2021 News
Thriving Congregations District Seminars
On behalf of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios we invite you and your parish leadership to our Thriving Congregations District Seminar to be held on Saturday, December 4th from 9am-3pm, 2021 at multiple local district Parishes throughout New England as previously announced. Continue Reading... »
Friends of the Metropolis of Boston Camp.....Help Us To Continue To Provide Our MBC Experience By Donating To This MBC Fundraising Event!
Did you know that this year marks the 21st Annual Metropolis of Boston Golf Classic in support of the Metropolis of Boston Camp. We are pleased to announce that we have SOLD OUT our tournament but invite you to join us as a sponsor! Continue Reading... »
ARCHPASTORAL EXHORTATION
Dear brothers and sisters, On behalf of our Metropolitan, we express our sincere mourning and prayers for the horrific loss of innocent life today in Afghanistan. Continue Reading... »
Greece Fires - Donate TODAY!!
Even now as I speak to you, the fires are still ravaging Greece. And when this horror is over, thousands of our Greek brethren will be left without their homes and possessions. Continue Reading... »
THE UNITY OF GOD’S CHURCH AND THE ORTHODOX CHURCH - Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Clapsis
Read an article by the Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Clapsis published by Public Orthodoxy of Fordham University Continue Reading... »
FAITH Endowment Now Accepting Applications for Executive Leadership Training Program: May 24-28, 2021
FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism, in partnership with The Fletcher School at Tufts University, is excited to announce the launch of the application for its leadership training program, the Executive Education Program in Strategic Leadership and Transformative Action (SLTA), on its website (thefaithendowment.org/SLTA). Continue Reading... »
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Palm Sunday 2021 - Archpastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios - Dracut, MA
On Sunday, April 25th, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Church of Dracut, MA. Continue Reading... »
Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios - Transfiguration, Lowell, MA
On Sunday, February 21st, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the Transfiguration parish of Lowell, MA. Continue Reading... »
Fr. Odisseys Drossos Installed at St. Nectarios in Roslindale, MA
On January 24th, 2021, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the St. Nectarios parish of Roslindale, MA and installed Fr. Odisseys Drossos as presiding priest. Continue Reading... »
Fr. Alexander Orphanos Installed at Annunciation in Woburn, MA
On January 31st, 2021, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the Annunciation parish of Woburn, MA and installed Fr. Alexander Orphanos as presiding priest. Continue Reading... »
Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios in Braintree, MA
On February 7th, 2021, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the St. Catherine parish of Braintree, MA. Continue Reading... »
Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios in New London, CT
On February 14th, 2021, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the St. Sophia parish of New London, CT Continue Reading... »
Thriving Congregations Initiative - New Program of the Metropolis of Boston
On the evening of Tuesday, February 16th, over 200 participants comprised of clergy, parish council members, and ministry leaders from the 62 parishes of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston met for the first meeting of an introductory series for the Metropolis of Boston’s new Thriving Congregations Initiative. Continue Reading... »
Celebrating the Bicentennial of Greek Independence
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston will preside over Divine Liturgy on Sunday, March 28th at the Annunciation Cathedral in Boston, MA followed by a Doxology commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution. Dr. Constantine Arvanitopoulos of Tufts University will offer a presentation as part of the festivities. Continue Reading... »
The Passing of the V. Rev. Fr. Constantine S. Bebis
It is with hope in resurrected Lord that the Metropolis of Boston announces the passing of the V. Rev. Constantine Bebis of St. George Church in Dartmouth, MA. Fr. Constantine was an exemplar of Orthodox Christianity who faithfully served the people of Southern Massachusetts for over half a century. Continue Reading... »
Patriarchal Catechetical Homily at the Opening of Holy and Great Lent
Read the Patriarchal Catechetical Homily at the Opening of Holy and Great Lent here in both Greek and English Continue Reading... »
Bicentennial of the Greek Revolution - March 25th, 2021
Bicentennial of the Greek Revolution - March 25th, 2021 Continue Reading... »
Lenten Youth Retreat - Saco, ME
On Saturday, April 17th, the St. Demetrios Church in Saco, ME will host a Lenten Youth Retreat Continue Reading... »
MBC Summer Camp 2021
The Metropolis of Boston Camp is open for Summer 2021! Click here to learn more about the summer offerings and the virtual open house taking place on Sunday, April 11th at 7pm. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Scholarship Opportunity
Click here to read more about the new scholarship opportunity! Continue Reading... »
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Lenten Youth Retreat - Brockton, MA
On Saturday, April 24th, the Annunciation Church in Brockton, MA will host a Lenten Youth Retreat. Continue Reading... »
Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios - St. George Cathedral in Springfield, MA
On Sunday, April 11th, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the Saint George Cathedral of Springfield, MA. Continue Reading... »
2021 EOK $5000 Scholarship Opportunity
The Hellenic Women's Club, Inc., EOK, is offering scholarships to young women of Greek descent pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Continue Reading... »
