Board of Trustees Introduction

The Board of Trustees of Saint Nicholas National Shrine is a distinguished group of individuals dedicated to leading the vision and mission of the Shrine. Saint Nicholas, a beacon of faith and hope, stands as a testament to the resilience and unity of the community. The Board is committed to ensuring the Shrine's ongoing development, preservation, and impact, fostering a space where people from all walks of life can find inspiration and solace. Through their leadership, strategic planning, and stewardship, the Board of Trustees plays a pivotal role in sustaining the shrine's legacy and advancing its mission for future generations.

Take a look at Holy Week and Pascha at St. Nicholas, on our website!

Juneteenth Prayer Service

On June 19th, otherwise known as Juneteenth, St Nicholas held a Pan-Orthodox Ecumenical Prayer Service. Attended and led by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros and Keynote Speaker John Wetzel. The Prayer Service focused on the writing of Orthodox Nun, Mother Katherine Weston, in here service entitled "To the Merciful Savior, Healer of the Wounds of American Slavery". We are proud to uplift and include all Orthodox voices and worshippers at Saint Nicholas National Shrine.

Clergy-Laity Conference

On July 3rd, at the Annual Clergy-Laity Congress held in San Diego, The St. Nicholas team led a workshop focused on our Church and Shrine's Impact and Ministries. Led by Reverend Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Andreas Vithoulkas, Parish Council President Demetri Papacostas, Executive Director Andrew Veniopoulos and Master Chanter Dimitri Katsiklis. The workshop included the history, mission and ministries of our St. Nicholas community and the future focus to center The Shrine as a beacon of Orthodoxy.

National Young Adult League (YAL) Conference

St. Nicholas was present at the annual national YAL conference, which took place in conjunction with the Clergy Laity Congress. Our Parish was represented by Konstantine Ouranitsas, who severed as the previous chairman of National YAL, and Demetri Skoumbakis. Both are pictured below at the Conference with our Master Chanter, Dimitris Katsiklis.

The Saint Nicholas National Shrine has welcomed over 250,000 visitors since its opening on December 6, 2022, drawing people from around the world to experience its beauty and spiritual significance. This remarkable milestone reflects the Shrine's growing reputation as a place of peace and reflection, inviting guests to connect with its rich cultural and religious heritage.

Coming Soon

Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall on Nov. 3rd

This November 3, join the St. Nicholas Community in supporting the Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra at their performance at Carnegie Hall! Led by conductor Dionysis Grammenos, consisting of young Greek musicians from all parts of Greece and abroad, the GYSO will be making their Carnegie Hall debut this fall.

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Listen to the Orchestra here!

Stewardship Spotlight

This month we honor Regina Katopodis and Demetri Skoumbakis! Members of our Parish Council, they both received the annual Servant Leadership Award given out by the Archdiocese. Regina's family are original members of St Nicholas and she has been selfless in her time and support to help rebuild the church. She has served on the Parish Council for two years since the reopening. Demetri, a new Parish Council member, has been instrumental in helping lead our Young Adult Initiatives and membership at the church! He also helped lead our Easter efforts this year.

Thank you, Regina and Demetri!

“Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant”

(Matthew 25:21)

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