Brookline, Massachusetts, March 10, 2026
Photo: orthodoxobserver.org
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America have launched a Certificate of Completion in Orthodox Theology in Spanish for native Spanish-speaking clergy in the Americas, reports the Orthodox Observer.
The program is the second of its kind at an Orthodox theological institution in the United States. The Pastoral School of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia’s Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America launched its own Spanish-language program in 2017.
The certificate consists of eight courses organized around four pillars of theology — historical, Biblical, doctrinal, and practical — taught entirely in Spanish by instructors approved by the Dean of Holy Cross. The program is delivered online through asynchronous instruction with archived recordings, making it accessible to students across the Americas. It is intended for clergy, catechists, and lay leaders seeking formation consistent with Holy Cross standards while remaining in their local pastoral settings.
The program is aimed at meeting the growing theological education needs of Spanish-speaking clergy, particularly in the Metropolises of Mexico and Buenos Aires, as well as within GOARCH. Spanish is the second most spoken native language in the world and is spoken by more than 42 million people in the United States.
“Holy Cross and the Archdiocese face both an opportunity and a responsibility: to communicate the faith, the liturgical tradition, and the theological richness of Orthodoxy in a language that reaches an ever-expanding population,” Archbishop Elpidophoros said.
Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, Dean of Holy Cross, noted that the school has long welcomed students from Central and South America, and that the new certificate program extends that reach beyond the campus and into the Spanish-speaking world.
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