It is with sadness yet with hope in the Resurrection that the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco announces the passing of Rev. Father Elias Velonis, who reposed in the Lord on August 17, 2022. Father Elias was a dedicated priest in the Archdiocese, who came to the west coast upon his retirement in 2011. It is with sadness yet with hope in the Resurrection that the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco announces the passing of Rev. Father Elias Velonis, who reposed in the Lord on August 17,.