2006 News
Cardinal of Boston: Pope On Pilgrimage
Pope Benedict XVI went to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople as a “pilgrim,†Cardinal Sean O’Malley, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, said in the National Herald’s first ever complete interview with a Roman Catholic cardinal. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios Announces 2007 Pilgrimage to Constantinople and Rome
I am happy to officially announce that His Eminence Cardinal Sean O’Malley and I will lead an Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Rome and Constantinople from September 16-23, 2007 with an optional excursion to St. Petersburg, Russia from September 23-26, 2007. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Holds Monthly Clergy Meetings in Brookline
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios welcomed clergy from across the Metropolis to the monthly meeting held in Brookline, MA. Continue Reading... »
Archons of New England Hold Annual Fund Raiser Dinner
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios along with the Archons of New England and guests enjoyed a night of fellowship, food and fun at the Newton Marriot in Massachusetts on November 18, 2006. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Parish Leadership Conference Approves New Method of Support for National Ministries
On Saturday, November 11, 2006, Priests and Parishioners from throughout New England attended the Parish Leadership Conference held at the Cathedral Center in Brookline, MA. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios Hosts Orthodox Christian Fellowship Dinner
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios welcomed college students from across the Boston area to a night of Faith, Fun and Fellowship. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Camp Received Camp Accreditation
BROOKLINE---His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios has announced that the Metropolis of Boston Camp has been fully accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Opens the 2006-2007 GOYA Boys and Girls Basketball Season
The day had finally come for Goya basketball players and fans! The leagues, including both boys and girls, consist of more than 16 teams combined and over 250 dedicated players. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios Visited By Members of the Alpha Omega Council of Boston
METROPOLITAN METHODIOS OF BOSTON was visited by the newly elected president of the Alpha Omega Council of Boston Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Conducts its Monthly Clergy Meeting
Metropolis of Boston Monthly Clergy Meeting His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios welcomed clergy from across the Metropolis to the monthly meeting held in Brookline, MA. Continue Reading... »
The Age of Philoptochos, A Tribute To Women - Invitation
Ambassador Alexandros Mallias Visits Philoxenia House
GREECE'S AMBASSADOR to the United States, Alexandros Mallias, visited the Philoxenia House of the Metropolis of Boston October 16, and met with guests and volunteers who shared with him the important ministry this house offers. Continue Reading... »
Romanian Bishop Visits Metropolis
His Grace Ioan Casian Tunaru, the newly ordained Vicar Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in America and Canada, made his first pastoral visit to Boston Continue Reading... »
Greek School Education Teachers Meeting
The teachers of the Metropolis Greek School Education Committee gathered for a meeting this past Saturday, October 14, 2006. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis Philoptochos Board Meeting
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios met with the Metropolis Philoptochos Board this past Saturday October 14, 2006 Continue Reading... »
National Philoptochos Biennial Convetion Report
The 2006 National Philoptochos Biennial Convention was held at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee from July 16-20, 2006. Continue Reading... »
New England Greek Orthodox family Participates in Yet Another Historic Event
More than 1500 members of the Greek Orthodox Family of New England gathered at the St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center in Contoocook, NH on September 10 to witness and participate in yet another milestone in this historic Metropolis. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios Hosts Meeting of Religious Leaders on 9/11
Metropolitan Methodios hosted the interchurch and inter-religious leaders of Massachusetts at the Metropolis of Boston on Monday, September 11, 2006. Continue Reading... »
Saint Methodios Faith And Heritage Center Fall Programs
Download the Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center's listing of Fall Programming and the Programming Application. Continue Reading... »
Retreat House Ground-Breaking Ceremonies Will be September 10, At St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center
BROOKLINE---His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios and George D. Behrakis, chairman of the St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center Committee, have announced that ground breaking ceremonies for the Retreat House at the St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center Continue Reading... »
Metropolis Philoptochos Board Plans Upcoming Charities Benefit Luncheon
The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Board has begun planning for the Charities Benefit Luncheon, “The Age of Philoptochos†– A Tribute to Women, to be held on Sunday, November 5, 2006 at the Newton Marriott in Newton, MA Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Faithful Gathered Together to Celebrate the Present and the Future
