"The Orthodox Church is evangelical, but not Protestant. It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman. It isn't non-denominational - it is pre-denominational. It has believed, taught, preserved, and died for the Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost 2021 years ago."
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Rev. Fr. Michael Downs
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Fr. Mike grew up in Florida and converted to Orthodoxy at Sts. Markella and Demetrios in Fort Walton Beach before attending seminary at Hellenic College Holy Cross where he completed a Master of Divinity degree. He was ordained to the deaconate and then to the priesthood in September of 2020 and began his ministry at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral as a second priest and youth director.
He was transferred here to Holy Trinity – St. John the Theologian in April, 2023 upon the retirement of Fr. Andrew to serve as the presiding priest.
