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My Beloved Ones,
Tomorrow is that wonderful American holiday known as Thanksgiving, and I am certain that, like my Metropolis coworkers, you are also looking forward to spending time with your loved ones, reflecting on the past times, and making new memories while you break bread together. (In observance of this special day, please know that the Metropolis offices are closed from Wednesday November 27th at 12 PM, through Friday, November 29th).
While there can be a tendency in our modern society to emphasize the material comforts of the holiday—such as the delicious food, the entertainment, and even early Christmas shopping—we Orthodox Christians know that the act of thanksgiving is not just some passing single day of celebration: it is the heart of our worship, and it is fundamentally, what we believe. In fact, the Eucharist, the most important sacrament and act of communion with our Creator, comes from the Greek word for Thanksgiving, εὐχαριστία.
For us, my beloved, we are even more aware that being thankful is not just a weekly practice during Sunday’s Divine Liturgy: it should instead be a daily occurrence. As the Psalmist says, it is good to “…declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness every night” (Psalm 92:2).
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Upcoming Metropolis Events
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Saturday, December 7
St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Melbourne, FL is hosting a workshop to learn dances from the Ionian Islands with emphasis on Kefalonia. Contact Debbie Echevarria at 321-254-1045 for more information.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 -
Saturday, January 11
The Y2AM is hitting the road, bringing the experience of “Be the Bee” to parishes across the country! These pan-Orthodox retreats are bringing together youth, young adults, parents and youth workers for a great day in Christ.Read More -
January 17 - January 20
Traveling from city to city throughout our Metropolis, the Hellenic Dance Festival has grown into a true family event. Held on the MLK Jr. weekend, it allows for participants to travel and join together as brothers and sisters in Christ. Our religion, our Greek language, and our culture help us maintain our identity as Hellenes. The need for our communities to perpetuate our culture, along with the philosophy of ancient Greece and the Olympic spirit of "a healthy mind in a healthy body" were instrumental in the vision by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios to establish this Hellenic Dance Festival for the youth and families of our Metropolis.Read More -
January 24 - January 26
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is hosting GOYAns from all over Tampa Bay for their annual GOYA Winter Event. Please contact Fr. William A. Damaskos for more information.Read More -
Saturday, February 1, 6:30 PM
Don't Miss the Boat! Diakonia Retreat Center Fundraising Celebration - All Proceeds Go Towards Paying Down the Existing MortgageRead More -
March 6 - March 8
All GOYANs are welcome to attend our Metropolis GOYA Lenten Retreat at our beloved Diakonia Retreat Center. Registration will open in January.Read More -
March 27 - March 29
St. John the Baptist in Tampa, FL will be hosting a GOYA Lenten Retreat for the Western Florida Conference. Please Contact Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis for more information.Read More -
May 7, 4:00 PM - May 9
All active and retired Metropolis of Atlanta Clergy (Priests & Deacons) are invited to join us for our next clergy retreat. Please plan to arrive by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020 and participate in an extraordinary spiritual event on Saturday, May 9th. Details forthcoming.Read More
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News
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December 2
His Eminence recently spoke to the Greek Orthodox website Pemptousia to offer his reflections on the life of his Spiritual Father Elder Porphyrios, whose feast was celebrated on December 2nd. To view the full video, in Greek with English subtitles, click this link..Read More -
November 18
Honorees and their families may view and download at no charge photos from this year's Archangel Michael Feast & Honors Banquet on Saturday, November 9th, as well as photos from the Sunday Hierarchical Liturgy at Annunciation Cathedral. (For honorees who were unable to join us, you were greatly missed! Your medal and certificate are on the way to your parish and your Parish Priest will award you with them at the end of liturgy on an upcoming Sunday.)Read More -
November 18
SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine invites one and all to a Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 8, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Guests will be able to tour the Shrine and its exhibits and the ornate chapel on the premises, as well as meet newly-assigned Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, the official representative of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America under whose jurisdiction the Shrine falls. Refreshments will be served. Guests are encouraged to bring canned and non-perishable food items for a collection to benefit local food pantries and depositories as we approach the Christmas holiday.Read More -
November 16
On Saturday, November 16, Bishop Sevastianos invited clergy and lay leaders from the Coastal Conference to meet at Holy Trinity Church in Columbia, Georgia to implement Metropolis goals and establish a conference calendar. His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios has asked His Grace to establish and build up our Metropolis' seven regional conferences. Thanks to all who participated today.Read More -
November 8
Welcome to the faithful stewards of the Metropolis of Atlanta serving as Vicars, Philoptochos Metropolis Board members, Metropolis Council members, Diakonia Retreat Center Board members, Metropolis Endowment Board members, and Archons. Congratulations to our 2019 Archangel Michael parish honorees and Metropolitan's Choice honorees. We expect more than 400 in attendance at our Archangel Michael Feast & Honors Banquet on Saturday, November 9 and look forward to our Hierarchical Liturgy at Annunciation Cathedral on Sunday, November 10th.Read More
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2019 Parish Ministry Leadership
Every January, parishes need to update their Parish Ministry contacts with the Metropolis Office. After electing your 2019 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.