Metropolitan Methodios ordains Dn. Andrew Constantinou to the Holy Diaconate
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston ordained Andrew Constantinou to the Holy Diaconate during the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church in Peabody, Massachusetts. The
Boston celebrates Greek Heritage Night at Fenway Park
The Alpha Omega Council proudly hosted its annual Greek Heritage Night with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, June 2nd, at Fenway Park, bringing together nearly 3,000 members of the Greek-American community for an evening
Boston celebrates annual Greek Independence Day parade
Yesterday, The 30th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston – hosted by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England (FHASNE), supported by the City of Boston, and in cooperation with The Greek Orthodox
Boston’s 30th annual Greek Independence Day Parade will return on April 26, 2026
The 30th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston will return to Back Bay on Sunday, April 26, 2026, welcoming honorable Hellenic groups and thousands of spectators along Boylston Street in commemoration of Greece’s independence from
U.S. Orthodox youth tour Finnish Orthodox seminary
New England young adults belonging to CrossRoad Institute’s Telos Center completed their Finland pilgrimage with a visit to the University of Eastern Finland in Joensuu, which houses the country’s only Orthodox seminary. The pilgrims were
CrossRoad Institute pilgrims visit ‘Athos of the North’
Following their picturesque celebration of Theophany upon the frozen Lake Juurikkasalmi, pilgrims belonging to Boston’s Telos Center were offered a tour of Finland’s New Valamo Monastery. > Previously: Pilgrims celebrate Epiphany upon a Finnish monastery’s
Pilgrims celebrate Epiphany upon a Finnish monastery’s frozen lake
Located far north in Finland’s North Karelia region, New Valamo Monastery performs the Epiphany Blessing of the Water on its frozen Lake Juurikkasalmi. This year, ten New England young adults celebrated the Feast of Theophany
CrossRoad Institute commences second annual Finland pilgrimage
This weekend, Boston’s Telos Center commenced its second pilgrimage to Finland. An initiative of the CrossRoad Institute, the annual trip is intended as an investment in emerging Orthodox leaders, broadening young adults’ exposure to world
Alpha Omega Council hosts record-breaking Honors Gala
The Alpha Omega Council hosted its sold-out Annual Honors Gala on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston with a record-breaking attendance of 400 guests and over $150K in sponsorship and donations.
The Orthodox Volunteer Corps has worked another year. These are the stories of two volunteers
The patron saint of the Orthodox Volunteer Corps (OVC), an organization that places twentysomethings in lines of volunteerism in Pittsburgh and Boston, is Mother Maria of Paris—a Russian poet, nun, and member of the Parisian resistance who was killed in the Holocaust and later canonized as a saint by the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Her life of service, Boston OVC volunteer Harry Parks points out, was two-fold.
‘Not just a memory’: Metropolis of Boston Camp offers connection to Christ and community
Celebrating its 36th year in operation, the Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC) welcomed over 600 campers and 100 volunteer staff members to its campgrounds in Contoocook, New Hampshire for a summer of faith and friendship.
Metropolitan Methodios Attends 75th Anniversary Mass at Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul in Worcester, MA
In a moving display of Christian unity, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston joined Roman Catholic Bishop Robert J. McManus and the faithful of the Diocese of Worcester on Sunday, June 29, 2025, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Diocese’s founding. The celebration coincided with the Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul—beloved by both Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians.
Metropolis of Boston Camp Welcomes Hundreds of Youth in Its 36th Year
The Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC) launched its 36th year of ministry with two vibrant and faith-filled weeks, welcoming 140 campers during the first week and another 120 in the second. MBC continues to be a cornerstone of spiritual growth, fellowship, and fun for Orthodox youth across New England.
2025 CrossRoad Summer Institute Completes Session 1 in Boston, MA
The first 2025 session of the CrossRoad Summer Institute took place from June 7-17, with Hellenic College Holy Cross hosting thirty-five high school students in Boston, Massachusetts.
Alpha Omega Council Hosted 2025 Greek Heritage Night with Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 10th in Honor of Harry Agganis “The Golden Greek”
Harry Agganis was inducted by the United States Marine Corp into the Marines Sports Hall of Fame, making him the 1st Greek-American and 2nd Red Sox player to receive this high honor.
CrossRoad Summer Institute’s 2025 Session 1 Underway in Boston
CrossRoad Summer 2025 is officially underway, with Session 1 beginning in Boston, Massachusetts on June 7!
Celebrating the Voices of Faith: Congratulations to the 2025 Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival National Finalists!
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Department of Religious Education (DRE) of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) is overjoyed to announce the National Finalists of the 41st Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival!
Board of Trustees Convenes Prior to Commencement Celebration: Goals of HCHC, Parishes Align for the Future of the Church in America
On the eve of the 83rd Commencement at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, its Board of Trustees met from May 15-16 for two days of focused discussions, strategic planning, and advancement of the institution’s mission.
Watershed Conference “Gathered as One Body” Launches Orthodox Church Initiative on Disability and Inclusion
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America took a historic step toward greater inclusion with the organization of a multi-day conference Gathered as One Body: Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusion in the Orthodox Church, which opened on May 1st,2025 at Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church in Watertown, MA.
“Gathered as One Body” Conference Commences in Watertown, MA
On the evening of May 1st, “Gathered as One Body: Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusion in the Orthodox Church,” an unprecedented, multi-day conference bringing together Orthodox hierarchs and clergymen, theologians and lay leaders, as well as numerous parishioners and disability advocates representing a panoply of enriching perspectives, commenced at Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church in Watertown, MA.
Hellenic Beauty Exhibition Opens at Maliotis Cultural Center
On Thursday, April 3, the Maliotis Cultural Center opened its newest permanent exhibition: “Hellenic Beauty,” celebrating the rich heritage and enduring beauty of Greek culture through an extraordinary exhibition of Greek dolls in 20th century traditional folk dress.
2025 Metropolis of Boston Scholarship Program: Available to Students Across U.S. and Canada
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston is pleased to offer 2025-2026 academic year scholarship opportunities for U.S. and Canadian students who are of Greek descent or of the Greek Orthodox Faith and entering their second, third, or fourth year of undergraduate studies.
Maliotis Cultural Center Hosts “Greece Uncorked: Macedonia Dance & Wine Exhibition”
“Greece Uncorked: Macedonia Dance & Wine Exhibition,” which took place at the Maliotis Cultural Center in Brookline, Massachusetts on March 8, 2025, was an unforgettable evening learning about the robust wine and folk dances of Northern Greece.
Maliotis Cultural Center Presents “Hellenic Beauty: A Collection of Greek Dolls in 20th-Century Traditional Folk Dress”
Join the Maliotis Cultural Center for the unveiling of their exhibit “Hellenic Beauty,” a collection of 55 antique and contemporary ethnic Greek dolls, dressed in historically accurate textiles.