Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Sunday Orthros 8:15 am Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Welcome to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Columbus, Ohio. George on the Commons.

We represent a branch of the Eastern Orthodox faith which is a continuation of the First Century Church. The Annunciation Cathedral belongs to the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh, which is under the authority of Metropolitan Savas, Presiding Hierarch of the Metropolis of Pittsburgh. Our parish was chartered by the State of Ohio in 1910. There were about 30 Greek families in Columbus at the time and they wanted to form a parish even though they did not yet have a church building or priest. Their own church would not become a reality until March 27, 1922, when the first service was held on the Sunday of Annunciation. Today, Annunciation has about 800 families on the church mailing list and an annual budget of over one million dollars. The Annunciation Cathedral provides a great number of programs and ministries through it's many organizations. The parish has a very active youth ministry with a total of four youth groups, various religious and cultural educational programs that cater to the community's ever growing youth population (over 300 school-age children in 2011). Religious education is provided by the and Greek language instruction in our weekly Greek School. In addition, the Cathedral sponsors the Sigma Epsilon Phi fratority which ministers to enrolled Greek Orthodox students at the Ohio State University. For more information on our youth programs, contact our Youth Director. The parish also sponsors a retirement community, St. Our Cathedral bookstore is a valuable resource with an inventory that rivals those found at the best seminaries. A bi-monthly newsletter, the Charioteer, keeps the parish informed of all the various activities, service schedules and other events that occur within the community. In addition, the Annunciation parish sponsors the annual Greek Festival each Labor Day weekend. The 4-day festival has become a much anticipated event in the greater Columbus community attracting well over 30,000 visitors. The beautiful Cathedral complex with it's elegant banquet hall was constructed just north of downtown Columbus in 1990 replacing the original facility built in 1922. The original Chapel is still a part of the Cathedral complex and is used for vespers services and special mid-week liturgies. The Cathedral won a 1989 City Beautiful Award for it's magnificent structure. It is situated at the SW corner of North High Street and Goodale across the street from the convention center and within easy access of all the major freeways. Tours are conducted throughout the year for various groups and organizations. If you have any questions, want to learn more about our parish or to schedule a tour, please email us at [email protected] or call the Church Office at (614) 224-9020.

If you've come to church to find holy people, you've made a mistake.If you came to find God, you chose correctly.-- St. ...
10/16/2026

If you've come to church to find holy people, you've made a mistake.

If you came to find God, you chose correctly.

-- St. John Chrysostom

Fortunate is the man who has two loves in his heart, that for God and that for his brethren.-- St. Kosmas Aitolos
10/14/2026

Fortunate is the man who has two loves in his heart, that for God and that for his brethren.

-- St. Kosmas Aitolos

Happening now! rises to help fight food insecurity worldwide.
10/13/2026

Happening now! rises to help fight food insecurity worldwide.

Let us become like Christ since Christ became like us. —St Gregory the Theologian
10/13/2026

Let us become like Christ since Christ became like us.

—St Gregory the Theologian

Join us next Sunday, 10/18 at Sunny 95 Park for the Divine Liturgy and our annual Church Picnic. The Cathedral will be ...
10/12/2026

Join us next Sunday, 10/18 at Sunny 95 Park for the Divine Liturgy and our annual Church Picnic.

The Cathedral will be closed due to the Columbus Marathon which will encircle the complex.

Orthros 8:00; Divine Liturgy 9:30.

The picnic will follow Divine Liturgy.

Meat, buns, condiments, drinks and paper goods will be provided.

All parishioners with a last name beginning from A-M, please bring a side dish.

All parishioners with a last name beginning from N-Z, please bring a dessert.

Sunny 95 Park, 4395 Carriage Hill Lane, Upper Arlington 43220

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What a man thinks or feels as he prays to God is more important to God than the words his tongue forms. The tongue is ca...
10/11/2026

What a man thinks or feels as he prays to God is more important to God than the words his tongue forms.

The tongue is capable of delusion, but the heart does not delude; it shows a man as he is — black or white.

—St Nikolai Velimirovich

It's time to RISE! On Tuesday (10/13) our parish will gather for the seventh year to . Click on the QR code to sign up ...
10/10/2026

It's time to RISE! On Tuesday (10/13) our parish will gather for the seventh year to . Click on the QR code to sign up online or show up to the gym at 6:30. See you there!

Week 2 of October and Disability Awareness Month in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
10/09/2026

Week 2 of October and Disability Awareness Month in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

GOA Disability Awareness Month | Week 2: Just Say... "Disability"

Words matter.

This week in our Disability Awareness Month campaign, we're encouraging our communities to simply say "disability." The term disability is respectful, widely accepted, and generally preferred by adults with disabilities.

Sometimes people use euphemisms because they want to be polite, but by avoiding the use of a direct and accurate term, we may unintentionally project stigma onto the experience of having a disability.

We encourage the faithful to:

✅ Avoid using unnecessary euphemisms
✅ Remember that needs are human needs, not "special"
✅ Respect personal terminology preferences
✅ If you're unsure, it's okay to ask

Let's build communities of understanding, dignity, and belonging through respectful language and meaningful conversation.

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has designated October as Disability Awareness Month.
10/09/2026

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has designated October as Disability Awareness Month.

October is Disability Awareness Month!

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to launch our 2026 Disability Awareness Month campaign: "Just Say..."

Throughout October, we'll share simple but meaningful ways we can build more welcoming and accessible parish communities for people with disabilities and their families.

This week's message is simple: Just Say "Hi!"

A friendly greeting can be the first step toward belonging. When meeting a person with a disability, speak directly and kindly. A simple "hi" and a smile communicate welcome.

Our Week 1 infographic highlights a few practical ways to foster respectful interactions:

✅ Kindly direct greetings to the person with disabilities.
✅ Respect personal and physical space and devices.
✅ Add helpful verbal context for the blind and vision impaired.
✅ Use visual communication tools for the deaf and alternative communicators.

By taking a moment to connect, we begin to create parish communities here everyone is welcomed, valued, and incorporated.

Join us throughout October as we continue the campaign with messages such as
"Just Say Disability," "Just Say Yes to a Request," and "Just Say You're Invited."

Together, we can help ensure that every member of the Body of Christ experiences true welcome and belonging.

O Lord our God, Whose power is inconceivable and Whose glory is incomprehensible, Whose Mercy is immeasurable and love f...
10/09/2026

O Lord our God, Whose power is inconceivable and Whose glory is incomprehensible, Whose Mercy is immeasurable and love for man ineffable, do You, O Master, according to Your goodness, look down upon us and this holy House and show us and those that pray with us the riches of Your mercy and Your compassion.

--Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

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