The Monday of the Holy Spirit. The Patronal Festival of the Mission Parish of the Holy Trinity in Albany, Georgia.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy. He was assisted by Archdeacon Andrew of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, Massachusetts.

The Feast of Holy Pentecost.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy at the Mission Parish of the Holy Trinity. This was followed by Trapeza in the Parish Hall. About forty persons were in attendance. His Grace chrismated a number of people and spoke with the new catechumens.

The Saturday of Souls.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Mission Parish of the Holy Trinity. This marks the first Divine Liturgy in the newly renovated Church building in Albany, Georgia, which is a prominent commercial center in southwestern Georgia. Following trapeza His Grace blessed several homes in the area.
At the request of Bishop Demetrius, and as a testimony to their labors over the preceding week, three volunteers, Steven Suelze of Seattle, Washington, Michael of New York City, New York, and Nicholas Barboutis of Boston, took time away from their work and travelled considerable distances to construct an iconostasis, Holy Table and two analogia, together with other projects for the recently renovated Church building.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Vigil service at the Mission Parish of the Holy Trinity.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Memorial Service and Blessed Holy Water at the Mission Parish of the Holy Trinity in Albany, Georgia.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius travelled to the newly established Mission Parish of the Holy Trinity in Albany, Georgia.

His Grace returns to Boston together with the clergy from the Monastery and Ecclesiarch David Ruffner.

Saint John the Russian, the Confessor of Orthodoxy.
His Eminence Metropolitan served the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint John the Russian in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Many of the local clergy were present. A festive meal followed.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy at the Pillars of Orthodoxy, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He was assisted by Hierodeacon Barsanuphius of the Monastery of the Holy Transfiguration Brookline, Massachusetts.

The Patronal Festival of the Pillars of Orthodoxy, Carlisle, Pennsylvania: Saints Patriarch Photius the Great, Archbishop Gregory Palamas of Thessalonica, and Metropolitan Mark of Ephesus.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Hierarchical Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Pillars of Orthodoxy in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. His Grace was assisted by Archpriest Rodion Laskowski, the Rector, Archpriest Seraphim Johnson, Hieromonk Theodore and Hierodeacon Barsanuphius of the Monastery of the Holy Transfiguration, and Father Deacon Christos Patitsas.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius attended the Service of Vigil and served the Liti at the Cathedral of the Pillars of Orthodoxy in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius of Carlisle travelled to the Cathedral of the Pillars of Orthodoxy Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

the Feast of the Holy Ascension.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius celebrated the Hierarchical Liturgy at the Skete of the Holy Ascension in York, Maine. His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim Preached. Hieromonk Menas of the Holy Ascension Skete and Archdeacon Andrew of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery assisted Vladyka Dimitry. After the Liturgy, a festive meal was served.

Sunday of the Blind Man.
His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached the sermon at the Convent of the Holy Nativity.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and preached the sermon at the Church of Saint John the Russian in Ipswich, MA. His Grace was assisted by Father John Knox, Rector of the Parish, Hieromonk Theodore and Hierodeacon Barsanuphius, both of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery, and Father Deacon John Knox.
A Parish Picnic was held at the home of Dr. Edward Marsh. After the Liturgy at Holy Nativity Convent, Metropolitan Ephraim attended the Picnic.

t he Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and preached the sermon. His Grace discussed the issues pertaining to our witness as Orthodox Christians together with the parishioners of St Tatiana, as well as with others who share the same concerns in the fight against ecumenism and apostasy that we observe in the innovating jurisdictions. His Grace also discussed the importance of the union of all of the faithful as it is taught to us by the holy Fathers, as it is expressed in the holy prayers (especially in the services of the Church) and as has been demonstrated throughout the history of the Church.

Father Zurab served the Divine Liturgy at Saint Tatianas Orthodox Mission Chapel.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Vigil Service that evening.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius departed for New York City together with Presbyter Zurab of the Republic of Georgia, Hieromonk Theodore of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery, and Chanter Panagiote George of Saint Mark's Cathedral, Roslindale, MA.

The Feast of Mid-Pentecost.
His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim of Boston preached at The Church of the Holy Wisdom in Catlett, Virginia. A Festal Meal was served for the Parish's Patronal Feast. Archpriest Michael Lightfoot is the Rector of the Church of the Holy Wisdom.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The Fourth Sunday of Pascha. The Paralytic.
His Eminence Metropolitan Makarios of Toronto, His Eminence Metropolitan Moses of Portland, and His Grace Bishop Demetrius of Carlisle concelebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Hierarchs were assisted by Archpriest Panagiotes Carras, Rector of Saint Nektarios, Presbyter Alexander Dizes, Presbyter David Belden and Presbyter John Routos, and Archdeacon Andrew of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Brookline, Massachusetts. His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim of Boston was present at this Liturgy and preached a sermon in Greek.

