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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral (Charlotte, North Carolina)

Coordinates: 35°12′27″N 80°51′11″W / 35.2074°N 80.8531°W / 35.2074; -80.8531
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Holy Trinity Cathedral
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Front view of the Cathedral
Holy Trinity Cathedral is located in North Carolina
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Holy Trinity Cathedral
35°12′27″N 80°51′11″W / 35.2074°N 80.8531°W / 35.2074; -80.8531
LocationCharlotte, North Carolina
CountryUnited States
DenominationGreek Orthodox
Websitehttp://htgo.org/
History
StatusCathedral
Past bishop(s)John of Atlanta
Administration
ArchdioceseGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
DioceseMetropolis of Atlanta
Clergy
ArchbishopElpidophoros of America
Bishop(s)Alexios of Atlanta
DeanJonathan Resmini (acting) Vasileios Tsourlis (former)
Senior pastor(s)Tommy Vlahos (retired)
Deacon(s)George Politis
Laity
Director of musicLucy Pappadakes (choir director)

Holy Trinity Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox cathedral in Charlotte, North Carolina[1] The Cathedral is the only Eastern Orthodox Cathedral in the state of North Carolina, and the mother church of Greek Orthodoxy in North Carolina. Holy Trinity Cathedral is within the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America led by Elpidophoros of America and the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Atlanta, led by Alexios of Atlanta. The cathedral was built in 1954.

Every year the YiaSou Greek Festival takes place in early September in the area surrounding the Cathedral, and it is considered to be one of the busiest festivals in the State. [2]

References

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  1. ^ "Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral". Archived from the original on 2010-05-09. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
  2. ^ About Us - Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral | Charlotte NC