Bishop Luke awarded the Archpriest Alexis Duncan with the dignity of wearing the miter

HTOS Alumnus and Rector of Nativity Mother of God Parish Awarded the Mitre

HTOS Alumnus is assigned as Auxiliary Priest

On July 19, 2026, Bishop Luke of Syracuse paid an archpastoral visit to the Nativity Mother of God Parish in Albany.

At the Little Entrance, by direction of the Synod of Bishops, Bishop Luke awarded the rector, HTOS Alumnus Archpriest Alexis Duncan (B.Th. ’88) with the dignity of wearing the miter for his long service to the parish and his work with the youth of the Russian Church Abroad.

In addition, His Grace introduced to the parish, HTOS Alumnus Priest Timothy Zelinski (M.Div. ’24) as their new auxiliary priest, along with his wife, Matushka Margaret. Fr. Timothy will also continue to work for the Holy Trinity Publications (the monastery’s publishing department) in the capacity of their Sales and Marketing Executive.

For more information, visit the EAD website at:

https://eadiocese.org/news_260728_5

Axios to our alumni, Fr. Alexis and Fr. Timothy!