The host parish is the Annunciation Cathedral, which is part of the Metropolis of Pittsburgh in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Annunciation, now in its 108th year, is located between downtown Columbus and the vibrant Short North arts district. The Dean of the Cathedral is Fr. Demetri Gardikes, who is assisted by Fr. Christopher Zaferes and Fr. John Stavropoulos. The parish offers more than 30 ministries to all ages and interests while serving more than 800 families in central and southeast Ohio.