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My Beloved Ones,
This week’s reflection comes from this Sunday’s Epistle to the Ephesians, and it is a very moving passage. I ask you all to imagine the circumstances under which the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the young Church in Ephesus “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called…” (Ephesians 4:1). It is deeply emotional to think of St. Paul, in chains, and therefore most likely dictating this letter to another. Even in the midst of tremendous pain and fear, the Saint does not let these new Christians forget their responsibility to God, and so to one another.
They, and we all, have been called to a life which is one of “…lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love…” (Ephesians 4:2). It is possible hear that Paul recalls not only our Lord’s instructions to non-violence, but perhaps he remembers the acceptance of those early Christians he himself persecuted, a life he has now chosen, as a follower of Christ.
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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 -
Saturday, January 11
The Y2AM is hitting the road, bringing the experience of “Be the Bee” to parishes across the country! These pan-Orthodox retreats are bringing together youth, young adults, parents and youth workers for a great day in Christ.Read More -
Saturday, January 11
The Tampa Bay District Council of the Metropolis of Atlanta presents the Inaugural Blue Jean Ball!Read More -
January 17 - January 20
Traveling from city to city throughout our Metropolis, the Hellenic Dance Festival has grown into a true family event. Held on the MLK Jr. weekend, it allows for participants to travel and join together as brothers and sisters in Christ. Our religion, our Greek language, and our culture help us maintain our identity as Hellenes. The need for our communities to perpetuate our culture, along with the philosophy of ancient Greece and the Olympic spirit of "a healthy mind in a healthy body" were instrumental in the vision by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios to establish this Hellenic Dance Festival for the youth and families of our Metropolis.Read More -
January 24 - January 26
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is hosting GOYAns from all over Tampa Bay for their annual GOYA Winter Event. Please contact Fr. William A. Damaskos for more information.Read More -
Saturday, February 1, 6:30 PM
Don't Miss the Boat! Diakonia Retreat Center Fundraising Celebration - All Proceeds Go Towards Paying Down the Existing MortgageRead More -
March 6 - March 8
All GOYANs are welcome to attend our Metropolis GOYA Lenten Retreat at our beloved Diakonia Retreat Center. Registration will open in January.Read More -
March 27 - March 29
St. John the Baptist in Tampa, FL will be hosting a GOYA Lenten Retreat for the Western Florida Conference. Please Contact Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis for more information.Read More -
May 7, 4:00 PM - May 9
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, May 7, 2020 and participate in an extraordinary spiritual event on Saturday, May 9th. Details forthcoming.Read More
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News
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December 9
On Sunday December 8th 2019, His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios served Divine Liturgy, before participating in the official groundbreaking ceremony of the community's new Hellenic Center and Social Hall. View the photos here!Read More -
December 2
His Eminence recently spoke to the Greek Orthodox website Pemptousia to offer his reflections on the life of his Spiritual Father Elder Porphyrios, whose feast was celebrated on December 2nd. To view the full video, in Greek with English subtitles, click this link..Read More -
November 18
Honorees and their families may view and download at no charge photos from this year's Archangel Michael Feast & Honors Banquet on Saturday, November 9th, as well as photos from the Sunday Hierarchical Liturgy at Annunciation Cathedral. (For honorees who were unable to join us, you were greatly missed! Your medal and certificate are on the way to your parish and your Parish Priest will award you with them at the end of liturgy on an upcoming Sunday.)Read More -
November 18
SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine invites one and all to a Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 8, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Guests will be able to tour the Shrine and its exhibits and the ornate chapel on the premises, as well as meet newly-assigned Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, the official representative of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America under whose jurisdiction the Shrine falls. Refreshments will be served. Guests are encouraged to bring canned and non-perishable food items for a collection to benefit local food pantries and depositories as we approach the Christmas holiday.Read More -
November 16
On Saturday, November 16, Bishop Sevastianos invited clergy and lay leaders from the Coastal Conference to meet at Holy Trinity Church in Columbia, Georgia to implement Metropolis goals and establish a conference calendar. His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios has asked His Grace to establish and build up our Metropolis' seven regional conferences. Thanks to all who participated today.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.