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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
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew | 35th Anniversary Symposium
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew | 35th Anniversary Symposium
In honor and celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, this two-day symposium will gather clergy and scholars to reflect on the ecclesiastical,
RECENT NEWS
ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE ON NICAEA (Constantinople–Nicaea, April 24–26, 2025)
Within the framework of official celebrations planned by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in commemoration of the 1700th anniversary since the First Council of Nicaea, an Academic Symposium will be held in Constantinople and Nicaea on April 24–26, 2025. The Academic...
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Honored with the 2025 Templeton Prize
We are delighted to announce that His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has been awarded the 2025 Templeton Prize. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals whose work has significantly advanced the intersection of science and spirituality. Known...
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin – Reflections on the Contested Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
On the evening of February 27th, Huffington Ecumenical Institute (HEI) at Hellenic College Holy Cross was pleased to host an intimate panel discussion on the life and legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer...
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.