Saints Feasts and Readings for Friday, March 13, 2026
(3rd Friday of Lent)
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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 10, 2026
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Celebrates Appointment of Theo Angelis to Washington State Supreme Court
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco offers its heartfelt congratulations to Theodore “Theo” Angelis of Seattle, Washington, on his appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court.
Read MorePress Releases • March 6, 2026
Orthodox Parish Leadership 2026 Webinar Series: Parish Direction – Discernment and Visioning
The Orthodox Parish Leadership (OPL) ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is pleased to announce the first webinar for the 2026 OPL webinar series, “Expanding the Living Parish: Discerning, Leading and Embracing.”
Read MorePress Releases • March 2, 2026
Archons from the Metropolis of San Francisco Welcome Archbishop Elpidophoros to Phoenix for 49th Folk Dance and Choral Festival
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America to Phoenix, Arizona during the 49th Annual Folk Dance and Choral Festival.
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