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March 2009
  March 27, 2009: Metropolitan Maximos' 2009 Paschal Encyclical (Greek & English) posted.
 
February 2009
  February 27, 2009 : Youth Page Updated.
  February 12, 2009: Official schedule of His Eminence, Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh, for January - April, 2009.
  February 12, 2009: Fr. Charles Joanides to conduct a Marriage Enrichment Retreat at Antiochian Village, February 27-March 1, 2009.
 
January 2009
  January 23, 3009 : UPDATED 2009 Archdiocese National Ministries Assessments for the Metropolis of Pittsburgh posted.
  January 7, 2009: Official Schedule of Events for the 2009 St. Photios Day Celebration at the Metropolis of Pittsburgh posted.
 
December 2008
  December 24, 2008: Funeral Arrangements for Fr. David Sedor posted.
  December 3, 2008: Official schedule of His Eminence, Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh, for December 2008 - January 2009.
 
November 2008
  November 24, 2008: Metropolitan Maximos issues a special directive on Funeral services and extra-ecclesial services within the Metropolis of Pittsburgh
  November 24, 2008: Youth Page Updated.
  November 20, 2008: Metropolitan Maximos' 2008 Christmas Encyclical (Greek & English) posted.
  November 19, 2008: Parish Council Election Ratification Packet for 2009 posted; 2009 Kanonion posted.
  November 7, 2008 : 28th Annual Metropolis of Pittsburgh Clergy-Laity Assembly and Metropolis Philoptochos Assembly Schedule updated.
  November 6, 2008: 2009 Archdiocese National Ministries Assessments for the Metropolis of Pittsburgh posted.
 
October 2008
  October 20, 2008: Youth Page Updated.
  October 13, 2008: 28th Annual Metropolis of Pittsburgh Clergy-Laity Assembly and Metropolis Philoptochos Assembly information updated.
  October 4, 2008: Youth Page Updated: GOYA Basketball & Volleyball Information posted; St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Workshop & Festival Dates updated; Metropolis Athletic Rules updated; Metropolis 2008/2009 Youth Calendar posted.
 
September 2008
  September 24, 2008: The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce that the Metropolis now accepts major credit cards as a method of payment or donation to the Metropolis.
  September 10, 2008: 28th Annual Metropolis of Pittsburgh Clergy-Laity Assembly and Metropolis Philoptochos Assembly information posted.
 
August 2008
  August 29, 2008: Youth Page Updated: College Student Sunday; Folk Dance Festival; GOYA Fall Retreat; St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival; Athletic Seminars.
 
May 2008
  May 14, 2008: Summer Camp forms updated.
 
April 2008
  April 8, 2008: Greater Pittsburgh area summer festival guide posted.
 
March 2008
  March 24, 2008: Religious Education Director, and Registrar appointed.
  March 19, 2008: Official schedule of His Eminence, Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh, for March - May 2008.
  March 18, 2008: 2008 Summer Camp Dates Posted.
  March 14, 2008: 2008 GOYA Spring Retreat Camper Application, Staff Application, and poster posted.
 
January 2008
  January 17, 2008: CANCELED: 2nd Annual Parish Leadership Meeting.
  January 17, 2008: Important information regarding the postponement of the previously scheduled GOYA Basketball Tournament in Akron, Ohio.
  January 14, 2008: Basketball Tournament Information posted.
  January 14, 2008: Support the Youth of our Metropolis by donating a case of the complete, long-awaited, newly published Orthodox Study Bibles.
 
November 2007
  November 20, 2007: Parish Council Election Ratification Packet posted.
  November 5, 2007: Appeal Report Form for 2008 Archdiocese National Ministries Commitment Allocations posted.
 
October 2007
  October 31, 2007: Archdiocese National Ministries Commitment Allocations for 2008 posted.
  October 23, 2007: Clergy-Laity Assembly Schedule of Events posted, date changes announced.
  October 18, 2007: Link to OCF College Conference 2007 posted.
  October 15, 2007: The World’s Orthodox Youth Come Together at the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Article by Jimmy Schooley, Participant from Annunciation Cathedral, Columbus, Ohio.
  October 12, 2007: Youth Office updates: GOYA Parish Tournament Assignments posted; GOYA Fall Retreat Camper Application and Staff Application posted.
 
September 2007
  September 21, 2007: The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh Announces "A Journey to the Heart of Byzantium" -- February 7-13, 2007 -- Celebrating 30 Years of Episcopal Ministry and 50 Years of Ordained Ministry of His Eminence, Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh with a Pilgrimage to Constantinople. Click Here for Pilgrimage Brochure and Pilgrimage Registration Form.
 
