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'''===Early Years'''===

The Orthodox faith has long had a presence in San Francisco with some records dating to 1857. Prior to the establishment of their own parish, Greeks worshipped and Greek priests often ministered to the Greek Orthodox faithful at the only Orthodox church in San Francisco, the Russian Orthodox church , founded in 1868. It wasn’t until 1892 1888 when the Hellenic Mutual Benevolent Society was formed that initiatives to establish a Greek Orthodox church, organize community events and respond to tragic events occurring in Greece got underway.

By the late 1880s, Greek immigration to California increased significantly: the San Francisco Call newspaper estimated that there were 2,000 Greeks living in the San Francisco at the turn of the century. Consequently, there became a need to establish a place of worship dedicated to the Greek Orthodox faith. In 1902, the Hellenic Mutual Benevolent Society responded to that need by undertaking plans to establish a Greek Orthodox Church in San Francisco. Their efforts succeeded. In April 1903, an election of Trustees was held, a priest was sent for, and land purchased on the corner of 7th and Cleveland Streets for $5,750 (final cost was increased to $6,000 to expand the lot by five feet). Construction began and by May 1903 the structure was completed( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=53&pid=1504#top_display_media See SF Chronicle photograph] ). After installing some simple furnishings and holding an election of officers, they now had a Greek Orthodox church in San Francisco.

In its early years, Holy Trinity functioned as a cathedral church where it was sometimes necessary for members of the clergy to travel to within California, Nevada and Arizona to perform sacraments; Fr. Tsapralis traveled as far away as Fresno by horse and buggy. These priests endured harsh conditions and by their very nature, were dedicated and energetic. They paved the way for those who followed as evidenced by early records of these sacraments recorded on sheets of paper which were later bound to create the church records as they exist today.

In 1906, Holy Trinity, along with much of San Francisco, was destroyed by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1906_San_Francisco_earthquake 1906 earthquake and fire]. The disaster necessitated the need to find an alternative location to celebrate Divine Liturgy until the parish could rebuild. The home of [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=5 Alexander Kosta], one of Holy Trinity's founders, was chosen in the interim. By fall, work had already begun on a second church building not far from where the original site was destroyed. The new church was completed in 1907 and a Greek language school, the first west of Chicago, was opened in 1912.

In 1908, two years after the great earthquake and fire, chaos erupted in the San Francisco Greek Orthodox community. The community experienced its first major schism and led to the founding of a second church. The schism started after a disagreement over parish council elections and the handling of money. It turned violent on July 12, 1908, when police were called to Holy Trinity. The feud resulted in Ioannis Kapsimalis (former parish council president and Greek Consul) leading a faction to start its own church, [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/historical-society?id=72 St. John Prodromos]. Built on Rincon Hill (Stanly Place/Sterling Place), it included offices and a meeting hall named "Alexander the Great Meeting Hall." Father Tsapralis was hired as the first priest at St. John Prodromos. In turn, the Holy Trinity community hired [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=237#top_display_media Fr. Stefanos Macaronis] to succeed Father Tsapralis as the priest of their parish. Regardless of the historical consequences of the feud, the factions wouldn’t remain split for long. In December 1909, they resolved their differences: the property of St. John Prodromos was sold to Holy Trinity for $5 , Fr. Father Tsapralis was rehired by Holy Trinity and Fr. Macaronis moved was transferred to a parish in Oregon. From 1910 until the church on 7th Street was raised to install a meeting hall in 1922, this property served as the offices and meeting hall for the community. The Stanly Place property was sold in 1936 to the State of California to make room for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco%E2%80%93Oakland_Bay_Bridge San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge].  '''Greek Politics & the Churches'''

The division between Royalists and Venezelists was evident in many aspects of Greek community life. In San Francisco, the [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=18&pid=1289#top_display_media California Greek language newspaper ] owned by [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=18&pid=219#top_display_media Anastasios Mountanos ] became the Royalist newspaper and the [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=22&pid=304#top_display_media Prometheus Greek language newspaper ] became the Venezelist newspaper. Holy Trinity became the Royalist church. In 1920, a group overwhelmingly Venizelist, broke away and began meeting to discuss the possibility of building another church. In June 1921, they purchased all the lots facing Pierce Street from Hayes to Fell Streets with the intent of building a cathedral church. They later built a small church, which they named [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=1 Saint Sophia Cathedral]. Father Philaretos Ioannides became their first priest.

