The land of our ancestral heritage of Greece has once again been stricken with devastating fires that have destroyed, among other areas, a densely populated region outside of Athens. Fires continue to burn in other parts of Greece which is a cause of great concern for the country and its citizens. Many people have lost their homes, their livelihood, and innumerable personal belongings. It will take them many years to rebuild their lives, especially during these times of economic hardship. Furthermore, the afflicted areas have been considered to be very important for the fragile ecological balance in Greece and the Balkan areas. This will only further add to the devastation and destruction. Read more...
Dearly Beloved, The beginning of September is a significant time for Orthodox Christians in the United States, presenting for our spiritual consideration three commemorations. First, following a 5th century edict of Emperor Leo I, September 1 is considered to be the beginning of the year, because according to the Church’s tradition, this was the first day of creation. Less than a century later, Emperor Saint Justinian the Great decreed that all dates must include a reference to the Indiction as a way of linking human events to God’s initial act of creation. Second, in 1989 His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Demetrios, of blessed memory, dedicated September 1 as an annual day of thanksgiving and supplication for the environment and all creation. Third, beginning in 1895, the United States government has set aside the first Monday in September as a national holiday, Labor Day, to remember the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. Read more...
His Eminence will be visiting Novato, CA and Anchorage, AK. Read more...
Summer Camp at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA attracted nearly 300 youth from the Metropolis of San Francisco. This year's theme, "God's Green Earth", focused of caring for God's creation, protecting the environment, and appreciating the beauty of nature. Youth from Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and Oregon attended camp and formed lasting friendships during their time together at Saint Nicholas Ranch. Read more...
His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos has announced the appointment of Rev. Father Thomas J. Zaferes as the new Proistamenos of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension in Oakland, California. Father Tom’s first Divine Liturgy in Oakland will be on Sunday, September 13, 2009. “Father Athanasios ‘Tom’ Zaferes is a dedicated servant of the Lord who has demonstrated tremendous leadership throughout his ministry. I am certain that the faithful in Oakland will embrace him with love and respect as he joins them as their spiritual father,” stated His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco. Read more...
His Eminence's schedule for August 2-16, 2009. Read more...
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is offering a two-day retreat on the topic of "Christian Themes in Popular Media." An exploration of music and movies will invite participants to consider a broader view of spirituality through these aspects of American culture. Read more...
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Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 11/21/2009
The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
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