St. John of SF Orthodox Academy

For three decades, St. John’s Academy in San Francisco - the first K-12 Orthodox Christian school in the United States - has cultivated generations of successful students in not only academic excellence but also a deep sense of faith and purpose.

Founded and housed in the same cathedral where the relics of St. John (Maximovitch) of Shanghai and San Francisco have been uncovered, St. John’s Academy has been a beacon of faith, hope, and love in the Bay Area. As this premier Orthodox Christian school celebrates its 30th anniversary, it faces an unprecedented challenge: the rising costs of living and operating in San Francisco, coupled with post-COVID demographic shifts in the Bay Area. Without your support, this vital institution may lose educators and students relying on scholarships and may be forced to close its doors.

But, there is hope! Together, we can ensure Saint John Orthodox Academy continues its legacy of academic excellence and spiritual growth for generations to come.

Since its founding, St. John’s Academy has offered an unparalleled educational experience. The school combines a rigorous, WASC-accredited academic program with a nurturing environment steeped in the Orthodox Christian faith.

Through its vibrant curriculum, liturgical life, and commitment to community service, St. John’s Academy has exemplified the legacy of its patron, St. John the Wonderworker of Shanghai and San Francisco, who characteristically served and nurtured young people from all over the world. Today, the school is home to students from all backgrounds.

Your donation, no matter the size, can make a world of difference. You will help ensure that this cornerstone of the Orthodox Christian community remains a vibrant source of education and spiritual formation for years to come. Your contribution will directly support scholarships for families in need, our teachers, and the resources necessary to operate and sustain the school’s exceptional programs. It's an investment in the future, not just of Saint John's Academy, but of these bright young minds who will one day shape our world.

This is about more than just saving a school; it is about preserving a sacred space where children are nurtured in faith, love, and knowledge. It is about investing in the future of our Orthodox community and honoring the legacy of St. John the Wonderworker.

Please give today and be part of this inspiring story!

Please also spread the word to others who value the gift of Orthodox Christian education. Together, we can ensure that St. John’s Academy continues to shine as a beacon of light in San Francisco for generations to come.

De trei decenii, Academia Sfântul Ioan din San Francisco - prima școală creștin-ortodoxă K-12 din Statele Unite - a pregătit generații de studenți de succes, nu doar din punct de vedere academic, dar mai ales într-un profund sentiment de credință și dragoste creștin ortodoxă.

Academia Sfântul Ioan a fost un simbol de credință, speranță și dragoste în zona Bay Area. În timp ce această școală creștin-ortodoxă deosebită sărbătorește cea de-a 30-a aniversare, se confruntă cu o provocare fără precedent: creșterea costurilor de viață și de operare în San Francisco, cuplată cu schimbările demografice post-COVID din zona Bay Area. Fără sprijinul dumneavoastră, această instituție vitală ar putea pierde profesori și studenți care se bazează pe burse și ar putea fi forțată să-și închidă ușile pentru totdeauna.

Încă de la înființare, Academia Sfântul Ioan a oferit o experiență educațională ortodoxă fără egal pentru copiii din San Francisco. Școala combină un program academic riguros, acreditat, cu un mediu de învățare plin de compasiune ancorat in credința creștin-ortodoxă.

Prin curriculum-ul său vibrant, viața liturgică și participarea în comunitate, Academia Sfântul Ioan a exemplificat viața sfântului său ocrotitor, Sfântul Ierarh Ioan Maximovitch de Shanghai și San Francisco, un mare făcător de minuni, care a ajutat și a hrănit copii orfani si tinerii din întreaga lume. Astăzi, școala adună studenți din toate mediile ortodoxe, inclusiv din Romania.

