The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, http://sanfran.goarch.org/. New features include a streamlined news section, an expanded events section, categories to easily filter stories and events, and an improved search function so that information is more readily accessible and easier to find. For the first time, the Metropolis has a beautiful parish directory with exterior photos of each church in the Metropolis. Still to come is a clergy portal which will contain additional resources for our priests. The site was created with responsive web design, which means it works on all internet devices.

"This is a very exciting step for our Metropolis as we expand our online presence and make more information and resources readily available to our clergy and faithful," stated His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos. "I encourage our faithful to visit the new website and learn more about our programs and ministries, as well participate in opportunities for learning and involvement in our many ministries, educational programs, and cultural activities."

Through the efforts of the Strategic Plan, the Metropolis has expanded many of its programs and ministries which necessitated a complete overhaul of the website to accommodate this positive growth. Rev. Father Daniel Triant (Saint Demetrios, Seattle) was hired as the new Metropolis webmaster and, together with the expertise of Dr. Eve Tibbs and Steve Tibbs, the Metropolis engaged Design by Cosmic, an outside web design agency known for their creativity, innovation, and a unique ability to take a message and make it transparent through beautiful images and framework.

"Our theme during this project was 'Ancient and Modern,'" said Fr. Daniel Triant. "Ancient to show the richness and depth of the ancient faith that is Orthodox Christianity, and modern to reach people wherever they are in this day and age."

In addition the website redesign, the Metropolis has increased its social media presence with a new Facebook page, which chronicled the recent journey of Metropolitan Gerasimos through Holy Week and Pascha, and will also provide information on upcoming news and events in the Metropolis.