
Media Releases and Statements
2023
Archdiocese Supports Greek International Film Festival Tour of Canada
Published, 2023/09/15
Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Secretary Briefed on the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Published, 2023/07/12
Ordinations of Graduates of the Theological Academy and a Memorial Service for Emperor Constantinos Palaiologos
Published, 2023/05/30
May 2023: Events of the Holy Archdiocese of Canada
Published, 2023/05/18
Graduation Day at the Theological Academy
Published, 2023/05/09
New YouTube Series: Discovering the Saints #FiveFacts
Published, 2023/05/02
The Sunday Gospels: Fifty-Two Short Inspirational Lessons for a Christian Life.
Published, 2023/04/11
The High Commissioner of Cyprus Mr. Georgios Ioannidis at the Holy Archdiocese of Canada
Published, 2023/04/04
Minister Ford Visits His Eminence at the Archdiocesan Headquarters
Published, 2023/04/04
Statement: Train Collision in Tempi, Greece
Published, 2023/03/02
Archdiocesan Statement on the Passing of Former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion
Published, 2023/02/14
Pastoral Visit to British Columbia
Published, 2023/02/08
Archdiocesan Earthquake Fundraising Effort for Türkiye and Syria
Published, 2023/02/07
2022
The Ecumenical Patriarchate Archons in Canada Host “A Day in the Life at the Ecumenical Patriarchate” Virtual Event
Published, 2022/11/17
Archdiocesan Statement on the Falling Asleep in the Lord of Metropolitan Ilia (Katre) of Philomelion
Published, 2022/10/12
Annual Spiritual Retreat of the Clergymen of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada
Published, 2022/10/07
Toronto City Councillor Nick Mantas Visits Archbishop Sotirios
Published, 2022/09/30
Archbishop Sotirios visits British Columbia
Published, 2022/09/21
Archdiocesan Statement on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Published, 2022/09/09
Consul General Panagiotis Antonatos at the Holy Archdiocese
Published, 2022/09/01
Έρανος υπέρ Γηροκομείου εν Βαλουκλή
Published, 2022/08/04
Pastoral Visit of His Eminence to British Columbia
Published, 2022/05/24
Commencement Ceremonies of the Patriarchal Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy
Published, 2022/05/09
Financial Aid Sent to Ukraine
Published, 2022/04/15
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Mr. Andreas Katsaniotis in Canada
Published, 2022/04/14
Parades in Celebration of March 25th, 1821, and Spiritual Retreats for the Ladies Philoptochos Societies
Published, 2022/03/29
Pan-Orthodox Vespers Service in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada with the thoughts of everyone towards Ukraine
Published, 2022/03/15
Fundraiser and Support for our Ukrainian Brothers and Sisters
Published, 2022/03/03
Patriarchal Statement: Unprovoked Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Published, 2022/02/26
Archdiocesan Council Virtual Meeting Held in Canada
Published, 2022/02/23
Fun Family Day Activities
Published, 2022/02/19
Feast of Saint Philothei, Patron of the Philoptochos Society of Canada
Published, 2022/02/18
Investiture of New Ecumenical Patriarchate Archons in Canada
Published, 2022/02/14
Financial Assistance for Fires in Greece and Other Institutions
Published, 2022/02/07
2021
Prime Minister of Canada Commemorates Ecumenical Patriarch’s Enthronement Anniversary
Published, 2021/11/13
Archbishop Sotirios Joins Government Ministers for Long-Term Care Announcement
Published, 2021/10/28
Legislative Assembly of Ontario Honours the Ecumenical Patriarch
