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

	This parish is a part of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/~~Archdiocese_of_Canada_(Greek)~~ Greek Orthodox ~~Archdiocese~~ of ~~Canada~~]. The bishop is [[Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)]].		This cathedral 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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	[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_North_and_South_America OrthodoxWiki article about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America]		[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://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://orthodoxwiki.org/Meletius_IV_(Metaxakis)_of_Constantinople Patriarch Meletius IV (Metaxakis)]		[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Meletius_IV_(Metaxakis)_of_Constantinople Patriarch Meletius IV (Metaxakis)]

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	From 1954 to 1960, Vancouver received a large [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/greeks influx of Greek immigrants] as a consequence of the difficult times in [https://www.ahistoryofgreece.com/post-war.htm post-war Greece]. However, another wave came as a result of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coup_d%27état coup d’état] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_military_junta_of_1967%E2%80%9374 Military Junta] in Greece (1967-1974). It was at this time that the Hellenic community leaders understood that their original Temple at West 7th Avenue and Vine Street was now too small to accommodate the congregation. The existing property was clearly not spacious enough for the construction of a larger Temple. Therefore, it began to be proposed to find a new property and to build a new Temple.		From 1954 to 1960, Vancouver received a large [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/greeks influx of Greek immigrants] as a consequence of the difficult times in [https://www.ahistoryofgreece.com/post-war.htm post-war Greece]. However, another wave came as a result of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coup_d%27état coup d’état] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_military_junta_of_1967%E2%80%9374 Military Junta] in Greece (1967-1974). It was at this time that the Hellenic community leaders understood that their original Temple at West 7th Avenue and Vine Street was now too small to accommodate the congregation. The existing property was clearly not spacious enough for the construction of a larger Temple. Therefore, it began to be proposed to find a new property and to build a new Temple.

			==Establishment of a Canadian Pastoral District (Ninth Region), 1960==

			In 1960, it was decided by Patriarch Athenagoras (Syprou) to establish an episcopal region for [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada], of which the assigned bishop would be "Episcopal Commissioner" for Canada. The region was a preparation for a future diocese ; the "episcopal commissioner" was the preparation for a future ruling bishop.

	'''Purchase of property for a new Temple, 1964'''		'''Purchase of property for a new Temple, 1964'''
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	Mme Kerasiotis added that the main goal of the community, including the Ladies of Philoptochos (Ladies Auxiliary), is to raise money to keep the church and the community centre operational. To that end, the "[https://www.philoptochos.org/about/ Philoptochos]" hosts events such as the annual Greek Food Festival, the Easter bake sale and the Christmas bake sale in the main hall. The community hall is also rented out for weddings and baptisms. Funds raised at these events support everything from a Greek soccer league to Greek language lessons for youth to childcare and helping needy families. She added : "It’s important that we support our culture and community".		Mme Kerasiotis added that the main goal of the community, including the Ladies of Philoptochos (Ladies Auxiliary), is to raise money to keep the church and the community centre operational. To that end, the "[https://www.philoptochos.org/about/ Philoptochos]" hosts events such as the annual Greek Food Festival, the Easter bake sale and the Christmas bake sale in the main hall. The community hall is also rented out for weddings and baptisms. Funds raised at these events support everything from a Greek soccer league to Greek language lessons for youth to childcare and helping needy families. She added : "It’s important that we support our culture and community".

			==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).

	==Saints Nicholas and Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Vancouver, 1979==		==Saints Nicholas and Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Vancouver, 1979==
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	The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAE_%E2%80%93_World_Council_of_Hellenes_Abroad Council of Hellenes Abroad] (“SAE”) was established. The Hellenic Community of Vancouver was represented in this new organisation.		The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAE_%E2%80%93_World_Council_of_Hellenes_Abroad Council of Hellenes Abroad] (“SAE”) was established. The Hellenic Community of Vancouver was represented in this new organisation.

	~~'''~~Establishment of the distinct Metropolis of Toronto (Canada), 1996~~'''~~		==Establishment of the distinct Metropolis of Toronto (Canada), 1996==

	In 1996, the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_North_and_South_America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America] was reorganised by the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Patriarchate of Constantinople]. The Patriarchate of Constantinople established the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Metropolis_of_Toronto_(Canada) Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)].		In 1996, the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_North_and_South_America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America] was reorganised by the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Patriarchate of Constantinople]. The Patriarchate of Constantinople established the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Metropolis_of_Toronto_(Canada) Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)].
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	~~'''~~Elevation of the Metropolis of Toronto to Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada, 2019~~'''~~		==Elevation of the Metropolis of Toronto to Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada, 2019==

	On 13 June, 2019, [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)] and the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Synod Holy Synod] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Church of Constantinople] decided to [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas)#Metropolis_of_Toronto_elevated_to_Archdiocese,_Metropolitan_Sotirios_to_Archbishop,_2019 elevate the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) to become the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada]. It was given the same status as the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North America] in the USA.		On 13 June, 2019, [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)] and the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Synod Holy Synod] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Church of Constantinople] decided to [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas)#Metropolis_of_Toronto_elevated_to_Archdiocese,_Metropolitan_Sotirios_to_Archbishop,_2019 elevate the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) to become the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada]. It was given the same status as the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North America] in the USA.

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	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.		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.

			“[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/The_%E2%80%9CRussian_Mission%E2%80%9D_in_North_America The Russian Mission in North America]”

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

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	'''Vancouver, BC, Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1927'''		'''Vancouver, British Columbia, Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1927'''

	'''Hellenic Community of Vancouver, 1927'''		'''Hellenic Community of Vancouver, 1927'''
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