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

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

PUBLISH DATE: October 1, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

BRETHREN, working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

Peter, Alexis, Jonah, Hermogenes & Tikhon, Metropolitans of Moscow
October 5 ...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 Peter, Alexis, Jonah, Hermogenes & Tikhon, Metropolitans of Moscow
Prelates of Russia, true keepers of the apostolic traditions, unshakable pillars, teachers of Orthodoxy, O Peter, Alexis, Jonas, Philip, Hermogenes, and Tikhon, pray to the Lord of all to grant peace to the world and to our souls great mercy. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
Ye lived piously among bishops; ye led the peoples to the knowledge of God, and ye pleased God well. Wherefore, ye were glorified by Him with incorruption and miracles, as disciples of the grace of God. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

'But I say to you,' the Lord says, 'love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, pray for those who persecute ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Unknown, 7th century

Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 4th century

The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

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

WHAT MAKES A "GOOD" ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN?
Fr. Peter Papanikolaou, ANNUNCIATION, Pensacola, FL
I would humbly like to share with you some reflections
on what is the make-up of an Orthodox Christian. It is human nature to categorize and evaluate others, and this nature also applies to us as Orthodox Christians. We apply words like good, real, indifferent, lukewarm, or bad to this title, perhaps because we understand there ...Read Full Text >

September 26, 2008
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS ON TECHNOLOGY, part 1
My dearly beloved in the Lord,

When I think of our children and youth, and the many temptations and trials that beset them in the world today, I am aware of the amount of work and attention required from their parents, their family and their Church family. In a climate of unbelief, that ...Read Full Text >

September 26, 2008
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS ON TECHNOLOGY, part 2
September 22, 2008

Reverend Clergy and the Faithful of the Holy and God-protected Metropolis of Atlanta

My dearly beloved in the Lord,

“With us everything should be secondary compared to our concern with children,
and their upbringing in the instruction and teaching of ...Read Full Text >

September 26, 2008
HURRICANE IKE DISASTER RELIEF APPEAL
September 24, 2008

Reverend Clergy and the Faithful of the Metropolis of Atlanta

As we look back on the past few years, with all of the devastation and destruction in our Metropolis of Atlanta from natural disasters, I am proud of what we have done, the generosity of our Faithful ...Read Full Text >

“SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS”
Psalm 100:2
A WEEKEND SYMPOSIUM
at the Diakonia Center
Salem, SC
Developing Church-centered Leaders within our Parishes
To Grow in the Faith and Reflect the Image of Christ

OCTOBER 24-26, 2008

BEGINNING 7:00 P.M. FRIDAY — ENDING NOON SUNDAY
Space will be limited to be able to offer
in depth discussion in a smaller group setting
and a special time with His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
A representative from your:
Parish Council (current members and nominees) Local Philoptochos Board
¨ One Priest from each Conference

TOPICS TO INCLUDE
¨ Understanding the Mission of the Church
¨ The Importance of Laity in the Life of the Church in America
¨ Theological and Historical Aspects of the Laity and Clergy Working Together

Cost: $90.00 per person includes two-nights lodging, meals and materials
Family members are invited Special ...Read Full Text >

Previous Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta Bulletins

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Publish Date:	September 11, 2008
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Publish Date:	August 26, 2008
Publish Date:	August 20, 2008
Publish Date:	August 13, 2008
Publish Date:	August 7, 2008

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