Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA PUBLISH DATE: October 1, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts 17:16-34

IN THOSE DAYS, while Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 5:17-26

At that time, as Jesus was teaching, there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, ...Read Full Text >

Dionysios the Areopagite
October 3 ...Read Full Text >

Pelagia the Righteous
October 8 ...Read Full Text >
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 Dionysios the Areopagite
Since thou hadst been instructed in uprightness thoroughly and wast vigilant in all things, thou wast clothed with a good conscience as befitteth one holy. Thou didst draw from the Chosen Vessel ineffable mysteries; and having kept the Faith, thou didst finish a like course, O Hieromartyr Dionysios. Intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
In spirit, thou dist pass through Heaven's gates, instructed by the great Apostle who attained to the third Heaven's heights, and wast made rich in all knowledge of things beyond speech; and then thou, O Dionysius, didst illuminate them that slumbered in the darkness of their ignorance. Hence we all cry out: Rejoice, O universal Father. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Forasmuch then as they had evinced so great faith, He also evinces His own power, with all authority absolving his  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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

Phone: 404-634-9345
Fax: 404-634-2471
Website: www.atlmetropolis.org
Email: info@atlmetropolis.org

Proistamenos: His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios

 
A PATRIARCH FOR OUR HEART
Rev. Fr. Anthony Stratis, HOLY TRINITY, New Orleans, LA
As Greek Orthodox Christians, particularly here in New Orleans, we are intimately aware of the significance of the message of His All Holiness on environmental issues. It is a message that has been emphasized for many years! And it is a message steeped in the theology of our Orthodox Faith.



It is good to see that Patriarch ...Read Full Text >
September 28, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections by Archbishop Demetrios
We continue our reflections on the theme "Gather My People to My Home" by focusing on the challenging task of gathering those who are struggling with deep and serious questions about life and God. In previous reflections we have addressed our calling to gather both "disconnected" Orthodox ...Read Full Text >
October 1, 2009
INVITATION FROM HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS
September 29, 2009

Reverend Clergy and the Faithful of the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

“Let us all renew our commitment to work together
and bring about the changes we pray for…”
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch ...Read Full Text >
PATRIARCHAL VISIT TO ATLANTA
On behalf of
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios
and the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta,
We cordially invite you to attend,
“An Ecumenical Gathering of Peace”
with
His All-Holiness
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the ...Read Full Text >

FROM THE CHANCELLOR'S DESK
Reverend Clergy and the Faithful of the Holy and God-protected Metropolis of Atlanta

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

By now, all of you have received the wonderful news of the Patriarchal Visit. His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will come to our Annunciation Cathedral ...Read Full Text >

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS
All 2009 Parish Council Election forms have been uploaded to the “Public Documents” section of the website.



Election Packets already have been mailed to all parish clergy and to all Parish Election Board Chairmen. If additional forms are needed, they can be downloaded from the website. ...Read Full Text >

FEAST DAYS and NAME DAYS FOR THE COMING WEEK
Oct. 3
Saturday of the 2nd Week
Dionysios the Areopagite
John the Chozebite, Bishop of Caesaria

Oct. 4
2nd Sunday of Luke
Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens
Domnina the Martyr and her daughters

Oct. 5
Monday of the 3rd Week
Charitina the Martyr  ...Read Full Text >

CHURCH MUSICIAN SUNDAY OCT. 4
NATIONAL CHURCH MUSICIANS SUNDAY - Sunday, October 4th
Every year in early October the Church sets aside a Sunday to recognize
Church Musicians for their contribution to our Worship Services. The date coincides with the feast of the Patron Saint of Church Musicians, St. Romanos the Melodist.
 ...Read Full Text >

PATRIARCHAL VISIT TO NEW ORLEANS
HOLY TRINITY, New Orleans, LA Tuesday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 25

His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew in New Orleans to lead an important environmental symposium

“Restoring Balance: The Great Mississippi River” Symposium

Oct. 25: 8:30 a.m. Orthros
10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy ...Read Full Text >

OYP FALL DINNER DANCE
Atlanta Area OYP (Orthodox Young Professionals)’S
FIRST ANNUAL FALL DINNER DANCE

Come dance the night away with friends!

