Introduced in 1983, the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival provides Greek Orthodox teenagers the opportunity to write and talk about their faith. The Oratorical Festival Program begins at the parish level and is divided into two divisions: Read More!
Our St. Stephen's Summer Camp has a rich tradition, dating back to the 1980's, and is grounded on the principals of living a true Orthodox lifestyle with twice daily liturgical services, opportunities for reflection, community living and meals, athletics, arts & crafts, and nightly social activities.
Vespers will be served on Sunday, August 14th at 6:30 PM. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday, August 15th Orthros begins at 8:30 AM / Divine Liturgy begins at 10:00 AM. Light Refreshments will follow both Vespers, & Divine Liturgy. RSVP by August 12th to Fr. Constantine Carros at 336-486-2177 or fr.dino@aol.com
The Liturgical Arts Academy is a one-week, intensive program to teach the skills of Byzantine chant and Iconography in an atmosphere of prayer, study, discussion, and communion.
Join us in Macon for a special Inaugural Pan-Orthodox Cross Dive on Sunday, September 11th here in Central Georgia, conveniently just an hour south of Atlanta! As a church of the Holy Cross, we are excited to finally bring this traditional event to Macon and to host our Orthodox brothers and sisters in Christ.
The Metropolis of Atlanta is excited to announce we will be hosting a fall retreat for Young Adults. Come and enjoy a spiritual, relaxing fall weekend at the beautiful Diakonia Retreat Center for fun and fellowship! Registration is Open!
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.
Our goal is to bring Orthodox families together through dance, music and fellowship to perpetuate our rich Hellenic Orthodox tradition. Our Hellenic Dance Festival, based on the vision and dream of His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios, began in 2000. Traveling from city to city throughout our Metropolis, the Hellenic Dance Festival has grown into a true family event.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Clearwater, FL is having their annual GOYA Winter Event January 20-22. Please contact Fr. William Damaskos for more information.
All GOYAN's are invited to Holy Trinity in Charleston, SC for a GOYA Valentine's Day Dance. Please contact Joseph Hodges at joe.w.hodges@gmail.com for more information.
Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church in Florence, SC will be hosting the Coastal Conference Oratorical Festival. The top 2 finalist in each division will advance to the Metropolis Festival in Charlotte, NC.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in St. Augustine, FL will be hosting the Northeastern Florida Conference Oratorical Festival. The top 2 finalist in each division will advance to the Metropolis Festival in Charlotte, NC.
Fr. Michael Tishel from Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church will speak on Compelling Conversations: How to share what we’re passionate about, listen when we don’t agree, talk about difficult subjects, and workshop in practical exercises. On Friday, our evening program will consist of dinner at 6pm followed by an Akathist hymn. On Saturday, we will celebrate the Feast of Annunciation with Orthros and Divine Liturgy. Then, we will have a work day wherein we do a service project (hence “Work Daze”) followed by a Vespers service. On Sunday, we will have Divine Liturgy and leave shortly after brunch.
All GOYAns and their advisors are welcome to join us for a relaxing Lenten weekend at our beloved Diakonia Retreat Center. Registration will open Friday, February 24.
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Ft. Pierce, FL will be hosting the Southeastern Florida Conference Oratorical Festival. The top 2 finalist in each division will advance to the Metropolis Festival in Charlotte, NC.
Sts. Markella & Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Ft. Walton Beach, FL will be hosting the Western Conference Oratorical Festival. The top 2 finalist in each division will advance to the Metropolis Festival in Charlotte, NC.
St. George Greek Orthodox Church in New Port Richey, FL will be hosting the Western Florida Conference Oratorical Festival. The top 2 finalist in each division will advance to the Metropolis Festival in Charlotte, NC.
With the Blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios, the Board of Directors for St. Hermione Home cordially invites you to join us as we celebrate laying the cornerstone for one of the most victorious milestones in our Orthodox Community, The Sanctification of St. Hermione Home and Chapel - “A Home for Women without Homes
St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church in Peachtree City, GA will be hosting the Central Conference Oratorical Festival. The top 2 finalists in each division will advance to the Metropolis Festival in Charlotte, NC
Everyone is invited to join us at out Annual Pasha Picnic at our beloved Diakonia Retreat Center. Vespers will start at 11::00 a.m. and lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP to diakoinaretreatoffice@yahoo.com. Minimum $10 donation per person.
Join us at Holy Trinity Charlotte, NC for a weekend of dance workshops, an HDF Forum & Discussion, Greek Night and Glendi. This year there will be four regions that will be taught. Aristoula will teach dances from the islands of Kythnos and Kea (Tzia) while Angelos Nikolaides will teach multiple dances and styles from various villages in Northern Evros, Thrace. For more information contact anoixiweekend@gmail.com.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Raleigh, NC will be hosting the North East Conference Oratorical Festival. The top 2 finalist in each division will advance to the Metropolis Festival in Charlotte, NC.