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'''Vancouver, British Columbia, Saints Nicholas and Dēmētrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1978'''

'''Greek Orthodox Community of East Vancouver, 1978'''


Demetrios may be spelt Dēmētrios, Dēmētrius, Dimitrius, Dimitry, Dmitry.


==Prehistory==

[https://www.goeastvan.ca/church Saints Nicholas and Dēmētrios Greek Orthodox Church] is the second [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Greece Greek Orthodox] parish to have been established in the city of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver Vancouver], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia British Columbia], [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada].  The first parish to be established was the [[Vancouver BC Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1927 |Saint George Greek Orthodox Church]] on Arbutus Street.  

The Greek Orthodox Community of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Vancouver East Vancouver] is rich in heritage and in culture.

==Founding the community ; renting the first facilities, 1978-1979==

The parish and the community were incorporated in June, 1978, and they have maintained a strong presence in representing [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/greeks Greek Canadians], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Greece Hellenic culture] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Orthodox_Church Greek Orthodox Faith] within the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Vancouver Greater Vancouver Area].  This community and parish operate under the "[https://goarchdiocese.ca/uniform-community-regulations/ Uniform Community Regulations]" of the [http://www.gometropolis.org Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)]. 

In 1979, the Greek Orthodox Community of East Vancouver rented the upper hall of [[Vancouver BC Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Sobor 1924 |Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church]] for liturgical purposes.  The contract was renewed on a 6-month basis until October, 1985.

==Canada Ninth District named a diocese, 1979==

In 1979, following a re-structuring of the Archdiocese of North and South America, The Ninth District was elevated by the Patriarch of Constantinople to be the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Toronto (Canada), and Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Constantia became Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Toronto (Canada).

==First Temple, 1985==

In October, 1985, after a period of construction, the Greek community moved into the new Saints Nicholas and Dēmētrios Temple on Boundary Road. 

The mandate is clear ; and within the Mission Statement, it is elaborated to :
  provide a Community , House of Worship, and a Greek School that encompasses our members of the Greek Orthodox 
  Heritage.  Through works of charity and uniting for common causes, we aspire to lead by example for the 
  generations to come. 

Funding for the church and educational programmes is secured by :
  membership dues ;  Church services (weddings, baptisms, memorials etc.) ; School and programme fees ; 
  personal and corporate donations ; Sunday service collections and candle sales ; annual and special 
  fundraising dinners and events ; hall rental revenue.  

In accordance with the regulations of the [https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/bc_societies_act_now_in_force/ British Columbia Registrar of Societies], the Church’s [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Category:Services services] and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Mysteries sacraments] are maintained by the priest.  The community’s membership has an elected board of directors that governs and oversees operational and budget responsibilities as required under the society’s constitution.


[[File:Saints Nicholas and Dimitrios Greek Orthodox dome S.JPG]]  '''Dome of the Temple'''

==The Diocese of Canada becomes a Metropolis, 1996==

On 30 July, 1996, the Patriarchate of Constantinople divided the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_North_and_South_America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America] into 4 parts : the USA, Canada, Central America, and South America.  The Diocese of Canada was elevated to the status of a metropolitanate.  

At the same time, the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) was detached from the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America], and placed directly under the authority of the Patriarchal Throne in Constantinople. 

On 24 September, 1996, [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)] was elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop#Archbishops_and_Metropolitans metropolitan], and he was given the title and responsibility of Metropolitan Archbishop of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto] (Canada), and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exarch Exarch] of all Canada.

==Building project, 2014==

In November, 2014, at the Annual General Meeting of the Hellenic Community of East Vancouver, the [https://www.goeastvan.ca/building-project concept of building] a joint School and Seniors Lounge was introduced by Secretary Elect Konstantin Nikolaou.  The members agreed to the proposal, and they accepted also the appointment of Nicholas Kasadoulis to supervise the project.

'''Construction proceeding, 2019'''

In 2019, the construction of the building was undertaken (after having faced the customary obstacles involved in construction projects).  In this year, the corner-stone was blessed by Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas).

==Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic, 2019==

In 2019, the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) was elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese Archdiocese].  Thus, the official title of the diocese became “Holy Archdiocese of Canada and All the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic Arctic]”, and alternatively, “Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada”.  

Thus, Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) was elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop#Archbishops_and_Metropolitans Archbishop], with the title “Archbishop of Canada and All the Arctic”, and alternatively, “Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada”.

