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Message from Metropolitan Alexios
My Beloved Ones,
As we begin the month of December, I wish good strength to all for the remainder of the Nativity Fast. Of course, this time of year also reminds me of the saying, “Απ' τα Νικολοβάρβαρα αρχίζει κι ο χειμώνας. At Nikolobarbara, the winter begins.” In Greece, the Nikolobarbara refers to the first week of December, when we celebrate the feasts of St. Barbara (December 4th), St. Sabbas (December 5th) and St. Nicholas of Myra (December 6th) As we prepare our homes for the cold, shorter days of winter, we look to the lives of these saints, as we would to a candle in the darkness, or to a fire for warmth.
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Upcoming Metropolis Events
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December 27 - December 30
The Winter Youth Rally commences each year on the Feast of St. Stephen on December 27. All Orthodox teens in the Metropolis of Atlanta involved in their local parish's GOYA and Church School program are invited to Atlanta, GA each December to compete in tournaments representing their church community.Read More -
December 27 - December 30
Do you ever feel your faith is overshadowed by darkness? Or the world is so distracting that it obscures the Light of Christ? What will you choose? To embrace Christ? Or dwell in the darkness? OCF invites you to face these decisions in the upcoming academic year, as we strive together to Walk in the Light. Registration is open now, through December 1st.Read More -
January 11 - January 15
We are excited for the 2024 Hellenic Dance Festival in Orlando, Florida at the Caribe Royale Resort! The theme for HDF 2024 is “Imagine.” In Matthew 5:1-12, we read the Beatitudes and begin to imagine what Christ says we could experience, such as: the Kingdom of Heaven, being comforted, inheriting the earth, being filled, mercy, seeing God, being called a child of God, reward in Heaven. Imagining such beauty is inspiring and empowering to be what Christ calls us to be: poor in spirit, mournful, meek, hungry and thirsty for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, persecuted because of righteousness, Rejoicing and Glad!Read More -
Saturday, January 20, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PMLocated in person at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs, FL.Read More
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February 16 - February 18
Please save the date for Charlotte's annual Queen City Classic basketball tournament to be held on President's Day Weekend 2024 - February 16, 17, 18 - for all 7th - 12th grade GOYAns. Additional information will be provided when registration opens in December. More questions? Contact Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Charlotte, NC.Read More -
Saturday, March 30
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Charleston, SC will be hosting the Coastal Conference Oratorical festival.Read More -
Saturday, March 30
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church in St. Augustine, FL will be hosting the Northeastern Florida Conference Oratorical Festival.Read More -
Saturday, March 30, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PMLocated in person at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Wilmington, NC.Read More
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Saturday, April 6
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Ft. Pierce, FL will be hosting the Southeastern Florida Conference Oratorical Festival.Read More
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November 28
On November 20th and 21st , Western Conference clergy and faithful gathered at the Presentation of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Malbis (Daphne, Alabama), to celebrate the Feast Day.Read More -
November 20
This past weekend, the OCF Southeast Regional Retreat took place at the Diakonia Retreat Center.Read More -
November 15
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]Read More -
November 8
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta presides at Hierarchical Liturgy at Archangel Michael Chapel.Read More -
October 18
On Tuesday, October 17th, clergy and faithful from several North Carolina communities gathered in Mooresville for worship and fellowship to celebrate the feastday of St. Luke! Fr. Sarantis Loulakis, Vicar of the Northeast Conference, offered a homily encouraging those in attendance to emulate the Holy Evangelist and be a healing presence in the world. Χρόνια Πολλά! Many years!Read More -
October 13
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.Read More
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2023 Parish Ministry Leadership Survey
Every January, parishes need to update their Parish Ministry contacts with the Metropolis Office. After electing your 2023 Parish Council Officers, use the link below to update your Ministry Leaders listing. Metropolis staff will use this contact information to provide news and events associated with your parish ministries.
Update Your Parish Ministry Leadership
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Metropolis Strategic Plan
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Hymns of our Faith
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