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.)

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.

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.

Welcome to the faithful stewards of the Metropolis of Atlanta serving as Vicars, Philoptochos Metropolis Board members, Metropolis Council members, Diakonia Retreat Center Board members, Metropolis Endowment Board members, and Archons. Congratulations to our 2019 Archangel Michael parish honorees and Metropolitan's Choice honorees. We expect more than 400 in attendance at our Archangel Michael Feast & Honors Banquet on Saturday, November 9 and look forward to our Hierarchical Liturgy at Annunciation Cathedral on Sunday, November 10th.

Metropolis of Atlanta Parish Boards of Elections can download ALL the forms needed to submit their Parish Council Election results for ratification for those to be elected to serve in 2020.

The schedule for all of our Fall Leadership Meetings during Archangel Michael Weekend is online, as well as hotel registration information.

September 10-12, His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios was joined by Bishop Sevastianos and 75 clergy of the Metropolis of Atlanta. The three-day gathering at the Diakonia Retreat Center offered continuing education and important resources for Metropolis Clergy. It concluded with a Divine Liturgy in Panagia Chapel and remarks by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios in support of the ministry of our clergy and the 74 parishes of the Metropolis of Atlanta.

All active and retired clergy are asked to register for our upcoming Fall Clergy Retreat, September 10-12, 2019 at the Diakonia Retreat Center.

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 Tuesday, September 10, 2019. We will adjourn at noon, on Thursday, September 12. Please note - this is a change from the originally announced dates of October 8-10, 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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.