Clergy and Staff | Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Our Clergy and Staff

Our parish is led by a dynamic group of clergy and staff that brings the Orthodox Church and the Gospel of Jesus Christ alive for our parish community and all those we encounter. We invite you to learn more about our Hierarchs, our clergy and pastoral team, and our support staff.

Our Hierarchs

Our Clergy and Pastoral Staff

Rev. Father Stephen Callos

Presiding Priest

Voice: (216) 932-3300
Email: Contact the Parish Office

Fr. Stephen has served Sts. Constantine & Helen since 1982. He was born in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. He has a Doctor of Ministry degree from McCormick Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity degree from Holy Cross School of Theology, and a Bachelor of Arts from Hellenic College. Prior to his arrival in Cleveland, he was the pastor of All Saints Church in Weirton, West Virginia, from 1979 to 1982 and the assistant pastor of Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral in Merrillville, Indiana in 1978-1979.

Fr. Stephen is currently involved with and the past-President of the Greater Cleveland Council of Orthodox Clergy, the past Chair of the Board of Trustees and current advisory board member for St. Herman's Orthodox House of Hospitality, and the regional Vicar of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh.

Fr. Stephen has visited India in the years 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010 as a participant in short-term mission programs sponsored by the Orthodox Christian Mission Center to the Orthodox community of West Bengal. The church there is young in age, about 30 years old; it performs a dynamic philanthropic ministry to the poor and provides an Orthodox Christian witness in the city of Kolkata (Calcutta) and the surrounding areas.

Fr Stephen married Christina Tomaras in 1977; they have raised their three natural children – Fr. George, Priscilla and Yiannis as well as their nephew John and their niece Jennifer. Christina, who was born in Kalamata, Greece, holds a bachelor’s degree from Hellenic College, a master’s degree in psychology from Cleveland State University, where she is adjunct faculty, and a PhD degree from the Fielding Graduate University in human and organizational development. She heads the Callos Consulting Group.