The Metropolis is mindful of questions surrounding the changing mask mandates throughout the country, especially as we prepare for the services of Great and Holy Lent.

Today His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios was at the Metropolis Office working with His Grace Bishop Sevastianos, the Chancellor and His staff.

The organizing committee of the Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Daytona Beach, Florida was very pleased with the results of its 2022 Annual Pilgrimage to the Diakonia Retreat Center in Salem, SC.

The Metropolis of Atlanta Religious Education Committee was blessed to host the Festival of Faith at the Diakonia Retreat Center on the weekend of February 25th & February 26th.

Before his return to New York, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros visited His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios at his residence in Atlanta to wish him a speedy recovery from his recent health troubles... After the visit, the Archbishop stated, “I was pleased to visit my beloved brother in Christ, especially when I saw him standing strong and optimistic as we all know him. His attending physicians are optimistic about the progress of his health and believe that after a necessary period of treatment and rest, the blessed Metropolitan of Atlanta will be back to his usual self. Glory be to God in all things.”

A limited release of "Man of God", a movie depicting the life of St. Nektarios will be March 21st & March 28th. The 2021 #1 movie in Greece, "Man of God" shares St. Nektarios' struggles, his deep faith in God and his unwavering compassion for all people. Gather your families and friends together to see the saintly example of a true "Man of God".

On Sunday, January 23rd, His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios elevated the Rev. Fr. Jonathan Resmini, PhD., to the office of confessor, during his visit to Holy Trinity Cathedral in Charlotte, NC. The Metropolitan also named Fr. Jonathan the interim dean of Holy Trinity upon the news that Fr. Vasileios had been assigned Dean of St. Demetrios Cathedral in Astoria, NY by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. ΑΞΟΙ!

The Metropolis of Atlanta presents our inaugural "Festival of Faith Retreat" (FEB 25-26, 2022 at the Metropolis of Atlanta Diakonia Center, Salem SC)

Click here to view photos of the celebration of Theophany in Tarpon Springs, FL & West Palm Beach.

The parish community of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas, & Irene Greek Orthodox Church in Cumming, GA. broke ground on a 15,000 sq ft. Multi-purpose building on Sunday, January 2nd after the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta. His Grace, Bishop Sevastianos also attended and serve liturgy with Metropolitan Alexios and parish Priest Fr. Barnabas Powell.

A new book, The Virgin Mary in Holy Icons and Stories by Presbytera Athanasia Papademetriou, has just been published. This unique and beautiful hardcover book provides a deep understanding of the Virgin Mary and her miracle-working icons through fascinating stories and 80 full-color icons.

On Saturday December 18th, His Grace Bishop Sevastianos celebrated the Feast of His Patron Saint, St. Sebastian.

On Saturday, December 11th, His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela ordained Mark Smith to the Diaconate at the community of St. George Church in Knoxville, TN. Click for photos.

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His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela offered his Episcopal blessings to the community of St. Andrew in Kendall, Florida on the occasion of their patronal feast...

On Thursday, November 5th, His Grace Bishop Sevastianos delivered a lecture at St. John’s Episcopal Church, whose presiding clergy is the Rev. Dr. Deonna Neal.

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.

On October 16th, His Grace Bishop Sevastianos visited Holy Trinity Cathedral in Charlotte, NC for the purposes of establishing the North East District Council to increase gatherings and cooperation among the parishes of the region,

Click here for two versions of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros's encyclical on the observance of National Leadership 100 Sunday, one in English, and in Greek.