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Retired Clergy

The Metropolis of Atlanta Retired Clergy Syndesmos is part of the national Greek Orthodox Retired Clergy Association. More information can be found here.

National contact information

162-41 Powells Cove Blvd.
Beechhurst, NY 11357
Telephone: (718) 767-8324 or
Cell: (718) 757-2910

National Organization History

The Greek Orthodox Retired Clergy Association was started by a group of farsighted retired priests who felt that even though they had retired from active duty, they still could be useful to the Church they served and loved. In 1988, Fathers John C. Zanetos, Demosthenes Mekras, Emmanual Bouyoucas, Dean Timothy Andrews, and George Papadeas joined together to form the first Board of Trustees of the Retired Clergy Association. They immediately incorporated in the State of Florida. From a handful of retirees, the association grew to over 200 members.