Father Panagiotis Boznos
Vicar General, Metropolis of Chicago and Parish Priest St Athanasios, Aurora, IL
Bio
With years of parish leadership and theological training, he brings balanced pastoral insight, helping priests apply leadership principles in fully Orthodox, spiritually faithful ways.
Background:
- Grew up in suburbs of Chicago
- Attended St. Nectarios (Palatine) and St. Athanasios (Aurora)
Education:
- BA (2008), University of Oklahoma – double major in Religious Studies and Classical Greek
- MDiv (2013), Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
- Wife Presbytera Nichole: MTS (2013), Holy Cross
Ordination:
- Ordained to Diaconate: June 29, 2013
- Ordained to Priesthood: July 28, 2013
Current Roles:
- Parish Priest, St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, Aurora, IL
- Vicar of West Suburban Chicago, Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
- Theological Advisor for Leadership Accelerator
- Ensures all program content remains fully aligned with Orthodox tradition and practice
Family:
- Married to Presbytera Nichole
- Four children
Role in Program: Every aspect of the curriculum has been carefully reviewed and structured to reflect and uphold Orthodox theology and pastoral priorities. Father Panagiotis ensures that leadership principles are integrated in ways fully consistent with Orthodox teaching.
