Rev. Fr. Thomas Guerry, Economos
(Presiding Priest)

Fr. Tom Guerry is a native of Savannah, GA, where his family has been in the lumber and building materials industry since the 1920's. He Graduated High School at Savannah Christian graduated college from Armstrong State College (later Armstrong Atlantic State University, now part of Georgia Southern University) with a BA in History in June of 1989. Growing up, his family were members of the Episcopal Church. Fr. Tom took an interest in Orthodoxy while in college, and after two years of study and involvement in Orthodox parish life, he was received into the Orthodox Church on November 25, 1989.

After college he worked in sales and management in the building materials and steel industries in Savannah until 2005, when he enrolled in seminary the the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA. Fr. Tom was ordained a deacon in November 2008, priest in April of 2009, and graduated from the seminary in May of 2009.

From June 2009 to July 2013, he served in two churches, as both Assistant Priest at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Winston-Salem, NC, and Pastor of St. George Church in High Point, NC. 

From August 2013 to December 2022, Fr. Tom served as Proistamenos of Sts. Markella  Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Mary Esther (Fort Walton Beach), FL

He married his wife Kathy in February of 1995 at St. Paul's Savannah. For recreation, Fr. Tom loves many outdoor activities. He is also an avid reader and loves music.

Contact Fr. Thomas:
Office Phone: 912-236-8256