Archbishop of Canada meets Greek Interior Minister, focusing on Greek-language education

Archbishop Apostolos of Canada received Greek Minister of the Interior Theodoros Livanios at the offices of the Holy Archdiocese in Toronto on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

The meeting was also attended by Greece’s new Ambassador to Canada, Vassilios Vikas, and the Consul General of Greece in Toronto, Ioannis Chatzantonakis.

Discussions focused on the Greek diaspora in Canada, the preservation of Greek cultural identity and efforts to strengthen ties between younger generations of Greek Canadians and Greece.

Particular emphasis was placed on Greek-language education and the continued support of Greek schools.

Archbishop Apostolos outlined the educational activities of the Holy Archdiocese and highlighted the role of families in helping children maintain their connection to the Greek language, history and traditions.

He also stressed the importance of encouraging young people to explore their cultural heritage through education and participation in Church life.

For his part, Minister Livanios emphasized the need to strengthen Greek-language education abroad and acknowledged the Church’s contribution to maintaining ties between the Greek diaspora and Greece.

Both sides…