• The Festival of Faith Retreat (Feb. 25-26, 2022)
    The Festival of Faith Retreat (Feb. 25-26, 2022)
    January 13, 2022
    The Metropolis of Atlanta presents our inaugural "Festival of Faith Retreat" (FEB 25-26, 2022 at the Metropolis of Atlanta Diakonia Center, Salem SC)
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  • Photos from Theophany 2022
    Photos from Theophany 2022
    January 10, 2022
    Click here to view photos of the celebration of Theophany in Tarpon Springs, FL & West Palm Beach.
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  • Sts. Raphael, Nicholas, & Irene: Multi-purpose Ground Breaking
    Sts. Raphael, Nicholas, & Irene: Multi-purpose Ground Breaking
    January 7, 2022
    The parish community of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas, & Irene Greek Orthodox Church in Cumming, GA. broke ground on a 15,000 sq ft. Multi-purpose building on Sunday, January 2nd after the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta. His Grace, Bishop Sevastianos also attended and serve liturgy with Metropolitan Alexios and parish Priest Fr. Barnabas Powell.
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  • New book: The Virgin Mary in Holy Icons and Stories by Pres. Athanasia Papademetriou
    New book: The Virgin Mary in Holy Icons and Stories by Pres. Athanasia Papademetriou
    January 7, 2022
    A new book, The Virgin Mary in Holy Icons and Stories by Presbytera Athanasia Papademetriou, has just been published. This unique and beautiful hardcover book provides a deep understanding of the Virgin Mary and her miracle-working icons through fascinating stories and 80 full-color icons.
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  • His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela Celebrates His Name Day
    His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela Celebrates His Name Day
    December 20, 2021
    On Saturday December 18th, His Grace Bishop Sevastianos celebrated the Feast of His Patron Saint, St. Sebastian.
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  • The Ordianation of Dn. Mark Smith (St. George - Knoxville, TN)
    The Ordianation of Dn. Mark Smith (St. George - Knoxville, TN)
    December 16, 2021
    On Saturday, December 11th, His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela ordained Mark Smith to the Diaconate at the community of St. George Church in Knoxville, TN. Click for photos.
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  • His Grace Visits Tarpon Springs for the Feast of St. Nicholas
    His Grace Visits Tarpon Springs for the Feast of St. Nicholas
    December 7, 2021
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  • His Grace Celebrates the Feast of St. Andrew in Kendall, FL
    His Grace Celebrates the Feast of St. Andrew in Kendall, FL
    December 3, 2021
    His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela offered his Episcopal blessings to the community of St. Andrew in Kendall, Florida on the occasion of their patronal feast...
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  • His Grace Celebrates Interfaith Christian Event in Montgomery, AL
    His Grace Celebrates Interfaith Christian Event in Montgomery, AL
    November 12, 2021
    On Thursday, November 5th, His Grace Bishop Sevastianos delivered a lecture at St. John’s Episcopal Church, whose presiding clergy is the Rev. Dr. Deonna Neal.
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  • Live Stream of Thyranoixia for St. Nicholas Church & National Shrine
    November 2, 2021
    Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center will celebrate its Opening of the Doors Ceremony (Thyranoixia), presided over by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, today, Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Watch live at 11:00 am ET.
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  • Parish Instructions for Archangel Michael Honoree Sunday on November 7, 2021
    Parish Instructions for Archangel Michael Honoree Sunday on November 7, 2021
    October 22, 2021
    by Fr. George Tsahakis
    His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios is pleased to provide final instructions to ensure our upcoming Archangel Michael Honoree Sunday on November 7th is a joyous occasion for all our honorees and their families.
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  • His Grace Establishes the North East District Council
    His Grace Establishes the North East District Council
    October 19, 2021
    On October 16th, His Grace Bishop Sevastianos visited Holy Trinity Cathedral in Charlotte, NC for the purposes of establishing the North East District Council to increase gatherings and cooperation among the parishes of the region,
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  • Archepiscopal Encyclical for Leadership 100 Sunday
    Archepiscopal Encyclical for Leadership 100 Sunday
    October 13, 2021
    Click here for two versions of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros's encyclical on the observance of National Leadership 100 Sunday, one in English, and in Greek.
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  • Ribbon Cutting for Holy Trinity Hellenic Center & Hall
    Ribbon Cutting for Holy Trinity Hellenic Center & Hall
    September 15, 2021
    On Sunday September 19th, 2021, Fr. Ari Damaskos presided over the ribbon cutting for the new Holy Trinity Hellenic Center & Hall. Click below to see photos and videos
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  • 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Remembered at The Saint Nicholas National Shrine
    20th Anniversary of 9/11 Remembered at The Saint Nicholas National Shrine
    September 10, 2021
    The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Friends of Saint Nicholas remembered the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, with a memorial service and the inaugural lighting of the Saint Nicholas National Shrine on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 7:45 EST. 
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  • His Eminence Celebrates the New Year at the Phanar
    His Eminence Celebrates the New Year at the Phanar
    September 7, 2021
    As part of of His service to the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, His Eminence celebrated the coming of the Ecclesiastical New Year Year at the Phanar. Click here to see the photos.
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  • Deacons Educational Meeting at DRC
    Deacons Educational Meeting at DRC
    September 1, 2021
    by Fr. George Tsahakis
    Our Metropolis's first-ever Deacons Educational Meeting is scheduled for September 28th-29th, at the Diakonia Retreat Center. This gathering is meant for both Deacons and their Proistamenoi to come together, so that each may gain the most beneficial knowledge concerning the valuable service of the Diaconate to the sacramental life of the Church. Click to view schedule and confirm your attendance.
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  • Patriarchal Encyclical for the Ecclesiastical New Year
    August 31, 2021
    I offer the following Encyclical thoughtfully prepared by His All-Holiness our Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, in which the coming Day of Protection for the Environment is considered in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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  • Registration for 2021 Virtual Clergy Laity Now Open
    Registration for 2021 Virtual Clergy Laity Now Open
    August 24, 2021
    I am pleased to write to you as final preparations are underway for the 2021 Metropolis of Atlanta Clergy-Laity Assembly. Though the now-virtual Assembly  will look different this fall, I know our organizing committee is doing their utmost to provide an experience, which is not only a safe alternative, but just as productive and enjoyable as those in year's past.
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  • Concerning Masks in our Parishes (August 19)
    Concerning Masks in our Parishes (August 19)
    August 19, 2021
    The Metropolis is ever mindful of the changing situation concerning COVID-19 and its Delta variant. As your Metropolitan, I am also aware that public health guidelines are subject to change. As late as last week, I have encouraged our communities to determine their procedures concerning masks by comparing them against any recent updates to your national, state & local health codes.
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