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My Beloved Ones,This Sunday, we celebrate one of the great saints of our Church, St. Mary of Egypt. She began her life, a great sinner; and on the Feast of the Holy Cross, she went to Jerusalem—not to join the pilgrims, but to find men who could support her sinful style of life. Eventually, this beautiful young woman was curious to enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchere, but found that, unlike the faithful walking past her, an invisible force would not allow her to step inside. Recognizing the seriousness of her sins, she approached an icon of our Theotokos, tearfully repenting, and promising to become an ascetic.
Then, she was permitted to enter the church—and after she venerated a relic of the True Cross, she returned to the icon, and heard a voice say, “If you cross the Jordan, you will find glorious rest.”
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Upcoming Metropolis Events
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Friday, May 15
The recently inaugurated the Orthodox Christian Academy of Atlanta (OCAA) met under the direction of its Chairman, His Eminence, Metropolitan Alexios, and in light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, decided to postpone all retreats at the DRC at least through mid May, 2020. Thus, our fourth annual HUMS retreat has been postponed. The Board of Directors would like to thank all of you who had planned to attend this year’s retreat. The Board of Directors of the Holy Unmercenaries Medical Society will virtually meet on May 16, 2020. Hopefully, we will have sufficient information at that time to reschedule our 2020 retreat.Read More -
May 24 - May 30
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 -
June 12 - June 14
This event brings GOYAns (teenagers) from all over Florida to our parish for a weekend of athletics and spirituality. Please contact St. John the Baptist in Tampa, FL for more information.Read More -
June 18 - June 21
2020 Choir Conference - Mark your calendars for our annual conference!Read More -
June 28 - August 1
Recognized as the highlight of the summer, St Stephen's Summer Camp offers teens entering 6th through 12th grades when school begins in the fall, an opportunity to spend a week at our Diakonia Retreat Center. Campers are only allowed to attend camp for one week.Read More -
Saturday, July 25The Western Conference will be hosting their 2nd Annual Dance Festival on Saturday, July 25 at the Annunciation Church in Mobile, AL Contact Fr. Thomas Guerry at office@stmarkella.org for more information.Read More
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August 21 - August 23
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church is hosting a GOYA Beach Reach in Daytona Beach, FL. All GOYAs are welcome to attend. Contact St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church for more information.Read More -
October 1, 4:00 PM - October 3
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, October 1, 2020 and participate in an extraordinary spiritual event on Saturday, October 3rd. Details forthcoming.Read More -
November 7 - November 8
Our 2020 Archangel Michael Feast & Honors Banquet will be Saturday, November 7th 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 have been mailed hotel and banquet information. For questions, please contact Ethel Gjerde.Read More
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News
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April 6
We have been preparing for weeks for the most sacred time of year, Holy Week and Pascha. We have fasted, given to those in need, and increased our prayer life. However due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are left feeling anxious, fearful for the health of our loved ones and ourselves, missing the sacramental life of our beloved church. We must know even in the midst of this pandemic, HOLY WEEK still happens! The RESURRECTION still happens! Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ tramples death by death for us to receive eternal life in His Heavenly Kingdom!Read More -
March 26
After much thought, prayer and speaking with His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios, WE ARE POSTPOSING St. Stephen's Summer Camper Registration. We do not want add to the stress and financial burdens on any family at this time. We are working with CampDoc to set up a new registration date for after Pascha. Thank you for your understanding as we are all in this together!Read More -
March 24
In these uncertain times, when news of the Coronavirus can shift from hour to hour, I am mindful of the worry and fear that many of us are feeling. I recognize that for many of us, staying in our homes represents a new kind of challenge, and so this note is meant to suggest some ways to pass the time, that will be spiritually fruitful.Read More -
March 21If you missed the Presidents Meeting on March 21, 2020, you can view online now. Speakers Resources are also available to share with Clergy and Parish Council members.Read More
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March 20
Click here for a complete list of Metropolis of Atlanta and Archdiocesan parishes that have made their Services available for live-stream.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.