St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church

05/31/2026

ALBANY, NY – AHEPA Supreme President E. Chris Kaitson visited Albany AHEPA Chapter 140 on Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was joined by Supreme Governor Region 3 Dean Moskos, AHEPA District 6 Governor Gus Constantine, Lt. Governor Konstantinos Prentzas, Executive Secretary Chris Pappis, and Daughters of Penelope Grand Governor Zone I Lainie Damaskos-Christou.

There were 45 people in attendance including brothers from Trojan Chapter 306 in Troy, NY. The Supreme President was honored to present life membership certificates to Danny Bahlatzis and Constantine Karlaftis. He also awarded certificates of recognition to Harry Ermides (55 years), Anthony Hazapis (55 years), John Karatzou (68 years), Zaharias Karounos (52 years), Ted Kondoprias (64 years), Jordan Moisides (55 years) and John Polydouris (52 years) for outstanding achievement and tireless effort serving AHEPA and for the advancement of AHEPA’s mission of philanthropy, service and duty.

The chapter has been an integral part of the Albany community since its establishment on May 8, 1927, continuing a long-standing tradition of service, leadership, and community involvement. They are looking forward to celebrating their 100th Anniversary in 2027.

05/29/2026

Please click below to view the May 31 Sunday Bulletin.

Email from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church   Sunday Bulletin May 31, 2026 Sunday, May 31 Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am Today we commemorate Holy Pentecost Hermias the Martyr at Comana Eustathios, Patri

05/25/2026

As we prepare to celebrate and honor Fr. Pat’s remarkable 37 years of ministry at St. Sophia during the June 7 Appreciation Luncheon, we are inviting parishioners to share photographs and videos from throughout the years.

These memories may be included in a slideshow presentation during the luncheon and will also be compiled into a bound keepsake book for Fr. Pat.

Photographs and videos can be uploaded online below. Please upload all photographs and videos online no later than June 1.

If you have printed photographs that you would like scanned, please bring them to the church office during this week in an envelope clearly labeled with your name and phone number. We will carefully scan and return your photographs to you.

Additionally, if you are a past GOYA President, former Head Altar Boy, or would like to participate in the June 7 program in some meaningful way, please e-mail [email protected] no later than June 1.

Thank you for helping us celebrate Fr. Pat, Prebytera Eva, and their family, and for sharing the many memories that have meant so much to our parish community over the past 37 years.

Kudoboard is an online replacement for the greeting card that you pass around and sign!

05/23/2026

View Peter G. Sokaris's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/21/2026

Please click below to view the May 24 Sunday Bulletin.

Email from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church   Sunday Bulletin May 24, 2026 Sunday, May 24 Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am Today we commemorate Fathers of the 1st Council Symeon the Stylite of the Mountain

05/20/2026

On behalf of Fr. Pat and the Parish Council, we wish to offer our deepest thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s Greek Festival such a special weekend for our community.

To the hundreds of volunteers who gave their time leading up to the festival, during the festival, and in the days since the festival concluded — preparing food, working shifts, setting up, cleaning up, welcoming guests, and doing the countless little things behind the scenes — THANK YOU. Our festival would quite simply not happen without your generosity, energy, and commitment.

So many people worked incredibly hard for months to bring our festival to life, and it showed in every detail. Beyond the food, music, and celebration, our festival is really about community, faith, and tradition — and this weekend reflected all of that so beautifully.

Very grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s festival such a success.

Again, thank you!

Michael Christakis
President, Parish Council

05/16/2026

OPA! St Sophia Festival is BACK ONLINE! Thank you to everyone who supported us on Friday night as we got off to a rough start. Our systems are up and running and you can Tap To Pay for all your favorite things GREEK. We look forward to seeing you this weekend As Albany Goes Greek!
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05/14/2026

Please click below to view the May 17 Sunday Bulletin.

Email from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church   Sunday Bulletin May 17, 2026 Sunday, May 17 Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am Today we commemorate Sunday of the Blind Man The Holy Apostles Andronicus and Junia