Father Luke Melackrinos is the pastor at the Greek Orthodox Church at St. Paul’s. He was ordained to Holy Priesthood in 2003 by the Metropolitan Gerasimos. Fr Luke Melackrinos has written more than 30 publications named “The Epistle”. Father Luke Melackrinos’ various articles have been published by the Generation ICXC giving a clear thought on the differences and similarities of the Easter being celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church and Western Churches. He also writes how fasting before Christmas can help you celebrate joyfully.

1. Father Luke Melackrinos’ Articles
Have Been Published By
Generation ICXC

2. Father Luke Melackrinos is the pastor at the
Greek Orthodox Church at St. Paul’s. He was
ordained to Holy Priesthood in 2003 by the
Metropolitan Gerasimos. He is a very kind and
generous person who weekly volunteers at the
Mary Brennan INN, a local soup kitchen. He also
established the weekly Food Run in Hempstead,
New York.

3. Fr Luke Melackrinos has written more than 30
publications named “The Epistle”. These are
dictated and reviewed by him before being
delivered by a trusted messenger. Fr Luke was
previously ordained to the Diaconate on March
31, 2002 by Metropolitan Gerasimos of San
Francisco at the Greek Orthodox Church of St.
George in Bethesda, Maryland.

4. Father Luke Melackrinos’ various articles have
been published by the Generation ICXC giving a
clear thought on the differences and similarities of
the Easter being celebrated by the Greek
Orthodox Church and Western Churches. He also
writes how fasting before Christmas can help you
celebrate joyfully. His thoughts will make you
realize how important it is to know about your
culture and faith.

5. Father Luke Melackrinos is married to Marusia
(Podhurec), the daughter of a Ukrainian Orthodox
priest. Marusia has a Master’s Degree in
Guidance and Counseling and is full time mother
to Eleni, Magdalena, and Mia. Luke Melackrinos
with his entire family rejoices the community of St.
Paul and feeds the needy in New York every
week.

6. Thank You
Father Luke Melackrinos

7. Thank You
Father Luke Melackrinos