St Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary on the 17th of October, 2026.  It is both an exciting and humbling experience for us to look back over the years and imagine the potential of the future.  In 1986, a small group of dedicated men and women envisioned establishing a Greek Orthodox Parish in southern Santa Clara County to better serve a community of the faithful who were moving to Morgan Hill and Gilroy.  Commuting to St Nicholas from these outlying small towns took hours as the 101 extension had not yet been built. Their fervent belief in the importance of a place of worship not only for themselves but especially for their young families motivated them to embark on the path of building a church.

Creating a new parish was a challenging endeavor with many hurdles.  However, that early initiative and tenacity laid the foundation for today's St. Basil's, which has become a vibrant and diverse Greek Orthodox parish.  We are a community of many nationalities with different religious backgrounds. While many of our members were born into Orthodoxy, others have found a path to our doors through their own unique spiritual journeys.   Each generation has faced its challenges, contributed to the parish's growth and evolution, and has experienced its fulfillment and joy.  Our 40th Anniversary event will be an evening to commemorate that history, and to envision and celebrate its future. 

Leading us in the celebration of our 40th Jubilee will be our hierarch and spiritual leader, His Eminence Metropolitan Tarasios; former priests; parish members who have moved out of the area but have always been an integral part of our identity; and all of you, our invited guests.  We are planning a festive evening with a wonderful Greek Dinner, music, and dancing.  A host of speakers tied to our history will help us reflect on the past and challenge us to consider the future's potential. Please join us.

If you have any questions about the event or how to book tickets, please feel free to reach out to Natasha Hyndman at 408.838.5240.

Schedule                      

5:00 pm   Cocktails  (No Host Bar)  
6:00 pm Dinner & Program
8:00 pm Dancing
- Music by DJ Kanakis

DINNER: 

Appetizers
 -  Assorted meats
- Artisan cheeses
- Traditional Greek Savory Pastries
- Fresh Vegetables
   Dinner Salad
- Fresh Mixed Greens Salad
Main Entree:
- Braised Lamb Shank
Orzo and Roasted Vegetables
or
- Vegetarian / Vegan Option:
Greek Stuffed Bell Peppers
Served with Briam (Traditional
Greek Roasted Zucchini,
Potatoes, Eggplant, Tomatoes,
Olive Oil and Herbs)
Children:
- Child-size portions of
Lamb Entree
or
- Chicken Tenders

Dress Attire:

Formal, Black Tie Welcome

TICKETs - Credit Cards only

Adults: $100
Children Under 12: $35
Children Under 5 : Free
Tables of 8 - 10: Call to Reserve

To Reserve Tables or For Questions:
Call - 408.838.5240
Email: natasha@hyndman.com

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DONATIONS:

If you will not be able to join our
celebration but would like to make a donation,
we accept checks. Please make them out to
St Basil Greek Orthodox Church and
on the Memo Line specify “Anniversary
Donation”. Our address is 6430 Bose Lane,
San Jose, CA. 95120.