The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Father Constantinos Economos as the new Proistamenos of the Annunciation Cathedral in San Francisco, California effective July 2025. Father Constantinos brings to this ministry more than a decade of dedicated service to the Church, enriched by broad pastoral experience and a deep commitment to the liturgical and spiritual life of the faithful. The appointment of Father Constantinos marks not only a new chapter for the Cathedral, but also a continuation of its long legacy as a vibrant center of worship, faith, and fellowship in the Bay Area. He succeeds Reverend Father Stephen Kyriacou, who faithfully and most capably led the Annunciation Cathedral community for 35 years. The Metropolis extends its deepest gratitude for Father Stephen’s years of tireless service and spiritual leadership. Father Constantinos will be officially installed in his new position on Sunday, September 7, 2025 by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco at the end of the Divine Liturgy.
Father Constantinos’ pastoral service is marked by both longevity and diversity. Beginning in Vancouver, BC, Canada his pastoral service includes, Ypapanti in Victoria, BC, Saint George Cathedral in Vancouver, BC, and Saints Panteleimon, Anna and Paraskevi in Markham (Toronto), Ontario, Canada. After serving the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada for over ten years, Fr. Constantinos spent over four years at the Shrine Church of Saint Anastasios in Nafplio, Argolida, Greece.
“Father Constantinos comes to the Annunciation Cathedral with a proven record of faithfulness, enthusiasm, and pastoral leadership,” stated His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco. “His devotion to the Lord and his steadfast commitment to the people of God will help foster renewed liturgical vibrancy and spiritual growth at the Cathedral. We are blessed to welcome him into this sacred ministry, and I know that, together with the clergy and faithful, he will help shape a bright future for this historic parish.”
“I am humbled by the love and grace that has been shown to my family by Metropolitan Gerasimos, Bishop Ioannis, and the entire Annunciation Cathedral family. The Cathedral is not just a local parish for the faithful of San Francisco and the Bay Area, but the family home of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco,” remarked Rev. Father Constantinos Economos. “Together with the Parish Council, and all of our faithful stewards, we are excited not only to finish the beautiful Cathedral building, which will truly be a landmark for the city, but to make it a beacon of Panagia’s loving embrace; gathering all of our Metropolis family, and leading us to Christ through faith, love, and fellowship.”
Ordained to the diaconate on June 4, 2011 at Saint George Cathedral in Vancouver, British Columbia by Bishop Christoforos of Andida, Father Constantinos was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on January 31, 2012 at the same Cathedral by Archbishop Sotirios of Canada. His academic formation includes a Bachelor of Theology from the Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec, and he is currently completing a Master of Theology at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Father Constantinos is joined in this ministry by his wife, Presvytera Kristina, and their two daughters, Marianna Paraskevi (age 4) and Eleousa Chrysovalantou (age 2).
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