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Message from Metropolitan Alexios
My Beloved Ones,In thinking about this week’s Gospel reading, there is a detail that could say much about why the Church has chosen it for this period of the Nativity Fast.
St. Luke the Evangelist tells us that Christ is preaching in a synagogue, when a woman approaches Him. This woman has a bent back and has not been able to straighten herself for 18 years. “When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, ‘Woman, you are set free from your ailment...’To read the rest of the Message from Metropolitan Alexios click here.
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Upcoming Metropolis Events
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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 -
January 13 - January 16
Our goal is to bring Orthodox families together through dance, music and fellowship to perpetuate our rich Hellenic Orthodox tradition. Our Hellenic Dance Festival, based on the vision and dream of His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios, began in 2000. Traveling from city to city throughout our Metropolis, the Hellenic Dance Festival has grown into a true family event.Read More -
January 20 - January 22
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Clearwater, FL is having their annual GOYA Winter Event January 20-22. Please contact Fr. William Damaskos for more information.Read More -
May 12 - May 14
Introduced in 1983, 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:Read More
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News
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December 1National Philoptochos donated $755,827.52 from January 1 – May 31, 2022. Learn more about this philanthropic work!Read More
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November 11
As we look forward to this coming Saturday's Archangel Michael Feast and Honors Banquet, the Metropolis is equally blessed to come together in the preceding days, and discuss important developments in the life of our Church.Read More -
November 11
On November 5-6, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Mobile, Alabama, hosted a regional conference on Byzantine music and chanting by the Archdiocesan School of Byzantine Music. Over thirty people attend the workshop, representing eight parishes from our Metropolis. We were blessed with a visit from His Grace Bishop Sevastianos who offered the opening prayer for the workshop and spoke to the participants about the importance of our ecclesiastical musical tradition... On November 5, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church also hosted the annual Greek Fest Charity Gala.Read More -
November 8
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios presided at the Hierarchical Feast Day for Archangel Michael and the Heavenly Hosts at Archangel Michael Chapel in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8th. Joining him were Fr. George Tsahakis, Metropolis Chancellor, Fr. Paul Kaplanis, Annunciation Cathedral Dean, and Fr. Christos Mars, Ephemerios at the Cathedral. Afterwards, the Metropolis staff hosted a special reception in honor of the Metropolis of Atlanta's Patron Saint.Read More -
November 3
On October 29, 2022, the Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida, celebrated OXI DayRead More -
November 3
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta & His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela traveled to the Archdiocese in honor of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros's Name Day...Read More
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2021 Parish Ministry Leadership Survey
Every January, parishes need to update their Parish Ministry contacts with the Metropolis Office. After electing your 2021 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.
