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> New Ionian Village Camp Director Appointed

NEW YORK ? Archbishop Demetrios of America has appointed the Rev. Deacon Jason C. Roll as the new Camp Director for Ionian Village. Deacon Roll will join the team of the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries and oversee the Ionian Village program. Deacon Roll replaces the Rev. Constantine Lazarakis, who served in this position since 2002.

Deacon Roll is originally from Portland, Oregon, and lived in Sacramento, Calif., prior to attending Holy Cross. He has extensive experience in the field of youth and camping ministries, as well as numerous years of business and professional experience. He has participated in Ionian Village both as a staff member and as an Assistant Director, has directed various camps throughout our Archdiocese and has served in many areas of youth, young adult and campus ministry.

He holds a degree in Business Administration from Oregon State University and will receive a Master of Divinity from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in May 2009.  He was ordained to the holy Diaconate in September 2007. Prior to attending Holy Cross, Deacon Jason spent 5 years working for Eli Lilly and Company.  He is married with three children.

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