The Holy Metropolis of the Genuine Greek Orthodox Church of America
Cathedral of Saint Markella of Chios
2268 26th Street * Astoria, NY 11105
FROM: His Grace, +CHRISTODOULOS
Titular Bishop of Theoupolis
March 2, 2008
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Holy Metropolis is pleased to announce that His Eminence +PAVLOS, the Metropolitan of America, has received Deacon John Somers and his entire family into the Holy Metropolis. Deacon John is from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is currently serving at the Cathedral in Astoria.
At the beginning of September (n.s.) Bartholomew called together a “Synaxis of the Patriarchates and the Autocephalous Church of Cyprus" at the Phanar in order to coordinate their efforts for the First Ecumenistic Council which they plan to convene shortly. At it, they will most certainly have to deal with a conflict with the Patriarchate of Moscow concerning primacy, but also they will proclaim the heresy of Ecumenism with an alleged synodal decision of Ecumenical (or rather Ecumenistic) force. Read more...
Jonesboro is a town located near the Eastern border of Arkansas, with a population of approximately 60,000. From a human standpoint, it’s not the most likely candidate for a traditional Orthodox mission, but for an Orthodox Christian who orders his priorities around Christ and His Church, it makes perfect sense. Read more...
2026 Youth Conference
Please join us for the 2026 youth conference in Upper Marlboro, MD! To learn more, visit the this page.
Q. I noticed that we call the angels Michael and Gabriel "Saint." I thought the title "Saint" was only given to humans who have proven themselves Godly. Do you mind clarifying this for me? Is there a deeper meaning to "Saint" that I am not aware of?
-S.L. Read more...