Meeting of the Archbishop of Canada Apostolos with the Minister of the Interior of Greece, Theodoros Livaniostranslated

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, the Most Reverend Archbishop of Canada, Mr. Apostolos, welcomed the Minister of the Interior of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Theodoros Livanios, to the seat of the Holy Archdiocese of Canada. The meeting was attended by the new Ambassador of Greece to Canada, Mr. Vasilios Vikas, and the Consul General of Greece in Toronto, Mr. Ioannis Chatzantonakis.

During the meeting, there was a substantial exchange of views on the presence and progress of Hellenism in Canada, with a particular emphasis on preserving the Greek identity and strengthening the bonds of the younger generations of the Greek community with Greece.

At the center of the discussion were Greek language education and the support of Greek schools. His Eminence referred to the educational work of the Holy Archdiocese, as well as the efforts of families to offer their children the opportunity to learn the Greek language, history and tradition. He also emphasized the interest of young people in their origin and the importance of cultivating this relationship through education and the life of the Church.

For his part, the Minister referred to the importance of...