Saints Feasts and Readings for Thursday, November 14, 2024

For more daily readings and hymns, a monthly calendar of saints and feasts, visit the Online Chapel.

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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Metropolis News

Press Releases November 13, 2024

Lake Tahoe Provides Picturesque Background For Annual Young Adult Retreat

Registration is open for the 18th Annual Metropolis Young Adult Winter Retreat in Lake Tahoe, from Friday, January 17 through Monday, January 20, 2025.

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Press Releases November 5, 2024

Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center Welcomes Stefan Metrakos as New Executive Director

Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center is pleased to announce the hiring of Stefan Metrakos as its new Executive Director.

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Press Releases October 21, 2024

Metropolis of San Francisco Family Winter Camp 2024

Families across the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco are invited to join us for our Metropolis Family Winter Camp at Saint Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA, from Friday, December 27 – Monday, December 30, 2024.

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Ministries of the Metropolis

The ministries at the core of our Metropolis and our parishes bind our vibrant community together. Explore each ministry to learn more about how they bring you closer to our Lord - and to each other.

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