View Larger Image Decades of Service: The Very Rev. Fr. John Bakas to Retire from St. Sophia and Los Angeles Civic Life This post was originally published on this siteIt is with great respect and affection that we announce the retirement of Very Rev. Fr. John Bakas from the historic St. Sophia Cathedral. oia2023-01-18T19:29:59+00:00January 18th, 2023|Jurisdictions| Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditTumblrPinterestVkEmail Related Posts In the Light of Christ: A Hierarch’s Journey of Service and Grace Gallery In the Light of Christ: A Hierarch’s Journey of Service and Grace Archbishop Elpidophoros HC/HC Paterexhortatory Graduation Address, May 17, 2025, Hellenic College Holy Cross in Brookline, Massachusetts Gallery Archbishop Elpidophoros HC/HC Paterexhortatory Graduation Address, May 17, 2025, Hellenic College Holy Cross in Brookline, Massachusetts Board of Trustees Convenes Prior to Commencement Celebration: Goals of HCHC, Parishes Align for the Future of the Church in America Gallery Board of Trustees Convenes Prior to Commencement Celebration: Goals of HCHC, Parishes Align for the Future of the Church in America HCHC Class of 2025 Receives Crosses at Service of Great Vespers and Stavrophoria Gallery HCHC Class of 2025 Receives Crosses at Service of Great Vespers and Stavrophoria Saint Tikhon: The Centennial of His Repose Gallery Saint Tikhon: The Centennial of His Repose