His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, Spiritual Leader
Twenty-six years ago, His Eminence had the vision of building a camp where Greek Orthodox Youth from across the New England area could gather, share and enhance their faith and cultural experience, strengthen their relationship with God and establish lifelong friendships. Thanks to his tireless efforts, and his visionary leadership the Metropolis of Boston Camp and the Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center have flourished.
Twenty-six years ago, His Eminence had the vision of building a camp where Greek Orthodox Youth from across the New England area could gather, share and enhance their faith and cultural experience, strengthen their relationship with God and establish lifelong friendships. Thanks to his tireless efforts, and his visionary leadership the Metropolis of Boston Camp and the Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center have flourished.
Fr. Dionysios Papiris, Director
Fr. Dionysios was born and raised in New York City but now resides in the great city of Boston, MA. Although he now calls Boston home, he still wears his New York sports teams on his sleeve! Camping and youth ministries are near and dear to Fr. Dionysios’s heart - his camping experience started at Camp Saint Paul of the Direct Archdiocesan District where he served as a Counselor and later as Director of Liturgical Hour for six years. Fr. Dionysios also served as the Director of the Faith and Culture Camp of the Kimisis parish in Southampton, NY for a number of years. Fr. Dionysios holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from Hellenic College and a M.Div. from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Fr. Dionysios is the Director of the Office of the Metropolitan and Metropolis Ministries for the Metropolis of Boston. Fr. Dionysios cannot wait to welcome back campers and staff to MBC for a fun-filled summer – with Christ at the center of it all!
Fr. Dionysios was born and raised in New York City but now resides in the great city of Boston, MA. Although he now calls Boston home, he still wears his New York sports teams on his sleeve! Camping and youth ministries are near and dear to Fr. Dionysios’s heart - his camping experience started at Camp Saint Paul of the Direct Archdiocesan District where he served as a Counselor and later as Director of Liturgical Hour for six years. Fr. Dionysios also served as the Director of the Faith and Culture Camp of the Kimisis parish in Southampton, NY for a number of years. Fr. Dionysios holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from Hellenic College and a M.Div. from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Fr. Dionysios is the Director of the Office of the Metropolitan and Metropolis Ministries for the Metropolis of Boston. Fr. Dionysios cannot wait to welcome back campers and staff to MBC for a fun-filled summer – with Christ at the center of it all!
Nikoletta Livingston, Girls' Director
MBC is Nikoletta's favorite place, and she could not be more excited for the summer ahead! Nikoletta is a graduate student at Boston University studying Occupational Therapy. Some of her talents include losing (and finding) her keys every day, and wearing some form of MBC attire a least three days a week. Her favorite things are the Church, her family, and coconut water. If you're ever looking for her, check the waterfront, because she's probably in the lake. Even after 10 years at camp, Nikoletta looks forward to the love, energy, adventures, and new relationships each summer brings, and she can't wait to welcome you all to camp!
MBC is Nikoletta's favorite place, and she could not be more excited for the summer ahead! Nikoletta is a graduate student at Boston University studying Occupational Therapy. Some of her talents include losing (and finding) her keys every day, and wearing some form of MBC attire a least three days a week. Her favorite things are the Church, her family, and coconut water. If you're ever looking for her, check the waterfront, because she's probably in the lake. Even after 10 years at camp, Nikoletta looks forward to the love, energy, adventures, and new relationships each summer brings, and she can't wait to welcome you all to camp!
Andrew Otto, Boys' Director
Andrew was raised in the piney swamp of Cumberland, Rhode Island. From an early age Andrew developed a love for baseball, numbers, and his faith. Although Andrew aspired to be the next Clay Buchholz, he knew that God had other plans. Andrew obtained a bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Northeastern University and his Master’s of Divinity at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Currently, Andrew teaches high school mathematics and is a chanter at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Manchester, New Hampshire. As this summer’s Boys’ Director, Andrew is excited to support both staff and campers; ensuring a safe and fun-filled experience for all.
Andrew was raised in the piney swamp of Cumberland, Rhode Island. From an early age Andrew developed a love for baseball, numbers, and his faith. Although Andrew aspired to be the next Clay Buchholz, he knew that God had other plans. Andrew obtained a bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Northeastern University and his Master’s of Divinity at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Currently, Andrew teaches high school mathematics and is a chanter at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Manchester, New Hampshire. As this summer’s Boys’ Director, Andrew is excited to support both staff and campers; ensuring a safe and fun-filled experience for all.
Pano Coufos, Program Director
Even though he has been a member of the camp community for 13 years, Pano is more excited than ever to be back at MBC! As a recent graduate of Northeastern University’s College of Engineering and a first year student in Holy Cross’s Master’s of Divinity program, Pano brings a great deal of outside knowledge and experiences to the table coupled with zeal for youth and young adult ministry. Having participated extensively in the Metropolis’s Youth and Young Adult programs together with other Orthodox Summer programs, we are happy to have Pano as Program Director.
