My beloved in the Lord, 
   
Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! As we continue through the remainder of what has been a unique summer, it seems especially appropriate to express my gratitude and appreciation those who faithfully served our youth through this year’s Summer Reset Program.
 
Though we all were saddened that current pandemic prevented St. Stephen’s Summer Camp from taking place, this did not stop our Metropolis Youth Department and our Camp Directors from finding unique and beautiful ways to bring our children together, even when they were physically apart. I am therefore even more pleased that this year’s new experiment was a great success in attendance, and that so many of our youth seemed truly engaged with the videos and the discussions that took place.

I am sure that all our volunteers learned a great deal throughout the week; as did our youth, who were once again able to strengthen their Orthodox faith.
 
May our Lord bless us always, bestowing upon us, good health, wisdom, patience, and joy. I remain,
 
With paternal blessings and with much love in our Lord,

+ALEXIOS
Metropolitan of Atlanta