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Meanwhile, the [https://www.facebook.com/p/Greek-Orthodox-Community-of-Qu%C3%A9bec-Communaut%C3%A9-Hell%C3%A9nique-de-Qu%C3%A9bec-100079113190736/ Greek Orthodox Community] offers various Greek language and cultural opportunities. | Meanwhile, the [https://www.facebook.com/p/Greek-Orthodox-Community-of-Qu%C3%A9bec-Communaut%C3%A9-Hell%C3%A9nique-de-Qu%C3%A9bec-100079113190736/ Greek Orthodox Community] offers various Greek language and cultural opportunities. | ||
==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. | |||
==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). | |||
==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. | |||
==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”. | |||
==Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic, 2019== | ==Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic, 2019== | ||
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Québec, Québec, Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, 1959
Prehistory
Although many Greek-speakers may have arrived as immigrants in Québec City, Québec, Canada, in the first part of the 20th century, none seem to have remained in this city. Rather, they moved westwards after their arrival at the Port of Québec, towards Montréal, Québec, and Toronto, Ontario. This includes both those who arrived there before World War I (1914-1918), and those who arrived after the 1923 catastrophe that came after the Greco-Turkish War.
However, it seems that some Greek-speakers began to settle in the region following World War II (1939-1945). This coincided with the arrival of some Russian-speakers, who settled in the region as well.
In 1950, the Mission of the Holy Trinity was established for the Russian-speakers. It developed slowly, and the community was lacking in economic resources.
Foundation of the community, purchase of a building, 1959
Shortly before 1959, those Greek-speakers who lived in and around Québec City had organised themselves into a community (that is, a foundational ethnic-social community, which intended to provide as well a place of worship for the Greek Orthodox Faithful).
In 1959, the Greek Orthodox Community of Québec City acquired a building which served for a place of worship. A “bourgeois” house was purchased on René-Lévesque Boulevard West, near Cartier Street in the city.
With the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Athens in mind, the new place of worship in Québec was dedicated to The Annunciation to the Virgin (in Greek, Evangelismos), which celebrates the visit that the angel Gabriel made to Mary to announce to her the miraculous conception of Jesus (Luke 1:26-38).
Until now, the Greek Orthodox community has not grown in sufficient numbers to be able to support a full-time resident priest.
Therefore, from that time, services have been offered on a regular schedule by clergy who are sent under the archbishop’s blessing to provide for the spiritual needs of the community. Meanwhile, the Greek Orthodox Community offers various Greek language and cultural opportunities.
Establishment of a Canadian Pastoral District (Ninth Region), 1960
In 1960, it was decided by Patriarch Athenagoras (Syprou) to establish an episcopal region for 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.
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).
The Diocese of Canada becomes a Metropolis, 1996
On 30 July, 1996, the Patriarchate of Constantinople divided the 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 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and placed directly under the authority of the Patriarchal Throne in Constantinople.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic, 2019
In 2019, the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) was elevated to the dignity of Archdiocese. Thus, the official title of the diocese became “Holy Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic”, and alternatively, “Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada”.
Thus, Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) was elevated to the dignity of Archbishop, with the title “Archbishop of Canada and All the Arctic”, and alternatively, “Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada”.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic, 2019
In 2019, the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) was elevated to the dignity of Archdiocese. Thus, the official title of the diocese became “Holy Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic”, and alternatively, “Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada”.
Thus, Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) was elevated to the dignity of Archbishop, with the title “Archbishop of Canada and All the Arctic”, and alternatively, “Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada”.
Particular parish information
This parish is part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada within the Patriarchate of Constantinople. The archbishop is Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas).
This parish follows the New (Revised Julian) Calendar.
The Altar Feast-day of the parish is the Feast of the Annunciation to the Theotokos, 25 March.
In 2024, the pastor who cares for this community is Archpriest Ioannis Geramoutsos.
Address :
Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church
17, Boulevard René-Lévesque Est,
Québec, Québec
G1R 2A9
Telephone : 418-523-8564
Directions :
From central Québec City, drive on Route #136/Quai Saint-André. At Rue Saint-Nicolas, turn left, and drive on Rue Saint-Nicolas. Then (with l'Îlot de Palais on the right), turn right onto Côte de la Potasse. Use the right lane to turn left onto Avenue Honoré-Mercier. At the round-about, use the right lane to turn right onto Boulevard René-Lévesque Est. The Temple/Community-centre is on the right.
To walk from downtown Québec takes about 25 minutes.
Archpriest Ioannis Geramoutsos
References
Additional information :
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese listing
Orthodox World listing for Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada web-site
Wikipedia article about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada
Orthodoxwiki article about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada
Hellenic Community of Québec City
Church of Constantinople web-site
Wikipedia article about the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
Orthodoxwiki article about the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
Metropolitan Athenagoras (Spyrou)
Archbishop Athenagoras (Kokkinakis)
Archbishop Iakovos (Coucouzis)
Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)
Bishop Christophoros (Rakintzakis)
Archpriest Ioannis Geramoutsos
Canadian Encyclopaedia Timeline of Immigration
Canadian Encyclopedia article about Greek Canadians
Wikipedia article about Pier 21, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and immigration 1928-1971
Port of Precedence : A History of Immigration at the Port of Québec Part 2