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My Beloved Ones,
While we prepare ourselves for a Thanksgiving celebration that will be very different due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, on the 21st of November, the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple helps us focus on what it means to be truly thankful.
The Virgin Mary’s father, Joachim was descended from King David, and her mother, Anna, was of the priestly tribe of Aaron. However, despite their piety, they were unable to bear children. In such fallen times, those who were could not conceive were shunned. Joachim, for example, was turned away from the Temple, his offering rejected. This caused the couple great shame, and Joachim went to the desert to renew his prayers. Eventually, both Joachim and Anna were visited by angels, who announced that God had heard their cries, and that they would conceive a child who would be spoken of in the entire world.
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Upcoming Metropolis Events
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Wednesday, December 16
In honor of the 200th anniversary of the Greek War for Independence, which will be celebrated globally in 2021, the St. Photios National Shrine is proud to announce the theme for its annual essay contest, commemorating the great connection shared between the nations of Greece and the United States. Participants must be age 13-19 and the maximum word count is 1000. A single essay will be selected as the winner by a committee and will receive a $1,000 prize. Deadline to submit is December 16, 2020.Read More -
Saturday, May 15
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: Junior Division for students in grades 7–9 and Senior Division for student in grades 10–12. Two finalists in each district division represent the district at the Metropolis Oratorical Festival. The top speaker in each metropolis division is then selected to participate in the Archdiocese Finals.Read More
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News
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November 23On Friday evening and Saturday morning (November 20-21, 2020), His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Agripnia (Vigil) service and Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta at the Panagia Chapel at the Diakonia Center in Salem, South Carolina. To view photos, click here.Read More
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November 18
Last Thursday evening, in celebration of St. John Chrysostom, a celebratory Liturgy was held at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Atlanta, GA.Read More -
November 13
At the request of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, I ask that his encyclical to be placed in your parish bulletins, and if possible, read for the edification of our parishioners on the observance of the newly inaugurated National Philoptochos Sunday, November 15th.Read More -
November 11
For those parishes who were asked by Metropolitan Alexios to conduct Fall Parish Council Elections, as well as for those parishes that made special requests for Him to conduct them, all election forms are available online. Click to view and download.Read More -
November 3
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta expresses his saddness at the falling asleep of Metropolitan Maximos, formerly of Pittsburgh, who he remembers fondly as "a great theologian". Click here for the full Archdiocesan press releaseRead More -
November 3On October 25, 2020 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Maitland, FL, His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta bestowed the Ofikio of Archimandrite upon Rev. Protopresbyter Demetrios Simeonidis; the highest position of the priesthood before the Episcopacy.Read More
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2020 Parish Ministry Leadership Survey
Every January, parishes need to update their Parish Ministry contacts with the Metropolis Office. After electing your 2020 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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Fax: (404) 634 - 2471For email or phone numbers to specifc Metropolis Staff members, click here for a complete listing.