Saints James, Porphyrios and Paisios the new patrons of the Archdiocese of Canadatranslated

The Holy Archdiocese of Canada announces that, during the first Priestly Synod presided over by the Most Reverend Archbishop of Canada, Mr. Apostolos, it was decided, following his proposal, to establish the three contemporary Saints of the Orthodox Church, James of Evia (Tsaliki), Abbot of the Holy Monastery of St. David the Elder, Porphyry of Kausokalyvitos and Paisios of Agioreitos, as patrons of the Holy Archdiocese of Canada. His Eminence's proposal was unanimously accepted by the participating clergy. On November 22 of each year, the day on which our Church honors the sacred memory of Saint James of Evia (Tsaliki), the two other new patrons of the Holy Archdiocese of Canada, Saint Porphyrios of Kausokalyvitis and Saint Paisios of Agioreitis, will be honored with special joy and reverence.

Referring to the spiritual and pastoral importance of the establishment of the three Saints as patrons of the local Church, the Reverend Archbishop Mr. Apostolos particularly emphasized the need to offer the new generation authentic models of faith, holiness and Christian life.

He specifically stated:

"Our children and young people need...