Published, 2021/10/22
Archdiocese Congratulates Greek-Canadian Candidates and Elected Parliamentarians
Published, 2021/09/28
Archbishop’s Presentation to the Synaxis of Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne
Published, 2021/09/05
Fundraiser for the Catastrophes Resulting from the Wildfires in Greece
Published, 2021/08/12
Archdiocese Commemorates Invasion of Cyprus and Prays for the Ethno-Martyr Heroes of the War
Published, 2021/07/19
Archdiocese Hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic at its Cultural Centre in Toronto
Published, 2021/06/30
Archbishop Sotirios Meets with Premier Ford and Government Ministers Regarding the Opening of Churches
Published, 2021/06/04
THE RESULTS: Essay Challenge — Celebrating 200-Years of Greek Independence
Published, 2021/04/23
Μουσείο Ελληνοκαναδικής Κληρονομιάς στον Καναδά | Museum of Greek Canadian Heritage in Canada
Published, 2021/03/25
Painting Canada Blue to Mark the 200 Anniversary of the Greek Revolution | Καταγάλανος ο Καναδάς για τα 200 χρόνια της Ελληνικής Επανάστασης
Published, 2021/03/24
Fallen Asleep in The Lord | Εκοιμήθησαν εν Κυρίω
Published, 2021/03/05
Archdiocese of Canada Celebrates Hellenic Heritage Month
Published, 2021/03/01
On the Absence of an Ecclesial Consciousness
Published, 2021/01/15
2020
Archdiocese Supports the Thomas C. Zachos Chair in Mitochondrial Research
Published, 2020/12/18
Archdiocese of Canada celebrates Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker Despite Pandemic Restrictions
Published, 2020/12/07
Kοίμηση εν Κυρίω του π. Ηλία Χουρζαμάνη
Published, 2020/11/11
A Reply on the Issue of Holy Communion
Published, 2020/08/11
Three Auxiliary Bishops for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada
Published, 2020/07/31
Coronavirus and Holy Communion: A Chronicle of Events
Published, 2020/07/15
Directives to Priests regarding Public Statements (Holy Communion)
Published, 2020/06/17
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada Mourns Loss of Life in Nova Scotia
Published, 2020/04/20
Fourth Encyclical of Archbishop Sotirios for the Coronavirus (Holy Week and Easter)
Published, 2020/04/06
Εκοιμήθη η πρεσβυτέρα Άρτεμις Τσαπραΐλη
Published, 2020/03/25
Appeal of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada: COVID-19 and Personal Protective Equipment
Published, 2020/03/24
Εκοιμήθη εν Κυρίω o π. Απόστολος Ανανιάδης
Published, 2020/03/22
Third Encyclical of Archbishop Sotirios (Coronavirus)
Published, 2020/03/20
Δεύτερη Εγκύκλιος του Αρχιεπισκόπου Σωτηρίου (για τον κορονοϊό)
Published, 2020/03/17
Προσωπικό Μήνυμα από τον Αρχιεπίσκοπο (Κορονοϊός)
Published, 2020/03/14
Encyclical of Archbishop Sotirios (Coronavirus)
Published, 2020/03/13
Communique from the Ecumenical Patriarchate (Coronavirus)
Published, 2020/03/11
ΠΑΝΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΟΣ ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΣΤΟ ΜΟΝΤΡΕΑΛ ΤΟΥ ΚΑΝΑΔΑ | PAN-ORTHODOX VESPERS IN MONTREAL, CANADA
Published, 2020/03/09
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Visits Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada
Published, 2020/02/28
Αrchbishop Sotirios: Bishop Christoforos was a “Man of God” | Αρχιεπίσκοπος Σωτήριος: Ο επίσκοπος Χριστοφόρος ήταν «Άνθρωπος του Θεού»
Published, 2020/02/14
Election of Auxiliary Bishops for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada
Published, 2020/02/13
Feast of St. Photios Celebrated in the Archdiocese of Canada
Published, 2020/02/07
Γιορτές Ελληνικών Γραμμάτων και Υπαπαντής στην Βρετανική Κολομβία
