News & Updates : Month: September 2021

• CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL WINS HUMANITIES PAPER PRIZE

  Christopher Russell has been named the winner of the Fourth Annual Hellenic College Humanities Paper Prize awarded by the Literature and History Program. Christopher’s winning paper, entitled “America's Response to the Greek Revolution: The Rhetoric of American Philhellenism, 1821-1828," and written in Professor Nicholas Ganson's Greek Revolution Directed Study course this past spring, was selected from a pool of outstanding papers nominated by professors from courses taught during the 2020-21 academic year. Christopher’s paper engages the methodologies of political scientists Walter Lippman, Edward Herman, and Noam Chomsky and draws on an impressive array of historical journals, articles, monographs, and primary...

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• ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY CLASS CONDUCTS FIELD RESEARCH

  On Friday, September 24, Professor Nicholas Ganson’s Environmental History class, accompanied by Hellenic College Interim Dean Timothy Patitsas, conducted field research on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. The group examined evidence of interactions between humans and the natural environment at numerous sites, including Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. The field trip provided students with insights into the island’s history, ecology, and conservation efforts. Dean Patitsas offered reflections on the beauty of the natural world from an Orthodox perspective and the importance of its preservation, which has been a point of emphasis for Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew during his tenure.

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• HELLENIC COLLEGE TO HOST OPEN HOUSE

  On Saturday, October 23, Hellenic College will host an open house for prospective students--the first such in-person event since 2019. Visitors and their families will be able to tour the campus, meet current students and faculty, sit in on mini-classes, learn about the admissions process and financial aid, and see for themselves what a unique and welcoming community HCHC truly is. Click here to find out more and register.

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• REV. DR. GEORGE KARAHALIOS LIBRARY OPENS AT MALIOTIS CULTURAL CENTER

  The Maliotis Cultural Center, located on the campus of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA, recently opened the Rev. Dr. George Karahalios Library and Lounge. This welcoming and versatile space is made possible by the generous donation of Presvytera Calypso “Lee” Karahalios, in memory of her late husband. Presvytera Lee says she is “honored to be able to help, even a little, the Maliotis Cultural Center, with which my husband and I have been closely connected for over fifty years.” Fr. Karahalios served HCHC in several roles: as a professor of philosophy, as Vice...

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• COMMUNIQUE OF THE HOLY EPARCHIAL SYNOD

  NEW YORK – On Thursday, September 16, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened a regular meeting of the Holy Eparchial Synod via video conference, in order to deliberate on significant matters that affect the Archdiocese of America. At the beginning of the meeting, the synodical hierarchs with joy were informed of today’s communique of our Mother Church, the Ecumenical Patriarchate, that His All-Holiness will indeed make his previously arranged visit to America, without postponement. Discussing the topic of the vaccination of the faithful, the hierarchs unanimously affirmed that the Church not only permits vaccinations against diseases (e.g. polio,...

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• Archiepiscopal Encyclical for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

  Unto the Most Reverend and Right Reverend Hierarchs, Pious Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, Presidents and Members of Parish Councils, Honorable Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Members of Leadership 100, the Day and Afternoon Schools, Philoptochos Societies, the Youth, Greek Orthodox Organizations, and the entirety of the Christ-named Plenitude of the Holy Archdiocese of America, Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at the footstool of His feet, for He is holy. (Introit) My Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Feast of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-giving Cross is a milestone in every liturgical year...

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• NEW ACADEMIC SERVICES COORDINATOR APPOINTED

  Danielle Brown has been appointed the Coordinator of HCHC's Center for Academic Services. Ms. Brown received both a bachelor's degree in English Adolescence Education and a master's degree in English from the State University of New York (SUNY) New Paltz.  In her role as Coordinator, Ms. Brown will direct the writing center, arrange tutoring in other subjects, and serve as the principal liaison for students requiring academic accommodations. 

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• THE GREEK REVOLUTION THROUGH AMERICAN EYES, 1821-1829

  We are pleased to announce that the bicentennial exhibition The Greek Revolution Through American Eyes, 1821-1829 is now live at www.greekrevolution.org! The digital exhibit offers in-depth content, including captivating narrative, historical images, primary sources, and essays by sixteen contributing scholars from the United States and Greece. These essays elucidate topics associated with each of the exhibit’s four main themes and explore connections between Greece and the United States during the revolutionary struggle, as well as its prelude and aftermath. The site, designed to be accessible from both desktop and mobile devices, is a landmark commemoration of the Greek War of...

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