==Parish organisations==

'''Women's “Philoptochos” Society'''

The “[https://www.philoptochos.org/about/ Philoptochos Society]” in this parish and throughout Canada accomplishes its work under the protection of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Philothei_of_Athens Saint Philothei of Athens], whose Feast-day is 19 February.  “Philoptochos” means “friends of the poor”, but not only in the sense of financial and material resources.  The “Philoptochos” society also aids people who are poor in spirit, poor in health, poor in emotional stability, poor in companionship, and those poor in whatever is needed to lead a better life.

The [https://www.goeastvan.ca/philoptochos “Philoptochos” Society of this parish] has for decades been a most crucial aspect of this community’s goodwill and charity drive.  The women of all ages of this parish are ready to provide support where it is needed : without hesitation and without compromise. 

The goals of the “Philoptochos” Society are : 
  to preserve the sacredness of the Orthodox family through family concern, service, unity of action ; 
  to promote the philanthropic purposes of the [https://goarchdiocese.ca/ Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)] ; 
  to aid anyone who may need the help of the Church ; 
  to support participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community with the co-operation of the 
  parish priest and the parish council. 

'''Greek School'''

This community works hard to maintain and build up its [https://canada-listing.com/greekorthodoxcommunityofeastva Greek language and religious education programmes]. 

Focussed on Greek Orthodox and Hellenic-based studies, the [https://www.goeastvan.ca/school Greek school’s] enrolment has been on a very steady and positive rise.  

The programmes offered include : “[https://www.goeastvan.ca/_files/ugd/e07585_ac446dcc023b484e987cd7e3215b67e0.pdf G.O.D.S. Kids]” educational child care programme (30-60 months of age) ; an after-school Greek School programme (kindergarten to Grade 8) ; and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunday_school Sunday school].  

The [https://www.goeastvan.ca/programs Sunday school] is for children aged 5-12 years.  It provides a more informative, class-like environment, in which the youth learn about [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Scripture the Bible], the services, and the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian Faith].  They also focus on prayers and the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Gospels Gospel] readings on their respective Sundays.  The Sunday school takes place after [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Eucharist  Holy Communion] every Sunday, beginning in September. 

'''Dance programme'''

The newest dance programme is focused on teaching youth of different ages traditional [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_dances Greek dance].  The introductory group focusses mainly on line formation and basic moves.  The next level focusses on applying skills learnt from lower levels to more challenging dances from various regions of [https://www.britannica.com/place/Greece  Greece].  The highest level focuses on complicated dances from various parts of Greece.  This programme takes place every Monday, beginning in September.

'''Altar-servers'''

All boys and young adults over 11 years of age are invited to serve inside the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Altar Altar] at the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] on Sundays as Altar-servers ([https://orthodoxwiki.org/Acolyte acolytes]).  Learning how to serve at the Altar has far-reaching and positive influences on the spiritual development of those who participate, and it influences every part of a person’s life.  There are adult men who fulfil this responsibility at other times.  

'''Youth Choir'''

To answer for children the question : “Why do we do this in Church ?”, the  community has created a [https://www.goeastvan.ca/programs Youth Choir programme] every alternating Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  Every session includes learning to chant a new [https://www.goarch.org/chapel/chant hymn] in English and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_language  Greek], learning what each hymn means, and other interesting facts about Orthodox worship. 

'''"JOY" programme'''

"[https://www.goarch.org/documents/32058/3310897/joyguide2008.pdf/ JOY]" aims to educate young people about the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian Faith], and to create an environment in which they can not only learn, but also develop spiritually, while meeting and getting to know their fellow parishioners.  During the course of this programme, the youth are taught about [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church Church history], important facts about the Faith, and what it means to be an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/What_is_Orthodoxy Orthodox Christian].  The young people are also given the opportunity to meet other young people through group outings and group games.  The "JOY" programme takes place every second Monday, beginning in September. 

'''"GOYA" ("Greek Orthodox Youth Association") programme'''

"[https://gosfyouth.org/goyahome GOYA]" aims to educate the youth about the Orthodox Christian Faith, and to create an environment in which they can not only learn, but also develop spiritually while meeting and getting to know their fellow parishioners.  During the course of this programme, youth are taught about [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church Church history], important facts about the [https://www.goarch.org/introduction Orthodox Faith], and what it means to be an Orthodox Christian.  They also discuss the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Mysteries Mysteries] (sacraments) and how to live their Orthodoxy in their everyday lives.  The youth are given the opportunity to get to know their peers through group outings and group games.   

