In this week’s Gospel we witness a great miracle: the healing of two demoniacs who lived among the tombs of the Gergesenes. These poor possessed people, St. Matthew tells us, were “…so fierce that no one would pass that way” (Matthew 8:28). The story of the miracle is well-known: “Now a large herd of swine was feeding at some distance from them. The demons begged [Jesus], ‘If you cast us out, send us into the herd of swine.’ And he said to them, ‘Go!’ So they came out and entered the swine; and suddenly, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and perished in the water” (Matthew 8:30). Today, let us focus on a particular detail: how even the demons recognize that Jesus is Lord.
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St. Stephen's Camp has a rich tradition, dating back to the 1980's, and is grounded on the principals of living a true Orthodox lifestyle with twice daily liturgical services, opportunities for reflection, community living and meals, athletics, arts & crafts, and nightly social activities.
This conference is open to all, including teachers of Sunday Catechism, Adult Religious educators, parents and grandparents of catechism students, Parish Team Ministry leaders, and Clergy. All sessions will be offered both live and virtually. For more information on the July 25th session, contact Gerry Clonaris at 704.574.6179 or Dr. Thomas Copulos at 561.706.3562 regarding August 1st.
This conference is open to all, including teachers of Sunday Catechism, Adult Religious educators, parents and grandparents of catechism students, Parish Team Ministry leaders, and Clergy. All sessions will be offered both live and virtually. For more information on the July 25th session, contact Gerry Clonaris at 704.574.6179 or Dr. Thomas Copulos at 561.706.3562 regarding August 1st.
This year’s retreat will center on faith-based tools and strategies to support caregivers in their
work with patients—and their families—facing serious or terminal illness and dementia. A key
component of the retreat will be fostering fellowship and community among Orthodox medical
professionals, creating space for shared reflection, mutual support, and spiritual connection.
The Metropolis of Atlanta’s First Week of Saint Stephen’s Summer Camp commenced with a special visit from our Metropolitan, His Eminence Sevastianos. During his stay at the Alexios Retreat Center, the campers of Week 1 were able to speak with, and ask questions of His Eminence, particularly concerning this year's camp theme, which is Love. The following represents his Eminence’s reflections of that beautiful day, upon his return to the Metropolis headquarters...
Last Sunday, May 24, 2026, His Eminence Metropolitan Sevastianos of Atlanta visited Ss. Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church in Cumming, GA...
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, we had the Graduation Ceremony of the Cathedral's Greek Afternoon School. The students recited poems and songs and received the school's Certificates. His Eminence Metropolitan Sevastianos gave the Indicative Certificates to our students. Have a nice summer!