Even though he has been a member of the camp community for 13 years, Pano is more excited than ever to be back at MBC! As a recent graduate of Northeastern University’s College of Engineering and a first year student in Holy Cross’s Master’s of Divinity program, Pano brings a great deal of outside knowledge and experiences to the table coupled with zeal for youth and young adult ministry. Having participated extensively in the Metropolis’s Youth and Young Adult programs together with other Orthodox Summer programs, we are happy to have Pano as Program Director.
Jen Otto, JOY Program Coordinator
Jennifer grew up on the mean streets of Manchester, New Hampshire with a zeal for her faith and a singular love of sea mammals. Although Jen aspired to become a marine biologist, she traded that passion for another: elementary education. Jen has risen to the top of her field as an educator in the Manchester School District, leading the way for her students to become achievers in class, and in life. Recently, she earned a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Educational Leadership. Jennifer is excited to coordinate the Joy Program this summer; streamlining the activities for our Joy-aged children.
Jen and Andrew met long ago at camp; connecting years later in their youth ministry and their love of Swedish Fish. Last November they were married in the Chapel of St. George, where their courtship first began.
Jennifer grew up on the mean streets of Manchester, New Hampshire with a zeal for her faith and a singular love of sea mammals. Although Jen aspired to become a marine biologist, she traded that passion for another: elementary education. Jen has risen to the top of her field as an educator in the Manchester School District, leading the way for her students to become achievers in class, and in life. Recently, she earned a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Educational Leadership. Jennifer is excited to coordinate the Joy Program this summer; streamlining the activities for our Joy-aged children.
Jen and Andrew met long ago at camp; connecting years later in their youth ministry and their love of Swedish Fish. Last November they were married in the Chapel of St. George, where their courtship first began.
Katherine Dimitriou, Administrative Office
Katherine has been a member of the MBC community since 2002 and has been a staff member for the past 10 summers. She graduated from Boston College in 2013 and then earned her master's from Framingham State in 2016. She currently teaches middle school Spanish. She loves getting to know her students and being crazy with them, which stems from all of her years in cabins with our campers. As a staff member for 6 years and program director for 2 years, she is now in her second summer working in the office as the front line for all parental communication. (Make sure you give her a nice big ¡HOLA! when you call or email us!) Katherine enjoys coffee, tea, siestas, penguins, yoga, snacks, arts and crafts, and all that is cheese based, especially pizza. She cannot wait to reunite with old campers and meet new ones!
Katherine has been a member of the MBC community since 2002 and has been a staff member for the past 10 summers. She graduated from Boston College in 2013 and then earned her master's from Framingham State in 2016. She currently teaches middle school Spanish. She loves getting to know her students and being crazy with them, which stems from all of her years in cabins with our campers. As a staff member for 6 years and program director for 2 years, she is now in her second summer working in the office as the front line for all parental communication. (Make sure you give her a nice big ¡HOLA! when you call or email us!) Katherine enjoys coffee, tea, siestas, penguins, yoga, snacks, arts and crafts, and all that is cheese based, especially pizza. She cannot wait to reunite with old campers and meet new ones!
Fr. Vincent Minucci, Director of Orthodox Life
Summer camp is one of Fr. Vinnie’s very favorite things in the whole wide world. He has been involved with camp programming for 10 years with 5 different camp programs, most recently with MBC. Fr. Vinnie was born in Syosset, New York but now calls Framingham, MA his home. He is married Dr. Nadia Abuelezam, an assistant professor at Boston College School of Nursing. Fr. Vinnie currently serves as the second priest at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Weston. He was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on August 1, 2015 by Metropolitan Methodios. Fr. Vinnie loves all things Star Wars, Dunkin’ iced coffee and his converse sneakers. He looks forward to an amazing and blessed summer up at MBC and thanks Metropolitan Methodios for the blessing to serve this fine camp.
Summer camp is one of Fr. Vinnie’s very favorite things in the whole wide world. He has been involved with camp programming for 10 years with 5 different camp programs, most recently with MBC. Fr. Vinnie was born in Syosset, New York but now calls Framingham, MA his home. He is married Dr. Nadia Abuelezam, an assistant professor at Boston College School of Nursing. Fr. Vinnie currently serves as the second priest at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Weston. He was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on August 1, 2015 by Metropolitan Methodios. Fr. Vinnie loves all things Star Wars, Dunkin’ iced coffee and his converse sneakers. He looks forward to an amazing and blessed summer up at MBC and thanks Metropolitan Methodios for the blessing to serve this fine camp.