August 2007
  August 31, 2007: 2007 Metropolis Folk Dance Festival information posted. 2007-2008 Metropolis Youth Calendar posted.
  August 22, 2007: Athletic Information Packet posted: GOYA Athletic Rule Memorandum; Mandatory GOYA Basketball Seminars; and Basketball & Volleyball Host Letter & Petition, on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, in Pittsburgh.
  August 22, 2007: Department of Greek Education to host a Teacher Training Seminar on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, with Dr. Georgios Mpampiniotis, Dean of the University of Athens.
  August 17, 2007: Parish Financial Reporting information and forms posted.
  August 10, 2007: Students from the Metropolis of Pittsburgh participate in the National St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival in Miami, Florida.
  August 7, 2007: Updated letter from the Metropolitan regarding the long-standing prohibition on gambling within the Metropolis of Pittsburgh.
  August 7, 2007: Registration form and materials posted for the Archdiocesan National Clergy Retreat scheduled for October 2-4, 2007, at the Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.
 
June 2007
 

June 8, 2007: More Summer Camp information posted: Bunk Notes, Dress Code, Packing List, and more.

 
May 2007
 

May 31, 2007: Pittsburgh Area Greek Food Festival Guide Posted.

 
April 2007
 

April 27, 2007: GOYA Volleyball Tournament 2007 Schedule and Brackets posted.

 

April 27, 2007: Staff Applications for Summer Camp 2007 posted! New this year: PDF Fill-in forms! Open the application/medical form in Adobe Reader and type the information right onto the form! Simply print and mail to the Metropolis with payment.

 

April 16, 2007: Schedule of events for Metropolis of Pittsburgh Oratorical Festival Posted.

 

April 11, 2007: An evening to honor Damon Halkias, former Metropolis Youth Director & Youth Commission Chairman, former Metropolis Youth Director & Youth Commission Chairman, on Sunday, May 6, 2007.

 

April 4, 2007: They're here! Camper Applications for Summer Camp 2007 posted! New this year: PDF Fill-in forms! Open the application/medical form in Adobe Reader and type the information right onto the form! Simply print and mail to the Metropolis with payment.

 
March 2007
 

March 27, 2007: Father Peter Gillquist to Speak at Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) Dinner to be Held April 19.

 

March 12, 2007: Information flyer for 2007 Summer Camp posted. (Applications to be posted March 31.)

 
February 2007
 

February 8, 2007: GOYA Spring Retreat information posted:
- Color poster
- Camper application and medical form
- Staff application

  February 8, 2007: Updated Metropolis of Pittsburgh Youth Ministries Calendar (January-July 2007) posted
 

February 7, 2007: Basketball Tournament Information for February 9-11 Regional Tournaments posted on parish websites:
- Annunciation, Columbus
- Holy Cross, Pittsburgh

  February 5, 2007: Updated Greek/Hellenic Education Ministry Report and Resource Guide posted
 
January 2007
  January 26, 2007: Updated Basketball Tournament Information for Saint Nicholas Cathedral Tournament (January 26-28) posted:
- Schedule of Events
- Directions to Pittsburgh
- Directions to Gyms: 1) without maps; 2) with maps.
- Brackets: Boys Senior, Boys Junior, Girls Senior, Girls Junior
- Basketball Memo from Metropolis Athletic Committee
  January 24, 2007: Annual Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) Dinner to be Held February 8 (Updated February 5)
  January 17, 2007: His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos announces departure of Metropolis Youth Director; Position Available; Job Description attached.
  January 11, 2007: Forms for use during the 2007 basketball season posted:
- Score Sheet (Fill in roster prior to game and submit to scorekeeper)
- Emergency Medical Information Form
  January 10, 2007: Updated Basketball Tournament Information for Saints Constantine and Helen Tournament (January 12-14) posted:
- Schedule of Events
- Directions
- Hotel Information
- Brackets: Boys Senior, Boys Junior, Girls Senior, Girls Junior
  January 9, 2007: His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos announces rule change for 7th Grade participants in Metropolis Youth Ministries
 
December 2006
  December 11, 2006 : Metropolitan Maximos offers pastoral guidance on the issue of unmarried couples and cohabitation in regard to the Holy Eucharist.
  December 11, 2006 : Metropolitan Maximos comments on the visit of Pope Benedict I to Ecumenical Patriarch Barthlomew I in Constantinople. (English / Greek)
 
September 2006
  September 2, 2006 : Metropolitan Maximos offers condolences on the repose of Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor.
 
