Katie Wilson, Central District Oratorical Festival announced that 20 speakers from 8 of the 10 district parishes shared outstanding presentations on Saturday, April 20th at St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church in Peachtree City, GA. It is the third consecutive year that the parish has hosted the district festival. This year set a new record number for the number of parishes and student presenters participating. Congratulations to all our speakers and prayers for safe travels and success for our finalists advancing to the Metropolis Festival at St. Katherine's Church in West Palm Beach, FL, May 10-12, 2024.
On behalf of His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios, I thank our clergy and their parishioners for traveling to Atlanta and participating in our 26th Archangel Michael Feast & Honors Weekend. [Read more]
Clergy & Parish Council Boards of Elections are asked to review the 2023 Guidelines and Forms before planning their Fall Parish Council Elections. Click to read.
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios thanks God and all participants for an engaging Metropolis of Atlanta Clergy Laity Assembly hosted by St. Nicholas Cathedral. Fr. Athanasios Haros, Nicholas Manias, & Honorable Mayor of Tarpon Springs, Costa Vatikiotis, you and your co-workers opened your hearts as you offered hospitality and support to our 350+ participants. We leave filled with joy and enthusiasm to implement insights we learned to boost our Holy Faith and its ministries throughout the eight southeastern US states with its 75 parishes under the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Glory to God for these blessings. May He similarly bless Holy Trinity Church in Charleston, SC… the host of our 2025 assembly.
All participants of our 2023 Clergy Laity Assembly are invited to the Workshops on Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, 2023. Parishioners visiting or living in the area who wish to attend them may do so at no charge. Please be aware no food is offered without registration tickets or advance purchases.
18 junior and senior students from 7 of the 10 parishes in the Central Conference participated in the District Oratorical Festival on Saturday, April 22nd.
For the 12 Days of Christmas, Fr. George Tsahakis, Chancellor invited Metropolis of Atlanta clergy to share family photos. Click to view those received.
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios presided at the Hierarchical Feast Day for Archangel Michael and the Heavenly Hosts at Archangel Michael Chapel in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 8th. Joining him were Fr. George Tsahakis, Metropolis Chancellor, Fr. Paul Kaplanis, Annunciation Cathedral Dean, and Fr. Christos Mars, Ephemerios at the Cathedral. Afterwards, the Metropolis staff hosted a special reception in honor of the Metropolis of Atlanta's Patron Saint.
Parishes will offer Parish Council Elections this fall as they normally would for vacancies that will exist after December, 2022. Please click to read and download forms.
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.
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.
Our 2021 Archangel Michael Feast & Honors Banquet will be Saturday, November 13th at 6:00 p.m. Honorees from 2020 and 2021 will be recognized and honored. Click to read more.
Our Metropolis's first-ever Deacons Retreat is scheduled for September 28th-30th, at the Diakonia Retreat Center. This Retreat 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.
The Religious Education Committee has assembled a myriad of religious education resources for personal spiritual growth and for all ages of religious education.
With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Alexios, on behalf of the Metropolis Finance Committee, Mike Missios has shared the 2022 Archdiocese Total Commitment Allocation System with all Parish Clergy, P.C. President and Treasurers, and Audit Chairs. Click to learn more.