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Message from Metropolitan Alexios
My Beloved Ones,Just as we will begin the season of Fall this Saturday, this weekend is the First Sunday of Luke. Therefore, it seems appropriate that this Sunday’s Gospel is also about beginnings; specifically, the beginning of Christ calling His Disciples to their ministry.
We are in the village of Gennesaret, where the size of the crowd makes it necessary for Christ to speak to them from a fishing boat. When Christ finishes, He turns to Simon, the owner of the boat, and suggests that Simon put down his nets. Simon is tired. He worked all night and has caught nothing, but something makes him obey…
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Upcoming Metropolis Events
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September 29 - October 1
The HUMS Annual Retreat will be held from September 29-October 1, 2023 at the Diakonia Center, Salem SC. The theme is "Cultivating Spiritual and Physical Wellness in a World of Illness".Read More -
Saturday, November 11
The Archangel Michael Feast was prayerfully conceived by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios upon arriving in Atlanta, as the annual double feast of the Metropolis family. It is to honor and celebrate our Patron Saint and the lives of two people from each parish, who are living examples of the Orthodox Christian life and journey to Theosis. By extension, this special Metropolis feast also serves as the annual Metropolis celebration and thanksgiving for all devout stewards of the faith, giving their time and talent.Read More -
November 17 - November 19
The Autumn Southeast Regional OCF Retreat will be held November 17-19th, 2023 at Diakonia Retreat Center in Salem, South Carolina. "Building an Ark: Called to be a Witness of Christ" Join us for a discussion on how can we build our ‘arks’ and draw others closer to Christ through strengthening our lives in Christ and bearing witness to others. Registration closes 11/3/2023.Read More -
December 27 - December 30
The Winter Youth Rally commences each year on the Feast of St. Stephen on December 27. All Orthodox teens in the Metropolis of Atlanta involved in their local parish's GOYA and Church School program are invited to Atlanta, GA each December to compete in tournaments representing their church community.Read More -
December 27 - December 30
Do you ever feel your faith is overshadowed by darkness? Or the world is so distracting that it obscures the Light of Christ? What will you choose? To embrace Christ? Or dwell in the darkness? OCF invites you to face these decisions in the upcoming academic year, as we strive together to Walk in the Light. Registration is open now, through December 1st.Read More -
January 11 - January 15
We are excited for the 2024 Hellenic Dance Festival in Orlando, Florida at the Caribe Royale Resort! The theme for HDF 2024 is “Imagine.” In Matthew 5:1-12, we read the Beatitudes and begin to imagine what Christ says we could experience, such as: the Kingdom of Heaven, being comforted, inheriting the earth, being filled, mercy, seeing God, being called a child of God, reward in Heaven. Imagining such beauty is inspiring and empowering to be what Christ calls us to be: poor in spirit, mournful, meek, hungry and thirsty for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, persecuted because of righteousness, Rejoicing and Glad!Read More -
Saturday, January 20, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PMLocated in person at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs, FL.Read More
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February 16 - February 18
Please save the date for Charlotte's annual Queen City Classic basketball tournament to be held on President's Day Weekend 2024 - February 16, 17, 18 - for all 7th - 12th grade GOYAns. Additional information will be provided when registration opens in December. More questions? Contact Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Charlotte, NC.Read More -
Saturday, March 30
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Charleston, SC will be hosting the Coastal Conference Oratorical festival.Read More
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September 14
The Liturgical Arts Academy, a division of the Orthodox Christian Academy of Atlanta, has continued to grow and develop its program with another successful event this year. Offering intensive training in Byzantine Chant and Iconography, TLAA is held every year at the Metropolis of Atlanta Diakonia Retreat Center in Salem, SC during the month of August.Read More -
August 21
During the weekend of August 18th-20th, the popular Goya Beach Reach Retreat sponsored by Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Daytona Beach Florida made its dynamic comeback.Read More -
June 26
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios thanks God and all participants for an engaging Metropolis of Atlanta Clergy Laity Assembly hosted by St. Nicholas Cathedral. Fr. Athanasios Haros, Nicholas Manias, & Honorable Mayor of Tarpon Springs, Costa Vatikiotis, you and your co-workers opened your hearts as you offered hospitality and support to our 350+ participants. We leave filled with joy and enthusiasm to implement insights we learned to boost our Holy Faith and its ministries throughout the eight southeastern US states with its 75 parishes under the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Glory to God for these blessings. May He similarly bless Holy Trinity Church in Charleston, SC… the host of our 2025 assembly.Read More -
June 19
All participants of our 2023 Clergy Laity Assembly are invited to the Workshops on Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, 2023. Parishioners visiting or living in the area who wish to attend them may do so at no charge. Please be aware no food is offered without registration tickets or advance purchases.Read More -
May 12
On Wednesday April 19, 2023, a beautiful and sun-filled day that can only be described as “Xara Theou,” a longtime dream became a living reality. His Eminence, Metropolitan Alexios, of the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta officiated at the service of the Laying of the Foundation Stone for the St. Hermione Home (SHH) in Charlotte, NC.Read More -
April 28
18 junior and senior students from 7 of the 10 parishes in the Central Conference participated in the District Oratorical Festival on Saturday, April 22nd.Read More
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2023 Parish Ministry Leadership Survey
Every January, parishes need to update their Parish Ministry contacts with the Metropolis Office. After electing your 2023 Parish Council Officers, use the link below to update your Ministry Leaders listing. Metropolis staff will use this contact information to provide news and events associated with your parish ministries.
Update Your Parish Ministry Leadership
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Metropolis Strategic Plan
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Hymns of our Faith
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Telephone: (404) 634 - 9345
Fax: (404) 634 - 2471For email or phone numbers to specifc Metropolis Staff members, click here for a complete listing.
