First Archpastoral visit of the Archbishop of Canada to the Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Montreal

Amid an atmosphere of spiritual joy, profound emotion, and ecclesiastical splendor, the first Archpastoral Visit of Archbishop Apostolos of Canada to the Holy Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Montreal took place on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The Archbishop presided over the Divine Liturgy in the presence of more than 800 faithful, who filled the church to capacity, expressing through their impressive turnout their love, respect, and devotion to their spiritual shepherd.

Among those honoring the Divine Liturgy with their presence were Ambassador Dimitris Axemopoulos, Permanent Representative of Greece to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); Stavros Hadjiyannis, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Canada; and Mr. Karalekas, Consul General of Greece in Montreal.

The eschatological message of the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus In his Archpastoral homily, the Archbishop explored the meaning of the Gospel parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31) with profound theological insight and pastoral sensitivity, highlighting its deeply eschatological character and its enduring significance for humanity’s spiritual journey and eternal…