Biography

Georgios Theodoridis, born in Böblingen, Germany, immersed himself in Byzantine Music during his early university years, learning theory and practical chanting under the tutelage of some of Greece's most renowned teachers and chanters. He earned an honors degree in Byzantine Music and Music Teacher Diploma from the Conservatory of Egaleo in Athens, Greece. Currently, he serves as Protopsaltis, Choir Master, and Director of the Office of Music Arts at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, DC.

In June 2021, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America honored him as Archon Mousikodidaskalos (Music Instructor) for his decade-long dedication to the teaching and promotion of Byzantine Music. Together with this honor, Theodoridis was appointed Director of the School of Byzantine Music of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to develop qualified and well-trained cantors.

Theodoridis has produced and released Solo and Choral CDs, showcasing his mastery. He has been invited to share his expertise in Byzantine Music at prestigious institutions such as Holy Cross Hellenic College Greek Orthodox School of Theology (MA), the Catholic University of America (DC), American University (DC), Georgetown University (DC), and the Metropolitan Museum of Arts (NY).