2011
Christmas Encyclical 2011 of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
"“Christ is born again and the Angels sing once more: ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among all.’” (Luke 2.14-15) The angels chant these three majestic proclamations and yet the great majority of human beings, although celebrating the feast of Christmas, cannot perceive the significance of the angelic song, instead asking themselves whether God is truly glorified today or why God should even be glorified; where can one discern on earth the peace that is announced, and why should contemporary humanity live with good will?" Continue Reading... »
Christmas Encyclical 2011 of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America
When we hear and contemplate the beautiful story of our Lord’s Nativity, our hearts are filled with tremendous joy. In this marvelous event of God becoming man, He revealed His great love for us and the divine plan to restore our communion with Him. Through His Incarnation, Christ offered Himself for our total renewal and completed this gift of grace in the Cross and Resurrection. Through His birth, our Lord entered into our humanity, giving us a deeper understanding of our relationship with our Creator and offering us a greater experience of life and being. Continue Reading... »
Christmas Encyclical 2011 of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston
On Christmas day, the Church proclaims to humanity the good tidings of the birth of the Savior who is "Light of Light, True God of True God, begotten not created... who, "for us men and our salvation came down from heaven and was Incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became man" (Confession of Faith). Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios' Thanksgiving Message 2011
As we prepare to celebrate the great American holiday of Thanksgiving, let us thank Almighty God for the many blessings that He has bestowed upon us. Indeed we are truly blessed! Continue Reading... »
Archpastoral Reflection
The story is told about a number of frogs which were placed by scientists in a tub of water whose temperature was exactly the same as the pond from which they were taken. Continue Reading... »
Paschal Reflection of Metropolitan Methodios
"A Sacred Pascha Has Been Shown Forth Today" Continue Reading... »
Metropolitan Methodios' Welcome and Keynote Address for the 2011 Clergy Laity Conference
In a recent Archpastoral reflection, I shared a story told about a number of frogs which were placed by scientists in a tub of water whose temperature was exactly the same as the pond from which they were taken. Continue Reading... »