2017 News
Metropolitan Methodios' Christmas Letter to the Arlington Community
In this time of celebration, our beloved Church comes together in harmony to rejoice in God and give thanks for the Incarnation of our Savior. We reflect on our relationship with Him, as well as the meaning and significance we find in life through faith in God, with humility, respect and love. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Celebrate the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation Cathedral on Christmas Day
On Monday, December 25, 2017 - Christmas Day - His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation Cathedral in Boston, MA Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios Visits the Annunciation Parish in Woburn, MA
On Sunday, December 24, 2017 - the Sunday before Christmas, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation Parish in Woburn, MA. Continue Reading... »
St. Athanasius Parish of Arlington - Fr. Andrew Demotses Letter 12.20.17
My dear brothers and sisters in the family of St. Athanasius Parish, I am once again writing to you in the form of a pastoral letter to keep you accurately informed of the unfolding events in the life of the parish. Continue Reading... »
Hellenic-American Academy Visit Philoxenia
Once again this year the students, teachers, parents, and Fr. Nikolaos Pelekoudas from the Hellenic-American Academy in Lowell, MA visited the Philoxenia House. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Celebrates Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation Parish in Brockton, MA
On Sunday, December 17, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation Parish in Brockton, MA. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Celebrates the Vespers at St. Spyridon in Worcester, MA
On the evening of December 11, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Vespers Service at the St. Spyridon Cathedral in Worcester, MA Continue Reading... »
St. Nectarios GOYA Visits Philoxenia House
This past week members of the St. Nectarios GOYA, their advisors, and parish priest, Fr. Vassilios Bebis, made their annual visit to the Philoxenia House to decorate for Christmas. It has become a tradition that the GOYA looks forward to every year! They were greeted by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios and families who are currently staying at the Philoxenia House this Christmas season. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Visits St. Spyridon in Newport, RI
On Sunday December 10, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the St. Spyridon Parish in Newport, RI. Continue Reading... »
2018 Senior Seminarians of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
On Tuesday Decmeber 5, 2018 graduating senior seminarians of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology meet with His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios at the Metropolis headquarters. His Eminence accepted this invitation made by their Professor of Parish Administration/Leadership, the Rev. Fr. Robert J. Archon. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Celebrates Vespers at the St. Nicholas Parish in Portsmouth, NH
On the evening of December 5, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, joined by clergy of the New Hampshire area, celebrated the vespers service with the St. Nicholas parish in Portsmouth, NH on the occasion the parish's feast day. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Visits Sts. Anargyroi in Marlborough, MA
On Sunday December 3, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the parish of Sts. Anaryroi in Marlborough, MA. Continue Reading... »
Feast of Saint Andrew the First-Called 2017
On the evening of Wednesday, November 29, 2017 clergy and faithful from throughout the Metropolis of Boston gathered at the Cathedral Chapel to celebrate the Great Hierarchical Vespers for the feast of St. Andrew, the First-called, patron saint of the Metropolis of Boston. Continue Reading... »
Rev. Dn. Peter Leneweaver Ordained to the Holy Priesthood
On Sunday November 26, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the St. Catherine Parish in Braintree, MA. Continue Reading... »
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His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Visits St. George in Lynn, MA
On Sunday November 19, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy with Rev. Fr. Geroge Tsouklas and the entire community of St. George in Lynn, MA. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians - Conference 2017
On the weekend of November 10, 11, and 12 the Metropolis of Boston Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians gathered for their annual conference. On Sunday November 12, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England. Continue Reading... »
Holy Trinity in Holyoke Celebrates 100 Years
On Sunday November 5, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Trinity Parish in Holyoke, MA on the occasion of their 100 year anniversary. Continue Reading... »
Fletcher to Explore Link Between Religion, International Relations at Third Annual Conference
How do you train a diplomat, a businesswoman, or a soldier to be an effective, transformational leader in a religiously pluralistic world? Continue Reading... »
Sts. Constantine and Helen Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
On the evening of October 14, 2017, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America, and His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston attended the Centennial Gala of the Saints Constantine and Helen Parish of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Continue Reading... »
Support the Philoxenia House - Fall 2017 Wish List
The Philoxenia House is a Home of Hope for many brethren who come to Boston for Medical reasons. Click on the link below to access the 2017 Fall Philoxenia House Wish List. Continue Reading... »
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Save the Date - Philoptochos Spring fundraiser, April 12, 2018
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, Chairman of the Metropolis Philoptochos Board, opened the regular meeting on Saturday, October 21st with a prayer. President Elaine Zetes addressed two overarching goals for the coming year: improving and strengthening communications with the Chapters and increasing and strengthening the financial stability of the Metropolis Philoptochos. Continue Reading... »
2017 Metropolis of Boston Camp Golf and Tennis Tournament
Has Sunday lost its true meaning?
