Dormition Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Hamptons of Southampton
Dormition Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Hamptons of Southampton serves the Orthodox Christian community of Southampton, New York, offering regular worship services and preserving Greek Orthodox faith, traditions, and community life in the region.
Clergy:
The Grand Protopresbyter Alexander Karloutsos, Dean; Rev. Protopresbyter Constantine Lazarakis, Assistant Priest
Church Type:
Cathedral
Denomination:
Greek Orthodox
Metropolis:
Archdiocesan District
Affiliation:
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Ecumenical Patriarch:
Bartholomew I of Constantinople
Clergy Information updated Jan 2026
History
The Dormition Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Hamptons began with a dream and an act of faith. In 1977, a few Greek Orthodox families living in and summering on Long Island's East End began discussing the possibility of building a church in the Hamptons. The idea seemed far-fetched at the time, but the families pressed forward, directing their hopes to the Panayia and trusting in a faith that teaches what is impossible with men is possible with God.
They commenced a building program of faith, and whenever they encountered stumbling blocks, the Lord seemed to turn them into stepping stones. Generous benefactors stepped forward, including Dr. Leonidas Lantzounis, Basil Goulandris, Pericles Lantzounis, Nicholas Kulukundis, and the godmother of the church, Evangeline Gouletas. In the early days the faithful held meetings in their homes and celebrated worship services at Southampton College. In 1980, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese assigned Father Nectarios Kehagias to serve the community, and the first Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Mother's Day of that year. That same year a parcel of land was purchased from Southampton College for the future church site.
From 1980 to 1983 the parish raised funds steadily, with parishioners, summer residents, and visitors all offering their time, talent, and treasure. By the spring of 1986 the basic structure and walls were in place. The church was named in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God, Kimisis Tis Theotokou, and His Grace Bishop Athenagoras officially opened the church in August 1986 with a memorable Thyranoixia service. The community had built their dream.
The parish continued to grow and reach significant milestones. On August 15, 2000, the Feast Day of the Dormition, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America celebrated an Archieratical Divine Liturgy, marking the first time an Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese had made an archpastoral visit to the church. In November 2002, Archbishop Iakovos, who had recognized the church years earlier but never had the opportunity to visit, came at the age of 91 to celebrate the Divine Liturgy and bless the community's vision for the future.
That vision has continued to unfold. The parish undertook the construction of a new sanctuary built in the classical tradition of Orthodox Christian Byzantine ecclesiastical architecture, with elements drawn from the ancient churches of the Eastern Roman Empire. The new building at 111 St. Andrews Road features a sixty-foot copper dome and limestone and granite cladding. In April 2025, three hundred members gathered to witness the elevation and installation of a Justinian Cross atop the dome, a milestone in the completion of a sanctuary that will stand as one of the most architecturally distinguished Orthodox churches in the New York area.
Today, the Dormition Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Hamptons serves as the Orthodox Christian heart of Long Island's East End, offering the annual Hamptons Greek Festival, the Blue Dream Summer Gala, and a full range of ministries, educational programs, and charitable endeavors that have made it an integral part of the broader Hamptons community.
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