Saints Feasts and Readings for Thursday, July 24, 2025

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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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Metropolis News

Press Releases July 24, 2025

Expanding Your Volunteer Network: Connecting the Other 80%

The Orthodox Parish Leadership ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is offering a webinar on “Expanding Your Volunteer Network: Connecting the Other 80%".

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Metropolitan's Messages July 3, 2025

Statement from His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos on Cyprus 2025

On July 20, 1974, the island of Cyprus was invaded by Turkish forces bringing about destruction, persecution, loss of homes and livelihood, loss of lives and driving many into lives in exile.

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Meditations July 1, 2025

St. Sophrony Sakharov: The Testimony of a Modern Saint

St. Sophrony's depth of holiness and bold teachings are an excellent challenge our faith and spiritual condition.

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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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