The following is an article of Msgr. Anthony Czarnecki, pastor of the St. Joseph Basilica Parish in Webster, Massachusetts. I hope it provokes serious thinking by Catholics and Orthodox alike. Continue Reading... »
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Metropolis of Boston GOYA Fall Camp 2017
MBC GOYA Fall Camp - October 27-29, 2017! Register Today! Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Attends Cranston Festival
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios attended the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church's Festival in Cranston, Rhode Island. Continue Reading... »
Διεθνούς Επιστημονικού Συνεδρίου με θέμα, «Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής Μιχαήλ Κωνσταντινίδης
Τις εργασίες Διεθνούς Επιστημονικού Συνεδρίου με θέμα, «Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής Μιχαήλ Κωνσταντινίδης: η προσφορά του στην Εκκλησία, το Γένος και τον Ελληνισμό», ευλόγησε, το απόγευμα της Παρασκευής, ο Οικουμενικός Πατριάρχης Βαρθολομαίος. Continue Reading... »
Το τελευταίο βράδυ του «The Kosmos Project
Έκλεισε το βράδυ της 6ης Αυγούστου 2017, στην αυλή του Ι.Ν. Αγίου Αθανασίου Ευόσμου, η φιλοξενία των Αμερικανών νέων της Ιεράς Μητροπόλεως Βοστώνης από την Ιερά Μητρόπολή μας. Ο π. Χρήστος Φουστούκος, η πρσσβυτέρα του Κλεοπάτρα, η γραμματέας Ελένη Καλλιὠρας και τα 19 Αμερικανόπουλα, αγόρια και κορίτσια, είχαν την ευκαρία να ζήσουν το τελευταίο βράδυ τους στην Ελλάδα, ένα ελληνικό γλέντι, αφού για μια εβδομάδα φιλοξενήθηκαν στις κατασκηνώσεις της Ιεράς Μητροπόλεώς μας(Ποσείδι και Μακρυνίτσα) Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios Attends Memorial Service For The Late Metropolitan Dionysios
Metropolitan Methodios Attends Memorial Service For The Late Metropolitan Dionysios in Neapolis, Greece Continue Reading... »
Kosmos Project 2017
The Kosmos Project 2017 is underway - 25 members of the camping ministries team of the Metropolis of Neapolis and Stavroupolis. They will be immersed in the camping program for Week 5 of the Metropolis of Boston Camp. Continue Reading... »
2017 Philoptochos Biennial Conference
The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos held their Biennial Conference on June 17, 2017 at the Cathedral Center in Brookline. Greetings and opening remarks were extended by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, Rev. Fr Demetrios Tonias, Cathedral Dean, Calliope Galatis, president of the Annunciation Cathedral Philoptochos and Frances Levas, Metropolis President. Continue Reading... »
2017 Metropolis Awards Dinner
On Sunday, June 11, 2017 over 800 stewards from throughout New England gathered at Lombardo's in Randolph to honor the recipients who were designated by the parishes of the Metropolis of Boston. Mrs. Cathy Sakellaris was the masters of ceremonies for the evening’s program. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Vistis Sts. Constantine and Helen in Andover, MA
On Sunday, May 21, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Sts. Constantine and Helen parish in Andover, MA which was celebrating its feast day. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios Visits St. George Cathedral in Springfield, MA
On Sunday, May 14, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the St. George Cathedral in Springfield, MA which is celebrating 110 years since its foundation. Continue Reading... »
Saint John Chrysostom - Metropolis of Boston Finals 2017
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios congratulated all the finalists of the Metropolis of Boston Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival! The Metropolis level of the Oratorical Festival was held at the Metropolis headquarters in Brookline, MA on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Continue Reading... »
An Ecumenical Commemoration of the Holy Saints and Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide Remembrance, Witness, and Resurrection
On behalf of the clergy and laity of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston and New England, I welcome you today to our Cathedral and thank you for the privilege of hosting this Ecumenical Service commemorating the innocent martyrs of the Armenian Genocide. Continue Reading... »
Funeral Arrangements Memory Eternal - Fotini Tournas
I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Fotini Tournas, the beloved sister of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, who peacefully fell asleep in the Lord early this morning. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Visits Annunciation Parish in Dover, NH
On Sunday, March 19, 2017, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation Parish in Dover, NH. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Visits St. Demetrios Parish in Saco, ME
On Sunday, March 12, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the St. Demetrios Parish in Saco, ME. Continue Reading... »
The Road Back to Christ: Reflections on Lent, Holy Week, and the Resurrection
Our Metropolis is most Grateful to Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis for kindly granting us permission to publish excerpts from his new book “The Road Back to Christ: Reflections on Lent, Holy Week and the Resurrection.” Continue Reading... »
