Saint Sophia Greek Festival

About

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Story

Incorporated in 1904 as a parish of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Eparchy of Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in the United States, Saint Sophia Cathedral was initially established by men and women of Greek descent. Today, Saint Sophia consists of approximately 1,200 adult faithful and 350 children under the age of eighteen who also reflect the wider American experience, characterized by a great diversity of ethnic groups and religious traditions of origin.

If you are a newcomer or a visitor to Saint Sophia Cathedral, you are most welcome; please know that our arms and our hearts are always open to you! And while it is our hope that this website will help you learn more about our community and the Orthodox Christian Faith, we confess, above all else, that we hope you will personally visit and pray with us. You will discover an ancient yet dynamic faith, a welcoming Orthodox Christian family, and a spiritual home in which you can deepen your relationship with Christ.

Mission

As disciples of Jesus Christ, our goal is sanctification and salvation, the transfiguration and restoration of our lives to original integrity, and wholeness in union with God and participation in the Divine Life through the Holy Spirit. Thus, we become beacons of Christ’s Light to the world in order to manifest the will of God through our moral striving, inspire Orthodox Christian spirituality through our prayer, and promote the Orthodox Church through our ecclesial communion, love, worship, education, and outreach.