To all our Parishioners and the Greater Rochester Community,  Join us May 28th through 31st, 2026 from 11am – 11pm (closing 9pm on Sunday) as we continue our tradition of bringing the aromas, tastes, sounds, and traditions of Greece to Rochester on the grounds of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 962 East...

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for May 18th – 24th 2026

Welcome to Orthodoxy 101, where we continue our look into the Orthodox wedding sacrament. In today’s episode, Father Maggos explores the famous last words found in most Christian weddings: “You may now kiss the bride.” Is this line spoken at the end of Orthodox weddings? What is the genesis of...

Join us for our Spring General Assembly meeting Sunday, May 17th following the Divine Liturgy at 12:30pm. The assembly will be livestreamed below for those who cannot make it here in person. (We have an alternate date on Monday, May 18th at 6:00pm if a quorum isn’t met.) Annunciation Parishioners,...

Welcome to Orthodoxy 101, where we continue our look into the Orthodox wedding sacrament. In today’s episode, Father Maggos explores the dismissal portion of the wedding ceremony within the Orthodox marriage tradition. What happens to their crowns? What exactly is behind the meaning of the priest “breaking” the couple’s hands?...