2015 News
Students from the Hellenic Academy Visit Philoxenia
Students from the Hellenic Academy in Lowell, MA visited the Philoxenia House and gave the children and families staying there gifts for Christmas. Continue Reading... »
Roslindale GOYA Decorates Christmas Tree at Philoxenia
Thank you to the GOYA from Roslindale for bringing a Christmas Tree to the Philoxenia House of our Metropolis. The Honorable Consul General Ifiginia Kanara joined His Emience Metropolitan Methodios to celebrate with the Youth from St. Nectarios and the guest of the Philoxenia house. Continue Reading... »
The Metropolis of Boston Dance Group Visits the Metropolis
New London, CT Parish Visit
On Sunday, November 29, Metropolitan Methodios made a pastoral visit to Saint Sophia Church in New London, CT and ordained James Whittaker to the Holy Diaconate. Continue Reading... »
Statement in Light of the Attacks on Several Sites in Paris
"Once again tonight, savage barbaric attacks have taken the lives of innocent brethren, this time in Paris. Our prayers are lifted to Almighty God that all brethren including Orthodox Christians and their spiritual leader, Metropolitan Emmanuel of France Continue Reading... »
AHEPA Regional Awards Banquet
On Friday night November 6, 2015 at the Cathedral Center in Brookline, MA. during the Order of AHEPA regional awards banquet, His Eminence was presented with the Order of AHEPA 2015 Archbishop Humanitarian Award by Supreme President of the Order of AHEPA John W. Galanis. Continue Reading... »
For 50 years, North American dialogue plants seed of Catholic-Orthodox unity
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Fifty years ago, a group of American Catholic and Orthodox clergy and theologians undertook an unprecedented step under the auspices of their respective churches toward better understanding and, it was hoped, eventual unity. But the participants representing the churches never saw each other. “We met in different rooms,” recalled Thomas E. Bird, director of the Slavic Studies Program at Queens College, Continue Reading... »
Philoptochos Children's Medical Fund Luncheon and Divine Liturgy
The Philoptochos Children's Medical Fund Luncheon hosted by the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos was held on Saturday, October 31. There were more than 600 people in attendance at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. The program was led by the Masters of Ceremonies, Maria Stephanos. Frances Levas, Metropolis of Boston Board President, and Maria Logus, National Philoptochos, Continue Reading... »
Fall River, MA Parish Visit
On Sunday October 25, 2015, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the St. Demetrios parish in Fall River, MA. Continue Reading... »
2015 Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation
Metropolitan Methodios of Boston and Catholic Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis are front and center with the members of the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation during the 50th anniversary celebration Friday at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Worcester. T&G Staff/Christine Hochkeppel Continue Reading... »
East Longmeadow, MA Parish Visit
On Sunday, October 18th 2015, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the parish of St. Luke in East Longmeadow, MA on the occasion of their feast day. At the end of the Divine Liturgy His Eminence blessed a new icon of St. Nicholas; Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios Announces Major Estate Donation to the Metropolis of Boston
Brookline, MA: His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios issued the following statement regarding a major estate donation for the benefit of the Metropolis of Boston ministries: “I am happy to announce Continue Reading... »
Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation
The Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation in North America will celebrate its Fiftieth Anniversary on October 22-24, 2015 in Worcester, Massachusetts. The first historic meeting was held in Worcester on September 9, 1965 under the leadership of Archbishop Iakovos and Catholic Bishop Bernard Flanagan. Continue Reading... »
Saco, Maine Parish Visit
On Sunday, October 11, 2015 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the St. Demetrios Parish in Saco, Maine. Continue Reading... »
Portland, Maine Parish Visit
On Sunday, October 4th His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the Holy Trinity parish in Portland, Maine. Continue Reading... »
2015 Clergy Laity Assembly
The Metropolis of Boston biennial Clergy Laity Assembly convened this past Saturday, October 3rd at the St. Demetrios Parish in Weston, MA. About 250 Clergy and Parish Leaders gathered together to hear dynamic speakers present on topics pertaining to the future of our church and ways to engage faithful stewards in the life of the church. Continue Reading... »
15th Annual Metropolis of Boston Camp Golf Classic
On Monday, September 28th the Metropolis of Boston hosted it's 15th Annual Metropolis of Boston Camp Golf Classic. One-hundred and ten golfers participated in the Continue Reading... »
St Spyridon Newport, RI 100th Anniversary Liturgy and Luncheon
This past Sunday, September 27th the St Spyridon Parish in Newport, RI celebrated its 100th Anniversary. Continue Reading... »
Michael, A resident of the Philoxenia House
Michael, A resident of the Philoxenia House Continue Reading... »
Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops
On September 15-17, 2015, His Emience Metropolitan Methodios and other Bishops from Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in America gathered for meetings in Chicago, IL. Continue Reading... »
Synaxis of Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne
From August 29-September 2, 2015, at the invitation of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, a Synaxis of Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne gathered from all over the world at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Taksim Square. Continue Reading... »
MBC Campers Chant at Paraklesis
To commemorate the Dormition of the Theotokos, campers have been chanting at Paraklesis services throughout the week. Continue Reading... »
MBC Staff Basketball Game
The MBC Staff christened the new basketball court in an "Old Staff" vs "New Staff" game Continue Reading... »
Dedication of Basketball Court
On Sunday, August 2nd His Emience, together with the Condakes Family and campers from the Metropolis of Boston Camp join together for an Agiasmo Service Continue Reading... »
Ordination of Fr. Vincent Minucci
On Saturday, August 2st His Eminence Metropolitan Ordained Fr. Vinvent Minucci to the Priesthood. Fr. Vincent has been serving the St. Demetrios parish in Weston... Continue Reading... »
Alpha Omega Donation for Soccer Field
In a recent visit to the Metropolis of Boston, Alpha Omega President, John Anton, offered a check to His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios for $75,000 Continue Reading... »
2015 Metropolis of Boston Awards Dinner
Over 750 stewards from across New England attended the 29th Annual Ministries Awards Dinner on Sunday evening, June 14, at Lombardo's in Randolf, Massachusetts. Faithful stewards from 50 of our parishes were recognized and honored by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios' Visit to Moscow
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios represented His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the name day celebration Continue Reading... »
Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemoration
Ecumenical prayer service to mark the centennial of the Armenian genocide held at Trinity Church in Boston April 23, 2015. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Celebrates Holy Tuesday with Cardinal Sean O'Malley
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Celebrates Holy Tuesday (Chrism Mass) with Cardinal Sean O'Malley at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on March 31st. Continue Reading... »
Lewiston, ME 2015 Parish Visit
His Eminence Metropolis visited the parish in Lewiston, ME on Sunday, March 29th for his annual parish visit. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios' Holy Week Schedule
Click here to view His Eminence's complete Holy Week Schedule! Continue Reading... »
Funeral Arrangements for Fr. Matthew Baker
Funeral Arrangements for Fr. Matthew Baker March 2, 2015 To the Reverend Clergy and the Faithful Stewards of the Metropolis of Boston The funeral arrangements for Fr. Matthew Baker have been completed. They are as follows: Calling Hours Friday, March 6th Continue Reading... »
Special Memorial Prayers
Just a few days ago, 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians were kidnapped and later beheaded by savages pledging allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS). This is the latest in the ongoing war against Christianity which at one time flourished in that part of the world. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios' 2015 Paschal Remarks
Paschal Reflection of Metropolitan Methodios Continue Reading... »
Donate to the Fr. Matthew Baker Fund
Donate to the Father Matthew Baker Fund by mailing your donation to the Metropolis of Boston! Continue Reading... »