To the Clergy of the Metropolis of Atlanta, our 2020 Archangel Michael Honorees, the Parish Council Presidents, Philoptochos Presidents, our beloved Youth:
My beloved children in the Lord,
I greet you with love and joy in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! As we prepare for the coming Ecclesiastical New Year, I pray that we continue to receive His mercy, as well as his blessings of health, peace and safety.
Approaching a new year, my thoughts turn to our annual Archangel Michael Feast and Honors Weekend in November, when we gather together, personally greeting those individuals who uplift our parishes and our Metropolis.
Truly, our honorees are worthy of celebration , and are in fact the highlight of this weekend when our Metropolis family comes together. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, the Metropolis has postponed this year’s gathering in the hope of having a special convocation here in Atlanta after the New Year.
Though I understand how disappointing this news may be, our Metropolis acts only out of loving concern for the health and safety of all our parishioners. God willing, we will be able to resume our traditional Festal celebration, with a new set of Honorees in November of 2021.
Thanking you for your understanding, and uplifting our collective prayers for peace in this world. I remain,
Paternally yours with love and blessings in the Lord,
+ A L E X I O S
Metropolitan of Atlanta