Greek Letters Celebration at the Boston Cathedral

 Σάββατο, 16 Φεβρουαρίου, 2013

in honor of the College Students & the Young Professionals in the Boston area

On Sunday, February 10^th the Annunciation Cathedral Community hosted a Luncheon honoring College Students and Young Professionals of the area. The morning began with the Divine Liturgy, including a sermon offered by Fr. Cleopas Strongylis, Dean of the Cathedral, with a special message for the honored guests. The text of the sermon is included at the end of this message.

Despite the blizzard, many students from Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology, Harvard, MIT, Emmanuel College, Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern University, and Wentworth Institute of Technology, as well as many other schools of the area attended the event.

The time of fellowship was highlighted by a meal graciously offered by the Philoptochos Ladies Society, as well as dancing with music provided byDr. Yanni Pandelides and his band. The luncheon was a part of the Cathedral’s vibrant Campus and Young Professionals Ministry, which has planned many outreach events over the last four years, including a series of Vespers Services held at the Cathedral featuring a guest speaker discussing a contemporary Orthodox topic and a fellowship meal.

Mr. James Kaselis, Parish Council President, said,“We like to offer these events to make the students feel at home. We want the youth to come to church so we can get to know them and help them in any way we can. The students are welcome to be the special guests of the Cathedral at all events.”

The Campus and Young Professionals Ministry seeks to meet young people not only at the Cathedral, but also on their campuses. There are two events scheduled on University Campuses. On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Fr. Cleopas will celebrate the Divine Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts at Northeastern University’s Sacred Space, 203 Ell Hall, Boston at 5:00 PM, followed by a reception hosted by the Northeastern OCF. On Monday, April 15, 2013 a Great Compline will be held at Boston University’s Greek House, 81 Linden Street, Allston at 6:00 PM followed by a Lenten meal.

Other events scheduled at the Cathedral for the rest of the semester are: Welcoming the Sons of Pericles and Maids of Athena, Boston Chapters, Junior Orders of AHEPA on Sunday, February 24at 10:00 AM, How do I cook for Lent on Sunday, March 17at 12:00 PM, and What Happens During Holy Week?, Sunday, April 21at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy.