"On Mid-Pentecost we hear the call of the Lord: 'Whosoever thirsteth, let him come to Me and drink' (John 7:37). If this is so, then let us all run to Him. Whatever you thirst for - so long as it is not contrary to the Spirit of the Lord - you will find relief in Him." -St Theophan the Recluse, 1815-1894 Read more...
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco will again be sponsoring again this summer its second annual Greek Village Immersion Camp, “To Elliniko Horio”, which will be held June 18 – 25, 2011 at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA, for children ages 7 thru 14. Read more...
"Why do you seek the living among the dead?”(Luke 24:5), the angel asked the Myrrh-bearing women. These faithful followers of Christ had come to the tomb to complete the Jewish burial rituals for the dead. They expected to find the battered body of their crucified Master. Instead, they met an angel with news beyond comprehension and an empty tomb to prove it. The Son of God has triumphed. The Life-Giver is more powerful than death. The grave could not contain the uncontainable God. Read more...
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco has been a member of various faith based organizations with the purpose of witnessing and sharing the teachings of our Christian Orthodox Faith. Membership in such organizations, however, does not mean that the Greek Orthodox Church accepts or supports initiatives that may be taken by a particular organization. Read more...
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Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist