St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Fr. Milton Gianulis (Presiding Priest)

Founded Williamsburg Greek Orthodox parish

Denomination Eastern Orthodox

Service Times Divine Liturgy Sundays; (757) 220-0994

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.saintdemetriosgoc.org

Pastor Credentials Greek Orthodox ordained

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox Trinitarian; affirms Apostles/Nicene Creed.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Scripture + Holy Tradition co-authoritative.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Parish brotherhoods standard.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Eastern Orthodox theosis with synergism — not sola fide.

WARNING!

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Male-only priests; Theotokos/icon veneration.

Male-only priesthood; Theotokos/icon veneration.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Apostolic succession; Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey under GOARCH (r28 verified).

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Liturgical homily cycle.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Williamsburg Greek Orthodox parish.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Greek Orthodox jurisdiction.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Real oversight — Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (Metropolis of New Jersey).

Strong

Assessment

St. Demetrios is the Greek Orthodox parish of Williamsburg under Fr. Gianulis. Historic saint patron (St. Demetrios of Thessaloniki, 4th-century martyr). Eastern Orthodox theosis soteriology remains red-flag vs. sola fide.

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