The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco announces the passing of Rev. Father John Asimacopoulos, age 79, on March 17, 2011 following a brief illness. Father John was a devoted priest who served the Metropolis with distinction since his ordination in 1957. At the time of his passing, Father John was the proistamenos of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose, CA, where he has been serving since 1987. Father John was involved in all facets of the Metropolis of San Francisco including serving as an active member of the Metropolis Council and the Board of Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center, Vicar of the Bay Area Vicariate, and Chair of the Metropolis Committee on Greek Education and Culture. Read more...
The annual Hellenic Cultural Parade in observance of Greek Independence Day has been a longstanding event in San Francisco for several years. This celebration is an important demonstration of our cultural pride and is a time for us to honor our forefathers who sacrificed so much for the preservation of our ancestral homeland of Greece. The parade provides a unique opportunity to share with the greater San Francisco community our devotion to the preservation and promotion of our Hellenic heritage. Read more...
We are all aware of the recent devastating earthquake that hit Japan in more recent days. The effects of this natural disaster on their country are innumerable with loss of life, homes, jobs, and more. The aftermath of this earthquake extended over the Pacific Ocean to the west coast where damage and injury have impacted people in California, Oregon and Hawaii. Read more...
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is pleased to announce the second year of the Spring Session of the new Online Book Study Club. Beginning March 1, 2011 and continuing until Pascha, the book study club will cover two books: The Way of the Pilgrim, and Scott Cairns' Compass of Affection: Poems New and Selected. Read more...
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Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist
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