Archdiocese of Canada: Fr. Evangelos Anastasiadis Appointed Director of Ministries and Development

Archbishop Apostolos of Canada announces the appointment of the Rev. Fr. Evangelos Anastasiadis as Director of Ministries and Development of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada, effective October 16, 2026.

This assignment reflects the continuing commitment of the Archdiocese to the cultivation of a dynamic and coordinated pastoral ministry, firmly rooted in the Orthodox ecclesiastical tradition and attentive to the contemporary needs of the faithful.

In his new capacity, Fr. Evangelos will work in close collaboration with the Archbishop in the coordination and advancement of the ministries and programs of the Archdiocese. His responsibilities will include the development of new pastoral initiatives, the strengthening of existing ministries, and the promotion of programs that foster the spiritual, educational, and institutional life of the Church throughout Canada.

Particular attention will be devoted to the Patriarchal Orthodox Theological Academy, whose sacred mission of theological education and priestly formation remains fundamental to the life and future of the Archdiocese and the Ecumenical Patriarchate . Fr. Evangelos will assist in the development of initiatives…