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Vladyka Seraphim: /* Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic, 2019 */

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic, 2019

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	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”.		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”~~.		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, “[https://goarchdiocese.ca/ Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada]”.

	==2020-2021 Coronavirus-19 virus restrictions on parishes==		==2020-2021 Coronavirus-19 virus restrictions on parishes==

Vladyka Seraphim: /* The Diocese of Canada becomes a Metropolis, 1996 */

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The Diocese of Canada becomes a Metropolis, 1996

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	==The Diocese of Canada becomes a Metropolis, 1996==		==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.		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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States USA], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_America Central America], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_America South America]. The Diocese of Canada was elevated to the status of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_(religious_jurisdiction) 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.		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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecumenical_Patriarchate_of_Constantinople 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.		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.

Vladyka Seraphim: /* Ninth District becomes a Diocese, 1979 */

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Ninth District becomes a Diocese, 1979

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	==Ninth District becomes a Diocese, 1979==		==Ninth District becomes a Diocese, 1979==

	In 1979, the Ninth District of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America 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).		In 1979, the Ninth District of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_North_and_South_America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America] was elevated by the Patriarch of Constantinople to be the [https://goarchdiocese.ca/ Greek Orthodox Diocese of Toronto (Canada)], and [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)] of Constantia became Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto] ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]).

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References

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	[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/calgary Canadian Encyclopedia article about Calgary, Alberta]		[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/calgary Canadian Encyclopedia article about Calgary, Alberta]

			[https://orthodoxtimes.com/unforgetable-event-to-honour-archbishop-of-canada-for-90-years-of-a-bright-journey/ Unforgettable event to honour Archbishop of Canada for “90 years of a bright journey”] (17 June, 2026)

			"[https://greektimes.ca/15620/ Archbishop Sotirios of Canada to step down after 52 years]" (24 June, 2026)

Vladyka Seraphim: /* Particular parish information */

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Particular parish information

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	==Particular parish information==		==Particular parish information==

	This parish is a part of the [https://~~orthodoxwiki~~.~~org~~/~~Greek_Orthodox_Metropolis_of_Toronto_(Canada)~~ Greek Orthodox ~~Metropolis of Toronto (~~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)].		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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Julian_calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].		This parish follows the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Julian_calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].

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Particular parish information

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	==Particular parish information==		==Particular parish information==

	This parish is a part of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Metropolis_of_Toronto_(Canada) Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)], of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople 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)].		This parish is a part of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Metropolis_of_Toronto_(Canada) Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (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)].

	This parish follows the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Julian_calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].		This parish follows the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Julian_calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].

Vladyka Seraphim: /* Particular parish information */

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Particular parish information

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	==Particular parish information==		==Particular parish information==

	This parish is a part of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Metropolis_of_Toronto_(Canada) Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)].		This parish is a part of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Metropolis_of_Toronto_(Canada) Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)], of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople 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)].

	This parish follows the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Julian_calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].		This parish follows the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Julian_calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].

Vladyka Seraphim: /* References */

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References

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

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

Vladyka Seraphim: /* The Greek School, 1963 */

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The Greek School, 1963

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	“Niata” directly translated means “youth”. It was originally created both to teach the Greek traditional dances – such an important part of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Greece Greek culture] and history – to the youth of the community, and to keep the youth connected to one another. Part of the youth club’s mandate is also to present the dances outside the Greek community, to share Hellenic culture with all Canadians. [https://www.calgaryhellenic.com/Niata Niata is a volunteer-operated folk dance group] operating under the Hellenic Society of Calgary. The programme is for children from 6-18 years of age. During its 26-year history, Niata members have performed at a variety of municipal and national events, including the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Its original students now have children of their own in the programme. It is one of the longest-running Hellenic children’s programs in Calgary.		“Niata” directly translated means “youth”. It was originally created both to teach the Greek traditional dances – such an important part of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Greece Greek culture] and history – to the youth of the community, and to keep the youth connected to one another. Part of the youth club’s mandate is also to present the dances outside the Greek community, to share Hellenic culture with all Canadians. [https://www.calgaryhellenic.com/Niata Niata is a volunteer-operated folk dance group] operating under the Hellenic Society of Calgary. The programme is for children from 6-18 years of age. During its 26-year history, Niata members have performed at a variety of municipal and national events, including the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Its original students now have children of their own in the programme. It is one of the longest-running Hellenic children’s programs in Calgary.

			==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”.

	==2020-2021 Coronavirus-19 virus restrictions on parishes==		==2020-2021 Coronavirus-19 virus restrictions on parishes==

Vladyka Seraphim: /* The Diocese of Canada becomes a Metropolis, 1996 */

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	Father Demetrios served the parish until his retirement in 2014. Upon his retirement, Father Demetrios remained in Calgary.		Father Demetrios served the parish until his retirement in 2014. Upon his retirement, Father Demetrios remained in Calgary.

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

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