New Members in the Church will bring together hierarchs\, clergy\, theologians\, scholars\, and lay leaders from a wide range of Orthodox jurisdictions and Christian traditions for thoughtful\, honest\, and practical conversation. \nOrganized around the themes of motivation\, formation\, and impact\, the conference will explore such questions as: \n\nWhat draws people to Orthodox Christianity today?\nHow are digital media and online communities shaping religious formation?\nWhat approaches to catechesis best prepare people for life in the Church?\nHow can parishes welcome\, integrate\, and guide newly received members?\nWhat characterizes a healthy and sustainable Orthodox parish?\nHow should the Church respond to the experiences and needs of young adults?\nWhat impact is conversion having on Orthodox institutions and American public life?\n\n\n\n\nThe program will include keynote addresses\, interdisciplinary panels\, practical workshops\, pastoral case studies\, and opportunities for discussion. Topics will include catechesis and formation\, digital Orthodoxy\, ecclesial authority\, pastoral and liturgical practices\, parish health\, the role of monasteries\, institutional capacity\, and the integration of newly illumined members into parish life. \nBy creating space for inter-Orthodox and interdisciplinary dialogue\, the conference seeks not simply to examine the growing presence of converts\, but to consider how Orthodox communities can receive and support all those pursuing a life in Christ. \nAdditional information about registration\, speakers\, and the complete conference program will be announced shortly.
URL:https://huffingtoninstitute.hchc.edu/event/the-changing-landscape-of-orthodoxy-receiving-and-supporting-new-members-in-the-church/
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