[b]Father Luke Melackrinos[/b] is widely respected in both urban and rural communities for his teachings. He is a spiritual leader in the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Paul Hempstead, NY. His dedicated efforts have given rise to many vibrant Christ Centered Ministries at the Cathedral of St Paul, including the St. Paul’s Nursery School, Little Angels Program, Vacation Church School, and more.

[b]Father Luke Melackrinos[/b] has over 30 publications named “The Epistle”. The publications are apostolic letters authored and reviewed by him. The Epistle is released every month informing readers about the stated Testaments, which constitute the letters of leaders addressing various problems faced by people. You can view the publications on his website [b]https://issuu.com/frlukem[/b].

[b]About Father Luke Melackrinos[/b]

[b]Father Luke Melackrinos[/b] completed his Masters of Divinity from the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology class of 2003. He was 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. Later on, Fr. Luke Melackrinos was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on the feast day of St. Kosmas of Aitolos on August 24, 2003 by Metropolitan Gerasimos at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul. He has initiated and re-initiated many Christ-Centered Ministries and serves the community by volunteering many communities in Hempstead. He is married to Marusia (Podhurec) the daughter of a Ukrainian Orthodox priest and has three children Eleni, Magdalena, and Mia. He loves spending time with his children and assist youth and adults by advising them on their issues.