In 1919, [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/historical-society?id=211 Father Dorotheos Bourazanis] arrived in San Francisco to serve at Holy Trinity. His story is particularly interesting because his life was filled with one tragedy or setback after another. He was from Mani and he arrived in the United States in 1912 1913 with his mother Sophia to serve the spiritual needs of Greek coal miners in Utah. He came to the United States with his mother, Sophia Bourazanis. He was an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archimandrite Archimandrite], an unmarried a type of priestwho has taken a vow of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celibacy celibacy].

In 1914, Sophia Bourazanis was murdered in the family home ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/images/bourazanis_mother_12_3_1914.jpg news article] ). The murderer was brought to justice in 1915. Father Dorotheos lived in Utah a few more years but at the insistence of Fr[http://www. sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=31&pid=306#top_display_media Father Ioakim Malahias], the first priest of the Oakland community, he traveled west to San Francisco.

At the Greek Independence Day Celebration in 1920 he spoke in favor of the Greek monarchy and [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=22&pid=292#top_display_media Alexander Pavellas], the co-owner of the Prometheus Greek language newspaper, spoke in favor of the Venezelist government. Words escalated into arguments, and arguments escalated into a riot which had to be broken up by police. Father Dorotheos had Alexander Pavellas arrested. Mr. Pavellas in turn sued Fr. Father Dorotheos for Libel. Fr. Father Dorotheos later sued Alexander Pavellas for Libel. The lawsuits were later dropped and the Archdiocese decided to send Fr. Father Dorotheos to a parish on the east coast. Father Dorotheos later lost his home to foreclosure during the Great Depression. The Archdiocese helped him during this difficult period to insure he would have a place to live.

'''===Holy Trinity Undergoes Major Renovation'''===

In May 1929, the community installed pews at a cost of $1800. It was quite common for early Greek Orthodox churches not to have pews. Holy Trinity was no exception. Over time, Greek Orthodox churches added features commonly found in American churches such as an organ and . Holy Trinity was no exception. In May 1929, the community installed pewsat a cost of $1800.

'''===Repayment of Mortgage Loans'''===

After the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1906_San_Francisco_earthquake 1906 Earthquake & Fire], the community borrowed money to rebuild the church. Records show that there were three loans, 1) July 4, 1908 to the Hellenic Mutual Benevolent Society, 2) May 7, 1915 to the Hellenic Mutual Benevolent Society and 3) May 23, 1923 to North American Title Company. As of June 11, 1928 , the community had paid off their loans and had no debt going into the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression Great Depression].

'''===Father Lokis and His Attempt to Unite the Parishes in 1936'''===

 '''===Father George Paulson'''===

'''===Father Anthony Kosturos'''===

Under Father Anthony’s leadership initially there were parish council elections. However, in later years Fr. Anthony appointed people to serve on the parish council. This may seem unconventional but it was accepted. The community had such profound faith in his abilities because he did such an extraordinary job managing parish operations and looking after the spiritual needs of the community. The Greek community gave generously because they knew their money would be well-managed. In tougher years past board members recalled several instances where Father Anthony refused a pay raise because he believed it was in the best interest of the parish.

Father Anthony’s life is best told through his own [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/historical-society?id=68 autobiography]. Father Anthony spoke weekly on the Greek radio hour and those segments were recorded. Fortunately, many of those recordings are available [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/the-news?id=50 here]. In 1998, Father Anthony celebrated his 50th anniversary in the priesthood. The parish honored him with a dinner at the [http://www.westinstfrancis.com St. Francis Hotel ] in San Francisco. Over 1,000 people were in attendance. In this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_3laExvpXI video segment] of the event he reflected on his years in the priesthood.

'''===The Move to Brotherhood Way'''===

'''===Robert Andrews, Holy Trinity’s Iconographer'''===

All of icons within Holy Trinity were created by Robert Andrews. However, Mr. Andrews was not their first choice. They chose Vasileos Kapousouz, a 53 year old Greek artist and iconographer living in Larkspur, CA. However, the The community’s relationship with Mr. Kapousouz did not turn out as expected.

