In addition to Metropolitan Alexios' announcements on the ministries and new programs of our Metropolis, His Eminence has invited Louis Kircos, Chairman of the Archdiocese Finance Committee to share the financial situation and progress of the Archdiocese. Louis is looking forward to visiting us and answering questions from participants. Mike Missions, Chair of the Metropolis Finance Committee will oversee an hour-long question and answer session on the Archdiocese Allocation process to assist our parishes. Other topics feature updates on the Archdiocese Youth Protection Act, Youth, Education, and Culture ministries, Strategic Plan, and our Metropolis' involvement with the Lilly Endowments National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders. All Clergy and Parish Council members of our parishes are asked to attend.

All Metropolis of Atlanta women are encouraged to join us for our annual spring retreat at the Diakonia Retreat Center. "Reaching IN to Reach OUT: Preparing Our Lives for Philanthropy" is this year's spiritual theme. Presenter is Fr. Mark Leondis, Proistamenos of St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church, Boca Raton, FL.

The Antiquities Department of Cyprus has unveiled images of a fascinating ancient mosaic floor uncovered in the Akaki area of Nicosia.

His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios was in Constantinople this week participating in the Holy Synod meetings. He departed from there Friday morning and is safely in Greece.

July 6, 2016, Washington, DC -- Many of the United States' top foreign policy leaders put statements in the Congressional Record and on social media praising Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the historic Holy and Great Council that convened in Crete, Greece June 19-26. Below are excerpts from these statements and links to their full remarks.

Religious Liberty Workshop, featuring two case studies highlighting uniquely successful approaches to educating the faithful on the human rights challenges of our day. Speakers included Fr. Philemon Patitsas, John Manos, Gus Pablecas, and Harry Dimopoulos.

The first forum of the Clergy Laity Congress focused on a report of the Holy & Great Council from our Hierarchs and Clergy who attended it.

His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios challenges Clergy Laity delegates to ask themselves "What can I do to be the 'voice of Christ' in today's changing world."

The 43rd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress Begins in Nashville with Divine Liturgy