Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we begin this blessed time of Holy and Great Lent, we are invited to enter into a period of intense prayer, fasting and service, so that we may draw closer to God, commune with Him, and experience His grace as we reflect on our lives, our relationship with Him, and our journey to salvation. In doing this we are challenged—challenged to face what separates us from God and His will; but we are also shown the way to overcome this separation both now and for eternity.

With the grace of God, the giver of all gifts, we have once again arrived at Holy and Great Lent, the arena of ascetical struggle, in order to purify ourselves with the Lord’s assistance through prayer, fasting and humility, as well as to prepare ourselves for a spiritual experience of the venerable Passion and the celebration of the splendid Resurrection of Christ the Savior.

Please join the Metropolis' Holy Unmercenaries Medical Society for its 3rd Annual Retreat, May 17th-19th which will be led by Dn. Dr. Stephen Muse, an Orthodox pastoral marriage counselor and family therapist.

After much careful consideration, in light of this year’s Metropolis Clergy-Laity Assembly, Philoptochos Conference, Choir Federation, & Presbyteres Meetings, the Metropolis has decided to forego our Annual Spring Presidents' Meeting. We hope that by offering this singular opportunity for planning, discussion and fellowship we shall see even greater Parish Council representation in Jacksonville, on June 25-29, 2019.

Parishes can download the forms, instructions, and manual to complete their 2020 Archdiocese Allocation Form, which will facilitate the 2020 Archdiocese Allocation process both at the Metropolis level and the Archdiocese level.

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met at the Halki Theological School and issued a strong call for the reopening of the School, as His All-Holiness spoke of the “high symbolism” of the presence of the Greek Prime Minister.

All clergy, Parish Council Presidents & Treasurers, and Audit Chairs are advised that the 2020 National Ministries Allocation Form and instructions can be downloaded to prepare for the April 1st submission deadline. Click here to view.

The Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion, an international, pan-Orthodox organization welcomes presentations of Workshops and Papers at its Annual Conference, "Isolation. Violence. Hope and Communion" which will be held November 7 -9 at Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Glenview, IL (Chicago area). 

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America affirms the sanctity of life based on the firm conviction that life begins at the moment of conception. The Assembly remains steadfast in its conviction that any interference in the development of life is a serious issue, and therefore it regularly participates in a variety of relevant events and also releases pertinent statements on the topic. Read Entire Statement

Applications for two scholarships administered by the Department of Philanthropy of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are now available to students from Orthodox Churches affiliated with the Assembly of Bishops.

Clergy are encouraged to register and pay online now for the upcoming retreat at the Diakonia Retreat Center, February 26 - 28, 2019.

Metropolis of Atlanta Youth gather in Atlanta for Annual Dance Festival.

Every January, parishes need to update their Parish Ministry contacts with the Metropolis Office. After electing your 2019 Parish Council Officers, use the link that follows to update your Ministry Leaders listing. Metropolis staff will use this contact information to provide news and events associated with your parish ministries.

CHARLESTON (December 30, 2018) - William Damaskos was ordained into the Diaconate at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Charleston, South Carolina by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios.

On Thursday evening, December 27th, Metropolitan Alexios presided at the opening blessing of the 2018 Winter Youth Rally at Annunciation Cathedral in Atlanta with more than 700 youth and adults present.

On Christmas, His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios and Fr. George Tsahakis joined Fr. Thomas Alissandroni and his parishioners at St. John the Wonderworker Church to feed more than 200 homeless. Appreciation is expressed to Mr. Demetrios Hadjisimos and our Atlanta Cathedral volunteers for preparing the food. Thanks to all who donated food and helped serve and distribute it, including parishioners from St. Christopher Church in Peachtree City, GA.

Click here for His All-Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew's Proclamation for the Feast of the Nativity in the Year 2018.

This past week, Bishop Sebastian visited our parishes, clergy, and laity in the Northeastern and Coastal Conferences. These photos are with our St. Barbara Church in Durham, North Carolina.

This past week, His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios visited our parishes, clergy, and laity in the Tampa Bay Conference.

PALM HARBOR, Fla. — A dozen Greek Craftsmen have traveled thousands of miles to help build a one of a kind church in Palm Harbor.