Father Maggos talks about the Orthodox Kalimavkion (or Kalimafi). Is it a traditional part of Orthodox dress or is it a more recent addition? Why do some Orthodox priests (particularly in parts of North America) not wear them?
We’re kicking 2024 off with a requested venue! Join us Wednesday, January 17th at Iron Smoke Distillery! Specializing in bourbon/whiskey with subtle hints of Applewood BBQ, Iron Smoke is an “internationally acclaimed NYS farm distillery in Fairport, NY is where the magic happens. The farm folk within a crow flying...
All Ages Event! Join us at Altitude for indoor trampoline adventures & fun. Teens can enjoy activities such as the trampoline main court, rock wall, & foam pit, plus a Kid’s Court for the younger ones. Registration Due by Thursday, January 11th “With wall-to-wall trampolines, you’ll be hard pressed to...
Dear Greek School Families and Parishioners, We hope you all had a wonderful time during the Holiday Season! The kids did a great job with their Christmas play and caroling. Great gratitude goes to Lisa Tzogas, Katrina and John Manos, and all the parents who helped serve and clean-up. It...
From Fr. Angelo PROGRESS REPORT – 2023 2023 has been quite a year! Finally, we turned the corner on the COVID pandemic to the joyful return to not only our church life but also a return to a vibrant community. As I have done in previous years, I want to...
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for Jan. 1st – Jan. 7th 2024
Wishing you and your families again a Happy and Healthy New Year and a fruitful 2024! Below, we have Greek and English translations of the “2024 Archiepiscopal Encyclical for the New Year” and would like to convey the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros. English Language Version Greek Language Version...
Please join us for a special 2023 Christmas message from Father Maggos. Father addresses how we must celebrate Christmas during troubled times and periods of war, strife, and tragedy.
We wish you all a merry and wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Below, we have Greek and English translations of the “Patriarchal Encyclical for Christmas” and would like to convey the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros. English Language Version Greek Language Version + B A R T...
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for Dec. 18th – Dec. 25th 2023 * Note: The Orthros and Vesperal Liturgy will be broadcast during the same livestream.