As we look forward to this coming Saturday's Archangel Michael Feast and Honors Banquet, the Metropolis is equally blessed to come together in the preceding days, and discuss important developments in the life of our Church.
On November 5-6, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Mobile, Alabama, hosted a regional conference on Byzantine music and chanting by the Archdiocesan School of Byzantine Music. Over thirty people attend the workshop, representing eight parishes from our Metropolis. We were blessed with a visit from His Grace Bishop Sevastianos who offered the opening prayer for the workshop and spoke to the participants about the importance of our ecclesiastical musical tradition... On November 5, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church also hosted the annual Greek Fest Charity Gala.
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios presided at the Hierarchical Feast Day for Archangel Michael and the Heavenly Hosts at Archangel Michael Chapel in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8th. Joining him were Fr. George Tsahakis, Metropolis Chancellor, Fr. Paul Kaplanis, Annunciation Cathedral Dean, and Fr. Christos Mars, Ephemerios at the Cathedral. Afterwards, the Metropolis staff hosted a special reception in honor of the Metropolis of Atlanta's Patron Saint.
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta & His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela traveled to the Archdiocese in honor of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros's Name Day...
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, and Chairman of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society reappointed Arlene Siavelis Kehl as National Philoptochos President, as well as appointing the Executive Board Members for the 2022-2024 term. From the Metropolis of Atlanta, Valine Georgeson is Second Vice President, Martha Driscoll is Parliamentarian, and Metropolis Board President Irene Politis has also been appointed to serve. AXIOS!