Published, 2020/02/05
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada Mourns All Loss of Life in PS752 Flight Tragedy
Published, 2020/01/10
Archbishop Sotirios with Minister Demetrios Nicolaides in Calgary
Published, 2020/01/03
2019
Χριστούγεννα 2019 με τον Αρχιεπίσκοπο Σωτήριο στη Βρεταννική Κολομβία
Published, 2019/12/31
Christmas celebrations at Metamorphosis Day School and Kalanda at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada
Published, 2019/12/20
The Government of Ontario Proclaims March as Hellenic Heritage Month
Published, 2019/12/19
Η Ιερά Αρχιεπισκοπή Καναδά θρηνεί την εν Κυρίω κοίμηση του π. Εφραίμ
Published, 2019/12/11
Archdeacon of the Ecumenical Throne Delivers Homily: A Patriarch of Saints
Published, 2019/11/25
Ο Υφυπουργός Εξωτερικών Αντώνης Διαματάρης στην Αρχιεπισκοπή Καναδά
Published, 2019/11/24
Πρώτη συνεδρίαση του νέου Αρχιεπισκοπικού Συμβουλίου Φιλοπτώχου Αδελφότητας Ι. Αρχιεπισκοπής Καναδά
Published, 2019/10/24
Commencement Ceremonies of the Patriarchal Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy
Published, 2019/10/22
Showing Appreciation to the Clergy, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Donors and Beneficiaries of the Archdiocese of Canada
Published, 2019/10/17
Ontario Finance Minister Phillips visits Archdiocese
Published, 2019/10/15
New Archdiocesan Council Convenes for Fall Session
Published, 2019/10/09
Εκοιμήθη ο π. Σταύρος Μόσχος
Published, 2019/10/02
Επαφές Αρχιεπισκόπου Σωτηρίου στην Αθήνα
Published, 2019/09/09
The Monasteries of Patrokosmas and Parigoritissa in Canada
Published, 2019/08/28
Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer visits Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada
Published, 2019/08/02
Annual Luncheon of the Catholic – Orthodox Bishops of Toronto
Published, 2019/07/30
Four New Clergymen in the Canadian Archdiocese
Published, 2019/07/24
Toronto Mayor John Tory and Councillor Jim Karygiannis Congratulate Archbishop Sotirios
Published, 2019/07/08
The Assemblies of the Archdiocese of Canada Took Place with Great Success
Published, 2019/07/05
Rev. Fr. Demetrios Tzaneteas Fell Asleep in the Lord
Published, 2019/06/29
Apostle Bartholomew and Patriarch Bartholomew: Riches through Poverty
Published, 2019/06/25
Ordinations to the Diaconate and the Priesthood in Canada
Published, 2019/05/23
Canada to Korea: Annual Dialogue Between St. Nicholas Sister Churches
Published, 2019/04/08
Prime Minister of Canada Participates in Greek Independence Parade
Published, 2019/03/24
Promotions of Priests
Published, 2019/03/06
$100,000 donation to the Theological Academy of Toronto
Published, 2019/02/26
The Feast of St. Philothei, Protectress of the Ladies Philoptochos of Canada
Published, 2019/02/22
Israeli Consul General Galit Baram Visits Metropolitan Sotirios
Published, 2019/02/22
Christmas Essay Challenge: The Results
Published, 2019/02/20
Letter of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (Greek)
Published, 2019/01/09
2018
Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer Honours Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Published, 2018/11/30
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Celebrates Patronal Feast of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Published, 2018/11/30
ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΚΑΙ ΥΛΙΚΗ ΠΡΟΟΔΟΣ ΤΗΣ Ι. Μ. ΤΟΡΟΝΤΟ (ΚΑΝΑΔΑ)
Published, 2018/10/17
Annual Clergy Retreat in Kingston 2018
Published, 2018/10/04
2018 Metropolis Council Fall Meeting
Published, 2018/10/01
