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Protopresbyter Fr. Gregory Gilbert new priest superior of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Yorktranslated

September 5, 2026 · 1 min read

The Most Reverend Archbishop of America Mr. Elpidophoros met with the Most Reverend Archpriest Gregory Gilbert, who was recently appointed priestly head of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York. The meeting was also attended by the Theophilus Bishop of Diokleia, Mr. Nektarios, Proto-Secretary of the Holy Archdiocese of America. Father Grigorios was ordained an elder in 2015 and has since served the Church with devotion from various positions of pastoral and administrative responsibility. He was rector of parishes in Bel Air, Maryland, and Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, as well as the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian, Tenafly, New Jersey. More recently, in fact, he served as Proto-Chancellor of the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey.

A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Father Gregory is a graduate of Davidson College in North Carolina and St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. He continued his studies at the Catholic University of America, where he received a PhD in Greek and Latin Studies, specializing in Patrology.

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Γιώργος Παπαγεωργίου

Welcome Father Grigorios. I saw that he went through St. John's Metropolitan Cathedral in Tenafly and then became Archdeacon in New Jersey – shows that he knows his business. May God help him in his new role at Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Vangjel Kristo

Hello π. Γρηγορίο. I was impressed that he went from προϊστάμενος to Άγιο Ιωάννη to Τέναφλαϊ directly from Πρωτοσύγκελλος to Νεα Ιερσέη – it shows that he knows both administration and pastoral care. Εύχομαι να τον ο Θεός και το να του στην του Αγια τριάδα.

Ljubica Savić

Καλώς τον π. Γρηγοριο. I see that after Αγιο Ιωάννη στο Τέναφλαϊ και κατευχείαν Πρωτοσύγκελλος στη Νεα Ιερσέη, Αρα έσει και από ενορίες και από administration. Εύχομαι να το τον συμπαγές ο Θεός και στην Αγια τριάδα στη Νεία Ιόρκη.

Gjergj Dhima

P. Grigorios seems to have a strong preparation both in studies and in administration, as you say. I liked that he went through so many parishes before he got here – he shows patience. I hope he finds strength in New York, Holy Trinity is a big responsibility.

Thoma Nako

Yes, George, that transition from one diocese to another really shows patience and real experience. I was impressed that he has a PhD in Patrology – it will help us a lot when he explains the Scriptures in the church. What do you think, will something change in the liturgy there at Trinity?

Анастасия Кузнецова

Καλώς τον π. Γρηγόριο. Μου έκανε εντύπωση που έχει διδακτορικό στην Πατρολογία από το Καθολικό Πανεπιστήμιο της Αμερικής – αυτό θα φανεί χρήσιμο όταν θα μιλάει για τους Πατέρες της Εκκλησίας. Εύχομαι να τον βοηθήσει ο Θεός στη μεγάλη ενορία της Αγίας Τριάδος.

Dhimitër Thanasi

Yes, Thomas, moving from one diocese to another really shows experience. A doctorate in Patrology is a rare thing, it will do us good when he talks about the Fathers of the Church. As for the liturgy at Trinity, I don't think it will change much - there is a strong Greek tradition there, but let's see how it will find its place.

John Johnson

Yeah, that Patrology doctorate from Catholic University stands out. A guy who served at St. John the Theologian in Tenafly, then chancellor in New Jersey, and now heading to Holy Trinity in New York definitely brings real experience. Hope the Lord gives him strength for it.

Yes, Dhimitër, the doctorate in Patrology really attracts attention, especially when you think that he will talk to us about the Fathers during the sermons. I've been reading a bit of St. Basil the Great lately and it's helped me a lot in the kitchen when I'm making bread – like an old recipe that doesn't go wrong. What do you think, will he still maintain that quiet liturgical style he had in Tenafly or will he bring some minor changes?

Bojana Savić

I completely agree, Ljubica. I'm really glad that he has so much practical experience in both parishes and administration, it certainly helps him in such a big church as the Holy Trinity. Did you maybe attend a service with him in Tenafly?