The lawsuit was settled in court. Four of the icons rejected by Holy Trinity ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/images/Seattle_Kapousouz.jpg see photograph] ) were later installed at [http://www.saintdemetrios.com St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Seattle, WA]. St. Demetrios contracted with Mr. Kapousouz to create the mosaic icons for the altar, specifically twelve round mosaic icons of the apostles and large mosaic icons of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/images/Seattle_Kapousouz1web.jpg see photograph] ). At the time the icons were installed Father Homer Demopoulos was the pastor of St. Demetrios.

Over the last forty years Mr. Andrews created every icon at Holy Trinity, now totaling over one hundred, including the Pantocrator. Mr. Andrews’ beautiful mosaic art has turned Holy Trinity into a beautiful cultural landmark that attracts visitors all year round. In this interview, Mr. Andrews reflected on his work at Holy Trinity and his relationship with Father Anthony Kosturos ( [http://vimeo.com/1164833 see video] ).

'''===The Daisy Jerome Education Center'''===

Father Anthony envisioned starting a Greek Orthodox parochial school that placed an emphasis on quality education and the Orthodox faith. In Sept. 1971, Holy Trinity Orthodox School opened( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=53&pid=1444#top_display_media see photograph] ). It was the only Orthodox K-8 school in Northern California(See 2007 school brochure, [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=53&pid=1459#top_display_media pg1], [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=53&pid=1460#top_display_media pg2]).

For decades Orthodox families from the San Francisco area brought their children to Holy Trinity Orthodox School for a quality education. One of the school’s primary benefactors was Mrs. Daisy Jerome. With her financial support, the school was able to attract more students and the best teachers. The Holy Trinity community voted to change the name of the school to the Holy Trinity Daisy Jerome Education Center in honor of Mrs. Jerome’s support over the years( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=53&pid=1507#top_display_media see photograph] ).

'''===Mayor Christopher and the Christopher Center'''===

Plans included rooms added and funded by other parishioners. The community was granted a building permit on September 11, 1992, and a ground breaking ceremony was held October 18, 1992. The building was later dedicated in 1994. The center contains a professional sized basketball court, a fitness center, locker rooms and showers, a library, a skills room, a craft room, audio room, and other facilities. The Center is utilized by the parish for numerous activities, as well as the Bay Area Orthodox Youth Athletic association and local Greek organizations.

'''===Father Anthony’s Passing and his Legacy'''===

On June 1, 2004, Fr. Father Anthony passed away from complications relating to a pulmonary embolism. His funeral was held Friday, June 4, 2004, at Holy Trinity. Metropolitan [[Anthony (Gergiannakis) of San Francisco|Anthony ]] presided over the service. His funeral service was attended by several thousand people which included local politicians, dignitaries and members of the clergy.

His passing left a huge void. In the interim, [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=282#top_display_media Father James Adams] served as the presiding priest. In the weeks and months following his passing, parishioners began to express their ideas how Father Anthony’s memory should be honored. Over the next five years the parish and individual parishioners did honored his memory by doing the following:

* John & Kathleen Bardis approached Fr. Father Michael Pappas with the desire to donate a mosaic icon of Father Anthony offering Holy Trinity Church to God. The Bardis family wanted to have the icon installed in the sanctuary. This concept was not approved by clergy. A compromise was reached where a mosaic icon would be created of Saint Anthony holding Holy Trinity Church and to have the icon installed in the foyer of the church. The icon was installed and attracts comments from visitors. Many visitors believe that the face of St. Anthony reminds them of Father Anthony( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=53&pid=1505#top_display_media see photograph] ).

* A committee was formed for the creation and installation of the Father Anthony Kosturos Memorial. A memorial plaque was installed in a garden near the entrance. On June 7, 2009, the memorial plaque was dedicated by the community ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=10&pid=1440#top_display_media see photophotograph] ).

* The Kosturos family donated his vestments to the parish. The parish voted to mount the vestments in a display case outside the Father Anthony Kosturos Meeting Hall with a plaque( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=53&pid=1506#top_display_media see photograph] ).

 '''Fr. ===Father Michael Pappas and his Departure'''===

Fr. Father Michael excelled at his ministry. He re-energized ministries, increased attendance, started a parish web site, started a list server to communicate with the parish and the general public, computerized parish accounting, and raised $1 million towards the Pantocrator project. He was appointed as the Ecumenical Officer of the Metropolis by Metropolitan Gerasimos and worked very hard as a board member of the San Francisco Interfaith Council on behalf of the Greek Orthodox Church building lasting relationships with church leaders. Unfortunately his career as a priest came to an abrupt end.