Blessing of the Waters Service Conducted at Metamorphosis Greek Orthodox Day School in Toronto
Published, 2018/09/05
Blessing of the Waters Service at the Patriarchal Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy
Published, 2018/09/04
Γράμμα προς ιερείς | Letter to Priests
Published, 2018/08/29
Thousands Attend the Feast Days of our Monasteries in Canada
Published, 2018/08/27
Greek-Canadian Members of Provincial Parliament Visit Metropolitan Sotirios
Published, 2018/08/03
Homily by Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios at the Funeral Service for Julianna Despina Kozis
Published, 2018/07/30
Letter of Metropolitan Sotirios (Greek Fires)
Published, 2018/07/25
Statement by Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios (Danforth Shooting in Toronto)
Published, 2018/07/23
Bartholomew in Canada: A Twenty Year Celebration
Published, 2018/05/31
2018 Theological Academy Graduation
Published, 2018/05/05
Statement by the Metropolitan (Van Attack in Toronto)
Published, 2018/04/24
Metropolis Files Statement of Defence and Counterclaim Against the Greek Community of Toronto
Published, 2018/03/29
Greek Independence 2018
Published, 2018/03/26
Great Lent Spiritual Initiatives in our Holy Metropolis
Published, 2018/03/23
International Almsgiving through the Metropolis Missions Department
Published, 2018/03/20
Letter to Mr. Peter Maniatakos (Odyssey Television Network)
Published, 2018/03/06
The Dean of St. Paul’s Seminary at the Patriarchal Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy
Published, 2018/02/21
Fundraising Dinner for Panagia Parigoritissa Monastery in Montreal
Published, 2018/02/14
One Week with Metropolitan Sotirios in British Columbia
Published, 2018/02/07
Spyridon Voutos Deacon and Presbyter of our Holy Metropolis
Published, 2018/01/30
Christmas Essay Challenge: The Results
Published, 2018/01/27
Homily by Metropolitan Sotirios (On Repentance)
Published, 2018/01/07
Χριστούγεννα στην Βρεττανική Κολομβία | Christmas in British Columbia
Published, 2018/01/01
2017
Personal Message from the Metropolitan | Προσωπικό Μήνυμα από τον Μητροπολίτη
Published, 2017/12/22
Altar Boy Retreat. Clergy Synaxis. Feast of St. Dionysios. Opening of Panagitsa Church in Montreal.
Published, 2017/12/19
Ενημέρωση Ιεράς Μητρόπολης Τορόντο για τις κατηγορίες της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τορόντο και των Μέσων Μαζικής Ενημέρωσης
Published, 2017/12/17
Greek Orthodox Metropolis Responds to False and Misleading Media Reports and Allegations Made by the Greek Community of Toronto
Published, 2017/12/15
Thousands Celebrated the Feast of St. Nicholas in Toronto
Published, 2017/12/06
Canadian Politicians Honour His All-Holiness
Published, 2017/12/01
Donation to the Regional Cancer Hospital “Saint Savvas” in Athens
Published, 2017/11/28
Dimitris Azemopoulos Returns as Ambassador to Canada
Published, 2017/11/27
Annual Altar Boy Retreat (Toronto)
Published, 2017/11/18
Announcement of the Falling Asleep in the Lord of Fr. Charalambos Elles
Published, 2017/10/24
New Wing at the Metamorphosis Greek Orthodox School
Published, 2017/10/20
Archons Investiture in Canada
Published, 2017/10/19
CAMP METAMORPHOSIS BC 2017: Prophets of the Galilean
Published, 2017/10/18
Annual Spiritual Clergy Retreat of our Holy Metropolis
Published, 2017/10/06
Twelve Families in Canada Keep Church Doors Open
Published, 2017/09/21
Mission Parishes in Alberta
Published, 2017/09/01
Metropolitan Sotirios Visits Alberta: Elevates Two Priests to Economos
Published, 2017/08/29
