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We are a Greek Orthodox Christian parish in San Jose, welcoming everyone to be part of our family, both locally and as the Body of Christ

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Our parish is under the omophorion of His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of the Holy Metropolis of San Francisco, a diocese of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, under the spiritual leadership of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.

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Our Faith

Introduction to the Orthodox Christian Church

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Our church and ministries are supported by generous donations from our parishioners and friends. Please consider a donation to the church.

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“O Come, let us worship and bow down before our King and God.
O Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ, our King and God."

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Light a Vigil Candle

Get a Vigil Candle lit and prayers for loved ones at the next Prothesis (Preparation) and at the Paraklisis services.

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Saints and Feasts

November 16

Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist

This Apostle, who was also called Levi, was the son of Alphaeus and had Galilee as his homeland. A publican before being called by Christ, he became one of the Twelve Apostles, and an Evangelist.

While still in Palestine, he wrote his Gospel first in Hebrew, being also the first of all to write the Gospel. When he is depicted in icons, there is portrayed next to him the likeness of a man, one of the symbolic living creatures mentioned by Ezekiel...

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Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode

You destroyed death by Your Cross, You opened Paradise to the Robber. You turned the Myrrh-bearing Women’s lament into joy, and You commanded Your Apostles to preach that You rose, O Christ God, granting the world the great mercy.

Κατέλυσας τῷ Σταυρῷ σου τὸν θάνατον, ἠνέῳξας τῷ Λῃστῇ τὸν...

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Matins Gospel Reading
Second Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door...

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A Few of Our Ministries

Missions

We support Orthodox missions that spread the word of God and share the faith throughout the world.

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St. Anna Philoptochos

Serving the Church and community with kindness, supporting those in need through charitable works.

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Sunday School

Help children grow in faith and develop a close relationship with Christ through Orthodox teaching and fellowship.

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Learn Greek

Enroll your children in Greek classes and share the language with them. Adult classes are also available.

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Publications
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Enhance the worship experience with easily accessible liturgical texts and music.

Digital Chant Stand

Download the mobile app, you can use for the services we have in our church.

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Did you know? From the Department of Religious Education of our Archdiocese.

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Sun Nov. 15, 2026
8th Sunday of Luke

Nativity Fast - Fish, Wine and Oil are Allowed
Commemorations
Begin Nativity Fast • Guria, Shamuna, and Habib, Martyrs and Confessors of Edessa...
Daily readings, fasting guidelines, and saints’ lives

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