Archbishop of Canada hands over the baton – The modest account and prayer for the successortranslated

Report office ope.gr The baton is officially handed over by Rev. Archbishop of Canada Mr. Sotirios as he will also send his resignation in writing to the Ecumenical Patriarch Mr. Bartholomew with the Holy and Holy Synod being called tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, during its meeting, to select by its vote the successor of the Pastor who for half a century ministered to Orthodoxy and Genos in this province of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.  Succession scenarios and names have been on the table since His Highness announced his intention to retire from administrative duties. However, the final word for the next day will be given to the Holy and Sacred Synod which will be called by its votes to confirm the intention and desire of the Ecumenical Patriarch, Mr. Bartholomei to entrust the church ministry to the new person who will succeed Mr. Sotirios.

Modest farewell – account with words of prayer and bequest Already the Reverend Mr. Sotirios performed his last Divine Liturgy as acting Pastor on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Holy Cathedral of St.…