Metropolitan Ephraim departed Boston, Massachusetts to attend the meeting of the Holy Synod in Toronto, Canada. That same Monday Bishop Demetrius departed Seattle, Washington to attend the meeting. The Holy Synod met on Wednesday and Thursday in a spirit of brotherly love. The Hierarchs came together to make resolutions for the good of the Church.

The Third Sunday of Pascha. The Holy Myrrh-bearers.
His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached at the Church of Saint Anna in Roslindale, Massachusetts.
His Grace Bishop Dimitry served the Hierarchical Liturgy at the Cathedral of Saint Nectarios of Pentapolis in Seattle, Washington. Vladyka was assisted by Protopresbyter Neketas Palassis, Rector of the Parish, Father Ihnat Ponomarchuk, Hierodeacon Barsanuphius of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery, and Father Deacon James Dimock.

Holy Great Martyr George the Trophy-Bearer.
Metropolitan Makarios of Toronto celebrated the hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery. Metropolitan Ephraim and Archimandrite Panteleimon preached.
His Grace Bishop Dimitry attended the Liturgy at the Convent of the Meeting of The Lord in Stanwood, Washington. Protopresbyter Neketas Palassis, Rector of Saint Nectarios Parish celebrated the Divine Liturgy, assisted by Father Ihnat Ponomarchuk, Hierodeacon Barsanuphius of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery, and Father Deacon James Dimock.

The Second Sunday of Pascha. Thomas Sunday.
Metropolitan Ephraim preached at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery.
His Grace Bishop Dimitry served the Hierarchical Liturgy at the Cathedral of Saint Nectarios of Pentapolis in Seattle, Washington. Vladyka was assisted by Protopresbyter Neketas Palassis, Rector of the Parish, Father Ihnat Ponomarchuk, Hierodeacon Barsanuphius of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery, and Father Deacon James Dimock. A festal dinner was served in honour of the visiting Hierarch, Bishop Dimitry.
That evening Father Barsanuphius gave a report on the Mission in Africa.

Friday of Renewal Week. The Life-giving Spring.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Brookline, Massachusetts. After the Liturgy the Faithful processed to the Holy Spring on the Monastery grounds for the Blessing of the Waters and afterwards processed back to the Monastery with a slight detour so that Vladyka could bless the small herd of goats, which provide the Monastery Brotherhood with milk and cheese.
Later that day Vladyka Demetrius, accompanied by Hierodeacon Barsanuphius, departed for an Archpastoral visit to the Cathedral of Saint Nectarios of Pentapolis in Seattle, Washington.

Tuesday of Renewal Week.The Commemoration of the Newly Revealed Saints Raphael, Nicholas and the Virgin Irene and their companions who were martyred at the Holy Monastery at Karyes, Mytilene in 1250 by the Muslim Turks and revealed 700 years later in 1959.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Hierarchical Liturgy at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, Massachusetts. His Grace blessed the water and then there was a procession with the Holy Relics

Monday of Renewal Week.
Bishop Demetrius served a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Convent of the Holy Nativity in Brookline, Massachusetts. His Grace was assisted by Hieromonks Parthenius and Theodore and by Archdeacon Andrew and Hierodeacon Luke. A Festal Meal was served by the Convent.

Holy Pascha Christ is Risen!
His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim attended services at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Brookline, Massachusetts.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius celebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of Holy Pascha at the Cathedral of Saint Mark of Ephesus in Roslindale, Massachusetts. His Grace was assisted by the Rector, Father Christos Constantinou, Hieromonk Theodore of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery, and Protodeacon Demetrios Houlares and Deacon John Mihopoulos of the Cathedral of Saint Mark of Ephesus. After the Reading of the Gospel of Saint John by Bishop Demetrius, and the chanting of “Christ Is Risen!” the Clergy and Faithful entered the Church and the Antiphonal Choirs began to chant the Paschal Canon. There were three chalices used to serve communion. Paschal joy was evident on many candle-lit faces. The Faithful did not seem to be eager to leave.

Matins of Holy and Great Saturday.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served a Hierarchical Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great at the Holy Nativity Convent in Brookline, Massachusetts. This Liturgy is marked by the reading of Fifteen Prophecies of the Resurrection of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ beginning with Genesis 1:13 written by the Prophet Moses, and concluding with a selection from the Prophecy of Daniel and the Song of the Three Children in the Fiery Furnace of Babylon. This Liturgy is also distinctive because it celebrates the Lord Christ's Descent into Hades to raise Adam and Eve (1 Pet. 3:19) and any others in bondage wishing to rise with Him on this Day of Resurrection.

Matins of Holy and Great Friday.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served at the Cathedral of Saint Mark of Ephesus in Roslindale, Massachusetts. The deeply moving service of the Lamentations was highlighted by the antiphonal chanting of the Saint Mark's Choirs, and was concluded with the procession of the Epitaphios. The Clergy and the Faithful of St. Mark's and St. Anna's followed the Epitaphios outside the Church into the streets of the city to a nearby park. All the while, these True Orthodox Christians reverently chanted “Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal have mercy on us” under the stars of heaven as “the smoke of the incense rose with the prayers of the saints...before God” (Rev. 8: 4).
This procession ended at the doorway into the church where everybody received Bishop Demetrius' blessing; then the Faithful stooped under the Epitaphios, which was held aloft by young men, and entered the Church. Inside, Bishop Demetrius venerated the Epitaphios and removed it from the kouvoulion with the assistance of Father Christos. Then the Epitaphios was processed around the altar three times and was placed on the Holy Table.

