History
The Melkite Church originated in Jerusalem and Antioch, where the followers of Jesus were first called Christians. It is one of the largest Christian Churches in the Holy Land. Melkites first settled in the United States over a century ago, but the recent situation in the Middle East has compelled even greater immigration. St. George Melkite Greek-Catholic Church is the oldest community in Sacramento that is linked to the native Christians of the Holy Land.
1976
1977
St. George holds liturgy at Joe Halaway’s L’il Joe’s Restaurant
1978
Manawel Khoury finds church property on 1620 Bell Street
1979
Father Max celebrates the first Palm Sunday and Pascha at the church
1980
Father Maximos Mardelli, of blessed memory, arrives
1981
1982
1984
Father Gus Deasio arrives
1986
Father Jim Babcock arrives
1989
Father Basil Adcock becomes the temporary administrator
1990
Father Ken Sherman arrives
1991
Father Mark Melone is installed by Archbishop Ignatius
1993
Parishioner James Graham ordained a priest at St. George
1995
Heavy rains collapse roof of church and rectory
1996
2000
2003
St. George celebrates its Jubilee year!
2005
2011
2016
Deacon Dorotheos ordained by Bishop Samra
Father Brendan retires, remaining in residence as the Pastor Emeritus
Father Hezekias is appointed the Parish Administrator
2017
Father Hezekias is appointed Pastor
Address : 9501 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95827
Website: stgeorgemelkite.org
Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/groups/373633763625
E-mail: fatherhezekias@gmail.com
Phone : 916-920-2900
Fax : 916-920-2900
Rev. Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo