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Meet Reverend Father Emmanuel Pratsinakis – Our Spiritual Father

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We are blessed to have Fr. Emmanuel as the spiritual leader of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Media, PA. With deep faith, compassion, and dedication, Fr. Emmanuel guides our parish in worship, spiritual growth, and service, helping us draw closer to Christ and live out our Orthodox Christian faith.


As our parish priest, Fr. Emmanuel leads us in:

  • Divine Liturgy & Sacraments – Celebrating the Holy Eucharist, Baptisms, Weddings, and other sacred services

  • Spiritual Guidance & Pastoral Care – Providing counsel, encouragement, and support to parishioners of all ages

  • Religious Education & Outreach – Teaching and inspiring both youth and adults through Bible Studies, Sunday School, and faith-based discussions

  • Community & Fellowship – Strengthening the bonds of our parish family through ministry leadership and pastoral.

 

Fr. Emmanuel is always available to offer guidance, answer questions about the faith, and support those in need. Whether you are a lifelong Orthodox Christian or exploring the faith for the first time, he warmly welcomes you to St. George.


To schedule a meeting or speak with Fr. Emmanuel, please contact the church office at (610) 459-0366 or at office@stgeorgemedia.org 

 


A Little More About Fr. Emmanuel

 

Fr. Emmanuel was born in Miami, Florida on August 2, 1949 and graduated from Coral Gables High School in June of 1967. He studied at the Hellenic College, Holy Cross Seminary from Sept 1967-June 1969. He took Entrance Exams for the University of Athens (in Greece) in September 1969 and was admitted to the School of Theology. After graduating at the top of his class in 1973, he continued his education with post graduate work from 1973-1975.  Before completing his dissertation, Archbishop Iakovos summoned him back to the United States, returning in 1975.

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While in Greece, he was blessed to have married Maria Bousboura at the Kypseli Church in Athens and to have become a father. Two of Fr. Emmanuel and Presbytera Maria's three children were born in Greece. Their youngest was born in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Fr. Emmanuel was ordained a deacon in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and then a priest in Miami, Florida. His first assignment was at the Atlanta Cathedral, where he served as the second priest from 1975-1978. His first pastorate was in Augusta, Georgia from 1978-1981. He was then assigned to the fourth largest Greek Orthodox Church in the United States in Jamaica Queens, New York City, where he served from 1981-1986.  In 1986, Fr. Emmanuel was assigned to St. Thomas in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where he served until his retirement in 2015. Since his retirement, Fr. Emmanuel has continued his service at the pleasure of the Metropolis of New Jersey.

In his own words, Fr. Emmanuel "enjoys his work with the Sunday School and the Youth Ministries and believes that the mission of the Church here in America is EDUCATIONAL." 

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