Holy and Great Thursday
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served a Hierarchical Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, Massachusetts.

On Palm Sunday His Eminence, Metropolitan Ephraim preached at The Church of Saint John the Russian in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
His Grace, Bishop Demetrius, served a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St. Anna's Orthodox Church in Roslindale, Massachusetts. His Grace was assisted by the Rector of the parish, Archpriest John Fleser, Hieromonk Theodore from Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Deacons Otari Deisadze and Yakov Tseitlin.

On the Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt, Bishop Demetrius served a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint John of San Francisco assisted by the Rector of the Parish, Father Michael Waples, Archdeacon Andrew and Mr. Spyridon Antonopoulos, a chanter from the Saint Mark of Ephesus Cathedral in Roslindale, MA. At this Liturgy His Grace bestowed the blessing of Father Confessor on Father Michael.
After the Liturgy, the parish hosted a luncheon which was well attended. His Grace entertained questions following the meal

Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of the Royal Martyrs of Russia in the home of Aristeides and Joanne Ketsios. During the day, His Grace visited a number of Orthodox Christian families in the vicinity of Chicago, Illinois.

Bishop Demetrius of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, accompanied by Archdeacon Andrew of the Boston Diocese, made an early departure from Boston to visit the newly established Parish of Saint John of San Francisco in Frankfort, Illinois. This was Bishop Demetrius’ first visit to the parish, located at 8775 W. Laraway, Frankfort Illinois 60432. That evening he served the Akathist Hymn.
The Frankfort Parish is one of the newest parishes of the Holy Orthodox Church in North America (HOCNA) which follows the Traditional Julian Calendar. Its membership includes families from Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.
For more information about the parish and the schedule of services, please contact Father Michael Waples at 219-226-1305 or Joanne Ketsios at 815-806-8024.
Your prayers are urgently requested for Father Michael, his new flock, and all the families of the Parish.

On the Feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, and the commemoration of our Father among the Saints, Tikhon Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, his Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery Brookline, Massachusetts.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served a Hierarchical Liturgy and preached at the Holy Nativity Convent, Brookline, Massachusetts.

On the Sunday of Saint John Climacus. His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached at the Holy Nativity Convent, Brookline, Massachusetts.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served a Hierarchical Liturgy and preached at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, Massachusetts.

Hs Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy at the Mission Parish of the Holy Trinity, Albany, Georgia. The name of this new mission was determined by lot. Trapeza was served after the Liturgy which gave the all the parishioners and visitors ample time to converse with Bishop Demetrius in an informal way across a broad range of matters. His Grace returned to Holy Transfiguration Monastery after sunset.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Fourth Stasis of the Akathist Hymn in Albany.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius, assisted by Archdeacon Andrew of the Boston Diocese, took a morning flight for Albany, Georgia to lay the foundations for a new mission in the southeastern part of the state.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim concelebrated a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on the Third Sunday of the Fast with Metropolitan Makarios at St. Nektarios Church in Toronto. Archpriest Panagiotes Carras, Rector of Saint Nektarios, assisted.
That same evening at the Diocese House in Thornhill Metropolitan Ephraim, speaking in Greek, addressed an overflowing gathering of the faithful. It was estimated that over 200 persons were in attendance.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and preached at Saint Philaret Orthodox Mission Chapel in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Vladyka was assisted by Hieromonk Theodore and Hierodeacon Barsanuphius, both of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, Massachusetts, and Father Deacon Jacob Wojcik.
That Sunday evening, His Grace headed a discussion, which covered a broad field of concerns, with a group of young people of the Diocese of Boston. The participants expressed interest in continuing such meetings on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim departed Boston, Massachusetts for Toronto, Ontario Canada.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Akathist Hymn to our Lady the Most Holy Theotokos at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Brookline, Massachusetts.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius blessed the installation of a new cupola on the Church of the Holy Dormition in Concord, New Hampshire. Father John Routos, Rector, and Father Andrew Snogren, Assistant Priest were present together with a gathering of the faithful, local residents and members of the press.

On the Second Sunday of the Fast, His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, Massachusetts.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served at Saint John of Kronstadt Orthodox Church in Flagler Beach, Florida.

For the Second Stasis of the Akathist Hymn, Metropolitan Ephraim preached at Holy Nativity Convent in Brookline, MA.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served at the Church of Saint Anna, Roslindale, MA.

On the Sunday of Orthodoxy, Metropolitan Ephraim served at the Cathedral of Saint Mark of Ephesus in Roslindale, MA.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery.

