Metropolis News


Metropolitan Methodios Hosts Luncheon in Honor of His Beatitude Archbishop Joani of Albania

Monday, March 02, 2026

Metropolitan Methodios hosted a luncheon in honor of His Beatitude Archbishop Joani of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania. The gathering provided an opportunity for fellowship, reflecting the unity and shared mission of the Orthodox Church. Among the distinguished guests in attendance were Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, along with other hierarchs and clergy from throughout the region. The luncheon was marked by heartfelt exchanges, expressions of brotherly love, and a spirit of gratitude for the ongoing ministry and witness of the Church in Albania and beyond. Continue Reading... »


Metropolis Youth Basketball League Crowns 2026 Champions

Sunday, March 01, 2026

On February 28th and March 1st, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis Youth Basketball League celebrated an unforgettable playoff weekend filled with excitement, sportsmanship, and fellowship. Over the course of the weekend, the stands remained full, creating an electric atmosphere as families, friends of the basketball teams came together to support our young athletes. Continue Reading... »


Faithful Gather as Archbishop Joani Celebrates Historic Liturgy in Boston Metropolis

Sunday, March 01, 2026

The Metropolis of Boston and His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios were honored to host His Beatitude Archbishop Joani of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Braintree this morning. St. Catherine’s parish faithfully and graciously hosted this historic pan-Orthodox Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, offering warm hospitality to the visiting hierarchs, clergy, and faithful who gathered for this blessed occasion. His Beatitude presided over the Divine Liturgy, concelebrating with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and numerous hierarchs from abroad and from the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America. The sacred celebration coincided with the Feast of the Sunday of Orthodoxy and marked the commencement of His Beatitude’s first visit to the United States following his election and enthronement in March 2025. Continue Reading... »


CATECHETICAL HOMILY For the Opening of Holy and Great Lent of Patriarch + BARTHOLOMEW

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Filled with sacred emotion, we enter once again, by God’s goodwill, into Holy and Great Lent, the arena of ascetic struggle, the time of fasting and repentance, of humility and prayer, of spiritual vigilance and love, with the eyes of our heart directed to the life-giving Cross of the Lord, which guides us all toward Holy Pascha that opens the gates of Paradise to the human race. Continue Reading... »


Winter Camp Session Two at the Faith and Heritage Center

Monday, February 23, 2026

From February 13–15, more than 200 campers and staff gathered for the second Winter Camp session at the Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC). The weekend was filled with energy, laughter, and meaningful opportunities for young people to deepen their faith while strengthening friendships old and new. Continue Reading... »


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Ministry Announcements


A Luncheon with Anna Prokos, Author of the Lucky Book Series

Friday, March 06, 2026

The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos invites you to a special afternoon celebrating Greek heritage and storytelling at A Luncheon with Anna Prokos, beloved author of the Lucky book series. This uplifting gathering will highlight the beauty of our Greek customs and traditions through fellowship, conversation, and inspiration. Continue Reading... »


Metropolis of Boston Scholarship Applications Now Open!

Monday, March 02, 2026

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston is pleased to offer 2026-2027 academic year scholarship opportunities for U.S. and Canadian students who are of Greek descent or of the Greek Orthodox Faith and entering their second, third, or fourth year of undergraduate studies. The annual scholarships are provided by endowments generously gifted by the Charles C. Condes Trust of Illinois (five, one-time scholarships of $8,000 each) and the St. George’s Hellenic Benefit Society of Tsamantas of Worcester, MA (three, one-time scholarships of $7,500 each). Continue Reading... »


Invitation: 2026 Metropolis of Boston OCF Retreat

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Join us March 27–29, 2026 at the Saint Methodios Faith & Heritage Center in Contoocook, NH for the Metropolis of Boston OCF Retreat. Open to undergraduate, graduate, and recently graduated students, this no-cost weekend invites you to step away from the noise of daily life and enter into meaningful fellowship, engaging discussions, and spiritual renewal. Continue Reading... »


MBC's Accessible Family Retreat March 20-22, 2026

Monday, February 09, 2026

Join us at camp for a day, overnight, or full weekend family retreat, and an opportunity to connect with other families raising children with disabilities in the church. Continue Reading... »


2026 Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Lenten Retreat

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos invites all women to the 2026 Lenten Retreat, a gathering of Faith, Fellowship, and Renewal, to be held March 27–28, 2026 at the St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center in Contoocook, New Hampshire. This spiritually enriching retreat offers a beautiful opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life and enter more deeply into the spirit of Great Lent through prayer, reflection, and fellowship. Continue Reading... »


Metropolis of Boston and National Philoptochos Unite to Raise Awareness for Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Thursday, January 15, 2026

In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the National Philoptochos Society, Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos and all Philoptochos Chapters, are raising awareness about the tragic and pervasive reality of human trafficking—an international crisis that affects millions of innocent victims, especially women and children. As part of this important initiative, the National Philoptochos Office has provided educational resources and materials to help inform, equip, and mobilize communities in the fight against this grave injustice. Continue Reading... »


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