Clergy

The Greek Orthodox Church, and its leadership in the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople (Istanbul), the Archdiocese of America in New York, the Metropolis of Boston and our local parish church in Manchester, NH, are led by hierarchs, presbyters, deacons and staff who aim to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the lives of each parish and community, both locally, nationally and worldwide. We invite you to learn more about them here.

 

Our Hierarchs

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston

 

 

Our Parish Priest

Fr. Andrew Otto

Father Andrew grew up in Cumberland, RI. Throughout his youth he attended the Church of the Annunciation in Cranston, RI. He was actively involved in the church life there, as well as at the Metropolis of Boston Camp in Contoocook, NH, where he met his future wife, Jennifer.

Beginning in 2007, Father Andrew spent 12 years serving in various ways: staff member, Boys’ Director, Assistant Director, and Kitchen Manager. The best years were those serving alongside Presbytera Jennifer. Since 2019, they have been offering training sessions to the staff on a number of topics and they continue to be a supporting presence at the camp for both the campers and the staff members.

Father Andrew attended Northeastern University and graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics and education. Father enrolled in Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in 2012 and graduated with a Master of Divinity degree in 2016. He moved to New Hampshire in 2016 and married his wonderful Presbytera Jennifer in 2017. He taught high school mathematics from 2016 until 2023, while serving as the chanter at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Father Andrew and Presbytera Jen began raising their two sons, John and Benjamin at St. George.

Father Andrew was ordained to the Holy Diaconate on October 30, 2022 at St. George Cathedral by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios. He was ordained to the Holy Priesthood at the St. George Chapel at the Metropolis of Boston Camp on Meatfare Sunday, February 19, 2023 by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios.

Father Andrew and Presbytera Jennifer were assigned to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Manchester, NH on September 1, 2023.

Email: fr.andrew.otto@gmail.com

Office Hours: By appointment

Pastoral Visitation

If a loved one is in the hospital, a nursing home, in hospice care or house-bound for any reason, please contact Fr. Andrew at the Church Office to arrange a visit.

House Blessings & Holy Unction

To have your home or business blessed, or to have Holy Unction (Efheleon) at home, please contact Fr. Andrew at the Church Office.

Classes on our Faith

Bible Study: Central to our Orthodox Faith, this ministry engages us in a verse-by-verse reading, commentary, and discussion of the Scriptures. Join us on Thursdays at either 11:00 am or 7:00 pm in the classroom building as we seek a deeper understanding of the Word of God.

Catechism: From the Greek word κατηχισμός which means instruction by word of mouth. This is simply learning about our faith tradition. This is for those who wish to learn more about our deep and rich faith. Come and join us if you would like to become a member of the faith! Come and join us if you are already baptized and chrismated; there is a lot more to learn! We meet from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month in the narthex of the church building.