2018 News
Metropolitan Methodios Offers Invocation at Governor Charlie Baker
On Thursday, January 3, 2019 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios attended the inauguration ceremonies for His Excellency Governor Charlie Baker and Her Honor the Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and offer we the invocation of the inauguration. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios' Christmas Reflection 2018
Christmas has arrived once again to re-ignite our souls and to replicate in our hearts the blessed joy and hope which were experienced by the Magi and the shepherds that first silent night, that first holy night in Bethlehem. Christmas comes so that we may experience the tenderness and love of Almighty God who stoops down to our limitations, our weaknesses and our sins. Continue Reading... »
Christmas Visitors at the Philoxenia House
During the week of December 9, 2018 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios and the residents of the Philoxenia House welcomed many youth groups from parishes through the Metropolis of Boston. Continue Reading... »
Let Christmas Begin Concert in Watertown, MA
On the evening of Sunday, December 9th,2018 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios accompanied by Archdeacon Dionysios attended a Christmas concert at the Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church in Watertown, MA Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Visits St. Nicholas Parish in Lexington, MA.
On Sunday, December 9th,2018. His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios served the Divine Liturgy at the St. Nicholas parish in Lexington, MA. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios Celebrates Vespers of St. Nicholas in Clinton, MA
An example of faith and an icon of gentleness; A teacher of restraint you have shown your flock the truth of things: You gained by humility the heights, And riches by poverty. Father and Hierarch Nicholas: Intercede with Christ our God That our souls be saved. Continue Reading... »
Christmas Tree Lighting with the Metropolis of Boston Dance Group
The annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Metropolis was held on Thursday, December 6th with the parents and children of the Metropolis of Boston Dance Group. Continue Reading... »
Lecture at the Maliotis Cultural Center
I encourage you to attend this lecture at the Maliotis Cultural Center on Sunday, December 9th at 3:00. Continue Reading... »
Ordination of Fr. Nicholas Lanzourakis to the Holy Diaconate
On Sunday, November 11, 2018 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation Cathedral of NEw England. Continue Reading... »
The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Highlighted in the National Philoptochos Newsletter
In 2012, under the inspirational leadership of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, members of the Boston Metropolis Philoptochos Board visited the largest homeless veterans’ program in the Veterans Administration (VA) New England Healthcare System, based at the VA Bedford Medical Center in Bedford, MA. The visit included a comprehensive tour of the veterans’ living space and a discussion with veterans and Program Officials. It revealed a huge and glaring need for philanthropic support. Continue Reading... »
The Metropolis of Boston hosted the Massachusetts Council of Churches’ Annual Meeting
On Friday, October 19, 2018, the Metropolis of Boston hosted the Massachusetts Council of Churches’ Annual Meeting at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England. The Rev. Dr. Demetrios Tonias, who serves on the Board of the MCC, Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Celebrated Liturgy at St. Spyridon in New York
His Eminence Metropolitan celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox in New York on the occasion of the restoration of the icons project undertaken by the present parish council. Continue Reading... »
$250,000 PanHellenic Scholarships Available
The Pan Hellenic Scholarship Foundation is offering $250,000 in Scholarships to eligible college students. The deadline to apply is on January 31, 2019 by visiting www.panhellenicsf.org Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston GOYA Fall Camp 2018