On Forgiveness Sunday. Metropolitan Ephraim celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Anna's Orthodox Church in Roslindale, Massachusetts and stayed for the trapeza in the Church hall.
Bishop Demetrius celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Holy Dormition in Concord, New Hampshire. His Grace was assisted by Father John Routos, Hieromonk Theodore, Father Andrew Snogren, and Hierodeacon Barsanuphius. The Liturgy was well attended. Bishop Demetrius cited instances from the holy Fathers on judgementalism and forgiveness. After the meal, the Faithful and all the clergy entered the church. His Grace stood in front of the Royal Doors and read prayers over the clergy and the Faithful to guard them from all the machinations and deceptions of the Evil One. Everyone sincerely forgave everyone else and departed to their respective homes. Thanks be to God for all things!

On the Feast of the Righteous Fathers of Mount Athos Bishop Demetrius celebrated the Divine Liturgy in Church Slavonic at St. Anna's Orthodox Church, Roslindale, Massachusetts. His Grace was assisted by Presbyter Dimitry Kukunov, Hieromonk Theodore, Archdeacon Andrew, and Father Deacon Yakov Tseitlin. The Liturgy was well attended. After Trapeza Bishop Demetrius spoke briefly but pointedly about the importance of the Great Fast for our eternal salvation in Christ.

On Meatfare Sunday, Metropolitan Ephraim celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Holy Transfiguration Monastery.
Bishop Demetrius celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Mission Parish of Saint Tatiana in Sunnyside, New York. His Grace chrismated one person and received two catechumens into the Church.

On the Saturday of Souls, Bishop Demetrius celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Mission Parish of Saint Tatiana in Sunnyside, New York. Panagiotes George accompanied His Grace from Boston.

On the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Metropolitan Ephraim preached at the Holy Nativity Convent.
Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy at Saint Anna’s Orthodox Church in Roslindale, Massachusetts. His Grace was assisted by Archpriest John Fleser, the Rector of the Parish, Hieromonk Theodore and Archdeacon Andrew both of Holy Transfiguration Monastery, and Father Deacon Otari Deisadze of Saint Anna’s. A parish meal followed during which His Grace stressed the importance of prayer, both private and in Church before and during the Great Fast. Father John mentioned the planned renovation of the Parish’s assembly area and coming baptisms at St. Anna’s. As usual, the meal was well attended.

On the Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee, Metropolitan Ephraim preached at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery.

Metropolitan Ephraim preached at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery on the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord in the Temple.

Bishop Demetrius arrived in Boston from Guatemala and celebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery on the Feast of the Three Hierarchs.

Metropolitan Ephraim served the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Saints Ephraim and Isaac at his Boston Cathedral.
Bishop Demetrius celebrated the Hierarchical Liturgy with Fr. Ihnat Ponomarchuk and Father Deacon Christos Patitsas at the Saint Xenia Mission Parish in Guatemala City, Guatemala. There was a procession outside the Church with the icon of the Patron Saint of the Mission. The faithful from North America started to depart back to their homes, having received many blessings.

His Grace performed a baptism on Lake Atitlan, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, over which all the faithful from the United States and Canada traveled by boat to a private area to perform the baptism.

Bishop Demetrius observed the Patronal Feast of the Mission Parish of Saint Xenia in Guatemala City, Guatemala with Great Vespers starting around 8:00 PM and an All-Night Vigil (literally) where continuous services were held throughout the night with the Liturgy starting at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the Saint’s feast. Five loaves were blessed at the Vespers Service. His Grace served alone and the other clergy chanted. His Grace chanted the hymns to Saint Xenia in Spanish. The faithful filled the Church and some remained in the Church throughout the night. His Grace was careful to have a censer lit before Saint Xenia’s Icon continuously throughout the night with the oil lamp and candle burning before the Saint's holy icon.

On Monday morning the St. Paul Fellowship of Labor arrived at the Church of Saint Xenia. Bishop Demetrius offered a short service for the commencement of labor. The following week was indeed laborious with Morning and Evening prayers starting and ending each day. The Supplicatory Canon and Akathist to Saint Xenia were read before her Icon throughout each day by the faithful.

Metropolitan Ephraim preached at St. Anna's Church Roslindale, MA.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and preached at St. Xenia's Orthodox Mission, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
After trapeza in the church, the faithful from North America and Guatemala took time to get acquainted with each other. Bishop Demetrius then gave a talk on “Practicalities of the Orthodox Faith.” After a short break with snacks, Father Ihnat Ponomarchuk gave a talk on Orthodoxy. The Faithful then departed.

With the blessings of His Grace Bishop Demetrius, 16 Faithful from North America continued to arrive over Saturday and Sunday to work on Saint Xenia’s Mission Parish, Guatemala City, Guatemala. Over the next few days, they built, among other things, an iconostasion and a cliros. Icons were framed and mounted and all the walls were freshly painted. Work had already begun on Friday.

Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and Metropolitan Ephraim preached at the patronal feast of St. Mark of Ephesus Church Roslindale, MA.
Immediately after the Liturgy Bishop Demetrius departed for St. Xenia's Orthodox Mission, Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and Metropolitan Ephraim preached at Holy Transfiguration Monastery for the feast of St. Anthony.

Metropolitan Ephraim preached at Holy Nativity Convent.
Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and preached at Holy Transfiguration Monastery.

Metropolitan Ephraim preached for the feast at St. Tatiana Orthodox Mission Chapel, Sunnyside, NY.

Metropolitan Ephraim preached at Holy Nativity Convent.
Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy at the Orthodox Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Concord, NH.

Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and Metropolitan Ephraim preached at Holy Transfiguration Monastery for the feast of Theophany.

Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and Metropolitan Ephraim preached at Holy Transfiguration Monastery for the feast of St. Basil and the Circumcision of our Lord.

Metropolitan Ephraim preached at Holy Transfiguration Monastery.
Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and preached at St. John the Russian Church Ipswich, MA.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached at the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of St. Spyridon of Trimythus in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius Served the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of St. Spyridon of Trimythus and preached at the Convent of the Holy Nativity in Brookline, Massachusetts.
In both of the above instances, even though a heavy snowfall over the past few days had made driving difficult, the flocks in the Ipswich and the Boston areas filled the Churches.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached at the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, Massachusetts.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and preached at the Convent of the Holy Nativity in Brookline, Massachusetts.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius, on the Feast of our Father Among the Saints Nicholas the Wonderworker, Bishop of Myra in Lycia, served the Divine Liturgy and Preached at the Monastery of the Holy Transfiguration in Brookline, Massachusetts. Although the roads were treacherous since this was a snowy day, the Faithful attended and the Church was full.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached at the Divine Liturgy at Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Brookline, Massachusetts.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and preached at the Convent of the Holy Nativity, Brookline, Massachusetts.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius celebrated the Divine Liturgy and preached at Saint Anna’s Orthodox Church in Roslindale. A meal was served and it was well attended. Bishop Demetrius answered a number of questions in the lively exchange that followed.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached at Saint Katherine of Sinai Mission Church in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was assisted by the Rector, Presbyter Michael Azkoul, who served the Divine Liturgy. A festal meal followed to celebrate the Parish’s Patronal Festival. It was well attended and many visitors gathered for this event.
Bishop Demetrius celebrated the Divine Liturgy and preached at Saint Philaret’s Chapel in St. Philaret’s House in Roslindale, Massachusetts. This marks the first Liturgy to be celebrated in Saint Philaret’s Chapel.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim celebrated the Divine Liturgy and preached at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Brookline, Massachusetts for the Feast of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple.
Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and preached at the Holy Nativity Convent in Brookline, Massachusetts.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim attended the Divine Liturgy and preached at Saint Anna's Orthodox Church in Roslindale, Massachusetts.
Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and preached at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Brookline, Massachusetts.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim served at Saint Nectarios Orthodox Cathedral in Seattle Washington with Protopresbyter Neketas Palassis, Presbyter Ihnat Ponomarchuk, Archdeacon Andrew, and Father Deacon James Dimock.
Bishop Demetrius served with His Eminence Metropolitan Moses, Presbyter Constantine Parr and Deacons Photios Cooper and George Psaromatis at the Holy Nativity of the Theotokos Cathedral, Portland, Oregon. Metropolitan Moses preached on the Gospel for the day. Bishop Demetrius spoke after the Liturgy.

On the Feast of Saints Menas, Victor, Vincent, and Stephanie, the Hierarchs attended the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Nativity of the Theotokos Cathedral which was served by Presbyter Constantine Parr together with the Deacons Photios Cooper and George Psaromatis. Bishop Demetrius preached the sermon. The Hierarchs attended the Vigil Service that evening.

His Eminence Metropolitan Moses welcomed Bishop Demetrius to his Holy Nativity of the Theotokos Cathedral in Portland, Oregon and they attended the Vespers Service.

The Divine Liturgy was served by His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim and His Grace Bishop Demetrius of Carlisle, together with Protopresbyter Neketas Palassis, Presbyter Inhat Ponomarchuk, Presbyter Constantine Parr, Archdeacon Andrew, Deacon George Psaromatis, and Father Deacon James Dimock. A festal meal was served in honor of the Parish's Patron Saint, Saint Nectarios of Pentapolis in Egypt. The Church Hall was filled to capacity.
His Grace, Bishop Demetrius departed for Portland, Oregon with the Portland Clergy who had come to Seattle to attend Saint Nectarios' Feast Day in Seattle.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached at Saint Nectarios American Orthodox Church in Seattle, Washington. Protopresbyter Neketas Palassis, Father Ihnat Ponomarchuk, Archdeacon Andrew, and Father Deacon George Psaromatis of the Portland Cathedral assisted. Subdeacon James Dimock was elevated to the Sacred Diaconate during this Liturgy. Bishop Demetrius made two Taper-bearers, three Catechumens, and two Ecclesiarchs.
A festive meal was served in the Parish Hall; it was very well attended.
Father Deacon James, his Diaconissa Photini, and their daughter, Catharine, live in Mount Vernon, Washington. May the Lord grant Father Neketas, his flock, Father Deacon James and his family Many Blessed Years.

