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 Col. Matthew Bogdanos named recipient of 2026 Marica Vicek Prize in Art History Gallery Col. Matthew Bogdanos named recipient of 2026 Marica Vicek Prize in Art History Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew issues message for Great Lent Gallery Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew issues message for Great Lent ‘The Church is not a museum’: The ministry of Metropolitan Gerasimos Gallery ‘The Church is not a museum’: The ministry of Metropolitan Gerasimos Archdiocese welcomes senior HCHC seminarians Gallery Archdiocese welcomes senior HCHC seminarians ‘Moving the Dialogue Forward’: Conclusions from the conference on Eastern and Oriental Orthodox relations Gallery ‘Moving the Dialogue Forward’: Conclusions from the conference on Eastern and Oriental Orthodox relations