Metropolitan Methodios’ Pastoral Visit to St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church

On March 7, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios visited the parish of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Boston, MA, for a pastoral visit. His Eminence presided over the Salutations to the Theotokos service, joined by the parish priest and Chancellor of the Metropolis, Fr. Ted Barbas.

At the conclusion of the service, His Eminence delivered an uplifting message to the faithful, offering words of encouragement for the first week of Great Lent. He emphasized the importance of this sacred season as a time of spiritual renewal, urging the community to deepen their faith through prayer, fasting, and acts of love. He reminded the congregation that Lent is a journey toward Pascha, a time to seek God’s mercy and strengthen their relationship with Him.