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Apolytikion of the Church
O Commanders of the Heavenly Host, we the unworthy beseech you, that through your entreaties you will fortify us, guarding us in the shelter of the wings of your ethereal glory, even as we fervently bow before you crying: "Deliver us from all danger, as Commanders of the Powers on high!
Kontakion
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Apolytikion for Sunday of the Holy Fathers
You are greatly glorified, O Christ our God, who established our Fathers as luminaries upon the earth, and through them led us all to the true Faith. O Most compassionate, glory to You. -Translation by Narthex Press
Kontakion
The Church was strengthened into one faith through the preaching of the Apostles and the doctrines of the Fathers. The Church is robed in truth woven of the word of God from above. It teaches truth, and glorifies the great mystery of faith. -Translation by Narthex Press
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FROM THE CHANCELLOR`S DESK
July 11, 2008
Dear Reverend Vicars, Reverend Clergy, and the Faithful of the Metropolis of Atlanta:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
On behalf of His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios, I am writing to remind our Clergy and Parish Councils that each ...Read Full Text >
THE NECKLACE
A cheerful girl with bouncy golden curls was almost five. Waiting with her mother at the checkout stand, she saw them: a circle of glistening white pearls in a pink foil box. "Oh please, Mommy. Can I have them? Please, Mommy, please!"
Quickly the mother checked the back of the little foil box and ...Read Full Text >
FEAST DAYS and NAME DAYS FOR THE COMING WEEK
July 13
Sunday of the Holy Fathers
Synaxis of Archangel Gabriel
Stephanos of Saint Savvas Monastery
Holy Martyr Golindoux
Marcian the Martyr of Iconium
Serapion the Martyr
July 14
5th Monday after Pentecost
Aquila the Apostle among the 70
Our ...Read Full Text >
32ND ANNUAL CHOIR CONFERENCE JULY 27
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios and the Southeastern Choirs and Musicians cordially invite everyone to attend the 32nd Annual Conference - Sunday, July 27th 2008 featuring the Choirs and Musicians of the Metropolis of Atlanta.
Highlights include a Bi-lingual Liturgical Setting of the Divine ...Read Full Text >
HDF PANEGYRI
Hellenic Dance Festival
Invites all Hellenic Dance Groups to Join Us For
The 4th Annual
PANEGYRI
Celebrate our Spiritual and Traditional Heritage
Dance, Music & Spiritual Workshops
For Participants of the 2008 HDF Dance Competition
Labor Day Weekend
August 29 – 31, ...Read Full Text >
HELLENIC COLLEGE-HOLY CROSS PILGRIMAGE 2008
PILGRIMAGE 2008
SEPTEMBER 13 – 14, 2008
BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS
SPEND THE WEEKEND WALKING THE CAMPUS, MEETING THE STUDENTS AND
RECEIVING A RENEWED FAITH IN THE FUTURE OF GREEK ORTHODOXY!
TENTATIVE ITINERARY:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
MORNING: WELCOME AND WORKSHOP
NOON: LUNCH & ...Read Full Text >
ST. STEPHEN'S CAMP WISH LIST
1. Mixing Bowls-(any size; glass, stainless steel, plastic, ceramic)
2. Cake pans-9-inch or 8-inch, aluminum, glass, stainless steel.
Pie pans-any size
3. Liquid Measuring cups- any size; one cup or two-cup liquid measuring cups
4. Dry ingredient measuring cups ...Read Full Text >
PARISH LIFE
Eagle Scout Panos Papanikolopoulos, ANNUNCIATION, Atlanta, GA is raising money to purchase concrete benches to be placed under the covered entrance to the Hellenic Community Center. The scouts will then install custom made glass tile with a Greek Key design on the top of the benches.
DORMITION, ...Read Full Text >
DATES TO REMEMBER
JULY
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, Tallahassee, FL Spaghetti Dinner Friday, July 11, 11am-7pm."All-you-can eat" spaghetti with meat or veggie sauce, roll, salad, tea & coffee
ST. NEKTARIOS, Charlotte,NC “Defensive driving for Teens” Workshop Friday, July 11, 5-8pm.Dinner served
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SAVE THE DATE!
AUGUST
ST. GEORGE, Greenville, SC Basketball Camp, Aug. 1, ages 5 to 13. 5-9 yrs, 9am-noon,10-13 yrs, 1-4 pm
ST. PAUL, Savannah, GA Garage Sale Aug. 2
HOLY TRINITY, Augusta, GA Vacation Church School "Becoming Fishers of Men," Aug. 4-6
STS. CONSTANTINE & HELEN, ...Read Full Text >
CLERGY-LAITY REGISTRATION ONLINE
The 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese will be held July 13-17 in Washington DC. Registration materials are now available online and registration will continue through June. Register early and make your plans now by visiting
http://www.clergylaity.org/
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NUNS RETURN TO ST. XENIA SKETE
Thanks be to God, we just heard that the nuns are returning to St. Xenia Skete today (July 3). The fires in their area are now more under control, and those in our area are almost all put out. Today a fire crew walked along the top of our ridge with Monk Nicolas, to check for and put out spot fires. Over the ...Read Full Text >
"In the good ole Summertime. . ."
