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“Of all the afflictions that burden the human race, there is not one, whether spiritual or bodily, that cannot be healed by the Holy Scriptures.”
– St. John Chrysostom

Welcome! We are pleased you are here!

jesus22homeProphet Elias is a Greek Orthodox Church community welcoming people of diverse backgrounds located in Santa Cruz County. All services are conducted in English and Greek. 

Our mission is to be faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ, who commanded, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 28:19

We are a sacramental and liturgical church under the jurisdiction of the Holy Metropolis of San Francisco. Holy Communion is offered at every Divine Liturgy. If you are new to the area, we invite you and your loved ones to attend and hope that you will find a home here. 

“Those who seek the ancient Christian faith will find peaceful and meaningful worship.”

– Bishop Kallistos Ware of Diokleia

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Church News – about our community

Sunday of Orthodoxy

On Sunday, March 24, 2024, Father John Takahashi led the community in the continued celebration of icons in the Orthodox Church. All who attended carried...
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Salutations to the Theotokos

On Friday, March 22, 2024, the first week of Great and Holy Lent and the next five Fridays, are dedicated to Salutations to the Theotokos....
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Visiting Archpriests

On Sunday, February 11, 2024, Archpriests Peter Sonntag (left) and John Takahashi (right) celebrated divine services with us. Father Peter and his Matushka Anastasia Sonntag...
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Vasilopita Sunday

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, we celebrated the blessing and cutting of our parish Vasilopita with Father John Takahashi. All the many loaves were auctioned...
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Online Chapel

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Orthodox Calendar

orthCalhomeThis calendar displays fasting guidelines and only the top two Saints or Feasts for the day. Click on the number of the day for more commemorations.

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SO I SAY TO YOU:  ASK AND IT WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU; SEEK AND YOU WILL FIND; KNOCK AND THE DOOR WILL BE OPENED TO YOU.  FOR EVERYONE THAT ASKS RECEIVES, HE WHO SEEKS FINDS, AND TO HIM WHO KNOCKS, THE DOOR WILL BE OPENED.

BYZANTINE ICONS – Original Iconography by Dmitry Shkolnik and Tatiana Romanova-Grant

As an esteemed contemporary liturgical artists, Grant and Tatiana use ancient traditional techniques rooted in Byzantine, Middle Age, and Renaissance art. To truly experience the beauty, power and brilliance of these works, we recommend viewing their works in person during a service. Learn More »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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