May 2006
  May 29, 2006 : New Summer Camp Checklist for Campers posted (Really helpful for packing!)
  May 26, 2006: 2007 GOYA Basketball Tournament information posted. Forms available for requesting to host a tournament.
  May 22, 2006: Summer Camp Update: Session I (JOY) Full. Counselors needed for all sessions. Apply here.
  May 1, 2006 : 2006 Pittsburgh Summer Greek Festivals Guide posted
 
March 2006
  March 27, 2006 : Metropolis Summer Camp 2006 Camper and Staff forms posted
  March 23, 2006 : Back to Our Orthodox Roots Teen Retreat flyer posted
  March 1, 2006 : Spring GOYA Retreat Camper and Staff forms posted
 
September, 2005
  September 27, 2005: "Spotlight on Music" Event to Benefit Summer Camp
  September 23, 2005: His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos Returns Home After Treatment and Rehabilitation Following Fall
  September 13, 2005: Update on the Health of His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos
  September 3, 2005: Archdiocese Press Release - Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh Hospitalized
  September 3, 2005: His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos injured in fall at Metropolis headquarters
 
May, 2005
  May 4, 2005: 2005 Pittsburgh Summer Greek Festivals Guide posted
 
March, 2005
  March 21, 2005: Archive of Metropolis Encyclicals and Policies posted
  March 21, 2005: 2005 Patriarchal Kanonion (Scripture and Hymn Schedule) posted
  March 21, 2005: 2005 Summer Camp Information and Applications posted
  March 21, 2005: 2005 GOYA Spring Retreat Information and Applications posted
 
January, 2005
  January 21, 2005: Christmas 2004 Edition of the Illuminator posted
 
October, 2004
  October 5 , 2004: Summer 2004 Edition of the Illuminator posted
 
September, 2004
  September 21, 2004: 2004 Metropolis Clergy-Laity Information and Registration forms posted
  September 18 , 2004: 2004 Metropolis Folk Dance Festival Info posted
 
June, 2004
  June 17, 2004: 2004 Summer Camp photos posted
 
May, 2004
  May 31, 2004: 2004 Pittsburgh Summer Greek Festivals Guide posted
  May 27, 2004: Pascha 2004 Edition of the Illuminator posted
   
April, 2004
  April 2, 2004: Metropolitan Maximos publishes "A Theological, Canonical and Ecclesiological Comparison of the Archdiocesan Charters of 1977 and 2003."
 
March 2004
  March 10, 2004: Response of Metropolitan Maximos to the movie, "The Passion of the Christ."
 
February 2004
  February 4, 2004: Metropolis Clergy-Laity section added to web site; documents posted.
 
December 2003
  December 31, 2003: Christmas 2003 issue of the Illuminator posted.
  December 5, 2003: Christmas Encyclical of His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos posted.
 
October 2003
  October 3, 2003: Fall GOYA Retreat Camper Application, Staff Application and Medical Form posted.
  October 2 , 2003: Diocese Clergy-Laity Schedule posted.
 
August 2003
  August 16, 2003: Summer 2003 issue of the Illuminator posted.
  August 11 , 2003: Response from His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh regarding the election of Rev. Gene Robinson as Anglican Bishop of New Hampshire by the Anglican General Convention posted.
 
June 2003
  June 21, 2003: Photos from the 2003 Summer Camp Ministry posted.
  June 15, 2003: New professional service available for sending e-mail to campers and counselors at Summer Camp.
 
April 2003
  April 23, 2003: Pascha 2003 issue of the Illuminator posted.
  April 14, 2003: Summer Camp 2003 Applications posted.
 
March 2003
  March 20: New Diocese Financial Reporting Standards and Forms posted
  March 15: "The Camp at Mount Tabor" highlighted in the latest edition of "Illuminations", the quarterly news video magazine of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. View it in RealMedia or other formats.
  March 1: Illuminator Easter Greetings Form posted
   
December 2003
  Dec. 31: The Illuminator posted to the web for the first time ever.
 
November 2002
  Nov. 12: Fall GOYA Retreat moved to Antiochian Village due to overwhelming response
  Nov. 5: Illuminator Christmas Greetings Form posted
 

October 2002

  Oct. 12: Ryan Gzikowski ordained to the Holy Diaconate