The Metropolis of Boston GOYA Fall Camp took place on Columbus Day weekend from Friday, October 5 - October 8, 2018. The weekend was a perfect time for campers and staff to Recharge. Reconnect. Retreat. With over 130 MBC campers and staff the weekend included worship, sessions, and camp wide activities all surrounded by the beautiful New Hampshire foliage. Continue Reading... »
Ninth Annual Assembly Convenes in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OH – The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America convened its ninth annual meeting today in Cleveland, Ohio. The day began with a celebration of the Divine Liturgy at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Parma, Ohio. Continue Reading... »
Fr. Evangelos Georgiades Retires As Pastor of St. Demetrios in Fall River, MA
On Sunday, September 30, 2018 Fr. Evangelos Georgiades celebrated his final Divine Liturgy as Pastor of the Saint Demetrios community. 2018. Continue Reading... »
First Metro Boston OCF Meeting
On September 27, 2018, OCF students from the metro Boston colleges and universities attended the first meeting of the semester at the Annunciation Cathedral at 514 Parker Street in Boston, MA. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios Visits Annuciation Brockton Greek Festival
Orthodoxy on Tap - Fall Semester 2018
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, over 120 young adults from the greater Boston area met at UNO’s Pizzeria and Grill on Thursday, September 20 for Orthodoxy on Tap’s first gathering of the Fall season. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios Visits St. John the Baptist, Annunciation Cathedral and St. George in Manchester
His Eminence visited the festivals of St. John the Baptist, the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Boston and the St. George Cathedral in Manchester, NH. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston St. John of Damascus School of Byzantine Music
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston is announcing that the St. John of Damascus School of Byzantine Music will resume classes on September 25. Continue Reading... »
Philoptochos News
The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos announces upcoming schedule and the AGAPE Tea on Sunday, October 21 Continue Reading... »
Αρχιερατικό Συλλείτουργο στον πανηγυρίζοντα Ιερό Καθεδρικό Ναό Τιμίου Προδρόμουτης Ιεράς Μητροπόλεως Νεαπόλεως και Σταυρουπόλεως
Την Τετάρτη 29 Αυγούστου 2018, εορτή της αποτομής της Τιμίας Κεφαλής του Αγίου Ενδόξου Βαπτιστού Ιωάννου, κατά την οποία πανηγυρίζει ο Ιερός Καθεδρικός Ναός Τιμίου Προδρόμου , του Όρθρου και του Αρχιερατικού Συλλείτουργου προεξήρχε ο Σεβασμιώτατος Μητροπολιτης Βοστώνης κ. Μεθόδιος Continue Reading... »
Patriarchal Message for the Feast of the Indiction and Day of Protection for the Environment
Twenty-nine years have now passed since the Mother Church established the Feast of Indiction as the “Day of Protection of the Environment.” Throughout this time, the Ecumenical Patriarchate has inspired and pioneered various activities, which have borne much fruit and highlighted the spiritual and ecological resources of our Orthodox tradition. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios Visits the Metropolis of Neapolis and Stavroupolis
On Sunday, August 26, 2018 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios attended the Divine Liturgy at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Metropolis of Neapolis and Stavroupolis, St. George. Continue Reading... »
2018 Metropolis of Boston Camp Wraps Up!
On Sunday, August 5th, 2018 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios presided over the liturgy at the St. Methodios Faith and Heritage, marking the close of the Metropolis of Boston Camp’s Summer Camping Ministry. Continue Reading... »
2018 Metropolis of Boston Summer Camp
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32nd Metropolis of Boston Ministry Awards Banquet
On Sunday, June 10th parishes from the throughout the Metropolis of Boston gathered together once again this year for the 32nd Annual Metropolis of Boston Awards Banquet. Continue Reading... »
Orthodox and Catholic Bishops and Theologians Meet at the Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center in Contoocook, NH.
