Youth Ministries

At St. Demetrios we have a deep care and focus of ministry on our Youth. As stated in our Parish Mission Statement, we strive to bring our youth to Christ and His Church. This is done through our Church Ministries, as we offer various programs in both experiences and education. Our Youth Ministries focus on worship, fellowship, service, witness and education. 

Dance Troupe

  • GOYA (Greek Orthodox Youth of America) is an opportunity for our teenagers to participate in the church community and to have some fun with other Greek Orthodox teenagers. To join, you must be anywhere from 7th grade to 12th grade. Meetings are typically the first Sunday of the month following Divine Liturgy & Sunday School.

    Our activities include basketball tournaments, volunteering at shelters, Christmas luminaries & caroling, Lenten dinners, and even more during the year. To join us, contact the Church Office.  We will need the following information about yourself:

    • First/Last-Name,

    • Baptismal name

    • Gender

    • Age

    • Date of birth, including birthyear

    Come join us today!

    • GOYA Advisors:
      Kelly Steffas, Lilly Anitas

    • President(s):
      Emmanuel Loizos, Taki Psaropoulos

    • Vice President:
      Maria Kolokouris

    • Secretary:
      Nina Matheos

  • The Junior Orthodox Youth (JOY) is a ministry to Kindergarten through 6th grade children of the St. Demetrios Rocky River Greek Orthodox Church.

    The mission and goal of the JOY ministry is to lead our young people into experiencing the Holy Orthodox Faith. By developing a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and becoming active sacramental members of the living church, our young people will be equipped with tools necessary to assist them in their journey toward salvation.

    JOY takes part in many fun events like Fall Fun Night, Gingerbread House Making,

    Vacation Bible School, and more! By laying a foundation of faith at this age, the young people will have something that will guide and strengthen them as they progress into junior high and high school.

    Contact: Marina Papafil

  • Students are dismissed from Divine Liturgy following Holy Communion for grades Pre-K through High School. Divine Liturgy begins at 9:30 a.m. and classes end at 11:15 a.m.

    Sunday School Director: Beth Patterson

    Our Teachers

    • Pre-K thru Kindergarten:
      Fay Stamatis, Jessica Mallias

    • 1st & 2nd Grade:
      Lia Augoustidis, Antonia Hadgis

    • 3rd thru 5th Grade:
      Presv. Lorena Lentz, Dina Boyer

    • 6th - 8th Grades:
      Marina Papafil, Rachel Trotter

    • 9th - 12th Grades:
      Dean Titas, Ted Seidl