New Publication Edited by Dr. Helene Perdicoyanni-Paleologou
Our Metropolis is happy to announce that a member of our staff, Dr. Helene Perdicoyanni-Paleologou is the editor of the recently published book, Anatomy and Surgery from Antiquity to the Renaissance. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Visits St. Luke Parish in East Longmeadow
On Sunday March 5, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the St. Luke Parish in East Longmeadow, MA. Being the first Sunday of Great Lent - the Sunday of Orthodoxy was celebrated. Continue Reading... »
Special Appeal for St. Nicholas Shrine in New York City
As you are well aware, the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is overseeing the rebuilding of the Saint Nicholas Church which was destroyed during the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Visits the St. Gregory the Theologian Parish in Mansfield, MA
On Sunday, February 26, 2017, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the St. Gregory the Theologian Parish in Mansfield , MA. It was a great joy for His Eminence to tonsure two young altar servers. Continue Reading... »
Orthodoxy on Tap - Religion and Migration in the Mediterranean: Dramas of Human Security
On Thursday, February 23rd, the first episode of the 2017 Orthodoxy on Tap series was held at Uno’s Pizzeria in Kenmore Square, Boston, MA. Nearly 100 young adults and faithful from all across the Metropolis gathered for fellowship and to participate in an eye-opening discussion led by Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou of Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston GOYA Winter Camp 2017 ~ Recharge. Reconnect. Retreat.
On the weekend of February 17th-20th the Metropolis of Boston Camp was welcomed to its home at the Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center to hold it’s annual GOYA Winter Camp Program by picture perfect weather and enthusiastic Staff. The MBC Staff members welcomed with open arms over 100 campers from throughout the Metropolis and abroad. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Barnabas of Neapolis and Stavroupolis Visits the Taxiarche Parish in Watertown, MA
On Sunday, January 29, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Barnabas of Neapolis and Stavroupolis celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Taxiarche parish in Watertown, MA. His Eminence Metropolitan Barnabas was visiting the Metropolis of Boston accompanied by Fr. Elephtherios Koutsaftakis. Continue Reading... »
Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity 2017
On Saturday January 21st, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, joined by 30 clergymen of the Metropolis of Boston, attended an ecumenical prayer service for the Worldwide Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Continue Reading... »
Youth Choir of St. Nicholas Parish in Lexington, MA Visit His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios
On Saturday January 21st, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios welcomed to the Metropolis headquarters Fr. Demetrios Costarakis the Youth Choir of the Saint Nicholas parish in Lexington, and their families. Continue Reading... »
Senior Class of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Visit Metropolis of Boston
On Thursday January 19th, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios welcomed to the Metropolis headquarters, Fr. Bob Archon and the senior class of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Continue Reading... »
New Publication Edited by Dr. Helene Perdicoyanni-Paleologou
Our Metropolis is happy to announce that a member of our staff, Dr. Helene Perdicoyanni-Paleologou is the editor of the recently published book, “The Concept of Madness from Homer to Byzantium – Manifestations and Aspects of Mental Illness and Disorder.” Continue Reading... »
Christian Unity 2017
A day of Christian Witness and Prayer! "Christianity cannot afford division, Christianity has to be united and express its voice in a united way." + Metropolitan Methodios Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Visits St. Vasilios Parish in Peabody, MA
On Sunday, January 1, 2017 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the St. Vasilios Parish in Peabody, MA on the occasion of their Feast day. Continue Reading... »
The Kosmos Project: A Journey to Greece
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios is pleased to announce The Kosmos Project: A Journey to Greece, a camping exchange program between the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston and the Metropolis of Neapolis and Stavroupolis, Greece. Juniors and seniors in high school will be given the opportunity to experience a two-week long trip to Greece. Continue Reading... »
Concerning St. Athanasius the Great of Arlington, MA
In a spirit of complete candor, and with required sensitivity to the current pending Court proceedings, the Metropolis has created a “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) document and a “Timeline” document to help the community better understand the facts and circumstances that led to the change of pastoral leadership at St. Athanasius. Continue Reading... »