'''"OCF" ("Orthodox Christian Fellowship") programme'''

[https://www.ocf.net/ The "OCF" programme] is based at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Fraser_University Simon Fraser University].  The goal of the group is to educate young adults about how to live the Orthodox Christian Faith throughout the course of their lives.  This also involves becoming more clearly aware of their personal relationship with [https://orthodoxwiki.org/God the Lord].  They focus on philanthropic activities such as feeding the less fortunate.  During the course of the programme, young adults participate in various discussions by guest speakers along with the parish priest.  The OCF programme takes place every second Monday, beginning in September.

'''Byzantine Chanting programme'''

Those who are interested in learning about [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Byzantine_Chant Byzantine chanting] and how to sing it are invited to attend every alternate Thursday to learn about the sacred art of Byzantine chanting.  There are 2 classes, one for beginners and one for advanced learners.  After a certain number of lessons, participants are invited to chant on the chanters' stand on Sundays and on [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Great_Feasts Great Feast-days].

'''"Re-catechism" programme'''

The [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Catechumen "re-catechism"] programme is an opportunity for everyone to become more fully informed about why we believe what we believe.  This programme is open to all English-speaking adults.  This programme is available on alternate Tuesdays every month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Temple.  

'''Volunteering programme'''

The members of the parish administration always welcome and are grateful to those who wish to volunteer with any of the programmes.  Volunteering and helping (both in the parish and in everyday life otherwise) are fundamental expressions of Christian love.

==Priests who have served in this community==

Emulating the example of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Jesus_Christ Jesus Christ], who is the [https://www.orthodoxroad.com/the-good-shepherd-a-biblical-study/ Good Shepherd] of the universe and the [https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/namesofjesus/jesus_-_the_great_high_priest Great High Priest], Orthodox clergy are called to be shepherds to the flock entrusted to them by our Lord. 

'''Protopresbyter Dorotheos Tryphonopoulos (Presbytera Stavroula)'''


[[File:Protopresbyter Dorotheos Tryphonopoulos.jpg]] '''Protopresbyter Dorotheos Tryphonopoulos'''
	

On 1 April, 1979, [https://www.goeastvan.ca/our-past-parish-priests Father Dorotheos Tryphonopoulos] was assigned to care for the newly-established community of Saints Nicholas and Dēmētrios in Vancouver.   Born in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Greece  Greece], he had been ordained there in 1970, and he then served in Canada in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Catharines Saint Catharine’s], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario], from 1973 to 1979.  

He was elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archpriest protopresbyter] by [[Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) |Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)]] on 23 December, 1995.  

From 1996, Father Dorotheos began serving in various communities, such as [[Surrey BC Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 1990 |Saints Constantine and Helen]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrey,_British_Columbia Surrey], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia British Columbia] ; [https://hcgm.org/churches/holy-cross/ Holy Cross] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laval,_Quebec Laval], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec Québec], and [[Victoria BC Presentation (Ypapanti) of Christ in the Temple Greek Orthodox Church 1974 | Ypapanti (Presentation)]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria,_British_Columbia Victoria], British Columbia. 

By 1996, he became a retired priest ; but he continued to concelebrate the Divine Liturgy and other services in this parish, and also in various other parishes across Canada.
 

'''Priest Panagiotis Pavlakos (Presbytera Vasiliki)'''

[https://www.goeastvan.ca/our-past-parish-priests Priest Panagiotis Pavlakos] was assigned to serve in this parish in 1996. 

During the years of his service, the mortgage for the Temple was retired.  This was accomplished with the kindness and generosity of the parishioners.  Father Panagiotis oversaw the completion of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconography iconography] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dome dome] in the Temple, and of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deesis Deisis Icon] in the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Narthex narthex], together with the purchase and installation of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandelier chandelier] (“polyeleos”) of the Temple.  He was the parish pastor at the time of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Consecration_of_a_church sanctification] of the Temple (presided by [[Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas)]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto] (Canada)),  and for the community’s 25th anniversary celebrations.  

In 2004, Father Panagiotis was transferred to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal Montréal], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec Québec]. 


