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 Graduate Recognition 2026 – Ukrainian Orthodox Church of USA Gallery Graduate Recognition 2026 – Ukrainian Orthodox Church of USA Archbishop Nathaniel Officiates the Divine Liturgy and Blesses the New Parish Center at St. John Chrysostom Romanian Orthodox Church in Old Hickory(Nashville), Tennessee Gallery Archbishop Nathaniel Officiates the Divine Liturgy and Blesses the New Parish Center at St. John Chrysostom Romanian Orthodox Church in Old Hickory(Nashville), Tennessee Archbishop Elpidophoros visits annual Greek festival in Elmhurst, Illinois Gallery Archbishop Elpidophoros visits annual Greek festival in Elmhurst, Illinois United in Love and Service: The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA and St. Andrew Society Bring Hope to Ukraine Gallery United in Love and Service: The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA and St. Andrew Society Bring Hope to Ukraine Archbishop Elpidophoros attends PanHellenic Scholarship Award weekend Gallery Archbishop Elpidophoros attends PanHellenic Scholarship Award weekend