Merry Christmas! In our final Orthodox Virtual Sunday School of 2025, Father Maggos answers the question, “Why doesn’t everyone celebrate Christmas?” What? No presents? No Santa? How can that be? What if your friends do not believe in Jesus? Does the Orthodox Church teach us to tell them that they’re...
Merry Christmas! Greek Orthodox priest Father Maggos reacts to the pilot episode of the popular Christian television series, “The Chosen.” Entitled “The Shepherd: A Story of the First Christmas,” the episode explores the nativity of Jesus Christ through the eyes of a lowly shepherd. Father examines how accurate the show...
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for December 22nd – December 28th 2025
We kick off 2026 with the first fully CGI animated film ever made – the 1995 classic Toy Story. We’ll be serving pizza and treats along with other surprises! Please bring comfortable chairs, blankets, etc. Note: the film is rated G for All Audiences. DATE: Saturday, January 10th 2026 TIME: 6:00pm...
Join us this Sunday (December 21st) for our annual Annunciation Children’s Christmas Pageant following the Divine Liturgy. Our Greek School and Sunday School youth have worked hard for the last two months putting together a program of holiday cheer for our parish. Enjoy the story of the Nativity with an...
Join us for a holiday Whiskey and Eggnog Night! Let’s close out 2025 with an evening of tastings, snacks, and holiday music. Join us in the Church Hall where we’ll be serving some house favorites; but, if you’ve got a favorite whiskey or eggnog recipe, then bring it to sample! DATE:...
Join us this December for our Christmas Movie Night with Special Guest from the North Pole! We’ll be serving pizza and Christmas treats while enjoying The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) and the classic holiday short, The Small One, about a young boy outside Nazareth. DATE: Friday, December 12th 2025 TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm...
Sunday School, Greek School, and the Annunciation Youth Ministry will be holding their annual Toy & Book Drive to help youth in need. We are accepting donations through Sunday, December 14th. Let’s brighten up some children’s Christmases with a strong show of support! Options for donations include: Fisher Price infant...
Join us for a holiday Whiskey and Eggnog Night! Let’s close out 2025 with an evening of tastings, snacks, and holiday music. Join us in the Church Hall where we’ll be serving some house favorites; but, if you’ve got a favorite whiskey or eggnog recipe, then bring it to sample! DATE:...
Join us this December for our Christmas Movie Night with Special Guest from the North Pole! We’ll be serving pizza and Christmas treats while enjoying The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) and the classic holiday short, The Small One, about a young boy outside Nazareth. DATE: Friday, December 12th 2025 TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm...