Archbishop of Canada visits the Hellenic Home for the Aged in Toronto

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Archbishop Apostolos of Canada visited the Hellenic Home for the Aged in Toronto, expressing his paternal love, appreciation, and pastoral concern for the elderly members of the Greek Orthodox Omogenia and recognizing their invaluable contribution to the preservation and advancement of Hellenism in Canada.

Archbishop Apostolos was warmly welcomed by Mr. John Fanaras, Chief Executive Officer of the Hellenic Home; Mr. Kosta Kostouros, President of the Hellenic Home; Mrs. Betty Skoutakis, President of the Greek Community of Toronto; and members of the Hellenic Home Board of Directors. Also present was the Rev. Protopresbyter Kosta Chialtas, Parish Priest of the Chapel of the Holy Unmercenaries (Sts. Anargyroi).

During his address, Archbishop Apostolos paid tribute to the pioneering generations of Greek immigrants who arrived in Canada under challenging circumstances, particularly in the years following the Second World War. He acknowledged their sacrifices, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to their Orthodox faith, cultural heritage, and families, emphasizing their enduring contribution to the establishment and flourishing of the Greek…