Saints Feasts and Readings for Sunday, December 22, 2024
(Sunday before Nativity)
Matins Reading
Epistle Reading
Gospel Reading
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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 • December 12, 2024
An Advent Webinar – Seeing the Gospel in the Nativity Icon
The Christian Education Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco presents: Seeing the Gospel in the Nativity Icon – An Advent Webinar.
Read MoreMeditations • December 1, 2024
Let Christ Be Born in Our Hearts
Christ's birth is the announcement that it is possible to be loving, compassionate, forgiving, and kind with all!
Read MorePress Releases • November 30, 2024
Metropolis of San Francisco Summer Camp 2025 Staff Applications Open on December 6
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries is excited to announce that Staff Applications for the 2025 Metropolis Summer Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center will officially open on Friday, December 6, 2024.
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