The Metropolis of Boston hosted the 2018 Spring meeting of the Orthodox-Catholic Consultation at the Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center in Contoocook, NH. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Oratorical Festival
On Saturday, May 12 the Metropolis of Boston hosted the Metropolis level Oratorical Festival at its headquarters. 20 young people from throughout the Metropolis participated in the festival, offering the homilies that they had prepared on this year's topics. His Eminence was very happy to greet the participants and their families. In his closing remarks His Eminence noted that his spiritual batteries were full after hearing the inspiring presentations of each youth. Continue Reading... »
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Installment of Fr. Michael Kouremetis to Brockton, MA
On Sunday, May 6th His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios presided at Orthros and Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Brockton, MA along with Fr. Michael Kouremetis. His Eminence installed Fr. Michael as the new proistamenos of the community. He was welcomed by the community and most especially the children. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Fundraising Event with Yvette Manessis Corporon
On Thursday, April 26, 2018, the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos welcomed award winning author Yvette Manessis Corporon who spoke about her recent book, Something Beautiful Happened: A Story of Survival and Courage in the Face of Evil. Continue Reading... »
The 32nd Annual Metropolis of Boston Ministry Awards Banquest
Please join us as we gather as One Family to recognize those individuals who live by God's admonition, by serving their individual communities unselfishly with their time and talents. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios' Paschal Reflection
In our life’s journey, we travel through the desert of this world as did the people of Israel from their Egyptian captivity to the promised land. In Israel’s Passover, we recognize the symbol of a far greater journey. Continue Reading... »
Liturgical Schedule of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Holy Week and Pascha 2018
Metropolitan Methodios Visits the Annunciation Cathedral in Boston, Massachusetts
On Sunday, March 25, 2018 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation Cathedral in Boston, Massachusetts on the occasion of the parish's feast day. Continue Reading... »
The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos invites you to join us for an evening with Emmy Award-winning writer, producer and author Yvette Manessis Corporon.
Yvette will discuss her new book Something Beautiful Happened: A Story of Survival and Courage in the Face of Evil which is the fascinating story of her grandmother who helped hide a Jewish family on a Greek island during World War II. Continue Reading... »
Clergy-Laity Congress - July 1-5, 2018
I thank you for your dedication and commitment to your Parishes and the Christian example that you set for the faithful. In a few months, our Metropolis will have the distinct honor of hosting the 44th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of our Archdiocese Continue Reading... »
Recent news from the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos
The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Board met on Saturday, March 10, 2017, at the Taxiarchae Church in Watertown, following the ordination of Archdeacon Dionysios. The Members of the Board attended the Divine Liturgy celebrating the elevation of the Archdeacon whom they have come to know and love through his role as assistant to His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios. Continue Reading... »
Ordination of Fr. Nicholas Livingston
On Wednesday, March 7th, Nicholas Livingston was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston at the St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center in Contoocook, New Hampshire, at the conclusion of the annual Metropolis Clergy Retreat. Continue Reading... »
Philoxenia House Spring 2018 Wish List
If you wish to donate items to the Philoxenia House of the Metropolis of Boston please refer to the wish list below which lists the current needs of the house. Continue Reading... »
Philoxenia House Announcement
wish to express my heartfelt gratitude for your gracious support of the Philoxenia House of our Metropolis which has welcomed countless brethren from throughout the world since it was founded in June 1986. As we approach the Continue Reading... »
First Meeting of the 44th Biennial Clergy-Laity Host Committee
The Host Committee of the 44th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress met at the Metropolis of Boston on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 to discuss the upcoming conclave of our Archdiocese which is Continue Reading... »
The Pan Macedonian Association of the U.S.A. is organizing a rally to protest the unacceptable use of the name Macedonia by FYROM.