'''Priest Evangelos Aravantinos (Presbytera Ioanna)'''

On 30 July, 2005, [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Deacon Deacon] [https://www.goeastvan.ca/our-past-parish-priests Evangelos Aravantinos] was ordained to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter Priesthood] by Metropolitan Sotirios in the Temple of Saints Nicholas and Dēmētrios.  Then, Priest Evangelos Aravantinos was assigned to serve this parish.  He began to serve at the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Altar#Altar_table Holy Table] at which he had been ordained.  

During the 9 years of his service in this community, Father Evangelos was instrumental in brining new families into the parish.  He created various [https://www.goeastvan.ca/programs youth programmes], and he supported the [https://www.goeastvan.ca/school Greek School].  As well, he contributed guidance to our "[https://www.goeastvan.ca/_files/ugd/e07585_ac446dcc023b484e987cd7e3215b67e0.pdf G.O.D.S. Kids]" child care programme.

In 2014, Father Evangelos was transferred to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria,_British_Columbia Victoria], British Columbia.  


'''Priest Timoleon Prattas (Presbytera Sophia)'''

After his graduation from seminary, and before his ordination, Father [https://www.goeastvan.ca/our-parish-priest Timoleon (Tim) Prattas] served as the first full-time National Youth Director of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archdiocese_of_Canada_(Greek) Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)].  On 1 December, 2014, Father Tim was assigned to serve this parish as its pastor.  

Since then, Father Tim was elected to serve also as the Secretary and British Columbia Representative of the [https://goarchdiocese.ca/archdiocese-clergy/ Clergy Syndesmos] of the [https://goarchdiocese.ca/ Metropolis of Toronto].  


[[File:Saints Nicholas and Dimitrios Greek Orthodox 2017.JPG]] '''Sunday of Orthodoxy 2017'''

==Particular parish information==

This parish is a part of the [https://goarchdiocese.ca/ Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Canada], of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople].  The bishop is [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas)  Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)].  The Vicar-Bishop is [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Athenagoras_(Salmas) Bishop Athenagoras (Salmas)].  The patriarch is [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)]. 

This parish follows the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Revised_Julian_Calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].

The Altar Feast-days of this parish are those of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicholas_of_Myra Saint Nicholas the Wonder-worker], 6 December ; and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Demetrius_of_Thessaloniki Saint Dēmētrios the Myrrh-streamer], 26 October.  

In 2023, the pastor of this parish is the [http://www.gometropolis.org/clergy/metropolis-clergy/ Priest Timoleon Prattas].


Address :

[https://www.goeastvan.ca/church  Saints Nicholas and Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church]

4641, Boundary Road

Vancouver, British Columbia

V5R 2N5
 
Telephone :   604-438-6432

Fax :  604-438-6400

[https://www.goeastvan.ca/church Greek Community web-site] 

[https://www.facebook.com/StsNandD/ Facebook]  

E-mail of the Office Administration : Greekcommunity@telus.net 

E-mail of the Priest Tim Prattas : frprattas@gmail.com 

E-mail of the Greek School Programme : greekschoolstnicholas.dimitri@gmail.com 

E-mail of the Youth Ministry Team : stsnandd@gmail.com 

E-mail of the Community President, Kostas Nikolaou : kostas@nikolaou.ca 



Directions :

The Temple is situated at the junction of [https://www.google.com/maps/place/4641+Boundary+Rd,+Vancouver,+BC+V5R+2N5/@49.2441077,-123.0240088,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x548676e988bfe731:0xed3c1079b2dd2e2!8m2!3d49.2441077!4d-123.0240088!16s%2Fg%2F11bw41gp5r?entry=ttu Joyce Street and Boundary Road], at [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Moscrop+St,+Metro+Vancouver,+BC/@49.2429463,-123.008727,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x548676e5a895b5a9:0x114b1afa8e0fb0f8!8m2!3d49.2429463!4d-123.008727!16s%2Fm%2F04znbr2?entry=ttu Moscrop Avenue].


By car :

There is a parking-lot by the Temple, and there is some parking available on the nearby streets. 

From the east and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_Highway_1 Trans-Canada/Highway 1] :  

After passing the exchange for the [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grandview+Hwy,+Metro+Vancouver,+BC/@49.2582195,-123.025515,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x548676ce11a947ed:0x90273713bd0c2cf7!8m2!3d49.2582195!4d-123.025515!16s%2Fm%2F04zm7pl?entry=ttu Grandview Highway] and the Kensington Avenue exit, take the exit for [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Willingdon+Ave,+Burnaby,+BC/@49.250565,-123.0044099,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x548677339f162a9f:0x2fd5bb09a93b43bf!8m2!3d49.250565!4d-123.0044099!16s%2Fg%2F1tjxfbw_?entry=ttu  Willingdon Avenue].  At the end of the curving ramp, turn right (south) onto Willingdon Avenue. Drive south past "[https://www.bcit.ca/  BCIT]" to [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Moscrop+St,+Metro+Vancouver,+BC/@49.2429463,-123.008727,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x548676e5a895b5a9:0x114b1afa8e0fb0f8!8m2!3d49.2429463!4d-123.008727!16s%2Fm%2F04znbr2?entry=ttu Moscrop Avenue].  Turn right onto Moscrop Avenue and drive to Boundary Road.   The Temple is across the street of this intersection.  

From the city, approach from the north or south via Boundary Road.  From the west, approach via the Grandview Highway to Boundary Road, and turn right on Boundary Road, or from Kingsway and turn left on Boundary Road.  

The Temple is near the junction with Joyce Street (on the west side of [https://www.google.com/maps/place/4641+Boundary+Rd,+Vancouver,+BC+V5R+2N5/@49.2441077,-123.0240088,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x548676e988bfe731:0xed3c1079b2dd2e2!8m2!3d49.2441077!4d-123.0240088!16s%2Fg%2F11bw41gp5r?entry=ttu. Boundary Road]). 

By bus :

Consult BC Transit’s [http://www.translink.ca Translink].  There is bus service on Joyce Street and on Boundary Road.  

By railway : 

Vancouver is accessible by railway (and hence this parish) by [https://www.viarail.ca/en VIARail] from points to the east in Canada.  It is accessible also by [https://www.amtrak.com/home.html Amtrak] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle Seattle], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_(state) Washington], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States USA], and other connecting stations.  

Vancouver is accessible by road, chiefly by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_Highway_1 Highway #1] from the west, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_Highway_99 Highway #99] from the south.  

It is accessible by various airline companies through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver_International_Airport Vancouver International Aeroport].  

It is accessible by ferry through [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BC_Ferries BC Ferries] at either [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsawwassen Tsawassen] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_Bay,_West_Vancouver Horseshoe Bay].  


[https://www.goeastvan.ca/our-parish-priest Priest Timoleon (Tim) Prattas]

Telephone :   604-438-6432

E-mail :  frprattas@gmail.com 

Father’s office hours : Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.


In addition, Father Prattas cares for : 

[https://goarchdiocese.ca/parishes/ The Community and Church of Saint George of Kamloops] 

c/o Soula Pasichnyk

3497 Navatanee Drive

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamloops Kamloops], British Columbia 

V2H 1S1

[https://www.facebook.com/greekcommunitykamloops/ Facebook]


Also, Father Prattas cares for :

[https://www.cylex-canada.ca/company/metamorphosis-orthodox-church-23245492.html The Greek Orthodox Church and Community of the Metamorphosis] (Transfiguration)

P O Box 68

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitimat Kitimat], British Columbia 

V8C 2G8

Telephone : 250-632-7475

[https://www.facebook.com/greekcommunitykamloops/ Facebook]


[[File:Vancouver BC Saints Nicholas and Dimitrios Greek Orthodox Church.jpg]]

==References==

[http://www.sts-nicholas-and-dimitrios.org/ Original article]

Efthimiou, Miltiades B and George A Christopoulos, eds., “History of the Greek Orthodox Church in America” (New York : Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America, 1984). ASIN ‏: B001AD93BI.

Kitroeff, Alexander, “The Greek Orthodox Church in America : a modern History” (Ithaca, New York : Cornell University Press, 2020).

Pappaioannou, Priest George, ‘The Historical Development of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America’ in “A Companion to the Greek Orthodox Church”, ed. Litsas, F K (New York, NY : Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America, 1984).

Prokurat, Michael ; Golitzin, Alexander & Petersen, Michael, eds., “The A to Z of the Orthodox Church” (Lanham, MD : Scarecrow Press, 2010), pp. 143-145. ISBN : 978-0-8108-7602-6.

Stokoe, Mark and Kishkovsky, Leonid, “[https://www.oca.org/history-archives/orthodox-christians-naOrthodox Christians in North America 1794-1994]” (Chapter 2).  

