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My Beloved Ones,
This week we are blessed to celebrate once more the Dormition of the Theotokos. The Dormition is one of the few Great Feasts of the year which is not inspired by an event in scripture. Instead, Holy Tradition speaks of the falling asleep of our beautiful Panagia.
After our Lord’s Resurrection, the Virgin Mary lived with John the Beloved Disciple. We know that she accompanied John on his ministry to the Church in Ephesus, but during the ten years after the Resurrection and the time before her death, we are told that she lived in Jerusalem, and that all those turned to the Lord sought her blessings and her spiritual wisdom.
When the time came for her to depart this life, she was approached by an angel. Filled with joy at seeing her Son and her God, she went to the Mount of Olives and prayed unendingly. When she returned to her home, she prepared herself, and the power of the Holy Spirit brought to her—from all the corners of the world—all the Apostles.To read the rest of the Message from Metropolitan Alexios click here.
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Upcoming Metropolis Events
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August 17 - August 18August 16 and 17, 2019 Please join Bishop Sebastian for Vespers and Divine Liturgy St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral 406 N. Academy Street Greenville, SC 29601 Great Vespers 6:00 PM Divine Liturgy 9:00 AMRead More
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Sunday, August 18
The Liturgical Arts Academy is a one week intensive program to teach the skills of Byzantine Chanting, Iconography and Liturgical Textile Arts in an atmosphere of prayer, study, discussion and communion.Read More -
September 10, 4:00 PM - October 10
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 Tuesday, September 10, 2019. We will adjourn at noon, on Thursday, September 12. Please note - this is a change from the originally announced dates of October 8-10, 2019.Read More -
Saturday, September 21
For More Information Contact Venetta Jones at Venettajones@me.comRead More -
Saturday, September 28
For More Information Contact Nick Callesis at 305-588-0869.Read More -
Saturday, October 5
For more Information contact Maria Kiriangitis at 941-730-9955.Read More -
October 18, 6:00 PM - October 20, 1:00 PM
Family Camp is a weekend retreat dedicated to strengthening our faith and our families. Experience the fun of camp as a family with professional counselors and experienced young adult volunteers.Read More -
November 9 - November 10
Our 2019 Archangel Michael Feast & Honors Banquet will be Saturday, November 9th at 6:00 p.m. The following day, His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios will preside at the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Annunciation Cathedral. Honorees and their families and guests will be mailed hotel and banquet information during the summer of 2019. For questions, please contact Fr. George Tsahakis.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
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News
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August 8
The venerable Metropolitan of Tyroloi and Serention, the most honorable Exarch of Thrace, Panteleimon (Rodopoulos), fell asleep today, August 7, shortly after 2 p.m., at the age of 90. The blessed Hierarch fell asleep peacefully at the Holy Monastery of Vlatades, of which he had been a longtime abbot, with his successor and spiritual son, Bishop Nikephoros of Amorion, at his side. The funeral service will take place on Friday, August 9, at 11 a.m. at the Monastery of the Vlatades, where he will be buried. Click to read in full.Read More -
July 29
The Holy Unmercenaries Medical Society (HUMS) met at the Diakonia Retreat Center May 17-19, 2019 for its third annual retreat, “Healing the Healer,” led by Dn. Dr. Stephen Muse.Read More -
July 27
AXIOS! On this feast day of St. Panteleimon, Archbishop Nikitas was enthroned as the hierarch and archpastor of the Greek Orthodox of Archdiocese of Thyrateira and Great Britain. Metropolitan Alexios and numerous hierarchs, clergy and faithful were in attendance.Read More -
July 18
All active and retired clergy are asked to register for our upcoming Fall Clergy Retreat, September 10-12, 2019 at the Diakonia Retreat Center.Read More -
July 9
The Metropolis of Atlanta is pleased to announce that on July 27th, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas will be enthroned as the Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain. Click the link to read a comprehensive article discussing His Eminence's memories of growing up in Tarpon Springs, His growth in the faith, and his hopes for the future. Axios!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.