February 21, 2021 ~ Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee ~ Triodion Begins Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee The Pharisees were an ancient and outstanding sect among the Jews known for their diligent observance of the outward matters of the Law. Although, according to the word of our Lord, […]
Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Demetrios Church Our annual Greek Festival has unfortunately been canceled this year. The Parish Council and Father Peter came to this decision after a lot of debate. Prior to making this decision we actually did study what many other communities had done this past summer and fall as […]
February 14, 2021 ~ Sunday of the Canaanite Woman Holy Father Auxentius of the Mountain Commemorated on February 14 This Saint, who was from the East, lived during the reign of Saint Theodosius the Younger. In 442 he enlisted in the Fourth Military Company of the Scholarii, that is, the Imperial […]
February 5, 2021 To The Clergy of the Metropolis of Atlanta: My Beloved Brothers in the Lord, I greet you with love and joy in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! At the request of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, I ask that the following encyclical for the Feast of St. Photios be emailed […]
February 7, 2021 ~ 16th Sunday of Matthew Parthenius, Bishop of Lampsacus Commemorated on February 7 Saint Parthenius was born in Melitopolis on the Hellespont, the son of a deacon named Christopher. Because of the miracles that he wrought even as a young man, he was ordained a priest and then […]
January 31, 2021 ~ Sunday of Zacchaeus This is one of the preparatory Sundays before the beginning of Great Lent. On this day we learn about “Desire for God” through hearing the story of one who was willing to sacrifice his pride, status and wealth in order to be near […]
January 24, 2021 ~ 14th Sunday of Luke Xenia, Deaconess of Rome Commemorated on January 24 Our righteous Mother Xenia of Rome was of a distinguished family. While her parents were preparing to wed her, she stole away secretly, taking two handmaids with her, and departed for Mylasa of Karia […]
January 17, 2021 ~ 12th Sunday of Luke Anthony the Great Commemorated on January 17 Saint Anthony, the Father of monks, was born in Egypt in 251 of pious parents who departed this life while he was yet young. On hearing the words of the Gospel: “If thou wilt be […]
January 10, 2021 ~ Sunday after Theophany Dometian, Bishop of Melitene Commemorated on January 10 Saint Dometian lived in the years of the Emperor Justin II, who reigned from 565 to 578, and the Emperor Maurice, who reigned from 582 to 602. Born of pious parents named Theodore and Eudocia, […]
