St. Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary on the 17th of October, 2026. It is both an exciting and humbling experience to look back over the years and imagine the future. In 1986, a small group of dedicated men and women envisioned establishing a Greek Orthodox Parish in southern Santa Clara County to better serve a community of the faithful who were moving to Morgan Hill and Gilroy.
Commuting to St. Nicholas from these outlying small towns took hours as the 101 extension had not yet been built. Their fervent belief in the importance of a place of worship not only for themselves but especially for their young families motivated them to embark on the path of building a church.
Creating a new... show moreSt. Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary on the 17th of October, 2026. It is both an exciting and humbling experience to look back over the years and imagine the future. In 1986, a small group of dedicated men and women envisioned establishing a Greek Orthodox Parish in southern Santa Clara County to better serve a community of the faithful who were moving to Morgan Hill and Gilroy.
Commuting to St. Nicholas from these outlying small towns took hours as the 101 extension had not yet been built. Their fervent belief in the importance of a place of worship not only for themselves but especially for their young families motivated them to embark on the path of building a church.
Creating a new parish was a challenging endeavor with many hurdles. However, that early initiative and tenacity laid the foundation for today's St. Basil's, a vibrant and diverse Greek Orthodox parish. We are a community of many nationalities with different religious backgrounds. While many of our members were born into Orthodoxy, others have found a path to our doors through their own unique spiritual journeys. Each generation has faced its challenges, contributed to the parish's growth and evolution, and found fulfillment and joy. Our 40th Anniversary event will be an evening to commemorate that history and to envision and celebrate its future.
Leading us in the celebration of our 40th Jubilee will be our hierarch and spiritual leader, His Eminence Metropolitan Tarasios; former priests; parish members who have moved out of the area but have always been an integral part of our identity; and all of you, our invited guests. We are planning a festive evening with a wonderful Greek Dinner, music, and dancing. A host of speakers tied to our history will help us reflect on the past and challenge us to consider the future's potential. Please join us.
If you have questions about the event or how to book tickets, please reach out to Natasha Hyndman at 408.838.5240.
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St. Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary on the 17th of October, 2026. It is both an exciting and humbling experience to look back over the years and imagine the future. In 1986, a small group of dedicated men and women envisioned establishing a Greek Orthodox Parish in southern Santa Clara County to better serve a community of the faithful who were moving to Morgan Hill and Gilroy. 
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