Metropolis of Boston News

39th Annual Metropolis Ministry Awards Dinner Sunday, June 08, 2025 **Add Summery to All Articles** Continue Reading... »

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Announcement Regarding the St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center Wednesday, June 04, 2025 I am pleased to announce the appointment of Panos Coufos as Executive Director of the Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center effective September 1st with a transition period to begin immediately. Pano has played a central role in the growth and development of the Metropolis of Boston Camp program, and he brings with him extensive knowledge of camp and retreat ministry. Continue Reading... »

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Metropolitan Methodios Visits Sts. Constantine and Helen Church in Webster for Pastoral Visit Tuesday, June 03, 2025 Sts. Constantine and Helen Church in Webster welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios this past Sunday for a pastoral visit. His Eminence presided at the Divine Liturgy along with Fr. Luke Veronis. Metropolitan Methodios tonsured several young altar boys and bestowed blessings upon two women of the parish, recognizing them as church readers. Continue Reading... »

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Metropolitan Methodios Installs Fr. Alexander Pretorian at St. Nectarios in Roslindale, MA Tuesday, June 03, 2025 On Saturday, May 31, Metropolitan Methodios presided at Great Vespers at St. Nectarios Church in Roslindale, MA. During the service, His Eminence installed Fr. Alexander Pretorian as the new presiding priest of the parish. Continue Reading... »

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Young Voices Shine at the Metropolis of Boston St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Friday, May 16, 2025 The Metropolis of Boston hosted its annual St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival at St. Gregory the Theologian Church in Mansfield, MA. The event brought together 30 talented participants from parishes across the Metropolis, each of whom had previously earned the honor of representing their home parish at the regional level. Continue Reading... »

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Weston GOYA Brings Faith in Action to Philoxenia House with Spring Service Project Monday, May 12, 2025 The Weston GOYA participated in a service project at the Philoxenia House of the Metropolis to support its mission of hospitality. Continue Reading... »

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Metropolitan Methodios Attends Conference on Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusion in the Orthodox Church Tuesday, May 06, 2025 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston joined fellow hierarchs, clergy, and lay leaders from across the country on Friday, May 2nd at the "Gathered As One Body: Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusion in the Orthodox Church" conference focused on advancing inclusion and accessibility within Orthodox parishes. Continue Reading... »

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The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Hosts Sold-Out Evening "Spring Into Women's Health" Tuesday, May 06, 2025 With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos proudly hosted "Spring Into Women's Health", an inspiring and informative evening dedicated to women's health and wellness. The event took place to a sold-out audience of 180 guests, bringing together Philoptochos sisters, clergy, friends, and supporters from across the Metropolis. Continue Reading... »

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Metropolitan Methodios' Paschal Reflection and Metropolis Newsletter! Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Every Holy Week, the Church puts before us two great mysteries. The first is that Life itself, the Son of God through Whom everything was created, died and was buried. The second is that Christ, a Man (as St. Paul teaches) “like us in every way except sin” (Heb. 4:15), rose from the dead. God came to this world to die so that we may live with Him. As great a common enemy death is for us, so great is the victory that we celebrate tonight. St. Paul acclaims, “O death where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” (1 Cor. 15:55) Continue Reading... »

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Metropolitan Methodios's 2025 Paschal Reflection - English and Greek Saturday, April 19, 2025 Every Holy Week, the Church puts before us two great mysteries. The first is that Life itself, the Son of God through Whom everything was created, died and was buried. The second is that Christ, a Man (as St. Paul teaches) “like us in every way except sin” (Heb. 4:15), rose from the dead. Continue Reading... »

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Metropolitan Methodios Presides Over Joyous Liturgy at Sts. Constantine and Helen in Andover, MA Monday, April 07, 2025 The faithful of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Andover, Massachusetts, gathered on Sunday, April 6 as His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston presided over the Divine Liturgy. His Eminence bestowed a special blessing to tonsure seven young altar boys, marking an important step in their spiritual journey and service to the Church. Continue Reading... »

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Metropolitan Methodios Visits Holy Apostles Parish, Celebrates Basketball League Banquet, and Attends Diplomats Seder Wednesday, April 02, 2025 On Sunday, March 30, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios presided at the Holy Apostles Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Haverhill, MA. Fr. Makarios Niakaros and the entire parish community warmly welcoming His Eminence. Following his visit, Metropolitan Methodios attended the annual basketball banquet in Lynn, MA, marking the conclusion of the Metropolis of Boston Youth Basketball League season. Continue Reading... »

