Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

06/08/2026

05/31/2026

Join us Sunday, May 31, for a Divine Liturgy to commemorate the Great Feast of Pentecost.
Orthros: 8:15 AM
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 AM

Ελάτε μαζί μας την Κυριακή, 31 Μαΐου, να εορτάσουμε Θεία Λειτουργία επί τη μεγάλη εορτή της Πεντηκοστής.
Όρθρος: 8:15 π.μ.
Θεία Λειτουργία: 9:30 π.μ.

Pentecost celebrates the fulfillment of Christ's promise to send the Holy Spirit. On this day, the Apostles received the Holy Spirit, were empowered to proclaim the Gospel to all nations, and brought thousands into the faith through baptism. Pentecost marks the beginning of the Apostles' ministry, the priesthood of grace, and the sacramental life of the Church, through which the Gospel would spread to the ends of the earth.

Apolytikion of the Feast.
Mode pl. 4.
Blessed are You, O Christ our God. You sent down the Holy Spirit into the fishermen, and You gave them knowledge and wisdom in everything; and through them, as in a net, You caught the whole world. O Lord who loves humanity, glory to You!

Ἀπολυτίκιον τῆς Ἑορτῆς.
Ἦχος πλ. δʹ.
Εὐλογητὸς εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, ὁ πανσόφους τοὺς ἁλιεῖς ἀναδείξας, καταπέμψας αὐτοῖς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον, καὶ διʼ αὐτῶν τὴν οἰκουμένην σαγηνεύσας, Φιλάνθρωπε, δόξα σοι.

05/28/2026

SAN FRANCISCO – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco congratulated the 15 students from the Metropolis who graduated from Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.

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05/23/2026

Join us for an evening of fellowship, faith, food, and meaningful conversation at our Men’s Fellowship gathering on Thursday, May 28!

We are honored to welcome Fr. Niko Bekris as our featured speaker for an inspiring evening focused on strengthening brotherhood and growing together in Christ.

📅 Thursday, May 28
📍 Annunciation Cathedral
245 Valencia St., San Francisco
🕕 6:00 PM Social Hour
🕖 7:00 PM Prayer Service
🕢 7:30 PM Complimentary Dinner Buffet
🕗 8:00 PM Inspiring Talk & Discussion

Open to all Orthodox Christian men and inquirers ages 18+.

Invite a friend and come be part of a brotherhood that strengthens and a faith that transforms.

Free parking available.

RSVP to Jim Rakos:
[email protected]

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

Congratulations to all of the graduates of the Class of 2026 at Hellenic College Holy Cross!

Today we celebrate not only academic achievement, but also faith, dedication, perseverance, and service to the Church and our communities.

We extend special congratulations to our own:
• Father Constantinos Economos on earning his Master of Theology with Highest Distinction
• Nicholas Rakos on earning his Bachelor of Arts with Distinction

May God continue to guide and bless all of the graduates as they begin the next chapter of their journey.

Άξιοι!

05/01/2026

We’re back with another Byzantine Chant class!

Join us as we review last week’s Doxastikon of Pascha and begin exploring the enharmonic scale using your chant cheat sheets as a guide. We’ll also analyze the Third Mode Kekragaria (“Lord, I Have Cried” / “Let My Prayer Arise”) and revisit the Third Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion from February.
Whether you’re building on what you’ve learned or joining us ready to deepen your understanding, this class offers practical study in the theology, structure, and beauty of our sacred chant tradition.

Please email Nikos Makarios at [email protected] to register.

04/30/2026

Happy Birthday to our beloved Father Constantinos!
May God continue to bless him with health, strength, and many years as he serves our Annunciation Cathedral family with faith, love, and dedication.

Χρόνια Πολλά, Father!