Hades Embittered is a non-profit initiative dedicated to impacting the culture with the truth and beauty of Orthodox Christianity through our curated apparel, high-quality media, cultural presence, and charitable giving.
Our merch serves as a tangible witness in daily life—wearable reminders that the gates of Hades have been shattered by Christ.
APPAREL
MEDIA
Inspired by a tradition of visual storytelling, we use video and photography as a modern form of artistic outreach that aims to capture the sacred in the ordinary, bridging the gap between ancient faith and modern life.
CULTURAL PRESENCE
Encompasses our active outreach at regional music festivals and our ambitious vision to launch our own Hades Embittered music festival that shares the "fragrance" of the Orthodox faith within the culture.
CHARITABLE GIVING
Using our resources to do good and join worthy causes is important to us. We are a founding member of Against Traffic Industries and support the work of FOCUS Philadelphia.
Nick Muzekari Founder
Executive Director / Design Lead
Strategy & Planning Advisor
Morgan Trevino
Gabby Trevino
Very Rev. John Parker III
Steven Mower
Joe Kyriakos
Jack Morrash Co-Founder
Treasurer
Nick Triola Co-Founder
Creative Director
Spiritual & Theological Advisor
Graphic Designer
Photographer & Videographer
Secretary
MEET THE TEAM
Christian Barbezat
Video Editor
OUR PATRON
St. John Chrysostom
From the Catechetical Sermon of St. John Chrysostom, read during Matins of Pascha (Easter).
... Let no one fear death, for the Savior’s death has set us free. He that was held prisoner of it has annihilated it. By descending into Hell, He made Hell captive. He embittered it when it tasted of His flesh. And Isaiah, foretelling this, did cry: Hell, said he, was embittered, when it encountered Thee in the lower regions. It was embittered, for it was abolished. It was embittered, for it was mocked. It was embittered, for it was slain. It was embittered, for it was overthrown. It was embittered, for it was fettered in chains. It took a body, and met God face to face. It took earth, and encountered Heaven. It took that which was seen, and fell upon the unseen.
O Death, where is your sting? O Hell, where is your victory? Christ is risen, and you are overthrown. Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen. Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice. Christ is risen, and life reigns. Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in the grave. For Christ, being risen from the dead, is become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. To Him be glory and dominion unto ages of ages. Amen.