On Aug. 20, 2007, Fr. Father Michael was suspended from active ministry by Metropolitan Gerasimos. On August 21, 2007, Fr. Father Michael wrote a letter to the Holy Trinity community stating that he had been unfaithful to his wife. He asked Metropolitan Gerasimos to release him from the priesthood. He was [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defrocking laicized] in 2008.

'''===Holy Trinity’s Centennial Anniversary'''===

Father Michael Pappas came to Holy Trinity August 1, 2004. A committee was put together comprised of Father Michael Pappas, Co-chairs Mary S. Chicos & Peter Roosakos, Tom Karis, Marianthi Angelopoulos, John Bardis, Mary Chalios, Anthony Cherolis, Steve Drolopas, Helen Ernst, Pauline Deligiorgis, Joann Sarris-Haigh, Theodora Halkias, Peter Kireopoulos, Paul Manolis, Anastasia Misthos, Presvytera Alexandra Pappas, Lloyd & Joan Peponis-Rinde, George & Artemis Samoulides, Elias Tsiknis, Gary M. Vrionis, Tina Vrionis, and Constance D. Vrionis. Within a relatively short period of time the committee put together a wonderful event at the historic [http://www.sfpalace.com Sheraton Palace Hotel]. There were over 600 people in attendance.

'''===The Pantocrator Project'''===

The design of the Pantocrator had been completed and approved prior to Father Anthony’s passing. The community wanted to complete this project and voted to proceed with a fund raising campaign for the dome in 2006. Under Fr. Father Michael Pappas’ leadership nearly $1 million was raised to start the project. Robert Andrews, Holy Trinity’s iconographer, was given the project.

On Dec. 4, 2007, the community was granted a building permit. Construction began in 2008. At a cost of $1.7 million dollars the Pantocrator mosaic is the largest mosaic face of Christ in the Western Hemisphere( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=53&pid=1443#top_display_media see photograph] ). The face measures 23 feet from the top of the forehead to the chin and was installed 75 feet above the Church floor. The work features an estimated 1.4 million individual, hand cut, glass mosaic tiles. The project was completed in May, 2008.

'''===Anthony Cherolis, Holy Trinity’s Master Candle Maker'''===

From that moment Tony was a daily presence at Holy Trinity. When he retired he became a full time volunteer. He made all of the candles used in church services, decorated icons with flowers, served on the Parish Council, and called countless individuals getting donations for whatever Holy Trinity needed. He was known all over the San Francisco area. His life as an Orthodox Christian was the foundation of his life and his life exemplified selfless giving. A Bay Area news station, KTVU Channel 2, found out about Tony and decided to do a television segment on December 2, 2004 ( [http://www.youtube.com/user/sanfranciscogreeks#p/u/8/FHNCDX9y10U YouTube segmentsee video] ) When Holy Trinity celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2004 Tony was awarded the medal of St. Paul. There were over 600 people in attendance and he was given a standing ovation. The Holy Trinity community expressed how much they loved him and how much they appreciated all the things he had done for the parish over the past 60 years. Sadly, Tony passed away Sept 12, 2011. A plaque was put on the [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=53&pid=1441#top_display_media candle-making shack] honoring his life and his contributions to the parish.  '''Holy Trinity Today'''  

The history of When Holy Trinity would not be complete without mentioning Jim Paponis and Isadora Mitchell (Moukios)celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2004 Tony was awarded the medal of St. Paul. After his passing MrThere were over 600 people in attendance and he was given a standing ovation. Paponis donated half of his estate to The Holy Trinity community expressed how much they loved him and how much they appreciated all the things he had done for the other half to Nativity Church in Novatoparish over the past 60 years. Sadly, Tony passed away Sept 12, 2011. After her passing, MrsA [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks. Mitchell donated her estate including her home to Holy Trinitycom/gallery/displayimage. Her home is currently being used as php?album=53&pid=1442#top_display_media plaque] was put on the home for [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=53&pid=1441#top_display_media candle-making shed] honoring his life and contributions to the parish priestand the community established the Anthony George Cherolis Lifetime Achievement Award in his memory.

