Greek Orthodox Churches in the Metropolis of Atlanta
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across the Metropolis of Atlanta, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Baton Rouge LA
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Asheville NC
Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church of Melbourne FL
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Wilmington NC
Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church of Belleview FL
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Pensacola FL
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Augusta GA
Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church of Boca Raton FL
Saint Porphyrios Greek Orthodox Mission of Jacksonville NC
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of High Point NC
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Fayetteville NC
Holy Transfiguration Mission Church of Columbus GA
Saint Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church of St Petersburg FL
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of St Augustine FL
Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church of Miami FL
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Raleigh NC
Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church of Gulf Shores AL
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Fort Lauderdale FL
Holy Trinity Church of Maitland FL
Saint Nicholas Cathedral of Tarpon Springs FL
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Fort Myers FL
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Fort Pierce FL
Holy Trinity & Saint John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church of Jackson MS
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Charleston SC
Saint Luke Greek Orthodox Church of Mooresville NC
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church of Marietta GA
Saints Raphael Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church of Cumming GA
Saint George Cathedral of Greenville SC
Holy Trinity Cathedral of Columbia SC
Christ the Savior Orthodox Mission of Spring Hill FL
Holy Apostles Mission of Greenville NC
Saint John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Myrtle Beach SC
Saint Paul Greek Orthodox Church of Savannah GA
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of New Port Richey FL
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Biloxi MS
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church of Lecanto FL
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Daytona Beach FL
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church of Macon GA
Saint John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church of Jacksonville FL
Holy Trinity & Holy Cross Cathedral of Birmingham AL
Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church of Greensboro NC
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Sarasota FL
Holy Cross Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Huntsville AL
St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church of Burlington NC
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of North Miami FL
Archangel Michael Chapel of Atlanta GA
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Spartanburg SC
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Charlotte NC of Charlotte NC
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Knoxville TN
Saint Christopher Greek Orthodox Church of Peachtree City GA
Holy Ascension Greek Orthodox Church of Clearwater FL
Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church of Charlotte NC
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Montgomery AL
St. George Chapel of Brunswick GA
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church of Winter Haven FL
Saint Sophia Cathedral of Miami FL
Holy Trinity Cathedral of New Orleans LA
Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church of Naples FL
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Monroe LA
Saint Philothea Greek Orthodox Church of Watkinsville GA
Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church of Florence SC
Saint John The Theologian Greek Orthodox Church of Panama City FL
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Clearwater FL
Presentation of The Virgin Mary Chapel of Daphne AL
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Hollywood FL
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Port Charlotte FL
St. Elizabeth the Wonderworker Greek Orthodox Church of Gainesville FL
Sts. Raphael Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church of Palm Harbor FL
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Durham NC
Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Tampa FL
Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church of Tallahassee FL
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Winston Salem NC
Holy Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church of Hilton Head SC
Saint John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church of Hobe Sound FL
Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church of West Palm Beach FL
Christ the Savior Greek Orthodox Church of Bluff City TN
Saints Markella & Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Mary Esther FL
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Mobile AL
Annunciation Cathedral of Atlanta GA
About the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta is the southeastern regional jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and by geographic measure one of the largest in the country. Its territory spans eight states: Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Metropolitan offices and the cathedral church, the Cathedral of the Annunciation, are both located in Atlanta, Georgia, at 2480 and 2500 Clairmont Road respectively.
Greek Orthodox community life in the Southeast took root in the early twentieth century, shaped by the same waves of immigration that built the Church throughout the rest of the country. In Atlanta, a group of Greek immigrants organized formally in September 1905, adopting a constitution and charter under the name Annunciation Society and holding initial services in a rented hall on Whitehall Street.
That community grew into what became the Cathedral of the Annunciation, the mother church of Orthodoxy in the region and the seat of the Metropolis today. The history of that single congregation, from a second-floor rented hall above a sporting goods store to a purpose-built cathedral dedicated in 1970, traces the arc of Greek Orthodox life across the entire Southeast.
The southeastern United States was designated the Fifth Archdiocese District in 1955, with its see in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 1979, following a reorganization decree of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, it became the Diocese of Charlotte. The see was transferred from Charlotte to Atlanta the following year, in 1980, and the jurisdiction was renamed the Diocese of Atlanta. It was elevated to the rank of metropolis in December 2002 as part of the Archdiocese's broader reorganization.
Metropolitan Sevastianos was enthroned as the second Metropolitan of Atlanta on January 25, 2025, at the Annunciation Cathedral in Atlanta, succeeding Metropolitan Alexios, who had led the jurisdiction from 1997 until November 2024, one of the longest tenures of any hierarch in the Archdiocese. Metropolitan Alexios had himself been enthroned as Bishop of Atlanta on May 22, 1999, and was elevated to the rank of Metropolitan when the diocese became a metropolis in December 2002.
The Metropolis of Atlanta is also home to five monasteries, reflecting the vitality of monastic life in the region: Annunciation Monastery in Reddick, Florida; Panagia Vlahernon Monastery in Williston, Florida; Panagia Pammakaristos Monastery in Lawsonville, North Carolina; Panagia Prousiotissa Monastery in Troy, North Carolina; and Paracletos Monastery in Abbeville, South Carolina. The presence of multiple monastic communities across the territory adds a dimension of contemplative Orthodox life that distinguishes the Atlanta jurisdiction within the broader Archdiocese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta?
The Metropolis of Atlanta is the southeastern regional jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, responsible for parishes across eight states. It operates under the spiritual authority of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and is led by its own metropolitan bishop, who participates in the Holy Eparchial Synod alongside the hierarchs of the other metropolises.
Which states does the Metropolis of Atlanta cover?
The Metropolis covers Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, making it one of the most geographically expansive jurisdictions in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Where is the Metropolis of Atlanta headquartered?
The Metropolitan offices are located at 2480 Clairmont Road in Atlanta, Georgia. The cathedral church, the Cathedral of the Annunciation, is located nearby at 2500 Clairmont Road and serves as the episcopal seat of the Metropolis.
When was the Metropolis of Atlanta established?
The southeastern United States was first organized as the Fifth Archdiocese District in 1955, with its see in Charlotte, North Carolina. It became the Diocese of Charlotte in 1979 following a reorganization decree of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and the see was moved to Atlanta in 1980, renaming the jurisdiction the Diocese of Atlanta. It was elevated to the rank of metropolis in December 2002.
Who leads the Metropolis of Atlanta?
Metropolitan Sevastianos was enthroned as the second Metropolitan of Atlanta on January 25, 2025, succeeding Metropolitan Alexios, who led the jurisdiction from 1997 until November 2024.
Are there monasteries in the Metropolis of Atlanta?
The Metropolis is home to five monasteries: Annunciation Monastery in Reddick, Florida; Panagia Vlahernon Monastery in Williston, Florida; Panagia Pammakaristos Monastery in Lawsonville, North Carolina; Panagia Prousiotissa Monastery in Troy, North Carolina; and Paracletos Monastery in Abbeville, South Carolina.
How do I find a Greek Orthodox parish in the Southeast?
Use the parish directory above to search by state, city, or town. Each listing includes the parish name, address, and a link to the individual parish page with historical background, service times, and contact information.
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