The 2023 Metropolis level Oratorical Festival was a glorious day at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center. Click “Read More” to see the results and some photos.

Prepare for the 2024 Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival

Read the 2024 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Topics

Three Easy Steps for Speakers 1) Let your parish Chairperson know that you are planning to participate.  Find out whether it will be in-person, by Zoom, or by video submission. 2) Register at the archdiocese on this form. 3) Select a topic from here: sforatorical.net and prepare your speech.  Be bold! Let light shine out of […]

Click here to see the scheduled District Festivals

The Parish Oratorical Festival may take place any time before April.  The parish may determine whether the festival will be in-person and live (socially distanced), via Zoom, or via video submission. 

Information for District Chairpersons in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco