What does it mean if an icon falls or gets damaged? Is it an omen or a foreshadowing of evil? Is it just an accident? If it does happen, what should you do?

Join us for three Children’s Holy Week events! Annunciation Kids, Youth, and Parents, It’s been too long since our last Holy Week Youth Retreat (2019!) and so it’s time to start up again. Since kids learn best by doing, each of these events involves learning and participation and will deepen...

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Live-stream Schedule for April 11th – April 17th 2022

Why are there gruesome images in this Church’s entrance (i.e. narthex)? Father Maggos (a.k.a. the Tartan Priest) visits St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan to showcase and discuss its unusual imagery and fantastic iconography.

Based on the popularity of the Luminary Bags from previous years, we are continuing to honor the memory of those departed but also this year to also honor those who are a blessing in our lives.  On Good Friday evening we will repeat the placing of the individualized Luminary Bags outside along the path...

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Live-stream Schedule for April 4th – April 10th 2022

NOTE: The Holy Week Schedule has been updated. Click here for the most up to date schedule. Use of Mosaics as a Byzantine Art Form One of the characteristics of our church that makes it so unique among American Orthodox Churches is our beautiful mosaic art. While there are a...

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Live-stream Schedule for March 28th – April 3rd 2022

Winner of 10 International Film Awards. Her Job takes a sensitive look at how work and autonomy can change a person’s outlook. Panayiota gets for the first time a job as a cleaner in an attempt to support her family. Even though in her work environment she faces a ruthless...

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Live-stream Schedule for March 21st – March 27th 2022