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Dr. Demetrios Katos, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Interim Dean of Hellenic College, recently was invited to the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Demetrios in Elmhurst, Illinois, to present a lecture as part of the parish's DEMETRIA 2010, the celebration in honor of their patron saint, the Holy Great Martyr Demetrios the Myrrhstreaming. His lecture was entitled "Transformational Encounter", in which he dealt with how Orthodox Christians don't merely attend the Divine Liturgy, they celebrate it. He discussed how to perform that task each week with commitment and understanding as well as how to discover how it affects one's salvation and how everything is transformed in God's presence.

The Fotis Kontoglou icon exhibit presently on display in the Reading Room of the HCHC Library has been extended through Saturday, November 6, from 10am to 5pm. We hope that the availability of the exhibit on a Saturday will allow visitors who might not be able to come on a weekday to come and view the icons.

The Fotis Kontoglou icon exhibit presently on display in the Reading Room of the HCHC Library has been extended through Saturday, November 6, from 10am to 5pm. We hope that the availability of the exhibit on a Saturday will allow visitors to attend who might not otherwsie have the opportunity.

MARY JAHARIS CENTER FOR BYZANTINE ART AND CULTURE  INAUGURATED

The inaugural event of The Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture at Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology was held on Saturday, October 2, 2010, attended by more than two hundred invited guests. The Center was established through a three million dollar gift from The Jaharis Family Foundation.

Protopresbyter Alkiviadis Calivas with a cross that contains a piece of the True Cross

during services in Holy Cross Chapel on Septenber 14, 2010.

Archbishop Demetrios with members of the senior class of Holy Cross at Great Vespers

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The Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture has been established on the campus of Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, made possible by a three million dollar donation from The Jaharis Family Foundation. The Center will serve as a premier international research center for the promotion of Byzantine art and culture and host a series of academic programs including seminars, conferences, visiting scholars, special events and art programs.