'''List The history of Priests'''Holy Trinity would not be complete without mentioning Jim Paponis and Isadora Mitchell (Moukios). After his passing Mr. Paponis donated half of his estate to Holy Trinity and the other half to Nativity Church in Novato. After her passing, Mrs. Mitchell donated her estate including her home to Holy Trinity. Her home is currently used as the home for the parish priest.

1. Rev. Fr. Constantine Tsapralis ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/historical-society?id=51 biography] ) ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=16 photo album] ) , 1903 - 1908, 1909 - 1936List of Priests==

2*1. Rev. Fr. Gerontios Koutouzis Constantine Tsapralis ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/historical-society?id=51 biography] ) ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimagethumbnails.php?album=30&pid=236#top_display_media 16 photoalbum] ) , 1907 1903 -1908, 1909 - 1936

 *3. Rev. Fr. Stefanos Macaronis ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=237#top_display_media photo] ), 1908 – 1909 

 *4. Bishop Kallistos Papageorgopoulos ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=238#top_display_media photo] ), 1910 - 1919 

5. Rev. Fr*6. Dorotheos Bourazanis Metropolitan [[Philaret ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/historical-society?id=211 biography] Ioannides), 1919 - 1920  6. Metropolitan of Syros|Philaretos Ioannides ]] ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=242#top_display_media photo] ), 1920 -1921 

7. Rev. Fr*8. George Sardounis Archbishop [[Athenagoras ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=243#top_display_media photo] Kavadas), 1921 - 1923, 1939 - 1940, 1943  8. Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain|Athenagoras Kavadas ]] ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=244#top_display_media photo] ), 1921 - 1927 

 *9. Bishop Eirineos Kassimatis ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=245#top_display_media photo] ), 1927 - 1932 

10. Rev. Fr. Vasilios Lokis ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/historical-society?id=215 biography] ), 1936  *11. Rev. Dionysios Demessianos ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/historical-society?id=49 biography] ), 1936 - 1939  12. Rev. Fr. Amfilohios Sarantides ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=256#top_display_media photo] ), 1939 - 1940  13. Rev. Fr. George Mystakides ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=252#top_display_media photo] ), 1940 - 1941  14. Rev. Fr. Ambrosios Mandilaris ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=247#top_display_media photo] ), 1939 - 1943

*12. Rev. Fr. Amfilohios Sarantides (He later became the first priest of the Santa Barbara[http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=256#top_display_media photo] ), CA Greek community)1939 - 1940

15*14. Rev. Fr. John Petropoulos Ambrosios Mandalaris ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=248247#top_display_media photo] ), 1939 - 1943 - 1947(He later became the second priest of the Santa Barbara, CA Greek community)

*16. Rev. Fr. Germanos Papanagiotou ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=1402#top_display_media photo] ), 1947  17. Rev. Fr. Benedictos Papagiankopoulos ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=254#top_display_media photo] ), 1947 - 1948

18. Rev. Fr. Arsenios Pallikaris ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=255#top_display_media photo] ), 1948 - 1949  *19. Rev. Fr. George Paulson (Pavloglou) ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=51 photo album] ), 1949 -1953  20. Rev. Fr. Gus Shepard ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=259#top_display_media photo] ), 1953  21. Rev. Fr. Father Constantine Bithos (Bithitsikis) ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=30&pid=261#top_display_media photo] ), 1953 - 1955 

22*20. Rev. Fr. Anthony Kosturos Gus Shepard ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/thumbnailsdisplayimage.php?album=10 30&pid=259#top_display_media photo album] ) ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/the-news?id=50 weekly radio recordings] ) ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/historical-society?id=68 autobiography] ), 1955 - 20041953

23*22. MrRev. Michael Pappas Fr. Anthony Kosturos ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=10 photo album] ) ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/the-news?id=50 weekly radio recordings] ) ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/historical-society?id=216 biography68 autobiography] ), 1955 - 2004 - 2007

*24. Rev. Fr. Aris Metrakos ( [http://www.sanfranciscogreeks.com/index.php/historical-society?id=47 biography] ), June 8, 2008 - Present

''Jim Lucas is a local San Francisco Bay Area Greek community historian and the president of the Greek Historical Society of the San Francisco Bay Area, a [[Category:Churches]][[Category:USA Churches]][[Category:California non-profit 501c3 corporation based at Annunciation Cathedral in San Francisco.''Churches]]