Public Procession and Church Inauguration
Sat, Aug 23
|2135 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
Join us for a joyful and historic celebration as seven Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Churches from across the Bay Area unite for a public parade and church inauguration in San Francisco.
Time & Location
Aug 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
2135 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
About the event
This vibrant cultural and spiritual procession marks the spiritual and cultural celebration of the relocation and inauguration of the new St. George Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church building at 1300 Polk Street. The procession is both a religious and cultural expression of faith and unity, bringing together the Bay Area Ethiopian Orthodox community and inviting the broader public to participate and observe.
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Start Location: 2135 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
End Location: 1300 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA
Distance: Approx. 1.3 miles
Organizer: St. George Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, in collaboration with Bay Area Ethiopian Orthodox Churches
What to Expect:
🎵 Live traditional music from 30+ Begena musicians
🕊️ Priests and deacons in liturgical dress carrying the Holy Tabot
🌿 Incense-burning ceremony along the route
🥁 Sunday school choirs and drums
🎺 Cultural floats, including a replica church on a trailer
🎉 Free and family-friendly celebration for all backgrounds
🇪🇹 Ethiopian flags, traditional dress, food vendors & more!
The religious procession will begin at 2135 Sutter Street, turning left onto Steiner Street, then immediately right onto Bush Street. It will continue along Bush Street and conclude at the new church located at 1300 Polk Street.
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