The Sunday of the Holy Myrrh Bearers is established as a day of honor for the National Philoptochous Brotherhood of the Archdiocese of Canadatranslated

The National Philanthropic Fraternity of the Holy Archdiocese of Canada hosted an official dinner in honor of the Most Reverend Archbishop of Canada Mr. Apostolos on Friday, November 6, 2026. The event, entitled "An Evening of Honour", took place at Parkview Manor in the North York area of ​​Toronto. About six hundred guests warmly welcomed the new Pastor during the first weeks of his archpastoral ministry in Canada. The event was attended by believers from many regions of the country. Among them were guests from Vancouver (British Columbia) and Montreal (Quebec). Their presence expressed the unity of the church staff and their love and appreciation for His Holiness.

The Venerable former Archbishop of Canada, Mr. Sotirios, the Most Reverend Bishop of Patara, Mr. Athenagoras, Director of the Patriarchal Orthodox Theological Academy and Spiritual Advisor of the National Philoptochoos Brotherhood, the Consul General of Greece in Toronto, Mr. Ioannis Chatzantonakis and the President of the National Mrs. Zoe Veroutis of Philoptochou Brotherhood. Also present were clergy, seminarians of the Academy,...