Father Bryce Vasilios Buffenbarger was born and raised in Kalamazoo, MI. He earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Cornerstone University and an M.A. in Philosophy from Western Michigan University.

Father Bryce and Presvytera Elyse were married in May 2011 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Kalamazoo. He received a Masters of Divinity from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in 2017. After graduation, he was blessed with the opportunity to serve as assistant to His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit. He was ordained to the diaconate by Metropolitan Nicholas on May 5, 2018 at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Westland, MI. In June of 2020, Father Bryce was assigned to Holy Trinity Cathedral in Carmel, IN, where he was elevated to the priesthood on November 7th, 2020 and served as assistant priest.

Father Bryce is currently the presiding priest of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he was assigned by His Eminence on September 1, 2022. Father Bryce and Presvytera Elyse are overjoyed to be serving their home community.