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Church Staff

Proistamenos
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Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis
(813) 394-1038

Fr. Stavros has served St. John since 2004. He leads the parish, celebrates the Divine Services, offers catechism and pastoral care, and oversees the ministries.

Associate Priest
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Fr. John Stefero
(678) 637-4425

Fr. John has served our parish since 2020. He assists in the Divine Services, leads a Bible study, our Veterans Group, Orthodoxy 201 and offers pastoral care.

Retired Priest in Residence
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Fr. Stratton Dorozenski
(813) 876-8830

Fr. Stratton served for over 40 years before retiring part time to Florida in 2020. He assists in the Divine Services on Sundays and major feast days.

Ministry Coordinator
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Maria Xenick
(813) 765-3587

Maria is a life-long member of St. John and joined the staff in 2024. She helps ministries run smoothly and also serves as the chanter.

Administrative Assistant
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Elli Kehagias
(813) 876-8830

Elli joined the staff in March of 2024. She assists with administrative support, sacrament logistics, parish publications, and correspondence.

Bookkeeper
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Debbie Bowe
(813) 876-8830

Debbie joined the staff of St. John in 2011. She assists all financial matters related to our church, including stewardship, and also provides additional administrative support.

Head of Maintenance
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Felix Ramirez
(813) 876-8830

Felix joined the staff of St. John in 2012. He is in charge of maintaining our physical plant as well as making minor repairs.