Metropolitan Alexios and fellow pilgrims visit Zacchaeus Sycamore Tree & Monastery of St Elisseos, as well as Monastery of the 12 Apostles in Tiberias

All Metropolis of Atlanta women are encouraged to join us for our annual spring retreat at the Diakonia Retreat Center. "Reaching IN to Reach OUT: Preparing Our Lives for Philanthropy" is this year's spiritual theme. Presenter is Fr. Mark Leondis, Proistamenos of St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church, Boca Raton, FL.

His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios and fellow pilgrims arrived safely in Amman, Jordan and began their visit at the site of Jesus' Baptismal site (Jordan side).

Important dates for upcoming Presidents Meeting, Metropolis Council Meetings, Clergy Retreats, Second Thyranoixia at Panagia Chapel at DRC, and Archangel Michael Honors Weekend. Note: Spring Clergy Retreat has been cancelled and Second Thyranoixia at Panagia Chapel has been re-scheduled to early October as noted.

This year's theme is "Remember me, O Lord, in Your Kingdom." Registration opens at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Bible Bowl Prelims tonight will feature nearly 40 teams from our Metropolis parishes. Best wishes to all our GOYA participants.

Parish Boards of Elections may download ALL forms needed to submit their Parish Council Election results for ratification for those to be elected to serve in 2018.

Use online form to register for our Fall Clergy Retreat at the Diakonia Retreat Center, from October 10, 2017, 4:00 p.m. until October 12, 2017, 2:00 p.m. All Clergy are asked to attend the Thyranoixia (Blessing of the Opening of the Doors) of the lower level Chapel/Library/Symposium Room of our Panagia Chapel.

Best Wishes to our Metropolis Finalists presenting their speeches at the 34th National Oratorical Festival hosted by the Metropolis of Boston on June 9-11, 2017.

On the Feast of St George (April 23rd) at the Cathedral of St George in Greenville, SC the faithful beamed with pride as their Youth Director was ordained to the Holy Diaconate. Sponsored by Rev Athanasios Pistolis, Rev Theodore Ehmer, and Rev Anthanasios Haros, Deacon Zachary Thornbury was ordained by the hand of Metropolitan Alexios. Many Years to the entire family!

With great joy and brotherly love, Metropolitan Alexios welcomed Bishop Daniil to the Metropolis of Atlanta. They served together at our Cathedral in Greenville, SC for the Divine Liturgy of St George the Martyr on April 23rd.

Children in grades 6-12 next fall are eligible to #ATTEND St Stephen's Summer Camp. Registration will OPEN at 4:00pm EST on Tuesday, March 28th.

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications to be part of our amazing Summer Staff at St Stephen's Summer Camp. Click on the photo and apply today.

Clergy and Parish Council officers and members are encouraged to register for our annual meeting on Saturday March 18, 2017, at Annunciation Cathedral in Atlanta.

To aid in the preparation of the 2018 National Ministries Allocation Form due April 1st, you can download and view the instructions, Allocation System manual, and Form.

Every year each parish of the Archdiocese is asked to submit stewardship information as part of our Archdiocese Allocation Process. Each parish is asked to complete and send in by February 13, 2017.

His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios will be traveling to each of our Metropolis Conferences during the month of March to meet with clergy, parish leaders, and parishioners. He and His Metropolis co-workers will share updates on our Metropolis ministries, including our Strategic Plan. Those present will be invited to engage in dialogue following presentations, ask questions, and exchange updates and resources to support our parishes and Metropolis ministries.

On behalf of Metropolitan Alexios who is in Constantinople meeting with the Patriarchal Synod, our Metropolis Chancellor asks for prayers and support ahead of Hurricane Hermine.

After four days of rain and flooding in southeast Louisiana, the damage is staggering: Eleven people have been killed, more than 10,000 people are staying in emergency shelters, more than 20,000 have been displaced, and more than 36,000 have registered for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The Antiquities Department of Cyprus has unveiled images of a fascinating ancient mosaic floor uncovered in the Akaki area of Nicosia.

Metropolitan Alexios visited Ionian Village on Sunday, July 31. He offered blessings to our Metropolis of Atlanta youth.