Our Faith
Orthodox Christianity
The first Christian communities began in the lands near the Mediterranean Sea, over 2,000 years ago. In these Eastern cities, the fundamentals of our Faith were proclaimed at the Seven Ecumenical Councils. The Greek Orthodox Church embodies and expresses the rich spiritual treasures of Eastern Christian beliefs. One definition of the word ‘Orthodox’ is “true praise.” To bless, praise, and glorify God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is the fundamental purpose of the Church. All of her activities, even her doctrinal formulations, are directed toward this goal.
Worship Schedule
The Santa Barbara Greek Festival
The Santa Barbara Greek Fest is BACK! After a 4 year hiatus we’re excited to return to celebrate our 51st year. This year we are re locating to Chase Palm Park Field along the beautiful Santa Barbara coast!
Join us Friday June 28th 2pm-9pm and Saturday June 29th 11am-9pm as we eat, drink, dance and celebrate the vibrant culture of Greece!
Lots of parking will be available in adjacent lots as well as street parking and bus line 5 will get you a mere 4 min stroll to the festivities!
- $3 Presale tickets are available through May 31st
- $5 there after
- Kids 12& under are FREE
We can’t wait to see you! OPA!
Gardens of St. Barbara
The lovely new Gardens of St. Barbara were dedicated in a ceremony held Earth Day 2023 at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. After parish priest Father Haralambos Fox spoke to the congregation about the spiritual call to be good stewards of the natural world, church members and guests strolled through the Gardens, then in glorious spring bloom.
Learn the colorful story of how the garden came to be with this video: Gardens of St. Barbara
Click here to light a candle in Church!
