Rev. Dr. Timothy (Tenny) Thomas
Rev. Fr. Dr. Timothy Thomas has served as the Presiding Priest at St. Gregorios Orthodox Church in Raleigh, NC, since 2013. A scholar and priest, he holds a Ph.D. in Theology from Fordham University, an MTh from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, and advanced degrees from Columbia University and the University of Oxford. His research and teaching focus on topics including Ecology, Environmental Justice, Patristics, and Ancient Languages, emphasizing how liturgy can inform environmental preservation. Additionally, he has taught in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at St. John’s University and Fordham University, contributing to the academic understanding of Christian doctrine and the role of church leadership.