“My Soul, My Soul, Rise Up”: Lenten Reflections from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

In addition to our ongoing parish studies,, there are also countless online resources to assist us grow in our Orthodox Christian Faith. The faculty of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is presenting a video series during Great Lent entitled: “My Soul, My Soul, Rise Up”: Lenten Reflections from Holy Cross. Each video will be 15-20 minutes and you will have the opportunity of hearing the professors who are teaching at our seminary. The first video reflection was presented by the Rev. Fr. George Parsenios, PhD, who is the Dean of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. The presentation is entitled: “Grant Me to See”: Reflections on the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim”. The YouTube link is: https://youtu.be/IF914kS_8j4

The series will continue every Monday until Holy Week, with all talks available on YouTube. Future speakers will be:

  • Dr. James Skedros, ThD, Michael G. and Anastasia Cantonis Professor of Byzantine Studies and Professor of Early Christianity, Holy Cross

  • Dr. Timothy Patitsas, PhD, Interim Dean of Hellenic College and Assistant Professor of Ethics, Holy Cross

  • V. Rev. Archimandrite Maximos Constas, PhD, Professor of Patristics and Orthodox Spirituality, Director of the Pappas Patristic Institute, Holy Cross

  • Dr. Philip Mamalakis, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care, Holy Cross

  • Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, PhD, Archbishop Demetrios Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Origins and Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Holy Cross

May the Lord continue to bless and inspire our seminary faculty who train up future clergy and lay leaders of the Church.