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His Eminence's Message
My Beloved Ones,
This weekend marks a joyous period in the life of our Church, for on November 15th we begin the Nativity Fast, the 40 Day preparation for the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The importance of the Spring Lent and its preparation for the Feast of Feasts, Pascha, means that many Orthodox do not place as much emphasis on this “Winter Lent”. Some might wonder why we Fast, because the period before the Nativity is not an especially somber time, unlike the events of our Lord’s Passion. Indeed, with the joyous spirit of a secular holiday like Thanksgiving, images of parties and gatherings, as well as observances such as Christmas vacation, there are those who question whether the Feast is necessary at all for our modern world.
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Upcoming Metropolis Events
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November 21 - November 23
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Orlando is hosting a GOYA Advent Retreat November 21-23 at Warren Willis Camp & Conference Center. Deadline to Register is October 30, 2024 by Noon. For for information contact pa@htgocorlando.org.Read More -
Saturday, November 22
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Charlotte, NC would like to invite all communities to their Second Annual GOYA Greek Night! Featuring DJ Laz for 6th-12th Grade GOYAns. They will also be having a parent's lounge to meet each other and mingle. Tickets are $25 and includes dinner.Read More -
Saturday, December 6, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Caring for the Gray Hairs is a one-day mini conference organized by the Tampa Bay Area Greek Orthodox ChurchesRead 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 -
January 15 - January 19
Join us in vibrant New Orleans, LA for the Hellenic Dance Festival 2026—a celebration of Greek heritage, community, and tradition! This unforgettable weekend will bring together Greek dance groups from across the world to showcase the beauty of traditional folk dancing, music, and culture. Set against the lively backdrop of New Orleans, the festival is more than just a competition—it’s a gathering of generations, where friendships are formed, memories are made, and our shared love for Hellenism is celebrated with pride. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something truly special!Read More -
Tuesday, February 3
His Eminence Metropolitan Sevastianos of Atlanta encourages our Atlanta clergy to register for our next Metropolis of Atlanta Clergy Retreat scheduled for February 3-5, 2026 at our Diakonia Retreat Center. [Read More]Read More -
May 1 - May 3
The top speakers in the Junior and Senior Divisions advance to the district level. Two finalists in each district division represent the district at the Metropolis Oratorical Festival. The 2026 Metropolis Oratorical Festival will be hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Asheville, NC. 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 9
Celebrating A Weekend of Honors {Read More]Read More -
November 3
Philoptochos Sunday and Founders Day were especially meaningful for the Agape Chapter 5026 in Raleigh, NC, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.Read More -
October 24
In November and December, our parishes will be conducting elections for the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Churches of the Metropolis of Atlanta. Click here to read the Parish Guidelines for Parish Council elections as well as the Schedule of Parish Council Candidates Training Seminars that have been announced.Read More -
October 21After hurricanes howled and calendars clashed, it was delay after delay—but at last, the stars aligned and the glittering Gala was underway! The Greek Orthodox Churches of Tampa Bay, under the ever-capable leadership of Mr. Tony Damianakis, Chair of the Tampa Bay Council, hosted a grand and glorious evening in benefit of the DRCRead More
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October 16
Clergy and Boards of Elections for the Fall Parish Council Elections can download all forms needed for upcoming elections. Click to download now.Read More -
October 10
More than fifty catechumens and recent converts from six parishes across the Tampa Bay Area gathered for dinner and dialogue with His Eminence Metropolitan SEVASTIANOS in Tarpon Springs, Florida. His Eminence shared his perspective on joining the Church and how to live the faith.Read More
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