Metropolis of Boston News & Events

Philoptochos Hosts Luncheon and Book Signing with Anna Prokos in Cranston, RI

Saturday, April 25, 2026

With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos hosted a luncheon and book signing on Saturday, April 25, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Cranston, Rhode Island. The event welcomed a beautiful turnout of guests from across the Metropolis for an afternoon of fellowship centered on faith, family, and tradition. The gathering featured author Anna Prokos and her beloved “Lucky” book series—beautifully written and illustrated children’s books that celebrate Greek Orthodox customs and traditions. Guests enjoyed a reception and book signing, followed by a luncheon and presentation. Continue Reading... »


Metropolis of Boston Sisterhood of Presbyteres Welcome HCHC Couples for Fellowship and Dialogue

Saturday, April 25, 2026

The Sisterhood of Presbyteres of the Metropolis of Boston warmly welcomed married and engaged couples from Hellenic College Holy Cross to the Metropolis Center for a special luncheon gathering marked by fellowship, encouragement, and meaningful dialogue. The visit provided an opportunity for students preparing for a life in ministry to connect personally with the clergy wives of the Metropolis and experience the supportive community that surrounds parish life throughout New England. Continue Reading... »


Metropolitan Methodios Attends Consulate Reception Ahead of Boston’s Greek Independence Day Parade

Saturday, April 25, 2026

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Metropolitan Methodios of Boston attended a reception hosted by the Consulate General of Greece in Boston, welcoming officials and dignitaries in advance of the 30th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade. The gathering brought together members of the Hellenic Armed Forces, visiting representatives from Greece, and local leaders for an evening of fellowship and national pride, setting the tone for the commemorative events to follow. Continue Reading... »


Red Sox Greek Heritage Night

Thursday, April 23, 2026

The Metropolis of Boston is pleased to share that Greek Heritage Night (GHN) with the Boston Red Sox, offered by the Alpha Omega Council, will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Fenway Park, as the Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles. This evening serves as both a celebration of our rich Hellenic heritage and a meaningful fundraiser in support of many charities, including the ministries of our Metropolis. We look forward to welcoming faithful from across New England for a night of fellowship, community, and shared pride, as we come together in one voice to celebrate our faith and traditions. Continue Reading... »


Clergy Families of the Metropolis of Boston Gather for Paschal Celebration in Woburn

Sunday, April 19, 2026

The clergy of the Metropolis of Boston, together with their families, gathered in joyful celebration for a Paschal Dinner with Metropolitan Methodios at the Annunciation Church in Woburn, MA. Coming from communities throughout New England, clergy families reunited in the light and joy of the Resurrection, proclaiming with one voice, Christ is Risen—Χριστός Ἀνέστη! The evening offered a meaningful opportunity to come together to share in the beauty of fellowship as one spiritual family. Continue Reading... »


Metropolitan Methodios Celebrates Divine Liturgy at St. George Church in Dartmouth

Sunday, April 19, 2026

On Sunday, Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. George Church in Dartmouth, MA, joined by Fr. Peter Leneweaver and Deacon Vasilios Panagopoulos. It is always a joy for His Eminence to visit the Dartmouth community, where he is warmly welcomed by the faithful who gather with love and devotion. The parish family came together in prayer, united with their spiritual father. Continue Reading... »


Young Adults Gather for Bright Week Paschal Celebration at Orthodoxy on Tap

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Approximately 80 young adults and college students came together for a joyful Bright Week Paschal celebration hosted through Orthodoxy on Tap, filled with fellowship, music, and the spirit of the Resurrection. The evening featured live music provided by talented students from Greece studying at Berklee College of Music, many of whom are active members of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. Their vibrant performances set the tone for an evening filled with celebration, as attendees gathered to share in the joy of Pascha, proclaiming Christ is Risen through song, dance, and community. Continue Reading... »


Metropolitan Methodios Attends 42nd Boston Marathon Wreath Ceremony

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Metropolitan Methodios attended the 42nd Wreath Ceremony held in conjunction with the Boston Marathon, joining civic and cultural leaders in a meaningful annual tradition. The ceremony, organized by the Consul General of Greece, the Alpha Omega Council and the 26.2 Foundation, highlights the presentation of traditional olive wreaths from Greece to the Boston Athletic Association. These wreaths are used to crown the victors of the race, symbolically linking the modern marathon to the historic Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. Continue Reading... »


Metropolitan Methodios Celebrates Annual Paschal Agape Service at St. Spyridon Cathedral

Monday, April 13, 2026

Each year, as a cherished Paschal tradition, Metropolitan Methodios celebrates the Agape Service on Pascha morning at St. Spyridon Cathedral, gathering with fellow clergy from throughout the Metropolis and Msgr. Peter R. Beaulieu in joyful worship. Surrounded by the faithful, His Eminence joins in the proclamation of the Resurrection, as the Gospel is shared and the message of hope resounds. Together, clergy and parishioners lift their voices in the triumphant declaration, Christ is Risen, marking the culmination of Holy Week and the radiant beginning of Pascha. Continue Reading... »


Metropolitan Methodios Celebrates the Resurrection at the Annunciation Cathedral in Boston

