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Message from Metropolitan Alexios
My Beloved Ones,
This Sunday the Orthodox Church is blessed to commemorate the 350 Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, held in Nicaea in the year 787. The purpose of this council was to refute the Iconoclastic Persecution issued by an edict issued in 726. For nearly 60 years, beginning under the command of Emperor Leo the Isaurian, icons were banned from churches, and those who advocated the Orthodox position were persecuted, and martyred.
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Upcoming Metropolis Events
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October 23 - November 4
Sponsored by the Metropolis's Orthodox Christian Academy of Atlanta, Bishop Themi of Sierra Leone will first speak at the Metropolis of Atlanta Clergy Retreat, before embarking on a series of visits to our Metropolis of Atlanta parishes. Click here to view the full itineraryRead More -
Saturday, November 9
The Archangel Michael Feast was prayerfully conceived by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios upon arriving in Atlanta, as the annual double feast of the Metropolis family. It is to honor and celebrate our Patron Saint and the lives of two people from each parish, who are living examples of the Orthodox Christian life and journey to Theosis. By extension, this special Metropolis feast also serves as the annual Metropolis celebration and thanksgiving for all devout stewards of the faith, giving their time and talent.Read More -
November 15 - November 17
We are very excited to host the GOYA Advent Retreat for our GOYAns in the 7th through 12th Grade. The retreat will be held at the Warren Willis United Methodist Camp and Conference Center in Fruitland Park, FL. Friday night we will have pizza, icebreakers and a campfire. Saturday, we will have Orthros and Vespers, spend all day on the high and low ropes course, some free time and rotating sessions in the evening. Please contact FrKyriakos@htgocorlando.org for more information.Read More -
December 27 - December 30
All teens in 7th-12th grade in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta who are involved in their local parish's GOYA and Church School program are invited to attend the Winter Youth Rally. Join us in Atlanta, GA December 27-30, 2024 to compete in tournaments representing your church community. Each parish must have a Lead Advisor assigned by the parish priest for GOYANs to attend!Read More -
January 16 - January 20
The Hellenic Dance Festival (HDF), based on the vision and dream of His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios, began in 2000. HDF has grown into a true family event as it has traveled to various cities throughout the Metropolis of Atlanta for over 20 years. Held annually HDF allows for participants to travel and join together as brothers and sisters in Christ with the steadfast belief that Orthodoxy, the Greek language, and culture, help us maintain our identity as Hellenes.Read More -
February 2 - February 8
1-week immersive format at the Diakonia Retreat Center in Salem, SC to learn the foundational skills and techniques of Byzantine Chant and Iconography. Beginner Chant students will learn how to read Byzantine notation.Read More
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October 9
In support of National Hurricane Relief Fund, your Metropolis Philoptochos wants to be sure you are aware of the steps our Archdiocese is taking to collect relief funds for both Hurricanes Helene and Milton (Click here for detailed information on the National Hurricane Relief Fund). This will also clarify how your Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos will proceed going forward.Read More -
October 7
I begin this message in a spirit of gratitude for the way our Metropolis has come together to support those affected by Hurricane Helene. Unfortunately in hurricane season, there is very little rest, and now Hurricane Milton approaches our beloved Tampa Bay area, even as it still recovers. Therefore, this letter is sent to you, our Clergy & Parish Council Presidents in a spirit of preparation, so that all our parishes--and especially those in the path of the storm-- are aware that the same resources shall be available if--God forbid--homes or livelihoods should be affected when Milton makes landfall.Read More -
October 3
It has been nearly a week since Hurricane Helene left great devastation across our nation, much of it falling within the boundaries of our Holy and God-Protected Metropolis of Atlanta.Read More -
September 19
We are hoping that your parish Priest, President of the Parish Council & designated IT/Cybersecurity Personnel will make every effort to attend an important online meeting. Each Priest is asked to ensure that at least one of these lay individuals also attend (in addition to our Clergy): either your parish's IT-focused lay member, your Parish Council President, or ideally (if possible), both.Read More -
August 21
On Wednesday, August 14th, clergy and faithful from the Northeast Conference gathered at the Dormition of the Theotokos parish in Greensboro for Great Vespers of the feast. The service, which included both an Artoklasia and the chanting of the Dormition Encomia, was presided over by His Grace Bishop +SEVASTIANOS of Zela.Read More -
August 9
Plans are well underway for our Starry Night Fundraiser to benefit the DRC on September 21st, in Mobile, AL at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (50 S. Ann St). The reception hour begins at 6 pm with dinner served at 7. A short presentation will then be followed by dancing until 11 pm (music from Nick Demos and the Islanders). Individual tickets for the event are on sale now for $65 and there is a limit of 200 .Read More
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Hymns of our Faith
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2023 Parish Ministry Leadership Survey
Every January, parishes need to update their Parish Ministry contacts with the Metropolis Office. After electing your 2023 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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Telephone: (404) 634 - 9345
Fax: (404) 634 - 2471For email or phone numbers to specifc Metropolis Staff members, click here for a complete listing.
