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History of the APC
Originally established as the Council of Presbyters at the 20th Clergy-Laity Congress in New York City in 1970...
Representatives
2025-26 Representatives
Clergy Sabbatical Program
Transforming Clergy with refreshed spirits, renewed energy and rededicated ministries.
Our Vision
"Brothers who love and serve one another."
Our Mission
"The mission of the Archdiocesan Presbyters Council is to serve the clergy of the Archdiocese by supporting our priests through spiritual growth, educational development and personal wellness. This mission is accomplished through retreats, continuing education, brother-to-brother outreach, ministry development, clergy family care and benevolence."
"The soul of a priest ought to blaze like a light illuminating the world."
- St. John Chrysostom (350-407 AD)
2026 APC Clergy Sabbatical Grant Recipients
On September 1, 2025 the Archdiocesan Presbyters Council (APC) of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announced the first recipients of grants for its new Clergy Sabbatical Program.
Grants for the 2026 Sabbatical year have been awarded to:
- Rev. Fr. Richard Dimitrios Andrews, Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Glenview, Illinois
- Rev. Fr. Paul Pappas, Saint Barbara Church, Toms River, New Jersey
- Rev. Fr. Andrew Tsikitas, Annunciation Church, York, Pennsylvania
APC 2024-2026 Officers
The vision of the Archdiocese Presbyters Council (APC) is “Brothers who love and serve one another.” We come together, representing each Metropolis/District of our Archdiocese, with one voice united together for our beloved Clergy. For over 50 years the APC has stood strong, united, being an active presence and unified voice for our Clergy. We work closely with the Retired Clergy Association (RCA); the National Sisterhood of Presvyteres (NSP); and the Archdiocese Benefits Committee (ABC).
On June 15, 2024, members of the APC made up of each Metropolis/District President and elected APC Representatives, convened to elect the 2024-2026 Executive Board (as per our by-laws to begin at the Commencement of the Clergy-Laity Congress). The following were elected to serve:
- President: Rev. Fr. Peter Orfanakos
- Vice-President: Rev. Fr. Thomas Chininis
- Treasurer: Rev. Fr. Mario Giannopoulos
- Secretary: Rev. Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews
- Past President/Advisor: Rev. Fr. Paul Kaplanis
The Archdiocesan Presbyters Council
The Rev. Father Peter Orfanakos, President
c/o Saint Barbara Church, 480 Racebrook Road
203-795-1347 - Office | 203-795-1348 - Fax | apc@presbyters.org