Donația dumneavoastră, oricât de mică, va avea un impact foarte mare. Veți ajuta ca această piatră de temelie a comunității creștin-ortodoxe din San Francisco, care acum este în pericol, să rămână o sursă vibrantă de educație și formare spirituală pentru următoarele generații. Contribuția dumneavoastră va sprijini direct bursele pentru familiile nevoiașe, salariille pentru profesori și resursele necesare pentru a opera și susține programele excepționale ale școlii. Este o investiție în viitor, nu doar al școlii, ci și al acestor minți tinere strălucitoare care într-o bună zi vor influența pozitiv lumea în care trăim și vor duce mai departe credința ortodoxă pe continentul american.

Mult mai mult decât să salvăm o școală, ne dorim să păstrăm acest loc binecuvântat prin harul lui Dumnezeu unde copiii sunt hrăniți în credință, dragoste și cunoaștere. Este vorba despre viitorul comunității creștin ortodoxe și de a onora moștenirea Sfântului Ioan Maximovitch, făcătorul de minuni.

În acest moment de cumpănă avem mare nevoie de sprijinul și de rugăciunile dumneavoastră. Vă rugăm să ne ajutați, dacă puteți, și să fiti alături de noi! Vă rugăm, de asemenea, să răspândiți vestea și altora care prețuiesc darul educației creștin-ortodoxe. Doar împreună putem face ca Academia Sfântul Ioan să continue să strălucească ca un far de lumină și credință în San Francisco pentru generațiile viitoare.

Sfinte Ierarhe Ioane, roagă-te lui Dumnezeu pentru noi!

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For three decades, St. John’s Academy in San Francisco - the first K-12 Orthodox Christian school in the United States - has cultivated generations of successful students in not only academic excellence but also a deep sense of faith and purpose.

Founded and housed in the same cathedral where the relics of St. John (Maximovitch) of Shanghai and San Francisco have been uncovered, St. John’s Academy has been a beacon of faith, hope, and love in the Bay Area. As this premier Orthodox Christian school celebrates its 30th anniversary, it faces an unprecedented challenge: the rising costs of living and operating in San Francisco, coupled with post-COVID demographic shifts in the Bay Area. Without your support, this vital institution may lose educators and students relying on scholarships and may be forced to close its doors.

But, there is hope! Together, we can ensure Saint John Orthodox Academy continues its legacy of academic excellence and spiritual growth for generations to come.

Since its founding, St. John’s Academy has offered an unparalleled educational experience. The school combines a rigorous, WASC-accredited academic program with a nurturing environment steeped in the Orthodox Christian faith.

Through its vibrant curriculum, liturgical life, and commitment to community service, St. John’s Academy has exemplified the legacy of its patron, St. John the Wonderworker of Shanghai and San Francisco, who characteristically served and nurtured young people from all over the world. Today, the school is home to students from all backgrounds.

Your donation, no matter the size, can make a world of difference. You will help ensure that this cornerstone of the Orthodox Christian community remains a vibrant source of education and spiritual formation for years to come. Your contribution will directly support scholarships for families in need, our teachers, and the resources necessary to operate and sustain the school’s exceptional programs. It's an investment in the future, not just of Saint John's Academy, but of these bright young minds who will one day shape our world.

This is about more than just saving a school; it is about preserving a sacred space where children are nurtured in faith, love, and knowledge. It is about investing in the future of our Orthodox community and honoring the legacy of St. John the Wonderworker.

Please give today and be part of this inspiring story!

Please also spread the word to others who value the gift of Orthodox Christian education. Together, we can ensure that St. John’s Academy continues to shine as a beacon of light in San Francisco for generations to come.

На протяжении трех десятилетий Академия Св. Иоанна в Сан-Франциско – первая православная христианская школа в Соединенных Штатах, охватывающая обучение с детского сада до 12 класса – воспитывала поколения успешных учеников, отличающихся не только академическими достижениями, но и глубоким чувством веры и цели.

Основанная и расположенная в том же соборе, где покоятся мощи святителя Иоанна (Максимовича) Шанхайского и Сан-Францисского, Академия Святого Иоанна стала маяком веры, надежды и любви в Бей-Эрии. В этом году школа отмечает свое 30-летие, но сталкивается с беспрецедентными вызовами: ростом стоимости жизни и необходимых расходов в Сан-Франциско в сочетании с демографическими изменениями в регионе после пандемии Ковид-19. Без вашей помощи школа может потерять учителей, учеников, зависящих от стипендий, и даже быть вынуждена закрыться.

