Billys Presents Voyages COVID-19 Memorial Grants
Dr. Michael Billys awarded the fifth annual Dr. Harry Kimon Voyages COVID-19 Memorial Grants to Jovan Green and Varvara Dogias at Hellenic College in Brookline.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Scholarships
Dr. Michael Billys presented the 5th Annual Dr. Harry Kimon Voyages COVID-19 Memorial Grants to Jovan Green and Varvara Dogias following the Vespers Service at the Holy Cross Chapel in Brookline, Massachusetts. The presentation took place during the HCHC Alumni Association Fall Executive Board meetings.
Why it matters
The memorial grants honor the late Dr. Harry Kimon Voyages and provide financial support to students connected to Hellenic College-Holy Cross School of Theology. The event also highlights ongoing alumni engagement with the Brookline campus community.
The grants marked the fifth annual presentation of the Dr. Harry Kimon Voyages COVID-19 Memorial Grants. The St. Nicholas - Tele-Santa Ministry, which targets children ages 3 to 10, has operated for six consecutive years, and the grant amounts were not disclosed.
The players
Dr. Michael Billys
A Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology graduate who founded and coordinates the Zoom Schoolmates of the 1960s and 1970s, and who presented the memorial grants.
Archbishop Elpidophoros
The head of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, who presented Billys with the HCHC 2026 Alumnus of the Year Award.
The details
Billys, who founded the Zoom Schoolmates of the 1960s and 1970s, presented the grants after the Vespers Service at Holy Cross Chapel. Archbishop Elpidophoros also presented Billys with the HCHC 2026 Alumnus of the Year Award.
Timeline
1971: Billys graduates from Hellenic College.
1981: Billys graduates from Holy Cross School of Theology.
2026: Billys receives the HCHC Alumnus of the Year Award.
Legacy Support
Memorial scholarship programs like the Voyages grants extend a donor's legacy into ongoing student aid, a model common among Greek Orthodox educational institutions in the Boston area. The fifth annual edition of the Voyages grants shows this model sustained over several years.
Students at Hellenic College-Holy Cross and similar institutions in Brookline may find memorial grant programs a source of tuition assistance. Prospective applicants can watch for future announcements from the alumni association about grant eligibility and application windows.
The takeaway
Memorial scholarships can be a practical way for alumni and families to honor a loved one while supporting current students. Anyone interested in similar opportunities should contact their school's alumni or financial aid office.
Further reading
Explore more Brookline scholarships for students pursuing theological and higher education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The National Herald.
