Welcome Message from the Director

On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, I would like to welcome you to the official website of Ionian Village!

 Whether you are new to the program, hoping to join us this summer, or one of our 16,000 alumni, this website serves as your portal to all things IV. Since 1970, Ionian Village has brought young people to our beautiful campgrounds on Greece’s pristine Ionian Sea. By walking in the footsteps of the Saints and our ancestors, our campers and staff closely encounter our faith and our Greek heritage in a way that is unparalleled within our modern lifestyle. While they may begin the summer as strangers, they return home with friendships that truly last a lifetime and a renewed love of Christ and our Orthodox faith.

Please explore our website to learn more about Ionian Village – our programs, the places we visit, our staff and our 40 years of ministry. During the summer months, you will also be able to follow our adventures in Greece.

 I hope that your visit to our website is simply an introduction to our unique program as we always are eager to welcome new members into our ever-growing Ionian Village family. As our alumni will certainly attest, the Ionian Village experience is life changing. I pray you will join us soon.

In Christ,

Fr. Evagoras Constantinides
Director of Ionian Village