Saints Feasts and Readings for Friday, October 17, 2025
(Friday of the 4th Week)
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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 • October 16, 2025
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Gala Strengthens Ministries and Honors the Extraordinary Leadership of Nikiforos and Georgia Valaskantjis
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco hosted its biennial Gala, “Celebrating Our Ministries and Honoring Extraordinary Leadership,” on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort.
Read MorePress Releases • October 3, 2025
Creating the Vision: A Practical Approach to Building an Effective Parish Plan
The Orthodox Parish Leadership ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is offering a webinar on “Creating the Vision: A Practical Approach to Building an Effective Parish Plan". Melpo Murdakes will lead this engaging discussion on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Read MoreMetropolitan's Schedules • October 1, 2025
Schedule for Metropolitan Gerasimos: October 2025
Public Schedule for His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos: October 2025
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