Но надежда есть! Вместе мы можем обеспечить продолжение наследия Академии Святого Иоанна для будущих поколений.

Академия Св. Иоанна предлагает уникальное образовательное пространство, сочетающее строгую академическую программу и комфортную образовательную среду, пропитанную православной христианской верой.

Благодаря насыщенной учебной программе, литургической жизни и приверженности общественному служению, Академия Св. Иоанна воплощает наследие своего покровителя – святого Иоанна Чудотворца Шанхайского и Сан-Францисского, который неустанно заботился о молодёжи со всего мира. Сегодня в школе учатся ученики всех слоев общества.

Ваше пожертвование, независимо от размера, может значительно изменить ситуацию. Вы поможете сохранить эту важную часть православной христианской общины как источник образования и духовного воспитания на долгие годы. Ваш вклад напрямую поддержит стипендии для нуждающихся семей, наших учителей, а также ресурсы, необходимые для работы школы и её выдающихся программ. Это не просто поддержка школы – это инвестиция в будущее наших детей, которые однажды будут формировать наш мир.

Это больше, чем просто спасение школы; это сохранение благословенного места, где дети воспитываются в вере, любви и знании. Это вклад в будущее нашей православной общины и дань уважения наследию святителя Иоанна Чудотворца.

Пожалуйста, сделайте пожертвование сегодня и станьте частью этой вдохновляющей истории!

Расскажите о нас также другим, кто ценит православное христианское образование. Вместе мы можем обеспечить, чтобы Академия Святого Иоанна продолжала сиять светом в Сан-Франциско для будущих поколений.

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For three decades, St. John’s Academy in San Francisco - the first K-12 Orthodox Christian school in the United States - has cultivated generations of successful students in not only academic excellence but also a deep sense of faith and purpose.

Founded and housed in the same cathedral where the relics of St. John (Maximovitch) of Shanghai and San Francisco have been uncovered, St. John’s Academy has been a beacon of faith, hope, and love in the Bay Area. As this premier Orthodox Christian school celebrates its 30th anniversary, it faces an unprecedented challenge: the rising costs of living and operating in San Francisco, coupled with post-COVID demographic shifts in the Bay Area. Without your support, this vital institution may lose educators and students relying on scholarships and may be forced to close its doors.

But, there is hope! Together, we can ensure Saint John Orthodox Academy continues its legacy of academic excellence and spiritual growth for generations to come.

Since its founding, St. John’s Academy has offered an unparalleled educational experience. The school combines a rigorous, WASC-accredited academic program with a nurturing environment steeped in the Orthodox Christian faith.

Through its vibrant curriculum, liturgical life, and commitment to community service, St. John’s Academy has exemplified the legacy of its patron, St. John the Wonderworker of Shanghai and San Francisco, who characteristically served and nurtured young people from all over the world. Today, the school is home to students from all backgrounds.

Your donation, no matter the size, can make a world of difference. You will help ensure that this cornerstone of the Orthodox Christian community remains a vibrant source of education and spiritual formation for years to come. Your contribution will directly support scholarships for families in need, our teachers, and the resources necessary to operate and sustain the school’s exceptional programs. It's an investment in the future, not just of Saint John's Academy, but of these bright young minds who will one day shape our world.

This is about more than just saving a school; it is about preserving a sacred space where children are nurtured in faith, love, and knowledge. It is about investing in the future of our Orthodox community and honoring the legacy of St. John the Wonderworker.

Please give today and be part of this inspiring story!

Please also spread the word to others who value the gift of Orthodox Christian education. Together, we can ensure that St. John’s Academy continues to shine as a beacon of light in San Francisco for generations to come.

