Hellenic College Reports 486 Enrolled Students
Combined enrollment includes 114 seminarians, according to a report presented at an October 2025 Archdiocesan Council meeting in New York.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in College Applications
Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology reported combined enrollment of 486 students, including online and in-person learners, when Interim President Fr. Michael Lambakis presented the figures at the October 16, 2025 Archdiocesan Council meeting. Of those enrolled, 114 are seminarians.
Why it matters
The enrollment report and related updates from the Archdiocesan Council offer a snapshot of the institution's student body and its ongoing facility and financial plans. Figures like these help show how a theological school is sustaining its seminarian pipeline and capital projects.
Combined enrollment stands at 486, with 114 of those students training as seminarians, across both online and in-person programs. The extraction does not provide a prior-year enrollment figure for comparison.
The players
Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
A Boston-based Greek Orthodox institution that combines a liberal arts college with a theological seminary for training clergy and lay leaders.
John Catsimatidis
A New York businessman and philanthropist who was nominated to continue as vice chairman of the Archdiocesan Council's Executive Committee.
Metropolitan Athenagoras of New Jersey
A newly elected Greek Orthodox metropolitan whose election was reported at the Archdiocesan Council meeting.
The details
At the October 16, 2025 Archdiocesan Council meeting in New York, members were sworn in and John Catsimatidis, Elaine Allen, and Nicholas Karacostas were nominated to continue as vice chairman, treasurer, and secretary of the Executive Committee. An anonymous $1 million donation, made in memory of Fr. Savas Constantinou, was designated for renovation of the Pappas Gymnasium on campus.
Timeline
October 16, 2025: Archdiocesan Council meeting in New York where enrollment figures were reported.
End of 2027: St. Michael's Home in Uniondale, New York, is anticipated to open.
Culture Shift
Reports from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's governing council show how theological education and seminarian training remain tied to diocesan institutions and their capital campaigns. Updates like this one track how faith-based colleges maintain enrollment and facilities amid shifting demand for clergy.
Prospective students considering theological training can use enrollment figures like these to gauge program size and the share of seminarians in the student body. Those weighing the school should check current admissions requirements directly with the institution.
The takeaway
Enrollment numbers and capital projects together show how a theological school balances its training mission with the physical and financial infrastructure needed to support it. Readers interested in faith-based higher education can watch future council reports for updates on both.
What happens next
St. Michael's Home in Uniondale, New York, is anticipated to open by the end of 2027, pending continued fundraising tied to its $31.5 million commercial loan.
Further reading
For more on how students approach enrollment at schools like this, explore College Applications.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The National Herald.