Tarasar, Constance J, ed., “[https://archive.org/details/orthodoxamerica10000unse/mode/2up Orthodox America 1794-1976 : Development of The Orthodox Church in America]” (Syosset, NY : The Orthodox Church in America Department of History and Archives, 1975). ASIN : B000ZLZAUE.  


'''Additional information :'''

[https://goarchdiocese.ca/parishes/Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada parish listing]    

[https://orthodox-world.org/gr/i/10920/canada/british-columbia/vancouver/%CE%B5%CE%BA%CE%BA%CE%BB%CE%B7%CF%83%CE%AF%CE%B1/saints-nicholas-and-dimitrios-greek-orthodox-church Orthodox World listing]   

[https://www.goeastvan.ca/church Saints Nicholas and Demetrios Church web-site]   

[https://goarchdiocese.ca/ Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada web-site]    

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archdiocese_of_Canada_(Greek) Orthodoxwiki article about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada]   

[https://www.goarch.org/ Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America web-site]    

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_North_and_South_America OrthodoxWiki article about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America]   

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_America Wikipedia article about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America]   

[https://www.goarch.org/-/1996-special-regulations-and-uniform-parish-regulations-of-the-greek-orthodox-archdiocese-of-america 1996 Special Regulations and Uniform Parish Regulations Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America]

[https://goarchdiocese.ca/uniform-community-regulations/ Uniform Community Regulations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada, 2021]

[https://www.patriarchateofconstantinople.com/index.html Church of Constantinople web-site]   

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Orthodoxwiki article about the Church of Constantinople]    

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Demetrios_I_(Papadopoulos) Patriarch Demetrios (Papadopoulos)]     

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)]    

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Athenagoras_(Kokkinakis) Archbishop Athenagoras (Kokkinakis)]    

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Timotheos_(Haloftis) Bishop Timotheos (Haloftis)]   

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Theodosios_(Sideris) Bishop Theodosios (Sideris)]    

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)] 

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Bartholomew_(Mostratos) Bishop Bartholomew (Mostratos) of Keramos]  

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Athenagoras_(Salmas) Bishop Athenagoras (Salmas) of Patara] 

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Iakovos_(Antonopoulos) Bishop Iakovos (Antonopoulos) of Zinoupolis]   

[https://www.goeastvan.ca/community Hellenic Community of East Vancouver] 

[http://vancouvergreeksummerfest.com/ Greek Summerfest]

[http://ahepacanada.org/ AHEPA Canada web-site] 

[https://www.goeastvan.ca/our-parish-priest Biography of Father Prattas] 

[https://goarchdiocese.ca/brief-history/  History of the Greek Archdiocese of Canada] 

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_diaspora Greek diaspora]

[https://prezi.com/hfnuaal5y7ff/greek-canadian-culture/ Greek-Canadian culture]

[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/greeks/ Canadian Encyclopedia article about Greek Canadians]

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Canadians Wikipedia article about Greek Canadians] 

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/List_of_parishes_in_British_Columbia_(Canada) Orthodoxwiki list of Orthodox parishes in British Columbia]  
[https://goarchdiocese.ca/toronto-mayor-john-tory-and-councillor-jim-karygiannis-congratulate-archbishop-sotirios/ Toronto Mayor John Tory and Councillor Jim Karygiannis congratulate Archbishop Sotirios] (7 July, 2019) 

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas)#Metropolis_of_Toronto_elevated_to_Archdiocese,_Metropolitan_Sotirios_to_Archbishop,_2019 Metropolis of Toronto, Canada, elevated to Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada] (13 June, 2019)    

[https://orthodoxtimes.com/three-auxiliary-bishops-for-greek-orthodox-archdiocese-of-canada/ Three Vicar-Bishops received into the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada] (2 August, 2020)   

[https://goarchdiocese.ca/pastoral-visit-of-his-eminence-to-british-columbia/ Archpastoral Visit of Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) to British Columbia] (13-23 May, 2022)   

[https://goarchdiocese.ca/archbishop-sotirios-visits-british-columbia/ Archpastoral Visit of Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Canada to British Columbia] (15-19 September, 2022)   

[https://goarchdiocese.ca/pastoral-visit-to-british-columbia-2023/ Archpastoral Visit of Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Canada to British Columbia] (26 January-3 February, 2023)   

[https://www.goeastvan.ca/building-project Saints Nicholas and Demetrios New Building : Annex School, Seniors Lounge, Play Space]  (2023)  

[https://www.goeastvan.ca/school New Greek School Year 2023-2024]   








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