• 3rd Annual Holy Unmercenaries Medical Society Retreat
    3rd Annual Holy Unmercenaries Medical Society Retreat
    March 7, 2019
    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.
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  • His Eminence on the Cancellation of 2019 Presidents' Meeting
    His Eminence on the Cancellation of 2019 Presidents' Meeting
    February 25, 2019
    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.
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  • 2020 National Ministries Allocation Form Due April 1st
    2020 National Ministries Allocation Form Due April 1st
    February 12, 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.
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  • Patriarch Bartholomew & Tsipras on Reopening Halki
    Patriarch Bartholomew & Tsipras on Reopening Halki
    February 8, 2019
    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.
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  • 2020 National Ministries Form Submission
    2020 National Ministries Form Submission
    February 8, 2019
    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.
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  • Call for Workshop and Paper Proposals: 2019 OCAMPR Conference
    Call for Workshop and Paper Proposals: 2019 OCAMPR Conference
    February 6, 2019
    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). 
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  • Assembly of Bishops' Statement on the Sanctity of Life
    Assembly of Bishops' Statement on the Sanctity of Life
    February 1, 2019
    by Fr. George Tsahakis
    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
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  • 2019-2020 Scholarships Available from the Archdiocese
    2019-2020 Scholarships Available from the Archdiocese
    January 31, 2019
    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.
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  • Winter Clergy Retreat Registration is Open
    Winter Clergy Retreat Registration is Open
    January 24, 2019
    Clergy are encouraged to register and pay online now for the upcoming retreat at the Diakonia Retreat Center, February 26 - 28, 2019.
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  • Hellenic Dance Festival Underway in Atlanta this Weekend
    Hellenic Dance Festival Underway in Atlanta this Weekend
    January 19, 2019
    Metropolis of Atlanta Youth gather in Atlanta for Annual Dance Festival.
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  • Complete Your 2019 Parish Leadership Survey
    January 16, 2019
    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.
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  • AXIOS! Metropolitan Alexios ordains William Damaskos into the Diaconate
    AXIOS! Metropolitan Alexios ordains William Damaskos into the Diaconate
    December 30, 2018
    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.
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  • 2018 Atlanta Winter Youth Rally Underway
    2018 Atlanta Winter Youth Rally Underway
    December 28, 2018
    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.
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  • Christmas Day Dinner for the Homeless
    Christmas Day Dinner for the Homeless
    December 26, 2018
    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.
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  • Patriarchal Proclamation for Christmas
    Patriarchal Proclamation for Christmas
    December 21, 2018
    Click here for His All-Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew's Proclamation for the Feast of the Nativity in the Year 2018.
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  • Photos of Pastoral Visits of Bishop Sebastian
    Photos of Pastoral Visits of Bishop Sebastian
    December 9, 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.
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  • Photos of Pastoral Visits of Metropolitan Alexios
    Photos of Pastoral Visits of Metropolitan Alexios
    December 9, 2018
    This past week, His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios visited our parishes, clergy, and laity in the Tampa Bay Conference.
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  • Greek Craftsmen Travel to Palm Harbor to Build Greek Orthodox Church
    Greek Craftsmen Travel to Palm Harbor to Build Greek Orthodox Church
    December 3, 2018
    PALM HARBOR, Fla. — A dozen Greek Craftsmen have traveled thousands of miles to help build a one of a kind church in Palm Harbor.
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  • Archangel Michael Photos Are Now Online
    Archangel Michael Photos Are Now Online
    November 12, 2018
    by Fr. George Tsahakis
    Group and individual photos of our 2018 Archangel Michael Honorees are available online. We commend our faithful co-workers in our Lord's Holy Vineyard, who selflessly and generously offer their time, talent, energy, skills and resources to the Glory of God and in His Holy Name, to transform our hopes and dreams for The Holy Metropolis of Atlanta into glorious reality. Pictured with His Eminence is Fr. Constantine Xanthakis, who together with Presbytera Helen were honored with the Metropolitan's Choice Awards for 2018.
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  • 2018 Archangel Michael Feast & Honors
    2018 Archangel Michael Feast & Honors
    November 11, 2018
    by Fr. George Tsahakis
    Congratulations to our five Metropolitan's Choice Honorees and our 133 Honorees from 69 of our parishes in our eight southeastern states. More than 450 of our Atlanta Metropolis parishioners attended the Honors Banquet on Saturday, November 10th. Our Metropolis Annunciation Cathedral was packed on Sunday morning, November 11 when His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios presided at the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, assisted by Fr. Constantine Xanthakis, Fr. George Tsahakis, Fr. Paul Kaplanis, Fr. Efstratios Anthony, Fr. Christos Mars, Fr. Gregory Edwards, and Dn. George Malanos. Congratulations to our 2018 Honorees. Banquet photos will be available within one week on Metropolis website.
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