People – Church of the Entrance of the Holy Theotokos

Bishop Irineos

Vicar Bishop

Bp. Irineos was elected as the Vicar Bishop to North America in 2016, and consecrated as bishop in November 2017 in Avlona, Greece. The rector of Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church in the Austin, Texas area, Bp. Irineos oversees the Avlona Synod missions in North America and travels frequently to visit the faithful and clergy across […]

Fr. Samuel Rake

Priest

fathersam@holyentrance.com

Fr. Samuel and his wife Presbytera Sophia (Kristal) are converts to Orthodoxy and have been members of the Avlona Synod since July of 2016. In addition to his responsibilities at Holy Entrance, Fr. Samuel cares for the spiritual welfare of parishoners of Saint John Maximovitch Orthodox Church in Medina, Ohio. Fr. Samuel is eager to […]