Clergy-Laity June 11-15, 2025

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta invites you to a week of inspiration and fellowship at the 2025 Clergy-Laity Assembly & Philoptochos Conference.

Join Us for an Unforgettable “Holy City” Experience!

Dive into a week of inspiration, community, and celebration in charming Charleston! With an exciting agenda featuring:

Welcome Reception

Join us at Trinity Hall for fellowship, dinner, and Charleston’s renowned hospitality as we greet early arrivals and celebrate the start of the Clergy-Laity Assembly and Philoptochos Conference.

Grand Banquet

Enjoy a fabulous evening at the Charleston Gaillard Center, featuring special guest Ann Caldwell performing Gullah spirituals and stories indigenous to the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Philoptochos Lowcountry Luncheon

Savor shrimp & grits while hearing from community partner WakeUp Carolina about how they’re fighting back against our nation’s substance misuse epidemic.

Workshop Sessions

Join us for a series of workshops on a broad range of topics including grant writing, cyber security, endowment planning, Orthodox homeschooling, and more, offering key insights and strategies to improve parish collaboration, effectiveness, and overall well-being.

Thomas Heyward Jr. House

Enjoy cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres on Friday evening at the historic 1803 Adams-style home and formal gardens of Thomas Heyward, Jr., Revolutionary War leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Young Adult League

Participants will explore ways to deepen their faith and strengthen connections with Christ and the Church community in both structured and informal settings.

2025 GRADUATING SENIORS SUBMISSION FOR PHILOXENIA

Congratulations to our 2025 Graduating Class! We would love to celebrate you in our June/July Philoxenia. Please sign up below and include your preferred photo to be published in the next issue of the Philoxenia. Senior photos may be used – head shots are best.

Deadline May 15, 2025

Holy Trinity-Pascha Glendi Sunday, April 20, 2025 Following the 12:00 at noon Agape Service

Holy Trinity-Pascha Glendi Sunday, April 20, 2025 Following the 12:00 at noon Agape Service In Trinity Hall


Enjoy Chicken, Lamb, and Potatoes !


Everyone attending please bring your favorite side dishes, beverages and plates and silverware.

The cost is $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

Please call the Church office to make a reservation 843-577-2063

PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON APRIL 13TH

Join us for this beloved family event benefiting the Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology. Enjoy a delicious traditional Greek fish-centered meal for just $20/person, with complimentary buttered noodle meals for children under 12. Skip the line and secure your preferred seating by prepaying with cash, check, or Venmo (@Brenda-Alvanos). Contact the Church Office at (843-577- 2063; office@gocharleston.org) or visit our table after Sunday services to book your spot.

Annual Stamo Latto Scholarship

Once more I am pleased to announce the annual Stamo Latto Scholarship in honor of my grandmother Stamo Latto, who lived in Charleston SC and Memphis TN. This grant is for young Orthodox women high school seniors in good standing at canonical Orthodox parishes of the metropolitan areas of Charleston and Memphis. Although preference is given to seniors, academically promising young women who are high school juniors are also invited to apply and may reapply as seniors, whether or not they have already received a Latto scholarship. Awards average $1,000, but range from $500-1500, depending on qualifications, competition, and funds available in any year. The minimum funds available for all awards is $3,000 per year and may also include unused funds from previous years. The purpose is to encourage a high level of excellence and purpose, as achieved by previous winners in both metropolitan areas.

This academic award requires excellent grades. Typically, past recipients were ranked in the top 10% of their class with a grade point average of 4.5 (on a scale of 5) or 3.5 (on a scale of 4) and in the top 10% of SAT and ACT scores. Since the pandemic, SAT and ACT tests are no longer required though scores are strongly encouraged when available.