His Eminence Metropolitan Moses and His Grace Bishop Demetrius celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Demetrius's Church in Pomona, California, assisted by Archpriest Nicholas Liberis and Deacon Michael Whipple.
His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached at St. Anna's Church in Roslindale, Massachusetts. The Divine Liturgy was served by Father Dimitry Kukunov who was assisted by Archpriest John Fleser, Priestmonk Theodore, Father Deacon Otari Deisadze and Father Deacon Yakov Tseiltlin.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and preached at Holy Transfiguration Monastery for the Feast of St. Demetrius.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy of Saint James of Jerusalem and preached at Holy Transfiguration Monastery.
His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim was present but did not serve.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached the sermon but did not serve at Saint Mark's Cathedral, Roslindale, Massachusetts. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Priestmonk Basil who was assisted by Protodeacon Demetrios Houlares and Deacon John Mihopoulos. Father Christos Constantinou was not able to serve due to a broken foot.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and preached at Saint Anna's Church, Roslindale, Massachusetts. His Grace was assisted by Archpriest John Fleser, Priestmonk Theodore, Father Dimitri Kukunov, Archdeacon Andrew and Deacon Otari Deisadze. After Liturgy a meal was served which was well attended by the parishioners and a number of visitors. Then Bishop Demetrius gave a brief report about his recent and future Episcopal visits and duties with regards to the future of our church.

Report From St Paul's Fellowship of Labor

It has been an extraordinary summer for St. Paul's Fellowship of Labor (SPFL). This 2007 Summer season we completed four programs at three different sites throughout North America. In the past three months, we have led nearly 40 volunteers to three convents and a monastery. We thank all those people who have volunteered their time to support the Monastics of this day. An ancient tradition you have given your time to and your labors will be remembered in prayers, memories, and hearts for a long time. We echo Bishop Demetrius when we say that all those people who labor for the churches and monasteries are commemorated in every divine liturgy ("for they that labor and for they that chant"). It is exciting for us to say that in addition to discussing many fascinating topics on Orthodoxy, we also had a number of people become Catechumens to the Faith, and one recently baptized. Although our mission is to complete labor projects for monasteries, engage the youth of today in service work, and learn about the Monastic Tradition, we are happy to hear that so many people are moved by the Orthodox Faith and act on it. We invite you to come again and for those that could not join us this time please consider us as an opportunity to travel, meet new people, serve the Church, and make an adventure. May God Bless all of you.

Productivity Report:

Convent of the Holy Dormition, Canada

For one week, in the pleasant month of June, we led 15 volunteers and a number of locals in a variety of projects around the Convent. At the end of the week, we were happy to announce that we produced 18,000 candles, dug a trench 1000 feet long, installed 6 lamp posts with outlets, ran internet, speaker, and power lines to the guest house, installed switches in the convent, installed a deer fence for the fruit orchards, cleaned the ponds, cleared the waterfall, landscaped, installed a hardwood floor in the guest house after ripping out the old floor, helped clean and cook, and completed some forestry work. In addition, we traveled to downtown Toronto, went to parks, beaches that no one would swim in, went out for Sushi, traveled to a local lake, and saw Niagara Falls. Halleluiah!!!

Convent of the Meeting of the Lord, Washington State

For one week, in the wonderful month of July, 5 volunteers and many locals completed many projects in and around the grounds of the convent. After a great deal of preparatory work and many unsuspected blessing, SPFL insulated, dry walled, mudded, sanded, and painted three rooms and a bathroom which are to become much needed cells for the convent. In addition, we installed a new set of stairs in the barn, fixed odds and ends around the convent, mulched the grounds, mowed the lawn, and reorganized the attic space. In addition, we traveled to downtown Seattle for a day of buying, selling, and eating at the markets where fresh food was sold and fish was thrown through the air. Additionally, we enjoyed hospitality from the locals, Father Neketas, the Demock Family; and a guided tour through Deception Pass made for the perfect week. Amen!!!

The Holy Transfiguration Monastery and the Holy Nativity Convent

For one week, in the warm month of July and part of August, 9 male volunteers and 8 female volunteers labored at the both the monastery and convent. We were excited to fill two dumpsters with junk, clean the attic and reorganize its contents, clean out the basement of the monastery, haul branches up hills for chipping, help sand and prep two bathrooms, clean out ponds and fertilize land with this compost, and put together and prepare new beds in the monastery for a guestroom and living space for a dying man. Meanwhile, while at the convent, the women cleaned out two chapels, polished candle stands, cleaned icons and vigil lamps, cleaned Alpaca wool, cleared and painted a room, mulched the grounds, and prepared and cleaned up after meals. In addition, everyone spent a day in downtown Boston, walking the markets, harbor, and parks. We ended the day eating out and playing pool. Alleluia!!!

