Archdiocesan Council Virtual Meeting
Held in Canada
The Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada
held a successful virtual meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
Presided by His Eminence Archbishop Sotirios, Council members from
across the country gathered to receive pertinent briefings and discuss
relevant issues. However, because current public health restrictions
necessitated a virtual meeting, a streamlined agenda was developed and
followed.
The meeting began with all members standing to recite the Lord’s Prayer
and the Bible reading, “I have learned to be content” Phil. 4:11. This was
followed by the Archbishop’s report that included key updates, initiatives,
and developments of the Archdiocese. Following discussion amongst
members, six reports were tabled, discussed, and approved, as below:
1. Legal Report (Archon George Karayannides)
2. Financial Report (Archon Jim Anas)
3. Patriarchal Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy
(His Grace Bishop Athenagoras)
4. Youth (His Grace Bishop Iakovos)
5. Archdiocesan Council of the Philoptochos in Canada (Ms. Zoe Veroutis)
6. Internet and Social Media Ministries (Archon Evagelos Sotiropoulos)
At the conclusion of the meeting, His Eminence warmly thanked and
expressed his gratitude to all members, and especially the reverend
clergy, for their work to support and promote the Church and the
Orthodox faith in Canada, particularly during the challenges faced
by all as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Archbishop encouraged all members to deepen their commitment
and work, especially as we prepare to begin Holy and Great Lent, with
a focus on engaging and attracting our youth across Canada.
The meeting, which was held in a family-like atmosphere, concluded with
the chanting of Phos Hilaron and the Fimi of His All-Holiness Ecumenical
Patriarch Bartholomew. Finally, His Eminence glorified the Triune God
and asked all participants to strengthen their prayers and ask for peace
to prevail in Eastern Europe and for our brothers and sisters in Christ
who are under threat in Ukraine.
PRESS RELEASE
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada
February 23, 2022
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