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Metropolitan Methodios Attends Salutation Service at Annunciation Church in Cranston, RI Wednesday, April 02, 2025 On Friday evening, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston presided at the Salutations to the Theotokos services at the Annunciation Church in Cranston, RI. His Eminence offered words of encouragement and congratulations to Fr. Nicholas Lanzourakis, the newly appointed Proistamenos of the parish. Continue Reading... »

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Metropolitan Methodios' Holy Week and Pascha Schedule Tuesday, April 01, 2025 Metropolitan Methodios announces his 2025 Holy Week and Pascha schedule. Join in prayer and worship as we journey through the solemn days of Holy Week to the radiant celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord. Continue Reading... »

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Η κοινότητα του Ευαγγελισμού του Μπρόκτον Μασαχουσέτης γιόρτασε τον Ευαγγελισμό και την Εθνική Επέτειο Saturday, March 29, 2025 ΒΟΣΤΩΝΗ. Ο ιερατικός προϊστάμενος και καθηγητής της Θεολογικής Σχολής Πρωτοπρεσβύτερος Ρωμανός Καράνος και μέλη της κοινότητας συμμετείχαν στην τελετή που διοργανώθηκε στο Ελληνικό Προξενείο Βοστώνης την Κυριακή 23 Μαρτίου και καμάρωσαν τα παιδιά του Ελληνικού Σχολείου Continue Reading... »

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Ολοι μιλούν για τη γιορτή της Βοστώνης Saturday, March 29, 2025 Ολοι μιλούν για τη γιορτή της εθνικής επετείου της Ελλάδας από τους Τούρκους που έγινε στο Γενικό Προξενείο της Βοστώνης την Κυριακή 23 Μαρτίου. Κι αυτό γιατί ήταν ποιοτική, σύντομη αφού διήρκεσε μία ώρα ακριβώς. Τα παιδιά της Ομογένειας των ελληνικών σχολείων των κοινοτήτων της Μητρόπολης Βοστώνης βροντοφώνησαν με τη δύναμη και του κορμιού και της ψυχής τους «ζήτω η Ελλάδα». Continue Reading... »

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Metropolis of Boston Camp Hosts Retreat for Families Raising Children with Disabilities Wednesday, March 26, 2025 This past weekend, the Metropolis of Boston Camp hosted a meaningful retreat for families raising children with disabilities. The event, which took place at the St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center, welcomed 15 families from across the region. The retreat provided a supportive and inclusive environment where families could connect, share experiences, and strengthen their faith. Continue Reading... »

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Metropolitan Methodios Visits St. George in Lynn for the Sunday of the Holy Cross Monday, March 24, 2025 On March 23rd, Metropolitan Methodios visited St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Lynn, MA, to celebrate the Sunday of the Holy Cross. He served the Divine Liturgy with Fr. Alex Orphanos, Proistamenos of the parish. Continue Reading... »

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Yμνος στην Ελλάδα η γιορτή της 25η Μαρτίου στο Γενικό Προξενείο Βοστώνης Monday, March 24, 2025 Αυτή δεν ήτανε εκδήλωση, δεν ήτανε γιορτή, αλλά ήταν ένας ύμνος της Ομογένειας της Βοστώνης και Νέας Αγγλίας προς την Ελλάδα, που έγινε στο εσπέρας της Κυριακής 23 Μαρτίου στο γενικό προξενείο της Ελλάδος στη Βοστώνη. Η έκπληξη της γιορτής ήταν η παρουσία του πρώην πρωθυπουργού της Ελλάδας κ. Αλέξη Τσίπρα, ο οποίος από το βράδυ της Παρασκευής βρίσκεται στη Βοστώνη... Continue Reading... »

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Metropolitan Methodios Welcomes Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand Friday, March 21, 2025 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios welcomed Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand and Fr. Meletios to the Metropolis Office. During their visit, they shared inspiring stories about their mission work in New Zealand and Oceania, discussing the growth of the Orthodox faith in the region and their ongoing efforts to expand the church. Continue Reading... »

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