The Very Reverend Father Gregory Ofiesh, born Raymond Ofiesh, passed away surrounded by his family at his Millbrae home on August 11, 2021, two days before his 90th birthday. Fr. Gregory was born on August 13, 1931 in New Kensington, PA to the late Khouyria Emily Ofiesh and the Very Reverend Father Nicholas Ofiesh, of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. The 10th of 13 children, upon his grad ...

Thanks to the diligence and hard work of our Construction Committee, led by Parish Council Vice President Tasso Mavroudis, we are now in position to commence Phase 2 of our build project which entails finally completing the interior of our Cathedral Building. Bids from various contractors and construction companies came in on August 9th & 10th and the Parish Council is now discuss ...

We are happy to share that our Annunciation Cathedral was recently featured in San Francisco Heritage, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to preserve and enhance San Francisco’s unique architectural and cultural identity. We hope you enjoy this wonderful feature of on community and history

The new Cathedral will feature three side chapels, one along the baptistery, one along the northeast wall and a smaller one along the southeast wall. Please look over the Architects’ renderings and try to visualize what is to come.  Recently, we were approached by several individuals who expressed an interest in donating one of the chapels. One thing that attracted them was the fac ...

After a year and a half apart, it is finally time to welcome all of our youth and families back to their church! As part of this process, the Cathedral will be hosting a fun youth activity every month to give our kids and families an opportunity to reconnect as we get back in the swing of things. 

To kick things off, our September activity will be a San Francisco Ba ...

Congratulations to Giana Papavasiliou, graduate of Hillsdale High School, and Isabella Koutoulas, graduate of South San Francisco High School, upon receiving our Philoptochos Scholarship Award for 2021! As recipients of this Scholarship Giana and Isabella have embodied the Philoptochos Mission by making a difference in their communities, participating in charitable activities, serving the Annun ...

Please find our list of 2021 pledged Stewards of the Cathedral below. As we navigated the unpredictable waters of COVID-19 restrictions this year, your stewardship contributions were of critical assistance and our appreciation cannot be overstated. Your stewardship offering allows us to continue God’s work year after year. 

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The 100 pavers which were “adopted” have all been inscribed (or reinscribed, as the case may be).  Clustered to the south of the courtyard fountain, just outside the north doors of the new Cathedral, the pavers form “A Walk of Honor.” They are available for viewing and reflection. The “adoption” of over 100 pavers is commendable, although we have far to go to meet our goal of havin ...