Metropolis of Boston News & Events

Archepiscopal Encyclical on the Feast of Christmas: Both in Greek and English.

Patriarchal Encyclical for Christmas 

With the grace of God, we are once again this year celebrating in chant, hymn, and spiritual song the Nativity according to the flesh of the pre-eternal Son and Word of God, namely the manifestation of the mystery of God and humankind...

ΠΑΤΡΙΑΡΧΙΚΗ ΑΠΟΔΕΙΞΙΣ ΕΠΙ ΤΟΙΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΟΙΣ

Ἄνωθεν εὐδοκίᾳ ἑορτάζομεν καί ἐφέτος ἐν ψαλμοῖς καί ὕμνοις καί ᾠδαῖς πνευματικαῖς τήν κατά σάρκα Γέννησιν τοῦ προαιωνίου Υἱοῦ καί Λόγου τοῦ Θεοῦ, τήν φανέρωσιν δηλονότι τοῦ μυστηρίου τοῦ Θεοῦ καί τοῦ ἀνθρώπου...

Events and and Good Works at the Philoxenia House by the visiting Parishes of the Metropolis of Boston

On December 9th, Philoxenia House was visited by several parishes in the Metropolis of Boston to learn more about the ministries offered by the Metropolis in the greater Boston area:

The GOYA from Ipswich visited the Philoxenia House on December 9th.

The Goya from Ipswich visited the Philoxenia House December 9th. The Goya swept the outdoor grounds and decorated with outdoor holiday lights and decorations.

His Eminence's Archpastoral visit to the St. Nicholas parish in Manchester, New Hampshire on Sunday, December 10th.

The St. Nicholas parish of Manchester, New Hampshire, was blessed on Sunday, December 10th, by an Archpastoral visit from Metropolitan Methodios. His Eminence spoke lovingly to the parish, observing and highlighting the congregational singing and sense of community between members.

ASSEMBLY OF BISHOPS SENDS OBSERVERS TO THE USCCB GENERAL ASSEMBLY

On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, for the third time in the history of Catholic-Orthodox relations in the U.S., the General Assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops extended an invitation to the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA (AoB) to send a delegation to participate as observers...

Η Θρονική γιορτή της Μητρόπολης Βοστώνης

ΒΟΣΤΩΝΗ. Ο Μητροπολίτης Βοστώνης Μεθόδιος μαζί με τον κλήρο και τον λαό των κοινοτήτων της Νέας Αγγλίας, γιόρτασαν τη Θρονική Γιορτή της Μητρόπολης Βοστώνης, επί τη μνήμη του Αγίου Αποστόλου Ανδρέα του Πρωτοκλήτου...

The Transformative Power of Community

His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios dedicated last weekend visiting the historical community of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. This beautiful church was established by dedicated immigrants at the beginning of the 20th century ...

St. Catherine's in Braintree was honored to host His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios on November 26th for Divine Liturgy and the church's name day celebration.

St. Catherine's in Braintree was honored to host His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios on November 26th for Divine Liturgy and the church's name day celebration.

NEW 2023-2025 METROPOLIS OF BOSTON PHILOPTOCHOS BOARD

BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS - On Saturday, November 18, 2023, a fellowship breakfast meeting was held at the Metropolis Center with the newly elected Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Board. 

On Sunday, October 29, His Eminence participated in the Federation of Church Musicians Choir Conference

On Sunday, October 29, His Eminence participated in the Federation of Church Musicians Choir Conference, which was held at St. Spyridon Cathedral in Worcester. His Eminence gave a special medal to organist Anthony Rozakis for his dedication and service to the Federation and for his contributions to choirs in general.

The National Herald: Metropolis of Boston Holds Clergy-Laity Congress

BOSTON – The annual Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston was hosted by the St. Demetrios parish in Weston, MA. More than 300 clergy and parish representatives attended the day-long event, hearing from numerous guest speakers and attending small group discussions of the conference that was attended by clergy and Parish Council representatives from all 62 parishes throughout the metropolis.

Remarks by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios at the Opening of the Metropolis of Boston Bi-Annual Clergy Laity

My brothers and sisters in the household of God, good morning and welcome to the Metropolis of Boston Clergy Laity and TCI conference. Every other year, clergy and lay representatives from all of our parishes gather to discuss and be inspired by the tremendous work taking place in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.