St. Gregory of Nyssa Greek Orthodox Church
1454 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
Membership: 80 Families
Pastor: Father Simeon Corona
Age: 45
Born: Los Angeles
Formation: Lutheran Bible Institute, Seattle, WA; Concordia College, St. Paul, MN; Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA; Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Boston, MA; St. Vladimir Orthodox Seminary, Yonkers, NY
Years ordained: 14
San Diego Reader: How long do you spend writing your sermons?
Father Simeon Corona: It really varies — anywhere from between a half hour to two hours. It’s one of these things that’s going on all the time. I don’t usually read from a written sermon; I usually have my points, and depending on the circumstances and the situation as it is, it’s always a work in progress right up to the moment of giving the sermon. ... + more