We thank all of your for putting in thousands of man hours this summer with us, praying with us, and becoming friends with us. Please keep current with our website as we announce new trips, like those to Guatemala and other international locations.

May God keep you and protect you.

My Sincere Thanks and Gratitude,

Co-Founder and Co-Chair of SPFL
Peter J Patitsas

The Divine Liturgy was served at St. Xenia's Orthodox Mission in Guatemala City, and Bishop Demetrius preached. The Faithful and visitors numbered about 50 individuals. To date this was the largest assembly of native Guatemalans to attend our Orthodox Services. That afternoon His Grace presided over the wedding of Yakov and Despina.
For those of the Faithful in North America who are interested in joining Bishop Demetrius in Guatemala City, a trip is being planned to coincide with the Feast of Saint Xenia of Saint Petersburg on January 24/February 6, 2008.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius departed Florida with his chanter, Demetrius Antonopoulos, for Guatemala City, Guatemala. His Grace heard the confessions and attended to the pastoral needs of the Faithful. By the grace of God and the prayers of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg, an improved property was purchased.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and preached in Tampa, Florida on the Feast of Saints Pelagia and Thais. The Faithful gathered from the surrounding area. Trapeza was served on each day of His Grace's visitation.

Fire at St. Seraphim's Church

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and preached at the Holy Theotokos Convent, New Market Ontario, Canada on the Anniversary of the Repose of the Elder Ieronymos of Aegina in 1966. Many of the Faithful were present.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy and preached the sermon at the Mission Chapel of the Holy Protection in Buffalo, New York. This celebration marked the first Feast Day at Holy Protection's new building, which is completely debt free. A Vigil with a Holy Water Service had been served on the evening of the 13th. After Liturgy on the Feast of the Holy Protection the Flock processed around the Church building with the Icon of the Holy Protection of the Mother of God.

Concelebration of the Divine Liturgy at Saint Mark's Cathedral with Five HOCNA Hierarchs serving on the Feast of Saint Thecla Equal to the Apostles. His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached the sermon. Clergy from all areas of North America served at this Liturgy.

Clergy Synaxis began on this day and ended on Friday of this week. Divine Liturgy was served each morning at Saint Mark's Cathedral in Roslindale, Massachusetts by one of the Priests who attended the Synaxis. His Grace Bishop Demetrius attended each celebration of the Divine Liturgy but did not preach.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius visited the Mission Chapel of Saint Tatiana in Sunnyside, New York from Friday through Sunday and served the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, the Feast of Saints Sophia and her daughters Faith, Hope, and Love with Fr. Theodore from St. Philaret's House and Father Deacon John Zatonski of Saint Tatiana's.

On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Honorable and Life-giving Cross, His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim celebrated the Divine Liturgy and preached at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius celebrated the Divine Liturgy and preached at Holy Nativity Convent.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Concord, NH with Presbyter John Routos and Fr. Andrew Snogren from the parish, Fr. Theodore from St. Philaret's Diocese House, Archdeacon Andrew from HTM and Deacon Yakov Tseitlin from St. Anna's of Roslindale, MA. After Trapeza the Bishop served at the wedding of George and Euthemia Vasiliadis.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim served the Divine Liturgy for the feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos at the Holy Nativity Convent in Boston together with Hieromonks Parthenios and Theodore and Hierodeacons Luke and Menas.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Boston together with the Clergy of the Monastery.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim served the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Boston together with the Clergy of the Monastery.
His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy at the Mission Parish of St Philaret in Springfield, MA together with Deacon Jacob Wojcik.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served at the Cathedral of the Three Pillars of Orthodoxy in Carlisle, PA. His Grace served as a Priest with Archdeacon Andrew.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius tonsured Mother Bridget in Philadelphia, PA. She will be a house nun.

His Eminence, Metropolitan Ephraim along with Fr. Christos and Fr Demetrios from St. Mark's, Fr. Dimitry and Fr. Yakov from St. Anna's and Fr. Theodore from St. Philaret's Diocese House attended the annual diocese picnic, which was held in Framingham, MA. Even though overcast skies kept the temperatures cool, approximately 150 parishioners from four parishes attended the event. The kids played games and the adults shared their recent experiences while all enjoyed food and drinks. A good time was had by all.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius and Archdeacon Andrew from the Monastery served the Divine Liturgy at St. Cosmas of Aitolia Orthodox Church in Lanham, MD. Assisting the Bishop were Archpriest Seraphim Johnson along with visiting Priests Fr. Rodion, Fr. James Bockman, Fr. Nicodemos Gayle and Fr. Michael Lightfoot. A meal was served after Liturgy followed by a lengthy question and answer session. The Bishop also gave a talk after the evening Vespers.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius and Hierodeacon Barsanuphius from the Monastery along with Father Theodore from St. Philaret's Diocese House visited the Orthodox Church of St. John the Confessor in Ipswich, MA. They served the Divine Liturgy with Presbyter John Knox and Father Deacon James Graves. Attendance was light due to the holiday but a nice meal was served downstairs afterwards.

