Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church of San Juan Capistrano
Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church of San Juan Capistrano serves the Orthodox Christian community of San Juan Capistrano, California, offering regular worship services and preserving Greek Orthodox faith, traditions, and community life in the region.
Clergy:
Rev. Presbyter Vasilios Tragus, Presiding Priest
Church Type:
Parish
Denomination:
Greek Orthodox
Metropolis:
Metropolis of San Francisco
Affiliation:
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Ecumenical Patriarch:
Bartholomew I of Constantinople
Clergy Information updated Jan 2026
History
Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church of San Juan Capistrano, California serves the Orthodox Christian faithful of south Orange County from its home at 31612 El Camino Real, bringing the ancient liturgical and sacramental tradition of the Eastern Church to the historic mission town that is home to the famous swallows of Capistrano. The parish is dedicated to Saint Basil the Great, the fourth-century Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia whose theological brilliance, monastic vision, and profound care for the poor made him one of the greatest Fathers of the Orthodox Church. The Divine Liturgy bearing his name is celebrated ten times throughout the Orthodox liturgical year, making his memory and his words present in Orthodox worship across the globe to this day.
The parish has grown into a warm, family-centered community of Orthodox Christians whose roots trace to Greece, Cyprus, and many other backgrounds, all gathered in the ancient liturgical tradition of the Eastern Church. From weekly Divine Liturgy and Bible classes to its annual Greek Festival, the life of Saint Basil Church is enriched with opportunities for worship, fellowship, and an encounter with the ancient Orthodox Christian faith in one of Southern California's most historic and picturesque communities.
Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church at 31612 El Camino Real in San Juan Capistrano serves the Orthodox Christian faithful of south Orange County as a parish of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
This page serves as a reference resource for Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church of San Juan Capistrano, providing essential information such as location, contact details, clergy, and church affiliation. It is intended to help visitors and members of the Orthodox Christian community easily find accurate parish information in one place.
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