Welcome to St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
St. John the Baptist Cathedral is a church in the Diocese of the Western American Diocese for the Serbian Orthodox Church in North and South America and was established in September of 1954. We are located at 900 Baker Street, San Francisco, California. Our parish priest is Very Reverend Djurica Gordic. Visitors are always welcome to join us each Sunday to learn more about our Orthodox Faith and Serbian Culture.
Divine Liturgy Sunday’s 10:30 am
Church School at 11:30 am
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EASTER SERVICES
GREAT AND HOLY SATURDAY
Велика субота: April 11th
Divine Liturgy at 10:30 AM
Resurrection Matins 11 PM
PASCHA – EASTER SUNDAY ВАСКРС
April 12, 2026
Divine Liturgy at 10:30 AM
Easter Banquet at 1:00 PM
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WEEKLY BULLETIN
MARCH 15, 2026 –3RD SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT
ADORATION OF THE CROSS
This Sunday commemorates the venerable Cross and the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Cross as such takes on meaning and adoration because of the Crucifixion of Christ upon it. Therefore, whether it be in hymns or prayers, it is understood that the Cross without Christ has no meaning or place in Christianity. The adoration of the Cross in the middle of Great Lent is to remind the faithful in advance of the Crucifixion of Christ. Therefore, the Dassages from the Bible and the hymnology refer to the Passions, the sufferings, of Jesus Christ: The passages read this day repeat the calling of the Christian by Christ to dedicate his life, for “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me (Christ)” (v. 34-35). This verse clearly indicates the kind of dedication which is needed by the Christian in three step…
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Annual Diocesan Kolo Sprskih Sestara
WOMEN’S LENTEN RETREAT
Friday, March 27th & Saturday, March 28th
Saint Steven’s Cathedral, Alhambra, California
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Virtual Tour of St. John the Baptist Cathedral
