Parish Priest

Reverend Father Spyridon Ickes

Father Spyridon Ickes has served as Rector of Holy Cross Orthodox Church since June of 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Capella University (Minnesota) and a Master of Divinity from St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (New York). Father hails from Akron, Ohio, and before attending seminary he served as a police officer in Cleveland. Father Spyridon and Preoteasa Sarah are excited to be here in Hermitage, PA, and look forward to getting to know the Shenango Valley Community.