Saints Feasts and Readings for Thursday, April 03, 2025
(5th Thursday of Lent: The Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete)
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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 • April 2, 2025
AXIOS!
The Clergy, Philoptochos, Archons, and Faithful convey our deepest gratitude and respect to Your Eminence as you celebrate this milestone in your ministry.
Read MoreArchons • March 31, 2025
Inaugural West Coast Archon Lenten Retreat Receives Enthusiastic Acclaim
With the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and the blessings and presence of His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (AEP) hosted the John Halecky Jr. 21st Annual National Archon Lenten Retreat
Read MorePress Releases • March 26, 2025
2025 Orthodox Parish Leadership Webinar Series Enhancing Leadership Capacity: Developing Current Leaders and Planning for Succession
The Orthodox Parish Leadership ministry of the Metropolis of San Francisco is offering a webinar on “Enhancing Leadership Capacity: Developing Current Leaders and Planning for Succession” on Monday, April 28, 2025.
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