Summertime! We think about school being finished, the kids at home and getting bored, vacation plans, camp activities, and more. Somehow, for many people, God and Church are set aside.
There are, however, two fasting periods during the summer months to help us direct our thoughts and prayers. ...Read Full Text >
VACATION
“The Apostles returned to Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a lonely place, and rest a while. For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat” Mark 6:30-32
Summer is a popular time for vacations. Even if it is ...Read Full Text >
ANXIETIES…
Much of our age is marked by
activism: hard work, hard play, always moving,always doing. Many have lists of things to do and some have list of lists. Activism brings pressures
to the mind, heart, and soul. People may find themselves trapped by all the commitments and feel imprisoned by overwhelming ...Read Full Text >
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Nikki Stephanopoulos Retires After 25 Years of Devoted Service
July 10, 2008
Archbishop Demetrios of America announced today that Presvytera Nikki Stephanopoulos will retire from her current position August 1, 2008, after more than 25 years of faithful and fruitful service to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Presvytera Nikki will continue to provide her insightful and valuable services to the Church and assist its ministry through special projects. ...Read Full Text >
Archbishop Demetrios Receives the Highest Honor of the Hellenic Republic, Meets with Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis and Key Members of the Greek Government
July 3, 2008
The President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Karolos Papoulias bestowed upon His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America the Great Cross of the Order of the Phoenix, the highest honorary distinction of the Hellenic Republic. The presentation took place during the Archbishop’s visit to the Presidential Palace, July 1, and his meeting with President Papoulias. ...Read Full Text >
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to Convene 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress July 13-17 in Washington, DC
July 10, 2008
The 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will begin this Sunday, July 13, with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, DC. During the service, a special memorial service (Trisagion) will be offered on the fiftieth year of the passing of Archbishop Michael of North and South America. ...Read Full Text >
AACST to Present Panel on Global Climate Change at Clergy-Laity Congress
July 2, 2008
The Archdiocesan Advisory Committee on Science and Technology (AACST) will coordinate a workshop and panel discussion at the upcoming Clergy-Laity Congress in Washington, DC, on the issue of global climate change. The session, entitled “Ethical Issues in Global Climate Change,” will be held on Tuesday morning of the Congress from 9 am to 1 pm in the Taylor room of the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. ...Read Full Text >
Ecumenical Patriarchate's Rights Vindicated by European Court of Human Rights
July 9, 2008
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France unanimously ruled yesterday July 8, in favor of the rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, specifically as to its historic Orphanage on the island of Pringepos. The Court ruled that the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which had purchased the property with its own funds in 1902, was the rightful owner of the property, which ownership was not affected by subsequent legislation and actions involving charitable foundations. ...Read Full Text >
2008-09 Scholarship Recipients Announced - $80,000 Awarded Through Gioles, Malta, and Paleologos Funds
July 1, 2008
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce the awarding of scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year from three scholarship programs administered by the Chancellor’s Office of the Archdiocese. ...Read Full Text >
Archbishop Demetrios Leads Faith Endowment Pilgrimage to Rome Joining Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Vatican
June 30, 2008
Archbishop Demetrios of America led a pilgrimage, under the aegis of FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism, accompanying the official visit of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Rome for the Feast of the Chiefs of the Apostle, Peter and Paul. On Friday evening, June 27th, Archbishop Demetrios hosted a dinner in honor of His All Holiness at the renowned Palazzo Colonni. ...Read Full Text >
Clergy-Laity Resources Available Online - Congress to Convene in Washington, DC July 13-17
June 26, 2008
The 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will convene July 13-17 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. The event will also include the biennial convention of the National Ladies Philoptochos Society. ...Read Full Text >
Special Visit of Archbishop Demetrios to St. Paul's Cathedral in Hempstead, NY
June 26, 2008
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America visited the Cathedral of St. Paul in Hempstead, N.Y. on June 23, following a phenomenon that occurred there on June 22, on a small portable icon of St. Nicholas. On the icon, a slightly fragrant liquid substance was observed to have been discharged from the eyes of the Saint.
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The Freedom to Be at Peace
Freedom—a word that evokes so many emotions in each of us: joy for those who enjoy it, respect for those who defend it, sor¬row for those who have lost their lives for it and for those who do not have it—these are but some of the feelings that we experience when we think of freedom. Perhaps one of the reasons we, human beings in general, but especially in America, the land of the free, cherish freedom is that it is a funda¬mental part of who we are. God’s absolute freedom is reflected, in a limited way, in our yearning and striving for freedom. Ameri¬can society is founded on freedoms from (persecution, censure, etc.) as well as our freedoms to (worship, assemble, etc.).
In the United States, we celebrate freedom in July in a variety of ways: we celebrate In¬dependence Day, schools are out of session, and, according to the Travel Industry Asso¬ciation of America, this is the month when the largest number of Americans take their ...Read Full Text > |
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