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Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios - St. Philip Church in Nashua, NH
On Sunday, April 18th, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the Saint Philip Church of Nashua, NH. Continue Reading... »
Schedule for Holy Week and Pascha of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios
Schedule for Holy Week and Pascha of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Continue Reading... »
2021 Metropolis of Boston St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
Click here to read more about the 2021 Metropolis of Boston St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Continue Reading... »
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Archiepiscopal Encyclical on the Feast of Great and Holy Pascha
Paschal Reflection of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston
Holy Week 2021 - His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios
Read more about Holy Week 2021 with His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Continue Reading... »
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Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios - Sts. Anargyroi, Marlboro, MA
On Sunday, May 16th, the Sts. Anargyroi Church of Malboro, MA welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios who presided over the Divine Liturgy. Continue Reading... »
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Hellenic American Academy Visits the Metropolis of Boston
On Friday, December 17th, students, teachers and parents from the Hellenic American Academy visited the Metropolis of Boston. Continue Reading... »
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Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios - St. Sophia Church in New London, CT
On Sunday, December 19th, St. Sophia Church of New London, CT welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios who presided over the Divine Liturgy. Continue Reading... »
Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios - Assumption, Ipswich, MA
On Sunday, June 6th, the Assumption Church of Ipswich, MA welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios who presided over the Divine Liturgy. Continue Reading... »
Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios - Holy Trinity, Danielson, CT
On Sunday, May 30th, the Holy Trinity Church of Danielson, CT welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios who presided over the Divine Liturgy. Continue Reading... »
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Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios - St. Demetrios, Weston, MA
On Sunday, June 13th, the St. Demetrios Church of Weston, MA welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios who presided over the Divine Liturgy. Continue Reading... »
Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios - Holy Apostles Sts. Peter and Paul - Haverhill, MA
On Sunday, June 27th, the Holy Apostles Sts. Peter and Paul Church of Haverhill, MA welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios who presided over the Divine Liturgy. Continue Reading... »
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios in Neapolis of Thessaloniki for Feast of St. John the Baptist
On his way to Constantinople for the Synaxis of Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the Holy Metropolis of Neapolis and Stavroupolis in Thessaloniki, Greece for the feast day of their Cathedral. Continue Reading... »
Orthodoxy on Tap Begins in Lowell
For the first time, Orthodoxy on Tap comes to Lowell, MA. Continue Reading... »
METROPOLITAN METHODIOS SURVEYS THE DAMAGE AT THE DORMITION CHURCH IN SOMERVILLE FOLLOWING THE FIRE THIS WEEK
Thankfulness and community best define us as Orthodox Christians, especially when tragedies happen in our lives. On September 15th around 7:00 pm, flames of fire went up in the narthex of our beloved Dormition of the Virgin Mary Church in Somerville MA. Continue Reading... »
Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Conference at the Clergy Laity Assembly
The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos hosted the Biennial Philoptochos Conference in conjunction with the Clergy-Laity Meeting on Saturday, October 16. Over 60 Philoptochos members and guests attended and 26 out of the 37 active Chapters were represented. Truly a day of Philoptochos Fellowship! Continue Reading... »
Participants of the FAITH Endowment’s Executive Training Program Identify Solutions to Meet Parish and Community Needs
Impact projects developed by the 2020 SLTA Metropolis of Chicago cohort have sustained far-reaching growth since their implementation. Project HOPE, which supports children, families and local networks achieve food security, has provided meals to over 50,000 people in the Chicago area within its first year of operation. Continue Reading... »
Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios - Nativity-Assumption of the Virgin Mary Church in Cohasset, MA
On Sunday, October 17th, the Nativity-Assumption of the Virgin Mary Church in Cohasset, MA welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios who presided over the Divine Liturgy. Continue Reading... »
Please join us for the Celebration of the Feast Day of St. Andrew, Patron Saint of our Metropolis
On behalf of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, we invite you to the celebration of the Feast of St. Andrew, Patron Saint of our Metropolis. Continue Reading... »
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The Philoxenia House Decorated for Christmas
On Saturday, December 11th the GOYA from the Assumption Parish in Ipswich, MA decorated the outside of the Philoxenia House. Continue Reading... »
The First Thriving Congregations Initiative District Seminar Held on December 4th, 2021
The First Thriving Congregations Initiative District Seminar Held on December 4th, 2021 Continue Reading... »