NATIVITY OF THE
CLERGY
Bishop
Right Reverend Alexander
Archbishop Alexander (Golitzin) was born in Burbank, CA in 1948 and raised attending Saint Innocent Church, Tarzana, CA. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Vladimir’s Seminary. He spent seven years pursuing doctoral studies at Oxford University in England under His Eminence, Metropolitan Kallistos [Ware]. During this time, he also spent two years in Greece, including one year at Simonos Petras Monastery on Mount Athos.
Parish Priest
Very Reverend Fr. William C. Mills
Known to his parishioners as Fr. Bill, William Mills specializes in scripture, spirituality, and ministry. He holds a Ph.D. in Pastoral Theology from the Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is also the author of A 30 Day Retreat as well as numerous essays, and book reviews that have appeared in America Magazine, Congregation Magazine, Cistercian Studies Quarterly, Pro Ecclesia, Logos Journal, and Theological Studies.
Parish Deacons
Deacon Chad Cordero &
Deacon Matt Reuther
Fr. Bill has been at Nativity since his graduation from St. Vladimir's Seminary over 20 years ago. Deacon Chad Cordero was ordained to the Diaconate in 2022. Matt Reuther was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by Bishop Gerasim of Ft. Worth in January of 2024.
