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name=Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)|
calendar=[[Revised Julian Calendar|Revised Julian]]|
population=~350,000|
website=[http://www.gocanadagometropolis.org GOMetropolis.org Greek Metropolis]
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The '''Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)''', headquartered in Toronto, is an [[eparchy]] of the [[Church of Constantinople]]. Its current [[primate]] is His Eminence [[Metropolitan Archbishop]] [[Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Toronto]], [[Exarch]] of All Canada.
==History==
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== Online Greek Orthodox Typikon History and Organization==Αt the beginning of the 20th century there were approximately 300 Canadians of Greek descent. The first communities established were the Greek Community of the Annunciation in Montreal (1896), the Greek Community of St. George in Toronto (1909) and the Greek Community of Holy Trinity in Thunder Bay (1918). The first Bishop in Canada, Metropolitan Athenagoras of Elaia, was appointed by Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras in 1960 and was followed by Bishop Timotheos of Rodostolou 1963-1967 and Bishop Theodosios of Ancona 1967-1973.
For ready to use The present Metropolitan of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada), Sotirios, was elected Bishop of Constantia on December 18, 1973, and viewable Typikon servicesordained on January 27, http://www1974.e-typikonSince then, he has served the Church in Canada.com is a recognised online Greek Orthodox Typikon provider with ready He was promoted to download Typikon services that are put together by an experienced and well educated team Bishop of Greek Orthodox Chanters. This fast and easy internet service provides Greek Orthodox Chanters Toronto in 1979 and Church goers alike the opportunity to follow any Greek Orthodox service with an Metropolitan in depth and 100% accurate outline of the Typikon for that particular feast day1996.
Our team of Greek Orthodox Chanters are highly skilled professionals who work together to produce uncanny results resulting from many years of experienceThe Metropolis includes 76 [[parish]]es, two [[monastic]] communities established in 1993, [http://www.monastere.org Panagia Parigoritissa] and [http://www.saintkosmasaitolosgomonastery.org St. Kosmas Aitolos], six homes for the homeless, four senior citizens' homes and a nursing home.
As chanter==Theological Academy==The [[Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy (Toronto, Ontario)]] is affiliated with St. Paul's we know how invaluable this source University in Ottawa, Ontario, and offers a four-year course in Theological Studies. A Bachelor of material Theology Degree isawarded from St. Each Typikon has been carefully assembled to provide the Greek Orthodox Chanter a clear and precise outline Paul’s University upon completion of course requirements. The V. Rev. Fr. Ignatios Delis is the days’ service from start to finish in a flawless and straightforward mannerAcademy's current Dean.
• Minimise stress ==Programs==The [http://www.gometropolis.org/metropolis/department-of-religious-education/ '''Department of Religious Education'''] provides instruction, access to resources and networking to support the proclamation of finding chants at the last minute • Minimise space on Gospel of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ throughout the analogion • Minimise search time Metropolis in Canada. This Ministry hopes to encourage a greater communion with God by nurturing a deeper faith through the endless books a chanter has at his disposalOrthodox Christian Church.
To be able The [http://www.gometropolis.org/metropolis/missions/ '''Metropolis Missions Board'''] exists to have one single Typikon document outlining : promote the domestic and foreign mission programs of the Metropolis; encourage the days’ service establishment of mission committees in each parish, which would be responsible for promoting mission activities; communicate with other Orthodox jurisdictions and coordinate our mission programs; organize short-term mission teams; educate youth in an easy the area of missions and evangelism; minister to read inmates in Canadian prisons; and, perpetuate and straightforward format better helps promote the Greek Orthodox Chanter prepare himself before each and every piece mentally and spirituallyfaith.
==Organization==The '''''Orthodox Voice''''' is a half-hour weekly religious television program in Greek and English, produced by the Metropolis includes 76 [[parish]]es, two [[monastic]] communities which airs each Sunday, between 7:30 and 8:00 PM (established in 1993EST), six homes for on the Odyssey Television Network. On the homeless, four senior citizens' homesair since March 1990, and a nursing home. The School it has attained an audience of Byzantine Music was established in 1991 up to train 75,000; episodes can also be viewed on the [[chanterhttp://www.youtube.com/user/GOMetropolisToronto?feature=watch YouTube Channel]]s for the churches of the Metropolis. In addition to The ''Orthodox Voice'' is supported by the School in TorontoGreek Orthodox Order of Canada, schools have been established in Montreal and Winnipeg1975.
''Orthodox Voice'' is a half-hour weekly religious television program in Greek and English, produced by the Metropolitan Archbishop. It airs across Canada on Odyssey TV. It has attained an audience of up to 75,000, and has been on the air since March 1990. This is additionally supported by the Greek 'Orthodox Order of Canada, established in 1975. Way'''Orthodox Way'' is a monthly eight-page newspaper in Greek and English, in circulation since 1982. It contains substantial religious, catechetical, and news articles. The Office of Greek Education coordinates the work of Greek education. Greek day schools are functioning in Québec, subsidized by the Government of Québec.
[http://metyouth.ca/ '''Met Youth'''] was founded in the 1990s. Its mandate is three fold: to connect Greek Orthodox youth in Canada; to communicate the Orthodox faith; and, to cultivate local youth groups and initiatives in cities across Canada. The '''School of Byzantine Music''' was established in 1991 to train [[chanter]]s for the churches of the Metropolis. In addition to the school in Toronto, schools have also been established in Montreal and in Winnipeg. The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) is a member of the Canadian Council of Churches. Through this means, the Metropolis expresses its opinion on crucial current important social issues, and in general participates along with other churches in Canadian society.
==The Episcopacy==
*Metropolitan Archbishop [[Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Toronto]] (1974-present)
*Bishop [[Christoforos Christophoros (Rakintzakis) of Andida]] (19981999-present)
*Bishop [[Theodosios (Sideris) of Ancona]] (1967-1973)
*Bishop [[Timotheos of Rodostolou]] (1963-1967)
*Archbishop [[Iakovos (Coucouzis) of America|Iakovos]] (1959-1996)
==External linksLinks==*[http://gocanadagometropolis.org Official website of the MetropolisWebsite]*[http://www.iecclesiayoutube.com/ user/GOMetropolisToronto?feature=watch YouTube Channel]*[https://twitter.com/GO_Metropolis Twitter]*[http://www.iecclesiacanada.com iEcclesia] Orthodox podcasts
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