Saints Feasts and Readings for Thursday, March 20, 2025
(3rd Thursday of Lent)
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Orthodox Christianity
The first Christian communities began in the lands near the Mediterranean Sea, over 2,000 years ago. In these Eastern cities, the fundamentals of our Faith were proclaimed at the Seven Ecumenical Councils. The Greek Orthodox Church embodies and expresses the rich spiritual treasures of Eastern Christian beliefs. One definition of the word ‘Orthodox’ is “true praise.” To bless, praise, and glorify God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is the fundamental purpose of the Church. All of her activities, even her doctrinal formulations, are directed toward this goal.
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Press Releases • March 12, 2025
2025 Metropolis Clergy-Laity Assembly – “Our Faith Can Move Mountains”
Registration is now open for the 2025 Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Clergy-Laity Assembly to be held Monday, May 5 – Tuesday, May 6 at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center.
Read MorePress Releases • March 11, 2025
Missions and Evangelism Community Member Meetings
The Missions and Evangelism Ministry hosts meetings for parishioners who are passionate about spreading awareness of the Orthodox faith in their local communities.
Read MorePress Releases • March 10, 2025
Philoxenia House Dedicated at Saint Demetrios in Seattle
On Sunday, February 9, 2025 Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Seattle, Washington celebrated its newest ministry, the Philoxenia House, with an Archpastoral visit by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco.
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