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?...
Join us for this month’s Youth Movie Night! As summer approaches, we head into the jungle for this month’s Youth Movie Night! We’ll be watching the original animated classic The Lion King (1994) and serving pizza and treats along with other surprises! Please bring comfortable chairs, blankets, etc. Note: the...
From Fr. Angelo The Faith Entrusted to Us As is evident in our own church of the Annunciation, the Orthodox Church in America, over the last several years has been experiencing noticeable surge in converts. This is a profound reversal from the 2020 census of the status of Eastern Orthodox...
Join us for our first post-Holy Week Young Adult Meet-Up at The Distillery Restaurant on Mt. Hope! We’re out of the Lenten/Pascha season, so how better to celebrate than with beer and burgers/wings?! Our Youth Director, Demos, is out of town but never fear! Evangelos Tavelaris will be filling in...
In today’s Orthodoxy 101, Father Maggos discusses the Dance of Isaiah within the Orthodox Church Wedding Ceremony. Why do the bride and groom process around a table? Why do people throw painful Jordan almonds? Join us as we continue our exploration of the unique wedding traditions of the Orthodox Christian...
Time for the Hunt! Following our Easter Sunday Holy Pascha Agape Service, we will be holding a massive Easter egg hunt for the kids featuring over 500 hidden eggs throughout the Church and its grounds. Candy and joy await! Note: all candy is peanut free. WHEN: Sunday, April 12th 2026...
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for March 30th – April 12th 2026 (Note: this list does not include non-livestreamed services) *Non-livestreamed Orthros will begin an hour before.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for March 30th – April 12th 2026 (Note: this list does not include non-livestreamed services) *Non-livestreamed Orthros will begin an hour before.