Monday, April 13, 2026

Metropolitan Methodios presided over the Anastasi Service at the Annunciation Cathedral in Boston, proclaiming with the faithful the triumphant message of the Resurrection: Christ is Risen! Joined by brother clergy from throughout the Metropolis, the Cathedral was filled with light, prayer, and the resounding hymn of victory as the faithful gathered to celebrate the rising of our Lord. Continue Reading... »


Metropolitan Methodios Celebrates Holy Saturday at St. Catherine Church in Braintree

Saturday, April 11, 2026

On Holy Saturday morning, Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Braintree, MA. This sacred service, rich in both solemnity and anticipation, marks the transition from the sorrow of the Passion to the joy of the Resurrection, as the faithful gather to witness the first proclamation of Christ’s victory over death. Continue Reading... »


Metropolitan Methodios’ Paschal Reflection 2026

Friday, April 10, 2026

Tonight, we gather together with brethren throughout the world to celebrate --- (as a Paschal hymn reads) --- “this chosen Holy day, the first of all Sabbaths… the feast of feasts and festival of festivals in which we bless Christ to the ages.” (8th Ode of the Paschal Cannon) We celebrate the first day of the new creation, the day that knows no end. We celebrate Christ’s victory over our last enemy, death itself (1 Cor.15:26) for this is the day that was born through the death of death. Continue Reading... »


Metropolitan Methodios Presides at Holy Friday Services in Boston and Arlington

Friday, April 10, 2026

On Holy Friday afternoon, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios presided at the Apokathelosis Service at St. John the Baptist Church in Boston, MA with Fr. The Barbas. The faithful gathered in prayerful stillness as the Church commemorated the taking down of Christ from the Cross. His Eminence was especially heartened by the presence of the many children who participated in the parish’s Good Friday retreat, offering a visible sign of faith being nurtured in the next generation as they took part in this sacred day. Continue Reading... »


Metropolitan Methodios Presides at Holy Thursday Services in Roslindale and Lynn

Thursday, April 09, 2026

On Holy Thursday morning, Metropolitan Methodios presided at the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at St. Nectarios Church with Fr. Alexander Pretorian. The faithful gathered in prayerful reverence to commemorate the Mystical Supper, reflecting on the institution of the Holy Eucharist and Christ’s offering of Himself for the life of the world. In his brief pastoral remarks, His Eminence called the faithful to approach these sacred days with humility, gratitude, and a renewed commitment to live a life rooted in Christ. Continue Reading... »


Metropolitan Methodios Presides at Holy Tuesday Bridegroom Service in Watertown

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

On Holy Tuesday evening, Metropolitan Methodios presided over the Bridegroom Service at Taxiarchae Church in Watertown, MA. The faithful gathered in prayerful reverence as we continue the sacred journey through Holy Week, calling all to watchfulness, repentance, and spiritual renewal. His Eminence was joined in concelebration by Fr. Athanasios Nenes, presiding priest of the church. Continue Reading... »


Metropolitan Methodios Presides Over Bridegroom Services in Somerville and Brockton

Monday, April 06, 2026

Metropolitan Methodios continued the solemn journey of Holy Week by presiding over the sacred Bridegroom Services (Nymphios) on Sunday evening at Dormition Church in Somerville, MA, and on Holy Monday evening at Annunciation Church in Brockton, MA. Clergy and faithful gathered in prayerful reverence as the Church calls her children to spiritual vigilance, repentance, and readiness to encounter Christ, the Bridegroom, who comes in the middle of the night. Continue Reading... »


Metropolitan Methodios Celebrates Palm Sunday with the Faithful at Annunciation Church in Cranston, Rhode Island

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Metropolitan Methodios celebrated Palm Sunday at the Annunciation Church in Cranston, Rhode Island, joined by a beautiful gathering of parishioners, families, and children who filled the church with prayer and joy. Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphant entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem, as the faithful received palms and entered together into the solemn and hope-filled journey of Holy Week. Continue Reading... »


Holy Week Schedule of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios

Friday, April 03, 2026

The Holy Week schedule of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios is now available, as he travels throughout the Metropolis to lead the faithful in prayer during the most sacred days of the Church year. Beginning with Palm Sunday and continuing through Holy Pascha, His Eminence will preside over services across New England, including the Bridegroom Services, the Twelve Gospels, Lamentations, and the Resurrection Service. Continue Reading... »


Metropolitan Methodios Celebrates the Fifth Sunday of Lent at Holy Trinity Church in Lewiston, Maine

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Metropolitan Methodios visited Holy Trinity Church in Lewiston, Maine, on the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent, commemorating St. Mary of Egypt. Concelebrating the Divine Liturgy with Fr. Anastasios Bendo and Dn. Vasilios Panagopoulos, His Eminence was warmly received by the faithful, especially the youth of the parish, who welcomed him with great joy and reverence. Continue Reading... »


College Students and Young Adults Gather for Lenten Retreat at St. Methodios Center

Sunday, March 29, 2026

College students and young adults from across New England gathered this past weekend at the St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center in Contoocook, New Hampshire, for a retreat centered on faith, fellowship, and spiritual growth during the Lenten season. Representing Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) chapters from various campuses, participants were given the opportunity to step away from the busyness of college life and enter into a sacred space of reflection and renewal. Throughout the weekend, students engaged in meaningful discussions and heard from inspiring speakers who offered insight and encouragement for deepening one’s relationship with Christ. Continue Reading... »