Fr. Theofanis Rauch is originally from the small town of St. John, Indiana. He graduated from Hellenic College in May of 2018 with a Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies. He then entered Holy Cross Seminary in the fall of 2018 and graduated in May of 2021 with his M. Div. On July 11, 2021, Fr. Theofanis was ordained to the diaconate, and then on August 14, 2021, he was ordained to the priesthood. Fr. Theofanis began his first parish assignment at St. Demetrios in Elmhurst, IL on September 1, 2021, and he greatly enjoyed his time serving the faithful community of St. Demetrios. On August 1st, 2023 Fr. Theofanis was transfered to All Saints in Peoria to begin serving as the presiding priest. Fr. Theofanis is married to his beautiful wife, Presvytera Lydia, and they have two sons named Fanourios and Theodore. Fr. Theofanis, Presvytera Lydia, Fanourios, and Theodore all feel deeply blessed to be a part of such a loving parish, and they look forward to walking toward Christ and His Kingdom together with the faithful of this community.

Phone: (219) 310-9706
Email: frtrauch@gmail.com

 

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Our Parish Council is composed of elected members of the faithful who serve alongside our priest. Together, they foster unity in Christ and ensure both the spiritual and administrative needs of our community are met, thereby reflecting the Orthodox Church's mission and witness in the world.

 

2025 Parish Council
George Sarraf (President)
Tatiana Chaikin (Vice President)
Michael Bowe (Treasurer)
Lisa Gerontes (Secretary)
Paul Cicciarelli
George Elias
Octavian Gabor
Becky Lagouros
Simon Sarraf