The rally for this critically important issue will take place on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from noon to 3:00 pm at the park next to the United Nations Plaza in New York City. Continue Reading... »
The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos invites you to attend an Evening with Author and Emmy Award Winning Journalist Yvette Manessis Corporon
The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos invites you to attend an Evening with Author and Emmy Award Winning Journalist Yvette Manessis Corporon on Thursday, April 26 at Saint Demetrios Church in Weston, MA. The evening will begin at 6 pm with a reception, wine-tasting and Boutiques. Author Presentation and Book Signing will follow at 7:30 pm. Yvette’s book will be available for purchase. Continue Reading... »
ΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΤΗΣ ΝΕΑΣ ΠΡΟΕΔΡΟΥ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΩΝ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΝΕΑΣ ΑΓΓΛΙΑΣ ΣΕ ΟΛΑ ΤΑ ΜΕΛΗ ΤΟΥ ΣΥΝΔΕΣΜΟΥ
Στις 20 Ιανουαρίου, 2018 όπως είχε προγραμματιστεί και είχατε όλοι ενημερωθεί έγινε η κοπή της βασιλόπιτας από το Μητροπολίτη μας κ. Μεθόδιο και τον ευχαριστούμε πολύ για την ευγενική προσφορά του. Και του χρόνου! Continue Reading... »
A Journey Through the Night
We have at last arrived, dear brethren, by the gates of the Great Lent. Beginning tonight, a period of forty mournful days opens before us, during which we are expected to prepare ourselves, through acts of forgiveness and almsgiving, prayer and fasting, for the celebration of the awesome mysteries of our Lord’s Passion and Resurrection. At tonight’s vespers, after chanting the Φῶς Ἰλαρόν, the Royal Gates to the holy altar will be closed. Continue Reading... »
Εκφράζουμε τα συγχαρητήρια μας στον Δημοσθἐνη Τρανταφύλλου
Εκφράζουμε τα συγχαρητήρια μας στον Δημοσθἐνη Τρανταφύλλου για την πίστη του στο όραμα και την πρωτοβουλία του, ως πρόεδρος του 'Προμηθέα', να ιδρύσει το συνταξιοδοτικό ταμείον των Ελλήνων εκπαιδευτικών μελών τοῦ 'Προμηθέα' Δρ, Αριστοτέλης Μιχόπουλος Continue Reading... »
Orthodoxy on Tap - New Year's Celebration 2018
On Thursday, January 18th over 75 young adults from the Greater Boston Area shared in fellowship to celebrate the new year at Orthodoxy on Tap’s first meeting of the year. Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios installs the new Proistamenos (Presiding Priest) of Saint Athanasius Parish in Arlington, Massachusetts.
On Wednesday evening, January 17th, during the Great Vespers service for the feast of Saint Athanasius, the Reverend Father Anthony Evangelatos was officially installed as the new Proistamenos (Presiding Priest) of this historic Parish. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Announces the Appointment of The Reverend Anthony Evangelatos as the New Pastor of Saint Athanasius the Great Church in Arlington
Brookline, MA – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston today announced the appointment of the Reverend Fr. Anthony S. Evangelatos as the new Parish Priest (Proistamenos) of Saint Athanasius the Great Church in Arlington. Fr. Evangelatos will be installed at the Saint Athanasius Vespers Service on January 17th and commence formal duties on February 1st. Continue Reading... »
Update on Certain Matters Concerning St. Athanasius the Great of Arlington, MA
The Metropolis of Boston has provided a third, additional “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) document to supplement and update the first and second FAQs, as well as a single, updated new “Timeline” document reflecting additional developments since the previous “Timeline” concerning the facts and circumstances that led to the change of pastoral leadership and subsequent happenings at St. Athanasius. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Vasilios Parish in Peabody, MA
On Monday, January 1, 2018 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, on the occasion of the New Year 2018, the Feast of the Circumcision of the Lord, and the Feast of Saint Basil the Great, celebrated the Divine Liturgy with the clergy and faithful of the Saint Vasilios Parish in Peabody, MA Continue Reading... »
Update on Certain Matters Concerning St. Athanasius the Great of Arlington, MA
The Metropolis of Boston has provided a second, additional “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) document to supplement and update the first FAQ, as well as a single, updated new “Timeline” document reflecting additional developments since the original “Timeline” as of November 17, 2017, concerning the facts and circumstances that led to the change of pastoral leadership at St. Athanasius. Continue Reading... »
Press Release: Rev. Fr. Anthony Evangelatos Commences Duties as Spiritual Leader of Arlington’s Saint Athanasius the Great Church
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston has announced that Reverend Fr. Anthony S. Evangelatos has commenced formal duties as the new spiritual leader and priest (also known as “Proistamenos”) of Saint Athanasius the Great Church in Arlington. Continue Reading... »
Ordination of Archdeacon Dionysios Papiris
On Saturday, March 10, 2018 Mr. Fotis Papiris was ordained to the Holy Diaconate at the Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church in Watertown, Massachusetts by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios. Continue Reading... »
2018-2019 Ministries Report of the Metropolis of Boston
Click Here to View the 2018-2019 Ministries Report of the Metropolis of Boston Continue Reading... »