Our Clergy and Staff

Our parish is led by a dynamic group of clergy and staff that brings the Orthodox Church and the Gospel of Jesus Christ alive for our parish community and all those we encounter. We invite you to learn more about our Hierarchs, our clergy and pastoral team, and our support staff.

Our Clergy

Rev. Fr. Chris Retelas

Presiding Pastor (Proistamenos)

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Appointments: Please email Fr. Chris (frchris@stjohnanaheim.org) directly or call the church office to request a meeting with Fr. Chris.

Our Administrative Staff

Ms. Penelope Contos

Office Administrator

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Mrs. Jessica Mariano
Office Communications Coordinator

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Our Hierarchs

Our church of St. John the Baptist is a parish within the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco, under the direct spiritual guidance and direction of His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco.

His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco

The Metropolis of San Francisco is one of the Metropolises within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, currently under the leadership of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Our Archdiocese is the largest Exarchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, lead by the authority of His All-Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople

Ecumenical Patriarchate