Our Monasteries in Canada, Patrokosmas and Parigoritissa, are Blooming
Published, 2017/08/25
Visit to the Holy Transfiguration Serbian Orthodox Monastery
Published, 2017/08/19
Clergy Synaxis and Pan-Orthodox Celebration of the Transfiguration
Published, 2017/08/07
Rev. Fr. Constantine Kakavelakis Fell Asleep in the Lord
Published, 2017/07/31
Our Holy Metropolis Holds Six Summer Camps Across Canada
Published, 2017/07/06
Message from Metropolitan Sotirios (Canada 150)
Published, 2017/07/01
Address by Ambassador Marcantonatos (Clergy Laity)
Published, 2017/06/13
Bartholomew: The Patriarch of Our Century
Published, 2017/06/11
Petros Foustanellas Fell Asleep in the Lord
Published, 2017/05/28
29th Clergy Laity Assembly of our Holy Metropolis
Published, 2017/05/18
Enthronement of the Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Canada
Published, 2017/05/10
Graduation Ceremony of the Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy
Published, 2017/05/09
Annual Synaxis of Oriental and Eastern Orthodox Clergy
Published, 2017/05/03
The Joy of the Communities of British Columbia
Published, 2017/04/26
Archieratical Divine Liturgy in Victoria and Nanaimo
Published, 2017/04/22
Εβδόμη και τελευταία πνευματική σύναξη Φιλοπτώχων Αδελφοτήτων Καναδά
Published, 2017/04/03
The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, at the Doxology of Thanksgiving and the Parade Commemorating March 25th 1821 in Montreal, Canada
Published, 2017/03/27
Ομιλία Πρέσβεως κ. Γεωργίου Μαρκαντωνάτου (25ης Μαρτίου)
Published, 2017/03/25
Ο Υφυπεξ. Τ. Ν. Κουίκ στην Ι. Μ. Τορόντο και την Θεολογική Ακαδημία
Published, 2017/03/24
Canada – Korea Church Collaboration
Published, 2017/03/20
Μηνιαία σύναξη ιερέων στο Τορόντο και στο Μοντρεάλ
Published, 2017/03/08
The Hellenic Home is One of the Most Notable Greek Organizations in Canada
Published, 2017/03/02
Τα Ημερήσια και Απογευματινά-Σαββατιανά Ελληνορθόδοξα σχολεία στον Καναδά προχωρούν καλά
Published, 2017/03/01
Canada celebrates St. Philothei, Patron Saint of the Philoptochos
Published, 2017/02/19
Successful Monastery Fundraiser Despite the Snowstorm
Published, 2017/02/13
One Week with Metropolitan Sotirios
Published, 2017/02/03
Statement (Violence in Quebec)
Published, 2017/01/30
Press Release
Published, 2017/01/26
Federation of Laconian Greek Associations of Montreal-Laval Fundraiser
Published, 2017/01/13
Theophany: Cross Dive Celebrations in Vancouver
Published, 2017/01/11
2016
Altar Servers Retreat of Montreal
Published, 2016/12/31
Metropolitan Sotirios Celebrates the Nativity of Christ at St. Nicholas
Published, 2016/12/26
Christmas Carols at our Holy Metropolis
Published, 2016/12/19
Celebrating the Pre-Christmas Holidays in British Columbia
Published, 2016/12/13
Metropolitan Sotirios: “The Church with no youth suffers a slow death”
Published, 2016/12/08
Annual Archons Dinner
Published, 2016/10/20
Metropolitan Sotirios Visits Quebec Parishes
Published, 2016/10/06
Metropolitan Sotirios: Love Sacrifices and Never Blackmails
Published, 2016/09/30
The Priests Are the Soul of Our Community
Published, 2016/09/22
My Successors Should Continue the Tradition of Memorial
Published, 2016/09/20
Patriarch Irinej Enthrones Serbian Bishop Mitrofan; Metropolitan Sotirios Participates
Published, 2016/09/19
Metropolitan Sotirios Visits Saskatchewan Parishes
Published, 2016/09/12
Camp MET BC 2016
Published, 2016/09/09
Celebrating our Holy Monasteries
Published, 2016/08/29
Η γιορτή της Κοίμησης στο Μόντρεαλ και στην Οττάβα
Published, 2016/08/29
