Who We Are 

Welcome to Saint Anna Greek Orthodox Church

Our purpose is to share the new life of Jesus Christ within our parish family and throughout the wider community. While our parish has served Roseville since 1998, we are rooted in Orthodox Christianity, which has spanned the globe since A.D. 33.

Today, Saint Anna is a vibrant spiritual home to more than 250 households from varied backgrounds. We are committed to serving God and loving our neighbors by living out Orthodox Christian principles that are Scriptural, Traditional, Apostolic, and Eucharistic.

Our History and Milestones

  • 1998: Saint Anna Parish was founded in Roseville, CA, by the Rev. Fr. Demetrius Dogias (of blessed memory) and a handful of dedicated faithful. Rev. Fr. Cosmas Halikakis was assigned as the mission's first priest.

  • 2000: The parish was officially dedicated to Saint Anna, establishing her feast day (July 25, the Dormition of Saint Anna) as our primary celebration.

  • 2005 & 2007: Through the grace of God, the parish received Holy Relics of Saint Anna, and later, Saints Joachim and Anna, from the Skete of Saint Anna on Mount Athos, Greece. Upon receiving these relics, our parish was distinguished as a Metropolis Shrine Church dedicated to "the Sanctity of Marriage and Family."

  • 2007: Founders’ Hall was completed at our current home on Stone Canyon Drive. The educational wing and administrative offices were dedicated to Fr. Demetrius and Presvytera Dogias alongside the founders of our church.

  • 2023: After breaking ground in 2021, construction of our permanent Holy Sanctuary was completed. His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco celebrated the official opening on July 2, 2023.

Our Mission

We are entirely committed to serving the Lord, reflecting the light of Christ to the world, and meeting the needs of God’s people through His Good News.

The doors of Saint Anna are open to anyone seeking a deep, transformative relationship with God and a place within Christ’s plan to love and serve others.

"Come and See!"

The parish is committed to serving the Lord, manifesting the light of Christ to the world, and meeting the needs of God’s people through His Good News. The doors of Saint Anna are open to anyone who wants a deep relationship with God and would like to be part of Christ’s plan to help others in His name and love.

“Come and See!"