Archbishop Iakovos Collection By Sophia Lufkin

Born in 1911 on the Greek island of Imvros, Archbishop Iakovos began his career as the Dean of the Annunciation Cathedral in Boston in the 1940s. He is remembered for his commitment to interfaith dialogue, and often invited Jewish and Christian clergy to speak at his congregation. Having seen persecution firsthand in the Greek-Turkish conflict of his childhood, Archbishop Iakovos was also committed to the American Civil Rights movement, and marched in Selma alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other faith and Civil Rights leaders in 1965.

Located on the top floor of the Archbishop Iakovos Library at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, this permanent exhibition displays the personal effects, vestments, and collection of His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos that reflect the 37 years (1959-1996) of his leadership of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America. The collection also includes a number of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine era objects, including coins, reliquaries, and cross pendants. For example, this silver Greek Stater coin dates from the 4 th Century BCE, and depicts Pegasus and Athena.

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Dying Well: Multi-Religious End-of-Life Conversations Tuesday, April 2, 9:30am - 3:00pm A BTI Lifelong Learning Conference on Religion and Its Role in End-of-Life Care Conversations about what it means to live well until the very end have a powerful impact on how we live--and how we die. Conversations can help preserve personal autonomy and respect for our faith-based values and practices. They can save families from making uninformed medical decisions when confronted by a crisis. They are an entryway to a deep spiritual practice. And, ultimately, they become a gift and a blessing for all.

Upcoming Events

Small Town Summit: New England: Gospel-Shaped Ministry to Small Places Presented by The Shoemaker Center for Church Renewal, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Monday, March 18, 8am - 4pm

Eros and Agape in the Orthodox Tradition Presented by Harvard Divinity School, Center for the Study of World Religions and the Department of History of Art + Architecture Tuesday, February 19, 5:30-7pm

Alternative Realities: Purim & the Possibility of Transformation Presented by Hebrew College Monday, March 18, 8-10:30pm

The First Women of Theology: Wives, Missionaries, Deaconesses, and the Beginnings of Boston University Presented by Boston University School of Theology Thursday, March 21, 4-5:30pm

STM 10th Anniversary Lecture - Confronting the Soul-Devouring Dragon: Sexual Abuse and the Mystery of Evil Presented by Boston College School of Theology & Ministry Thursday, March 21, 5:30-7pm

A Better Country: Hebrews and A New Negro Hermeneutic Presented by Hartford Seminary Thursday, March 21, 7pm

Boston Area Patristics Group Presented by Patristica Bostoniensia, a Colloquium of the BTI Consortium Thursday, March 21, 7:30-9pm

Pr aying Our Common Life – Prayer Book Spirituality and Practice Presented by Society of Saint John the Evangelist Saturday, March 23, 9am-12:15pm

Matthew and the Jewish Leaders: From Text to Film with Professor Adele Reinhartz Presented by Boston College Center for Christian-Jewish Learning Monday, March 25, 1-1:50pm

The Spirit at 76: Djembe Jammin’ with Jan Gregory Presented by Women's Leadership Institute, Hartford Seminary Monday, March 25, 7-8:30pm

What Everyone Needs to Know About Shariah Presented by Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life, Boston College Tuesday, March 26, 12-1:15pm

Transformation of the Pilgrimate Tradition Presented by Harvard Divinity School, Alwaleed Islamic Studies Program, Center for African Studies, Hutchins Center, Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations, Department of African and African American Studies Wednesday, March 27, 12-2pm

Spring 2019 STH Lowell Lecture Featuring Mark Jordan's "Queer Callings: Labels, Identities, Vocations" Presented by Boston University School of Theology Wednesday, March 27, 5-6:30pm

Threats to Democracy: Ethical Responses and Local Action Presented by Boston University School of Theology Thursday, March 28, 4-5:30pm

Sustainable Peace Cafe Presented by Harvard Divinity School, Religions and the Practice of Peace Thursday, March 28, 6-8:30pm

27th Annual Graduate Student Conference in African Studies: In and Out of Africa Presented by Boston University Pardee School of Global Studies African Studies Center and Boston University School of Theology Friday, March 29 - Saturday, March 30

STM 10th Anniversary Presentation - Resilience, Faith, and Religious Symbols Presented by Boston College School of Theology & Ministry Friday, March 29, 10am-12:30pm

Interfaith Book Club: Discussion with Jennifer Howe Peace Presented by Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland Saturday, March 30, 3-5pm

UniteBoston Neighborhood Dinner: Roslindale Presented by UniteBoston Saturday, March 30, 5:30-8:30

UniteBoston Neighborhood Dinner: East Boston Presented by UniteBoston Sunday, March 31, 6-9pm

The Spirit at 76: Djembe Jammin’ with Jan Gregory Presented by Women's Leadership Institute, Hartford Seminary Monday, April 1, 7-8:30pm

Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Perspectives on the Language of Scripture Presented by Hartford Seminary Monday, April 1, 7pm

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Call for Submissions: Donald A. Wells Preaching Prize Massachusetts Bible Society Submissions due March 31, 2019

Call for Applications: Faith-Based Social Justice Fellowship Life Together Community

Call for Applications: Toptal Scholarships for Women Toptal Applications due March 31, 2019

Call for Applications: Summer Institute Religious Literacy Project Applications due April 1, 2019

Call for Abstracts: 48th Annual Conference North American Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies Submissions due April 5, 2019

Call for Papers: Harold O. J. Brown Award for Student Scholarship Carl F. H. Henry Center for Theological Understanding, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Submissions due May 1, 2019

Call for Papers: Studies in Christian-Jewish Relations Submissions due September 1, 2019

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Job Opening: Interim Part-Time Associate Pastor for Children/Youth Education & Ministry Eliot Church of Newton, UCC

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