2020-2022 Metropolis Council

2020-2022 Metropolis Council:

Executive Committee

His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh, Hierarch and Chairman
Archon Nick Lekas, Vice-Chairman (Annunciation GOC, Akron, OH)
Archon Peter Clyde Papadakos, Esq., Secretary (Dormition of the Theotokos GOC, Oakmont, PA)
Archon Steve Poulos, Treasurer (Holy Trinity GOC, Canton, OH)
Mrs. Despina Sarantopoulou, Philoptochos President (Annunciation GOC, Cleveland, OH)
Archon Steve Sellas, Co-Chair Finance Committee (St. Spyridon GOC, Clarksburg, WV)
Rev. Fr. Andrew Lentz, Syndesmos President (St. Demetrios GOC, Rocky River, OH)
Rev. Fr. Joseph Z. DiStefano, Member-at-Large (St. Nicholas GOC, Youngstown, OH)
Rev. Fr. George S. Callos, Chancellor
Rev. Archdeacon Ryan Gzikowski, Assistant to Metropolitan and Registrar

Members

Rev. Fr. Christopher Bender (St. Nicholas Cathedral, Pittsburgh, PA)
Rev. Fr. Steve Denas (Archangel Michael GOC, Campbell, OH)
Rev. Fr. Mark Elliott (St. George GOC, Huntington, WV)
Rev. Fr. Aaron Gilbert (Holy Trinity GOC, Camp Hill, PA)
Rev. Fr. Michael Kallaur (Holy Cross GOC, Pittsburgh, PA)
Rev. Fr. Constantine Kokanos (Ypapanti GOC, East Pittsburgh, PA)
Rev. Fr. John Touloumes (Holy Trinity GOC, Pittsburgh, PA)
Rev. Fr. Demetrios Tsikouris (St. John the Divine GOC, Wheeling, WV)

Mr. Harry Athanasiou (Holy Trinity GOC, Pittsburgh, PA)
Dr. George Bellios (St. Nicholas Cathedral, Pittsburgh, PA)
Archon Nicholas Chakos (Holy Cross GOC, Pittsburgh, PA)
Ms. Mary Doreza (Ypapanti GOC, East Pittsburgh, PA)
Mrs. Sundy Gulu (Annunciation Cathedral, Columbus, OH)
Mrs. Michelle Kotsagrelos (St. Nicholas Cathedral, Pittsburgh, PA)
Ms. Alyssa Kyritsis, Youth & Young Adult Ministries Director
Archon Michael Kusturiss Jr. (All Saints GOC, Canonsburg, PA)
Mr. George Mouhlas (St. Nicholas Cathedral, Bethlehem, PA)
Archon H. Steven Poulos (Holy Trinity GOC, Canton, OH)
Mr. Harry Ruska (Annunciation Cathedral, Columbus, OH)
Mr. George Spanos (Holy Trinity Cathedral, Camp Hill, PA)
Mrs. Maria Stamoolis, Metropolis Greek Education Director (St. Nicholas Cathedral, Pittsburgh, PA)
Mr. Stacey Stathulis, Stewardship Coordinator (Annunciation Cathedral, Columbus, OH)
Archon Philip Yamalis (Holy Cross GOC, Pittsburgh, PA)

 

Council Committees & Co-Chairs

Administration: Archon Steve Poulos
Clergy-Laity Assembly:Dr. George Bellios Fr. Nicholas Gamvas (host community)
Communications: Archon-Elect George Spanos
Inter-Orthodox & Ecumenical: Fr. Christopher Bender
Family Ministry: Fr. Joseph & Pres. Melanie DiStefano
Finance:Archon Steve Sellas
Fundraising (Capital Campaign): Archon Nick Chakos
Greek Education: Fr. Michael Varvarelis & Archon Philip Yamalis
Legal: Fr. George Callos & Archon Peter Clyde Papadakos
Metropolis Benefactors Archons Harry Athanasiou & Fotios Frangakis
New Metropolis Center: Archon Michael Kusturiss Jr.
Religious Education Commission: Fr. Demetrios Tsikouris & Mrs. Sundy Gulu
Stewardship, Outreach, & Evangelism Fr. Dean Kokanos & Mrs. Helen Rankin
St. Photios Awards Banquet: Archon Peter Clyde Papadakos & Ms. Mary Doreza
Youth Commission: Fr. Alexandros Petrides

 

Ministry Leaders & Representatives

Archon Regional Commander: Archon Peter Clyde Papadakos, Esq.
Metropolis Philoptochos President: Mrs. Despina Sarantopoulou
Clergy Syndesmos President: Fr. Andrew Lentz
Metropolis Presvyteres Representative: Pres. Kassiani Callos
Metropolis Representatives to the Archdiocesan Council: Archon Nick Lekas (Vice-Chairman), Fr. George S. Callos (Chancellor), Fr. Michael Kallaur (Elected Clergyman), Archons Michael Kusturiss Jr & Peter Clyde Papadakos (Elected Laymen),

Metropolis Benefactor