FR. CONSTANTINE G. SHIEPIS
Father Constantine G. Shiepis of Canton, age 91, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 surrounded by his family. Read More
October 28, 2022
Metropolis of Pittsburgh Hosts 2nd Annual YAL Conference
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Savas, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh hosted their second annual YAL Conference in Cleveland, OH October 7-9, 2022. Welcoming over 300 young adults from across the country, they focused on the theme CHOSEN: "'You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go bear fruit - fruit that will last - and so that whatever you ask in my name, the Father will give you.' John 15:16." Read More
October 25, 2022
Ohio Historical Marker Placed at Church Site Founded by Greek Christian Refugees of Asia Minor
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in partnership with the Ohio History Connection, a nonprofit statewide history organization advancing Ohio’s history and stories, held a dedication ceremony for a Historical Marker on Saturday, September 17 at 12 p.m. at the site of the former Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church built in 1917, located at 1749 10th Street N.E., Canton, OH 44709. The Historical Marker recognized the property as a landmark that served as the religious, social, and cultural center for the Greek Christian refugees of Asia Minor who migrated to Canton, Ohio in the early 1900s. Read More
September 29, 2022
Pittsburgh Metropolis YAL Conference
Calling all Young Adults 18-35! We're a little over a month out and spots are filling up. Read More
September 7, 2022
Chrysostom Academy Opens in Pennsylvania
On September 1st, 2022 during the inaugural Divine Liturgy at Chrysostom Academy in Bethlehem, a truly rare event occurred. Read More
September 7, 2022
Metropolis of Pittsburgh Youth & Young Adult to Host Parish Ministry Idea Swap Session
Feeling Stuck? Looking for new ideas to include in your youth and young adult ministries? Join us for Parish Ministry Idea Swap Sessions! Read More
July 28, 2022
Metropolis of Pittsburgh Youth and Young Adult Paraklesis
Mark your calendars for the Metropolis of Pittsburgh Youth and Young Adult Paraklesis. Read More
June 28, 2022
June 5 Deadline for Metropolis of Pittsburgh Summer Camp Registration
SUMMER CAMP 2022 DATES Week 1 (grades 2-4): June 19 - June 25 Week 2 (grades 5-7): June 26 - July 2 Week 3 (grades 7-9): July 3 - July 9 Week 4 (grades 10-12): July 10 - July 16 Read More
June 2, 2022
On March 20, 2022, the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church’s Ladies Philoptochos Society in Weirton, West Virginia sponsored a “Pasta and Prayers” fundraiser for the GOARCH Ukraine Relief Fund. Read More
May 5, 2022
Metropolitan Savas Ordains Thomas Shelley to Holy Diaconate
On the 5th Sunday of Lent, the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt, His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh visited Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in York, Pennsylvania to ordain the servant of God Thomas Shelley to the Holy Diaconate. Read More
April 13, 2022
Metropolis of Pittsburgh YAL Volleyball Tournament Registration Now Open
Registration is officially open: tinyurl.com/GOYAVolleyball2022 Read More
March 14, 2022
Metropolis of Pittsburgh Day of Service March 12-13
This year, parishes in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh are encouraged to participate in a Metropolis-wide day of Service which will take place either March 12 or 13, depending on what works best for each parish, Read More
February 25, 2022
Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Retreat
Metropolis of Pittsburgh GOYA Retreat Read More
February 23, 2022
"Cultivating a Love of Service to Others" -- Register for Webinar Today
The Metropolis of Pittsburgh's webinar "Cultivating a Love of Service to Others" with Father Patrick Tishel will take place February 15 at 7:00 PM. Read More
February 8, 2022
Message from Metropolitan Savas
The recent surge in coronavirus cases in our general area, and in our parish communities in particular, has been cause for concern. This has affected clergy and laity, old and young, vaccinated and unvaccinated alike. While we maintain our ultimate trust and hope in God's providence for our lives, we also recognize the fundamental scriptural call for each of us to safeguard one another, especially the most vulnerable among us, regardless of how we perceive the risks to ourselves; we are called to love one another self-sacrificially, to bear each other's burdens, and to be our brother's and sister's keeper. Read More
January 18, 2022
Cultivating a Love of Prayer Zoom Webinar
Calling all clergy and laity of the Metropolis of Pittsburgh and beyond! There is an amazing opportunity for spiritual nourishment and encouragement in two weeks: Dr. Albert Rossi will be joining us for a Zoom webinar on the topic "Cultivating a Love of Prayer." Read More
December 1, 2021
Metropolitan Savas Ordains Rev. Dn. Jonathan McClish
On September 4, 2021, the Rev. Deacon Jonathan McClish was ordained by His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio. ΑΞΙΟΣ! Read More
September 5, 2021
Metropolis of Pittsburgh Center Project
The New Metropolis of Pittsburgh Center project, which has been in development over the past few years, will be on the Metropolis of Pittsburgh Assembly agenda September 23-25, 2021 for formal approval. Read More
August 31, 2021
Message from Metropolitan Savas for the Ecclesiastical New Year
His Eminence Metropolitan Savas' Archpastoral message for September (Church new year) - Loss and Hope in the year, enveloped by the Theotokos. Read More
August 31, 2021
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