Psaltes (Chanters)

About our Chanters

Director/Protopsaltes: Dr. Joseph Pantginis

Singing in the traditional musical form of the Orthodox churches of Greek extraction, Byzantine Music - or - the Psaltic Art, our chanters can most often be heard during the Orthros service before Divine Liturgy. During the summer months, and when we have weekday services, the chanters typically sing the Liturgy as well.

Axion Estin Foundation

Our Chanters have founded the Axion Estin Foundation, which produces programming, events and publications in a comprehensive effort to broaden understanding and audience for Byzantine Music in the United States.

Learn more about the Axion Estin Foundation »

Welcoming Committee

In our own philoxenia - or hospitality - our Welcoming Committee members wear a pineapple pin the customary symbol of hospitality.

The Icon of the Holy Trinity which is in our Narthex and on our Icon Screen is called the "Hospitality of Abraham" and depicts the three strange youths who visited Abraham. They were angels and a prefigurement of the revelation of the Three Persons of the Holy Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

We open our doors to any and all who would want to "come and see" the beauty of the Kingdom of God.

Whether our guests are Orthodox, or inquirers looking for the Church of Christ, or anywhere in between, our Welcoming Committee seeks to greet them with the warmth and love of Jesus Christ. The members of the committee seek to make sure guests feel at home here, meeting them in the Narthex and finding them a place in the Nave. After the service, our committee members try to make connections for the guests, to find a table at the coffee hour and to introduce them to other parishioners. This is our home, and we hope you will make it yours as well. Our Welcoming Committee has taken the responsibility to ensure it!

Camp Saint Paul

Camp Saint Paul is the Summer Camping ministry of the Direct Archdiocesan District. Campers experience a perfect balance of fellowship, educational and recreational activities, and Orthodox chapel and discussions. Their fully packed and fun-filled days truly allow campers to get the most out of their time at Camp Saint Paul.

Prison Ministry

- Saturday Morning Reflections -

The Philoptochos Prison Ministry began in 2023 with our yarn drive, continued into 2024 with our soap drive, and now includes our monthly Saturday Morning Reflections sessions with the women at Taconic State Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, NY. On the first Saturday of the month, a group of women visits with incarcerated individuals for prayer and meaningful discussions around theme-based quotations from the Bible and other sources. “Inner stillness” and “patience” have been among the topics discussed. The Prison Ministry is a particularly rewarding and special experience where we engage in intimate discussions with women who share their personal stories and who appreciate the visits from the group.