BROOKLINE---In the presence of more than 800 faithful from throughout New England, Metropolitan Methodios presented the 2006 Ministry Award to dedicated men and women representing the parishes of the historic Metropolis of Boston. Continue Reading... »
The Sixth Annual “For the Children†Metropolis of Boston Golf Classic
The Sixth Annual Metropolis of Boston Golf Classic will benefit the Metropolis of Boston Camp Program. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Mission Mexico Team Ready To Put Their Faith Into Action
The last official meeting for the 17 members of the Mission Mexico team consisting of High School seniors and staff was one of excitement filled with anticipation. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Holds Diocesan Oratorical Festival
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios welcomed all the children representing their respective district at the Metropolis Oratorical Festival. Continue Reading... »
Please Save The Date! Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Benefit
The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Presents A Charities Benefit Luncheon Honoring “THE AGE OF PHILOPTOCHOS†A TRIBUTE TO WOMEN Continue Reading... »
Holy Week Services With His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited many parishes during the Holy Week Services in the Metropolis of Boston. Continue Reading... »
Making God Real In the Home: A Spring Conference For Teachers, Directors, and All Interested Adults
Metropolis of Boston Annual DOXA Conference Continue Reading... »
Photographs from the dedication of the Spirit of the Marathon Statue
Metropolis of Boston Announces The Third Annual Embracing Children Summer Camp
The Boston Metropolis Camp is pleased to announce it’s third summer of Embracing Children, a camp within the camp setting that caters to children with special needs. Continue Reading... »
Photographs from the 2006 Greek Independence Day Parade
Metropolis Of Boston Holds 2006 Clergy-Laity Assembly
On April 8, 250 clergy and laity representing the parishes of the historic Metropolis of Boston gathered in the Cathedral and Metropolis Centers in Brookline for the 2006 Clergy-Laity Assembly. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Clergy-Laity Assembly Philoptochos Presentation
The faithful of the Metropolis of Boston, including clergy, members of the parish councils and Philoptochos, gathered together at the Cathedral Center in Brookline as one unified body, for a session of informative presentations with the theme “Today’s Parish: Reaching the Next Generationâ€. Continue Reading... »
Father Charles Joanides presents the 'Intermarriage challenge' to philoptochos members
The faithful of the Metropolis of Boston, including clergy, members of the parish councils and Philoptochos, gathered together at the Cathedral Center in Brookline as one unified body, for a session of informative presentations with the theme “Today’s Parish: Reaching the Next Generationâ€. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios Hosts Orthodox Christian Fellowship Dinner
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios welcomed college students from across the Boston area to a night of Faith, Fun and Fellowship. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Youth Office Hosts JOY Retreat in Manchester, NH
St. George Cathedral in Manchester, NH hosted a Metropolis District Retreat on Saturday, April 1, 2006. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Youth Office Holds JOY And GOYA Retreat For Lynn and Ipswich
JOY and GOYA from Ipswich and Lynn attended the “Let Your Light Shine†district retreat held at the St. George parish in Lynn, MA. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Youth Office Holds Overnight GOYA Retreat in Weston
Thirty Goyans from the St. Demetrios parish in Weston, MA gathered for evening of fun faith and fellowship on Friday, March 17, 2006. Continue Reading... »
Annunciation Cathedral GOYA holds Ski Retreat
Contoocook, NH - Members of the Annunciation Cathedral GOYA of Boston recently held their annual ski retreat at the St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Archdiocese Total Commitment
Metropolis of Boston Archdiocese Total Commitment Report Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Youth Office Holds JOY and GOYA Retreat In Worcester
JOY and GOYA aged children attended the “Let Your Light Shine†district retreat held at the St. Spyridon Cathedral in Worcester, MA. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Athletic Leagues Banquet
On March 5, 2006 over 550 players, coaches, family and friends attended the Ninth Annual Metropolis Athletic Awards Dinner held at the St. Nectarios Parish in Roslindale, MA. Continue Reading... »
Holy Cross Class of 2008 Holds Retreat at the Faith and Heritage Center
Contoocook, NH - The Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Class of 2008 recently held a retreat at the St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center in Contoocook, NH. Continue Reading... »
Holy Synod Report
Yesterday, February 28, 2006, I was informed by the venerable Ecumenical Patriarchate that I have been appointed to serve as a member of the Holy Synod. Continue Reading... »
Youth Retreat Held At Holy Trinity Church, Norwich, CT
Children from the Holy Trinity Parish gathered on Saturday, February 25, 2006 for a day of fun, fellowship and faith. The Metropolis Youth team made their way to this beautiful Parish for a chance to connect, teach and bond with the children. Continue Reading... »