A Sacred Piece of Home: Washington DC “Americans are from everywhere and they have brought their faiths and their building traditions to their new home. In four episodes, A SACRED PIECE OF HOME: WASHINGTON, D.C. brings viewers a visual feast of distinctive architecture in styles from all over the world that have found a home in the Washington area, making the capital region a Noah’s Ark of sacred architecture.” EPISODE 1: https://www.pbs.org/show/a-sacred-piece-of-home-washington-dc/ EPISODE 2: https://www.pbs.org/video/national-houses-of-worship-s4yjoe/ Saints Constantine

The Saint Sophia Cathedral Community congratulates past Parish Council President, Cassandra Tsintolas Johnson on her re-appointment as a voting member of the Archdiocesan District Council by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros.  In His appointment letter, His Eminence emphasized that the Archdiocesan District Council is the “esteemed body of clergy and lay individuals …working together…for the collective betterment and spiritual flourishing of our communities and faithful” that comprise the Archdiocesan District and that “requires a unique blend of

The Clergy, Parish Council and entire Community of Saint Sophia Cathedral CONGRATULATE Janice Calomiris, Parish Council President, on the occasion of her appointment as a voting member to the Archdiocesan Council, 2024-2026. The Archdiocesan Council functions as the advisory and consultative body to the Archbishop and to the Eparchial Synod, and is concerned with the Archdiocesan ministries, institutions, and financial affairs of the Holy Archdiocese of America in between biennial Clergy Laity Congresses.

TOP OF THE NEWS AXIOS!  The Ordination of Fr. Gabriel Galifianakis on Sunday of Thomas in The Hamptons H.E. Archbishop Elpidophoros Officiated Orthros and Divine Liturgy and Ordained Deacon Gabriel Galifianakis to The Holy Priesthood at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in South Hampton, NY this past Sunday of Thomas. © PHOTOS: GOA/Dimitrios Panagos Photos & Speeches of Ordination of Gabriel Galifianakis PHOTOS ORDINATION REMARKS ORDINATION LUNCHEON

VIDEO LIBRARY FLYBOYS III (2022) Takeoff from Saint Sophia Father Flyboys in Flight! Show me the Fanaraki, not your Kalimafi! The Kamikaze Kalimafi Maneuver Great Martyr Saint George, SAVE US!  A short flight to the Mount of Beatitudes’ site! A small Kayaki and Fishes and Loaves by the Droves! Our Kayaki Fills with Fishes So Fast, we cannot Hope to stay Afloat at last!  The Hadji-Father Flyboys! The Light Beyond Bright! Cana of Galilee Fills

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated Meat-Fare Sunday presiding over the Divine Liturgy at Saint Sophia “The Holy Wisdom of God” Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, D.C. “On this Sunday, when we bid farewell to some of life’s pleasures, the Lord points us to the way of true and lasting happiness. Our eternal happiness is to be found in our loving and compassionate service to others. Because it shows us how

The Transfiguration of All Things Sermon preached by Fr. Antony Hughes on the Feast of the Transfiguration, Sunday, August 6, 2017 It is very important that we wrap our minds around the two truths when we are drawn to speak of the Holy Trinity. One, that the doctrine of the Trinity is the beating heart of our faith. Without it there is no Christianity. And Christianity where the Trinity is not central or has been

THE OPENING OF SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL — NEW UPDATE — SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT As of Friday, March 1, 2022 Saint Sophia Cathedral is 100% open with No restrictions. No sign up, No waiver, specifically, the No mask requirement for those vaccinated.        OPENING, CONGREGATION SIZE, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: As of Saturday, May 1st, (The Great and Holy Saturday), Mayor Bowser revoked the cap of 125 people that she had previously imposed on worship services

SAINT SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL MERCEDES RAFFLE WIN YOUR CHOICE OF 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB250 4Matic All WHEEL DRIVE SUV OR $40,000 CASH! (Winner need not be present to win) For the Benefit of: Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral MERCEDES RAFFLE Proceeds for the Charitable and Non-Profit Operating Fund of Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral ONLY 1,000 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD!  Donation $100 DRAWING: 8:00 PM on November 7, 2020 Licensed by: Office of Lottery and

We are currently renovating the Cathedral bathrooms, please see the post construction progress photos below:  MORE PICTURES COMING SOON! ‘