“As we enter this holy time of reflection, penance, and prayer, we are reminded that almsgiving is an important part of our Lenten Journey. To fulfill this important part of our preparation towards the celebration of Christ’s Holy Resurrection, we have an opportunity, and a blessing, to participate in a...
The Consulate General of Greece in Boston and College Year in Athens, under the auspices of the Embassy of Greece in Washington, are delighted to co-host a celebratory lecture commemorating the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence. On Wednesday, 17 March 2021, at 12 p.m. (EDT) / 6 p.m....
Today we once again begin the season of Great Lent in preparation for our Lord’s glorious resurrection. As we hear in the hymn of Χριστος Ανενστη (Christ is Risen) His resurrection conquers death and grants to all Mankind freedom from the eternal death that began with our expulsion from Paradise....
Dear Parishioners, As most of you know, my father passed away last Sunday. I will be traveling with Presvytera to Tarpon Springs, FL for his funeral service and will take some time to spend with my mother and sister. My mom, sister, and I are very grateful for all the...
Please join us for a special Christmas compilation of our holiday themed Virtual Sunday School series with a few added surprises. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! Songs sung by Jessica Ann Best.
“On October 28th, 1940, Mussolini demanded that Metaxas, Prime Minister of Greece, allow the Italian army free passage to enter and occupy strategic sites in Greece without opposition. “Faced with this demand, Metaxas delivered the now famous response ‘Oxi.’ Despite Greece’s ultimate fall to Axis powers, Metaxas’ response resulted in...
“Beloved Brethren in the Lord, “In this darkest time of the year, we have have arrived at the turn of time, when the brightest Star that ever shone arises in our hearts to guide us to the Cave in the City of David. We have all faced so very much...
Annunciation Parishioners, Based on input from our Metropolis and church opening policies for Catholic Churches in the Rochester area I am pleased to announce the partial reopening of our church to our previous 25% capacity starting this Sunday 20 December. Unfortunately, we are still not able to resume coffee hour...
Dear Annunciation Parishioners, Due to the recently announced ORANGE Level quarantine measures instituted by NY State and after discussion with our Parish Council, the decision was made to once again close the church, beginning with this Sunday and to continue during the duration of this situation. Lena and I will...
From His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros: Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Let us give thanks unto the Lord! Let us celebrate this National Day of Thanksgiving, a time when we remember that the opposite of scarcity is not abundance, but gratitude. President John F. Kennedy’s words ring as true today...