Archbishop Calls on Detroit to Extend Its Hand Nationally, Stresses Youth Retention

“If we truly desire to hand over our traditions to the next generation, we must give them the fire, not the ashes,” Archbishop Elpidophoros of America advised Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit leadership in a reception with Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit this past weekend, inviting them expand the ingenuity and imagination they used to achieve local stability and prosperity beyond the boundaries of their metropolis, helping to address Orthodoxy in America’s most pressing issues and move the entire national Church forward. Read More

April 11, 2022

Registration Open for St. Nicholas Summer Camp 2022

Camper Registration is open for the Metropolis of Detroit's St. Nicholas Summer Camp 2022! Early Bird Discount is valid until April 30th. We are also accepting Staff Applications. Read More

March 23, 2022

Session 2 of Webinar "Transformative Christianity" ​Out March 2

On March 2nd, Fr. Anthony Cook will explore the topic of gluttony in "Fetch Me My Meal," the second session of the Metropolis of Detroit's webinar series Transformative Christianity. Read More

February 11, 2022

Registration Open for Upstate NY Youth Lenten Retreat

We are happy to announce that we are making plans to change that and we want YOU all there! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2022 Upstate NY Youth Lenten Retreat. Read More

January 31, 2022

Registration Open for 2022 Michigan Area GOYA Lenten Retreat

It has been entirely too long since we were all together for a Lenten Retreat (since 2019, to be exact). We are happy to announce that we are making plans to change that! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2022 Michigan Area GOYA Lenten Retreat. Read More

January 31, 2022

Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit Celebrates Exaltation of the Holy Cross

On the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit and area priests gathered at Holy Cross in Farmington Hills, Michigan to celebrate with the faithful. Read More

September 16, 2021

Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit Visits Nativity of the Theotokos

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas and clergy visited the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Plymouth, MI. Read More

September 13, 2021

Metropolitan Nicholas Ordains Father Nicholas Lionas

Father Nicholas Lionas was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on Saturday, July 17, 2021 by His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit. Read More

July 20, 2021

Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp Finishes Week Zero

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp (MDSC) has concluded its teen week, called Week Zero! Now, they start their first regular camp program week. Visit this site for pictures from the program! Read More

July 5, 2021

Metropolitan Nicholas Celebrates Feast of the Veneration of the Holy Cross

Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit celebrated the feast of the Veneration of the Holy Cross at the parish of Holy Cross Is Farmington Hills, MI Read More

April 4, 2021

Greek Independence in Troy, MI

To honor the bicentennial of Greek Independence, Mayor Ethan Baker of Troy, Michigan, with its name tied to an ancient city with Hellenic roots, presented His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, Fr. Paul Patitsas, and Fr. Michael Manos of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Troy, Michigan with a declaration in commemoration and acknowledgment of this important event that impacts the entire world to this day. We thank Craig Theros for his work in honoring this day. Read More

March 30, 2021

Ypsilanti, Michigan Commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution

Yesterday, March 21, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas, together with Fr. Nick Kotsis and the Greek community surrounding the town of Ypsilanti, Michigan commemorated the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution. The town is proudly named after Greek revolutionary, Demetrios Ypsilantis. Read More

March 22, 2021

Metropolis of Detroit Youth & Young Adult Bible Study

Starting tonight, March 15th, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit - Youth and Young Adult Ministries is launching "Average Joe's" Young Adult Bible Study for young adults in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit. The Bible study, led by Father Nick Tzetzis and Nick Lionas for will be held via Zoom on Mondays at 8:30 PM. It is a great opportunity for young adults from throughout the Metropolis to gather in faith and fellowship! Read More

March 15, 2021

Metropolis of Detroit Virtual Summer Camp Reunion

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit summer camps continue to create virtual ministry opportunities for their campers and staff to connect in faith and fellowship, despite the closure of camps due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The St. Nicholas Summer Camp (SNC), one of three summer camp programs in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit, recently hosted a Virtual Reunion – assembling current and past campers and staff to celebrate 20 years of the program. Read More

July 21, 2020

Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp 2020

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit summer camps are taking advantage of technology, reaching out to campers to raise their spirits and to bring camp into their homes, despite the closure of camps due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

May 25, 2020

Toledo Cathedral Celebrates 100-Year Milestone

TOLEDO, Ohio -- The 100th anniversary celebration of Holy Trinity Cathedral, “Honor the Past – Embrace the Future,” culminated June 26-28 in a series of weekend events that began with a family picnic and reunion on Friday evening, June 26. Read More

June 26, 2015

Orthodox Churches to Sponsor Benefit for Retired Priests, Widows

DETROIT – The Council of Orthodox Christian Churches of Metropolitan Detroit (COCC) will sponsor its annual “Spring Celebration” dinner dance to benefit retired Orthodox priests and priests’ widows on Sunday, April 26 at the banquet hall of St. Michael the Archangel Church, 26375 W. Chicago Road, Redford, Mich. Read More

April 1, 2015

22 Modern Greek Studies Students in Michigan Receive Certificates

TROY, Mich. – The Foundation for Modern Greek Studies of Michigan is very proud of its on-going collaboration with the C.P. Cavafy Chair and the Modern Greek Program at the University of Michigan (one of the best 16 universities in the world according to the London Times). Read More

January 1, 2015