Orthodox San Diego

08/22/2026

In addition to the Swim for Hope fundraiser for Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage and a celebration of Fr. Simeon Corona's 30 years in the priesthood (fliers attached to this post) there are also 3 church festivals coming up in September and October!

Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Cardiff, CA - September 12-13

Sv Petka San Marcos - September 26

St. George - Serbian Orthodox Church San Diego, California - October 10

Visit https://www.orthodoxsandiego.com/events for links to the festivals' websites and more details!

08/05/2026

Every year, Father Simeon—affectionately known as "Aqua Padre"—and the dedicated Swim for Hope team raise critical funds for Project Mexico's School Buddies Education Program, directly benefiting the children of St. Innocent Orphanage.

Swim For Hope begins: 🏊
📍La Jolla Shores Boat Launch, La Jolla, CA
🗓️ Saturday, September 5

Make a Splash — Support education today at https://www.projectmexico.org/swim-for-hope Your donation provides school supplies, tuition, and academic support to children in our care.

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Cada año, el padre Simeon —conocido cariñosamente como "Aqua Padre"— y el dedicado equipo de Swim for Hope recaudan fondos vitales para el programa educativo School Buddies de Project Mexico, beneficiando directamente a los niños del Casa Hogar San Inocencio.

Comienza Swim For Hope: 🏊 🏊
📍 La Jolla Shores Boat Launch, La Jolla, CA
🗓️ Sábado, 5 de septiembre

¡Haz tu aporte! Apoya la educación hoy mismo a través del enlace https://www.projectmexico.org/swim-for-hope Tu donación proporciona útiles escolares, matrícula y apoyo académico a los niños bajo nuestro cuidado.

07/22/2026

FOCUS San Diego is less than $6,000 away from meetings its $45,000 end-of-August goal!

If met, this milestone will allow our Orthodox community's new homeless ministry to receive an additional $45,000 matching grant and begin recruiting a part-time ministry director as soon as this fall.

We humbly ask you to please consider giving of time, talent, treasure, and prayer according to your means and as you feel led.

Learn more about the ministry and ways to help, here:

As an expression of Christ’s love, FOCUS exists to serve the poor by bringing together Orthodox Christian churches and community partners to provide Food, Occupation, Clothing, Understanding, and Shelter and other assistance to address the needs of local communities.

06/09/2026

St. Spyridon’s Greek Festival is coming up this Saturday and Sunday, starting at 11am. See you there!

https://www.sdgreekfestival.com

04/26/2026

The last pan-Orthodox vespers of the Paschal season is tomorrow evening at 6pm at St. John of Damascus Orthodox Church. We’ll see you there!

04/11/2026

CHRIST IS RISEN!

All are invited to join us at St. John of Damascus Orthodox Church for liturgy on Bright Monday (4/13) at 9am, and this lenten season's final pan-Orthodox vespers on the Sunday of the Myrrhbearing Women (4/26) at 6pm!