Paraklesis to the Theotokos at Patrokosmas
Published, 2016/08/11
The First Supplication Service to the Theotokos
Published, 2016/08/02
CAMP MET 2016 (Quebec)
Published, 2016/07/30
Pilgrimage to St. Efstratios in Three Rivers, Quebec
Published, 2016/07/27
CAMP MET 2016
Published, 2016/07/10
Metropolitan Sotirios at the Hellenic Home
Published, 2016/07/06
Metropolitan Sotirios Meets with Premier Wynne
Published, 2016/07/03
Ετήσιο Golf Tournament Θεολογικής Ακαδημίας
Published, 2016/06/27
Πτυχία στους αποφοίτους της Θεολογικής Ακαδημίας Τορόντο έδωσε ο Πατριάρχης
Published, 2016/06/13
Annual Clergy Retreat in Kingston 2016
Published, 2016/06/01
Greek-Canadian Games
Published, 2016/05/30
Μεγάλη Παρασκευή Μ.Μ.Ε. ασχημονεί: Η αλήθεια για το γράμμα
Published, 2016/05/18
Meeting of Orthodox and Pre-Chalcedonian Clergymen
Published, 2016/05/17
Monthly Synaxis of the Clergymen of Toronto and Vicinity
Published, 2016/04/20
Lenten Spiritual Homily By Archimandrite Maximos Constas
Published, 2016/04/11
President of Ukraine at the Phanar
Published, 2016/03/11
Annual Dinner at the Mother Church of Toronto
Published, 2016/02/29
Feast of St. Philothei – Investiture of Archons
Published, 2016/02/23
Metropolitan Sotirios’ 10-Day Visit to British Columbia
Published, 2016/02/11
Camp MET BC Family Reunion
Published, 2016/02/01
Ανανέωση συμφωνίας Ορθόδοξης Θεολογικής Ακαδημίας Τορόντο και Πανεπιστημίου Saint Paul
Published, 2016/01/15
CAMP MET BC Winter Camp 2015
Published, 2016/01/02
2015
Greek Orthodox Carols in Canada
Published, 2015/12/07
Ordination to the Priesthood
Published, 2015/11/30
Metropolitan Sotirios Participates in International Conference
Published, 2015/10/22
Annual Memorial Service
Published, 2015/09/21
Ecclesiastical New Year Guidelines to Priests (Greek)
Published, 2015/08/19
The Assemblies of our Holy Metropolis Exceed All Expectations
Published, 2015/07/10
Clergy-Laity Meetings of our Holy Metropolis
Published, 2015/07/06
Patriarch Irinej of Serbia Visits our Holy Metropolis
Published, 2015/06/22
Το Πνευματικό έργο της Ι.Μ. Τορόντο και οι συκοφάντες
Published, 2015/06/15
Showcasing Greek History in Canada: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great
Published, 2015/06/05
Αγιασμός στις νέες κατασκηνώσεις της Ι. Μητρόπολης Τορόντο
Published, 2015/06/03
Metropolitan Sotirios Welcomes Justin Trudeau to the Metropolis
Published, 2015/05/14
The Metropolis Congratulates the Hon. Leo Housakos
Published, 2015/05/11
Metropolis Press Release (ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ)
Published, 2015/05/04
2015 Theological Academy Graduation
Published, 2015/04/28
The Life of Saint Porphyrios Kafsokalyvitis
Published, 2015/03/10
Pan-Orthodox Vespers in Toronto
Published, 2015/03/02
Feast of St. Philothei the Righteous Martyr of Athens
Published, 2015/02/19
The Importance of Altar Boys
Published, 2015/01/29
Ambassador of Greece to Canada Visits Toronto and our Holy Metropolis
Published, 2015/01/12
CAMP MET BC Winter Camp 2014
Published, 2015/01/02
2013-2014
Annual Clergy Retreat in Kingston
Published, 2014/11/05
Conference on the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Published, 2014/10/22
Response to Mr. Andonis Artemakis, President of the Greek Community of Toronto
Published, 2014/05/12
Pan-Orthodox Vespers in Toronto
Published, 2014/03/10
Message: Synaxis of the Primates of the Orthodox Churches
Published, 2014/03/09
Trisagion for Archbishop Iakovos
Published, 2013/07/31
Visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Greece
Published, 2013/02/22