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Message from the Assembly of Bishops: 2011 Mid-Pentecost

Dan Triant — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:12:59 -0400

"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

Schedule for Metropolitan Gerasimos (Apr 26 – May 8, 2011)

Dan Triant — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:23:53 -0400

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute – Berkeley, CA
6:00 p.m.

2011 Greek Village Immersion Camp

Dan Triant — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:48:19 -0400

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.

Paschal Encyclical 2011

Dan Triant — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:06:38 -0400

"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.

Statement from Metropolis Regarding California Senate Bill 48

Dan Triant — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:39:38 -0400

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.

SAVE THE DATE - Kids 'n' Cancer Reception

Dan Triant — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:37:23 -0400

2011 Holy Week Schedule for His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos

Dan Triant — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:33:51 -0400

April 16 – Lazarus Saturday
Great Vespers
6:00 p.m. Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church - Las Vegas, NV

April 17 – Palm Sunday
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
10:00 a.m.

Schedule for Metropolitan Gerasimos (Mar 24 – Apr 9, 2011)

Dan Triant — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:14:44 -0400

Thursday, March 24, 2011
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church – Modesto, CA
7:00 p.m. Great Vespers for the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos

Friday, March 25, 2011
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church – Sacramento, CA
8:30 a.m.

Falling Asleep of Rev. Father John Asimacopoulos

Dan Triant — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:19:48 -0400

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.

Hellenic Cultural Parade

Dan Triant — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:15:29 -0400

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.