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BOSTON, United States | Two decades after his passing, Archbishop Iakovos—the trailblazing leader who reshaped the Greek Orthodox Church in America and stood at the forefront of the U.S. civil rights movement, was commemorated at a moving tribute hosted by the Huffington Ecumenical Institute (HEI) of Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC).
The event gathered clergy, scholars, and faithful to honor the Archbishop’s enduring influence on the Church, his pioneering role in interfaith dialogue, and his moral leadership during a pivotal era in American history.
HCHC President Dr. Demetrios Katos opened the tribute by reminding attendees that Archbishop Iakovos was more than a historical figure. “As we mark this twentieth anniversary of his repose, we remember a history and we renew