Током три деценијe, Академија Светог Јована Шангајског у Сан Франциску – прва православна хришћанска основна школа у Сједињеним Америчким Државама – одгајала је генерације ученика успешним не само у академском смислу, већ и у дубоком осећају вере и животних вредности.

Основана и смештена у истој катедрали у којој су откривене мошти Светог Јована (Максимовича) Шангајског и Сан Франциска, Академија Светог Јована је била и остала светионик вере, наде и љубави у региону. Управо у години у којој слави своју 30. годишњицу, школа се суочава са озбиљним изазовом: вртоглаво растућим трошковима живота и рада у Сан Франциску, у комбинацији са демографским променама изазвавим ковид пандемијом. Школа је у ризику да изгуби наставнике и студенте који се ослањају на стипендије и да буде принуђена да затвори своја врата.

Али, има наде! Заједно можемо осигурати да Православна академија Светог Јована настави свој рад на академском и духовном узрастању будућих генерација.

Кроз свој наставни план и програм, литургијски живот и посвећеност друштвеном служењу, Академија Светог Јована живи у духу свог заштитника, Светог Јована Чудотворца из Шангаја и Сан Франциска, који је посебно служио и неговао младе људе из целог света.

Ваша донација, без обзира на величину, може да направи велику разлику. Помоћи ћете да овај камен темељац православне хришћанске заједнице остане жив извор образовања и духовне формације у годинама које долазе. Ваш допринос ће директно подржати стипендије, наставнике и ресурсе неопходне за рад и одржавање школе. То је улагање у будућност не само Академије Светог Јована, већ у будућност ове дивне деце, наше православне заједнице, и y заоставштину Светог Јована Чудотворца.

Молимо вас да нам се придружите и будите део ове инспиративне приче!

Молимо вас и да овај апел поделите са другима који цене дар православног хришћанског образовања. Заједно можемо осигурати да Академија Светог Јована настави да сија као светионик у Сан Франциску за генерације које долазе.

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For three decades, St. John’s Academy in San Francisco - the first K-12 Orthodox Christian school in the United States - has cultivated generations of successful students in not only academic excellence but also a deep sense of faith and purpose.

Founded and housed in the same cathedral where the relics of St. John (Maximovitch) of Shanghai and San Francisco have been uncovered, St. John’s Academy has been a beacon of faith, hope, and love in the Bay Area. As this premier Orthodox Christian school celebrates its 30th anniversary, it faces an unprecedented challenge: the rising costs of living and operating in San Francisco, coupled with post-COVID demographic shifts in the Bay Area. Without your support, this vital institution may lose educators and students relying on scholarships and may be forced to close its doors.

But, there is hope! Together, we can ensure Saint John Orthodox Academy continues its legacy of academic excellence and spiritual growth for generations to come.

Since its founding, St. John’s Academy has offered an unparalleled educational experience. The school combines a rigorous, WASC-accredited academic program with a nurturing environment steeped in the Orthodox Christian faith.

Through its vibrant curriculum, liturgical life, and commitment to community service, St. John’s Academy has exemplified the legacy of its patron, St. John the Wonderworker of Shanghai and San Francisco, who characteristically served and nurtured young people from all over the world. Today, the school is home to students from all backgrounds.

Your donation, no matter the size, can make a world of difference. You will help ensure that this cornerstone of the Orthodox Christian community remains a vibrant source of education and spiritual formation for years to come. Your contribution will directly support scholarships for families in need, our teachers, and the resources necessary to operate and sustain the school’s exceptional programs. It's an investment in the future, not just of Saint John's Academy, but of these bright young minds who will one day shape our world.

This is about more than just saving a school; it is about preserving a sacred space where children are nurtured in faith, love, and knowledge. It is about investing in the future of our Orthodox community and honoring the legacy of St. John the Wonderworker.

Please give today and be part of this inspiring story!

Please also spread the word to others who value the gift of Orthodox Christian education. Together, we can ensure that St. John’s Academy continues to shine as a beacon of light in San Francisco for generations to come.