Holy Transfiguration in Marietta
Friday Oct. 23rd
7:00 pm Cost: $2.00

Please RSVP no later than Monday October 12, 2009 Let us know what kind ...Read Full Text >

HDF NEWS
Hellenic Dance Festival and Byzantine Weekend


Please access the Metropolis of Atlanta homepage (www.atlanta.goarch.org) for important information pertaining to the 2010 Hellenic Dance Festival and Byzantine Weekend in Orlando, Fl. Click on the Hellenic Dance Festival link on the left-hand side ...Read Full Text >

PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
HOLY APOSTLES, Winterville, NC Oct. 18, 10am A commentary service on the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

Congratulations to Alexis Marie Clay, and John Marees, ST. JOHN, Jacksonville, FL on passing the Florida Bar.

HOLY TRINITY, New Orleans, LA Oct. 3 Artoclasia in Honor of Chanters & ...Read Full Text >

SAVE THE DATE - Oct.
HOLY TRINITY, Orlando, FL Greek Nite dinner dance Friday, Oct. 2, sponsored by the dance troupes

ANNUNCIATION, Atlanta, GA Atlanta Greek Festival Oct. 2-4

ST. GEORGE, New Port Richey, FL Oct 3 Taverna Night

ST. MARK, Boca Raton, FL Saturday Oct. 3 7:30PM OMAS Wine & Cheese ...Read Full Text >

COMING EVENTS

ST. GEORGE, Greenville, SC GOYA Annual Halloween Carnival; Oct. 14,5:30-8:30pm

ST. KATHERINE, Melbourne, FL Ground Breaking Ceremony School house building, Thursday Oct. 15, 4-6pm

ST. MARK, Boca Raton, FL Golf Tournament, Boca Greens CC, Oct. 17

ST. LUKE, Mooresville, NC Pan- ...Read Full Text >

SAVE THE DATE - Nov-Dec.
HOLY TRINITY, Charleston, SC Sunday, Nov. 1, US Armed Services Recognition aboard the USS Yorktown honoring parish veterans

CHRIST THE SAVIOR, Spring Hill, FL Garage Sale, Nov. 6-7

ST. KATHERINE, Melbourne, FL Nov. 6 & 7 Garage Sale sponsored by Philoptochos

ST. JOHN,Tampa,FL ...Read Full Text >

YOUTH NEWS by Presbytera Mari
NEWS FROM THE YOUTH OFFICE...

WINTER YOUTH RALLY INFORMATION IS HERE!!!
Get ready! Winter Youth Rally is fast approaching and the much anticipated information/forms have been sent out! Please be sure to read everything very carefully, as we have some major changes this year. The biggest ...Read Full Text >

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD
We may tend to think that the
act of listening is the same as
hearing; but listening really is
being alert to those situations
in which the person you’re
with needs to be understood.
How many times have we
been frustrated by someone
not listening to what we have
to say? We ...Read Full Text >

OBEDIENCE AND SUBMISSION
Everybody on earth dies and goes to heaven. God comes and says, “I want the men to make two lines. One for the men who dominated their women on earth and the other line for the men who were dominated by their women. Also, I want all the women to go with St. Peter.” With that said and done, the next time God ...Read Full Text >

OBEDIENCE AND SUBMISSION con't
Outside the Orthodox Church what does the minister ask the wife to do for her husband? It’s simple. Obey. In the Holy Scriptures the only persons required to “obey” are slaves and children, not wives. When the husband is asked by the minister to cherish and love his wife, it becomes a double standard. In ...Read Full Text >
THE TWELFTH ANNUAL ARCHANGEL MICHAEL FEAST & HONORS
NOVEMBER 5-8, 2009
Schedule of Activities

Thursday, November 5, 2009
4:00-6:00 PM Vicars Meeting Metropolis Board Room
6:00-7:00 PM Vicars Dinner Metropolis Board Room
7:00-9:00 PM Vicars Meeting Resumes Metropolis Board Room

Friday, November 6, 2009
9:00-1:00 PM Vicars & Ambassadors Meeting Metropolis Board Room
10:00-1:00 PM Philoptochos Board Meeting Cathedral Board Room
1:00-2:00 PM Lunch for Vicars & Ambassadors Metropolis Board Room
1:00-2:00 PM Lunch – Philoptochos (working lunch) Cathedral Board Room
2:00-6:00 PM Metropolitan Council Meeting Metropolis Board Room
2:00-5:00 PM Resume Philoptochos Board Mtg. Cathedral Board Room
6:00-7:00 PM Dinner - on your own
7:00 – 9:00 PM Youth, Education, & Culture Meeting Metropolis Upper Room

Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:00-12:00 PM Philoptochos Board Meeting Convenes Cathedral Board Room
12:00-1:00 PM ...Read Full Text >
Previous Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta Bulletins
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Publish Date:September 16, 2009
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