His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America blessed and formally assigned Fr. Gregory Gatanas to his new ministry, as shown in the accompanying photo with the District Chancellor, the Rev. Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Elias G. Villis. Effective December 1, 2025, Fr. Gregory will begin his priestly life as the Assistant Priest at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Fr. Gregory Gatanas was born and raised in Flushing, Queens, and grew up in the St.

Dear Friends, It’s that time of the year again when our thoughts turn towards the holidays.  You have responded generously in the past with your time and resources to the needs of our beloved Saint Sophia Community – but don’t stop now!  For over fifty years our annual Community Card has become our traditional way of sharing holiday greetings with each other.  What a wonderful way of sharing the joy with the entire Cathedral community.

Dear Stewards,Christmas will find the Nave of Saint Sophia beautified with flowers to enhance the spirit of the holiday. Traditionally about 70 potted poinsettias are arranged throughout the Church. This year stewards of the congregation are invited to donate a poinsettia for a loved one’s health and/or in memory of loved ones.  Names will be commemorated by the Clergy at the Proskomidi (preparation of the gifts for Holy Communion) and during the Christmas Liturgy. Please

Dear Saint Sophia Parishioners, On behalf of Father Steve and Father Gabriel, and with their blessings, the Parish Council would like to provide the SSC Community with an update. Liturgical Calendar – every Sunday 8:30 Orthros and 10:00 Divine Liturgy – please see the website, website calendar, bulletins, and emails for other services. SSC Ministries – Weekly and Monthly Reoccurring Events – please see the website, website calendar, bulletins, and emails for updates. Father Steve’s

Dear Saint Sophia Parishioners, We are working diligently to ensure successful elections this year. The elections process will begin on Sunday, November 9 at the Parish Assembly meeting.  On this day, you will be able to nominate Parish Council members. Elections will then be held on Sunday, December 7, immediately following Divine Liturgy, starting at approximately 12:00 Noon and ending at 2:00 p.m. The elections process will be conducted by the Board of Elections. The

FAREWELL AND WELCOME Dear Parishioner, We have some very exciting news for our Saint Sophia Community!!! Firstly, we wish to express our most heartfelt thanks to Father Gabriel and Presbytera Samantha Galifianakis for their ministry to Saint Sophia Cathedral these past couple years, and wish them both congratulations and Godspeed as they move on to their next assignment. Together with their precious daughter, Athena, we pray God grant them every blessing as they move on