July Church Service Updates

Just a reminder to those local in Rochester: for the next two Sundays (7/14 and 7/21), there will be no services at Annunciation. Instead, services will be available at Holy Spirit. On 7/28, we will have a guest priest conducting the Liturgy at Annunciation and Father Maggos will return on...

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Archiepiscopal Encyclical on the Fourth of July 2024

Unto the Most Reverend and Right Reverend Hierarchs, Pious Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, Presidents and Members of Parish Councils, Honorable Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Members of Leadership 100, the Day and Afternoon Schools, Philoptochos Societies, the Youth, Greek Orthodox Organizations, and the entirety of the Christ-named...

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Good News – June 2024

From Fr. Angelo Through the witness of the Apostles (i.e. Scripture) we are assured not only of God’s infinite power in conquering death, but also His endless mercy and perfect love. The Father’s willingness to offer His only begotten Son and Christ’s obedience to His Father’s Will assure us of...

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Good News – April 2024

From Fr. Angelo Epikranthi (It is vexed)?! Once again, during the Saturday night Paschal service, we will hear the beautiful Easter sermon by St. John Chrysostom. You know the one, where we all respond Epikranthi! (which means “it is vexed” or “embittered”). But, have you ever paused to consider what...

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2024 Archiepiscopal Encyclical for Greek Independence Day

Καλή Σαρακοστή! A blessed Lent to you all! Below, we have Greek and English translations of the “2024 Archiepiscopal Encyclical for Greek Independence Day” and would like to convey the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros. English Language Version Greek Language Version † ELPIDOPHOROS Archbishop of America

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Good News – February 2024

From Fr. Angelo Prodigal Son or Elder Son? As we approach Great Lent, the Church prepares us by placing specific Gospel readings before us with themes of repentance, forgiveness, and love. The Triodion period will begin with the Publican and the Pharisee, with the following Sunday the parable of the...

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Ionian Village 2024

With the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, we are happy to announce that registration for the 2024 Summer Sessions of Ionian Village opens tomorrow, February 1, 2024! Ionian Village will once again offer three programs, catering to high school students and young adults. Registration is available online...

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