His Eminence, Metropolitan Ephraim visited St. Spyridon Orthodox Chapel in Cleveland, OH with Archpriest John Fleser from St. Anna's in Roslindale, MA.

His Grace, Bishop Demetrius visited St. Mark of Ephesus Cathedral in Roslindale, MA. Protopresbyter Christos was back from vacation and served along with Father Theodore from St. Philaret's Diocese House. A nice meal was served downstairs in the hall after the Divine Liturgy.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius stayed at Camp St. Xenia for the week giving two talks and serving Liturgy. His Eminence, Metropolitan Ephraim visited the camp on Wednesday, August 16th and His Eminence, Metropolitan Moses of Portland visited for the week as well.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy at St. Philaret Orthodox Mission Chapel at the Days Inn in Springfield, MA. A very good meal was served afterward and prospective church properties were discussed with Fr. Jacob and his parishioners.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy for the feast of St Anna, the Mother of the Theotokos, at the Parish of St Anna in Roslindale, MA. Metropolitan Ephraim was present and preached the sermon. Many other local clergy were present for the celebrations and a meal was served for all those present at the Divine Liturgy.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius left for Minniapolis, Minnesota, together with Hierodeacon Barsanuphius, to visit the Parish of the Holy Prophet Elias. His Grace was present at the vigil service in honour of the Holy Prophet Elias and served the Lity with Fathers Andrew Boroda, Michael Waples and Hierodeacon Barsanuphius. On the following day, His Grace served the Hierarchical Liturgy. On the following Sunday, all of the Clergy served together once again. His Grace Bishop Demetrius gave a couple of talks after the luncheons served at the parish and returned to Boston on August 6th.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery. Shortly after Liturgy, His Grace attended the Missionary Benevolent Fund luncheon held at the St Mark of Ephesus Cathedral. Together with His Grace were Archimandrites Panteleimon and Isaac of Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Hierodeacon Barsanuphius, and Archpriest John Fleser of St Anna Church.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim, together with Archdeacon Andrew, set out for the parish of St Seraphim of Sarov in Richmond, Virginia to celebrate the feastday of St Seraphim. His Eminence also visited the faithful in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and Catlette, Virginia, whereupon he returned to Boston on August 6th.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim served the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery together with the clergy of the Monastery. His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy at the Church of St Anna together with the clergy of the parish. A meal was served after the Liturgy in the Church hall.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim served the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery together with the clergy of the Monastery. His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Nativity Convent together with Fr George Kochergin and clergy from Holy Transfiguration Monastery.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Divine Liturgy for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul at Holy Transfiguration Monastery together with the clergy of the Monastery. His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim was present and preached the sermon.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the unction service at the Church of St Anna. The faithful of St Mark's Cathedral also attended this service. Fathers John Fleser, Christos Constantinou and Dimitry Kukunov also served with Deacons Otari Deisadze and Yakov Tseitlin.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim served the Divine Liturgy at Holy Nativity Convent with Hierodeacon Luke.

His Grace Bishop Demetrios served the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of St Mark of Ephesus in Roslindale. Father Christos Constantinou, Priestmonk Theodore, Protodeacon Demetrius Houlares and Deacon John Mihopoulos served with His Grace.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim and His Grace Bishop Demetrius attended the Liturgy at the Church of St Anna in Roslindale. Father John Fleser served the Divine Liturgy together with Fathers Christos Constantinou and George Liadis. Deacons Otari Deisadze and Yakov Tseitlin also served. After the service the faithful all went to the Church hall for the meal. Many years to Fr John Fleser on his nameday!

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served the Midnight Divine Liturgy on the Feastday of St Nahum of Ohrid the Wonderworker at Holy Transfiguration Monastery together with Archdeacon Andrew.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim together with His Grace Bishop Demetrius attended the Divine Liturgy at a House Chapel in honor of St John Maximovitch. The Liturgy was served by Fathers John Routos and Andrew Snogren together with Deacon Yakov Tseitlin. In attendance were many clergy and faithful. His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim preached the sermon.

Archimandrite Isaac, Abbot of Holy Transfiguration Monastery, travelled back from Chicago, having served the Divine Liturgy at the Mission Parish in honour of St John Maximovitch for the Saint's Feastday.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim served the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Brookline, MA together with clergy of the Monastery.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius served at the Parish of St Anna together with Fathers John Fleser, Dimitry Kukunov and Deacons Otari Deisadze and Yakov Tseitlin. After the Service, a meal was served. For photographs of this event click on the thumbnail of St Anna to the left.

His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim served the Divine Liturgy at the Parish of St Anna in Roslindale, MA, together with Fathers John Fleser, Dimitry Kukunov and Deacons Otari Deisadze and Yakov Tseitlin. After the Service, a meal was served for the faithful.

His Grace Bishop Demetrius travelled to New York City to serve the Mission Parish of St Tatiana. Hierodeacon Luke of Holy Transfiguration Monastery served together with His Grace. For photographs