Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Houston TX
77006
Who we are
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is the proto-cathedral of the Metropolis of Denver, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, under the spiritual authority of His Eminence Metropolitan ISAIAH of Denver. Located at 3511 Yoakum Boulevard in the Museum District, just north of St. Thomas University, the Cathedral is a well-known Houston landmark.
In 1917 the Annunciation community organized the first Greek Orthodox Church in Houston, located on Walker Avenue in the present-day Tranquility Park in downtown Houston. Required to move because of city construction and its own expanding membership, the congregation erected its present sanctuary on Yoakum Boulevard in 1952. Annunciation gained the distinction of "Cathedral" in 1967 when Houston became the See of the 8th Diocesan District of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America. While the Metropolitan Center is now located in Denver, Colorado, Annunciation Cathedral remains one of the largest Orthodox churches in America and a center for Orthodox education, ministry, and Greek cultural events in the Houston area.
The Annunciation Cathedral complex includes the Cathedral sanctuary; the Polemanakos Educational Building; the Steve G. Caloudas Athletic Center; the S. P. Martel Hall, with kitchen and banquet facilities for 500, and the Cathedral bookstore; the Administration wing; the Festival Center; and the St. George Chapel. An outdoor courtyard with fountain, reminiscent of Greece, provides an attractive space for visiting outdoors, with an adjacent playground and two nurseries for the children. Ample parking is provided on Yoakum Boulevard across the street from the Cathedral.
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In 1917 the Annunciation community organized the first Greek Orthodox Church in Houston, located on Walker Avenue in the present-day Tranquility Park in downtown Houston. Required to move because of city construction and its own expanding membership, the congregation erected its present sanctuary on Yoakum Boulevard in 1952. Annunciation gained the distinction of "Cathedral" in 1967 when Houston became the See of the 8th Diocesan District of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America. While the Metropolitan Center is now located in Denver, Colorado, Annunciation Cathedral remains one of the largest Orthodox churches in America and a center for Orthodox education, ministry, and Greek cultural events in the Houston area.
The Annunciation Cathedral complex includes the Cathedral sanctuary; the Polemanakos Educational Building; the Steve G. Caloudas Athletic Center; the S. P. Martel Hall, with kitchen and banquet facilities for 500, and the Cathedral bookstore; the Administration wing; the Festival Center; and the St. George Chapel. An outdoor courtyard with fountain, reminiscent of Greece, provides an attractive space for visiting outdoors, with an adjacent playground and two nurseries for the children. Ample parking is provided on Yoakum Boulevard across the street from the Cathedral.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Fr. Michael Lambakis Â
Leader Position:
Presiding Priest Â
Phone:
Fax:
(713) 526-1048 Â
Leader Email:
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Administration
Admin Name:
Betti Self Â
Admin Position:
Administrator Â
Phone:
Fax:
(713) 526-1048 Â
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Betti Self Â
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Service Times
Worship Schedule:
Worship Schedule: Sunday Orthros (Morning Prayers) 8:00 AM
Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Summer Sunday Orthros 8:30 AM
Summer Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM
(please check the Sunday bulletin for exceptions to this schedule)
Hospitality and Fellowship following each Divine Liturgy in our Martel Hall.
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Worship Schedule: Sunday Orthros (Morning Prayers) 8:00 AM
Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Summer Sunday Orthros 8:30 AM
Summer Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM
(please check the Sunday bulletin for exceptions to this schedule)
Hospitality and Fellowship following each Divine Liturgy in our Martel Hall.
It's been more than 8 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Religious Education
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Youth Ministries Home
Cathedral Music Ministry
Greek Language & Culture School
Chanters Ministry
Cathedral Library
Cathedral Bookstore
Ladies Philoptochos Society
Senior Citizens
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Greek Festival Website Â
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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral History
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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral listing was last updated on the 15th of June, 2015
