Church Bulletin - Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

PUBLISH DATE: September 18, 2008

Epistle Reading
Gal. 2:16-20

BRETHREN, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Thekla the Protomartyr & Equal-to-the-Apostles
September 24 ...Read Full Text >

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross
Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. -Translation by Narthex Press

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
Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard. - Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard. -Translation by Narthex Press

The key to knowledge is the humility of Christ. The door of the Kingdom of Heaven is open, not to those who only ...Read Full Text >
-St. Bede the Venerable, Unknown, 8th century

To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century

Nothing comes without effort. The help of God is always ready and always near, but is given only to those who ...Read Full Text >
-St. Theophan the Recluse 19th Century

Parish Information
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta
2480 Clairmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Phone: 404-634-9345
Fax: 404-634-2471
Website: atlanta.goarch.org
Email: kpowers@atlmetropolis.org

Proistamenos: His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios
Email: patras@atlmetropolis.org

THE BEGINNING
Fr. Paul Mayernick
The first day of September, marks the beginning of new liturgical year for Greek Orthodox Christians. The annual cycle of feast and fast days begins anew. Adult education and other opportunities for spiritual formation are offered throughout the year at St. Athanasios’ Chapel. Why should I attend or participate on a regular basis? Why should I commit myself to what the Church expects of ...Read Full Text >

September 16, 2008
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Protocol 71/08

September 14, 2008
The Universal Exaltation
of the Precious and Life-Giving ...Read Full Text >

September 18, 2008
HIS EMINENCE`S REFLECTIONS ON THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
This past week, my brothers and sisters, we celebrated the Feast Day of St. Sophia, and her daughters Faith, Hope and Love. Their bond of love helped them withstand martyrdom, and is an example of not only synergy and relationship, but also of sacrifice, which relates to the blessed Feast Day of ...Read Full Text >

Encyclical of SCOBA for College Student Sunday - September 21, 2008

September 16, 2008
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Preparing your Children for Public Schooling

With school starting up its a good time to discuss as a family the issues Orthodox youth face as they try to live the Orthodox way of life. Following is the view of one Orthodox mother to help you start this discussion . It is an excerpt from a book by Presbytera Juliana Cownie`s, Young Children in the Orthodox Church:
1. Have your own dress code and enforce it. Children express their identity by their outward appearance. Many inner city schools are moving to curb gang involvement and discipline problems by issuing uniforms and banning make-up and jewelry. Thus far, these methods have been proven quite successful. Even if your child`s school has not instituted such regulations, you should insist that your child be attired modestly and neatly. Have guidelines in place before you dress your kids.
2. Emphasize the importance of keeping fasts at school. Temptations will come not only from the child`s peers, but from ...Read Full Text >

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