Our Parish

For almost 100 years we have served as a witness to the ancient Eastern Orthodox Faith to the people of Kern County.  Our services are predominantly in English as we serve the diverse and vibrant Orthodox Community of Kern County. 

In addition to numerous converts to the Orthodox Faith, we are also blessed to have Orthodox Christian members of many various ethnic backgrounds, including Greek, Russian, Ukranian, Romanian, Serbian, Moldavian, Egyptian, Eritrean, Ethiopian, Mexican, and Vietnamese, as well as from the Holy Land and much of the Middle East including Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq.  

If you are unfamiliar with the ancient Orthodox Christian Faith, you'll find a great deal of information under the "Our Faith" tab. You can also view a three part video series on the origins of the Orthodox Church: "Beginnings", "Byzantium", and "A Hidden Treasure".

You can learn more about the history of our parish here.

Learn About the History of Our Parish


Father Joseph's Office Hours

Father Joseph will be in the office Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 to 3:00. 

Father also maintains office hours on Friday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the sacrament of Holy Confession.  He will be available to meet in the hall, narthex, or crying room on these nights.  Please feel free to send Father Joseph a text message during this time to check his availability. You will receive an estimated wait time if any.

Appointments for Confession can be made with email secretary or see Presbytera Despina.  

If you need to meet with Father please make appointments during the week. Sundays should be left for Father to have time to visit with parishioners during coffee hour. Please give him the time to do so unless it is an emergency. Thank you for your understanding.

Download here The divine Liturgy of our father among the saints, St. John Chrysostom.

St. John Chrysostom and Saints

Thank you everyone for making another Greek Food Festival a success.

As promised part of the proceeds go to help the fire victims in the west.
Here's is a $1,000 check we issued to the fund.
Thank you again, this would not have been possible without your support, God bless you!
PS: If you wish to donate to the fund, click on the check.
 



 

 



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Quotes from the Saints

"As the Holy Trinity, our God is One Being, although Three Persons, so, likewise, we ourselves must be one. As our God is indivisible, we also must be indivisible, as though we were one man, one mind, one will, one heart, one goodness, without the smallest admixture of malice - in a word, one pure love, as God is Love. "That they may be one, even as We are One" (John 17:22)."

— St. John of Kronstadt

More Quotes from Orthodox Saints and Theologians

Join Us In Worship

Weekly Services Schedule

Sundays:

Orthros                    8:30 a.m.

Divine Liturgy         9:30 a.m.

NOTE

 
Attendance inside church is limited to 50% capacity. 
With face masks & physical distancing in accordance to CDC
 
Hall will accomodate overflow until it reaches 50%.
While the service is broadcasted, treat the hall as an extension of the church where church etiquettes are observed.
 
To meet the guidelines we will continue to ask that face masks are worn and proper distancing is maintained. A little reminder that if you are ill or have been around someone ill,
please stay at home, get some rest and watch the online live stream on our Facebook page.
 
GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU+++
 
 

Please check the Calendar for other services.

If you plan to attend, please read the following

Church attendance in time of pandemic
and

NOTICE OF INFORMED CONSENT

 

WHAT YOU AGREE TO BY ATTENDING

By voluntarily entering this church facility, you affirm that:

  • You are not currently ill or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
  • You agree to abide by the social distancing and safety guidelines as being practiced in our Parish.
  • You acknowledge, that while the recommended CDC, State and Local County safety measures are being taken by the church, the parish cannot guarantee that there is no risk of infection for attendees.

If you are unable to agree with the above statements, we ask that you remain at home to participate in the

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Online Chapel

Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 04/18/2021
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
Today's Readings

Matthew 28:16-20

St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

Mark 10:32-45

Saints and Feasts Commemorated

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt; Holy Father John the Righteous, disciple of St. Gregory of Decapolis; Euthemios the Enlightener of Karelia; Cosmas, Bishop of Calcydon; John the New Martyr of Epiros; Athanasia the Wonderworker of Aegina

Visit the Online Chapel for more daily readings, hymns, a monthly calendar of saints and feasts, and more.

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Upcoming Services & Events

Apr 16

9:30 amPresanctified Liturgy
5 pmEvening Office Hours - Sacrament of Holy Confession, No Appointment Necessary
Hall/Narthex/Crying Room
6 pmAkathist Hymn
Saint Georges Greek Orthodox Church 401 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, United States

Apr 17

6 pmVespers

Apr 18

8:30 amOrthros St. Mary of Egypt
9:30 amDivine Liturgy

Apr 20

6 pmGreat Compline
7:30 pmBible Study

Apr 21

11 amFather Joseph Office Hours
6 pmPresanctified Liturgy
7:30 pmCatechism class

Apr 22

11 amFather Joseph Office Hours
6 pmGreat Compline
7 pmParish Council Meeting

Apr 23

9:30 amPresanctified Liturgy
5 pmEvening Office Hours - Sacrament of Holy Confession, No Appointment Necessary
Hall/Narthex/Crying Room
6 pmGreat Compline
Saint Georges Greek Orthodox Church 401 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, United States

Apr 24

9:30 amSaturday of Lazarus Divine Liturgy
6 pmVespers

Apr 25

8:30 amOrthros

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