Saints Feasts and Readings for Saturday, September 13, 2025
(Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross)
Epistle Reading
Gospel Reading
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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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Metropolitan's Messages • September 12, 2025
Reflection for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Today is a day of great exultation and festal delight, for the precious and life-giving Cross of our Lord is lifted up in the midst of the Church. We rejoice because the symbol of life, hope, and victory is before us.
Read MoreMetropolitan's Schedules • September 3, 2025
Schedule for Metropolitan Gerasimos: September 2025
Public Schedule for His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos: September 2025
Read MorePress Releases • September 2, 2025
Annunciation Cathedral in San Francisco Welcomes Rev. Father Constantinos Economos as New Proistamenos
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.
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