Archdiocese of Canada: Completion of a historical chapter of half a century, challenges and Greek Orthodox Educationtranslated

By Nikolaos Zaimis Long fraternal communication with the Ecumenical Patriarch Mr. Bartholomew had on Monday, July 6, 2026, the Archbishop of Canada Mr. Sotirios during the private meeting they had in Fanari where he informed him of his intention to resign, after more than half a century of ministry and contribution to the Province of the Ecumenical Throne in Canada. In fact, during yesterday's Divine Liturgy at the celebratory Holy Church of Agia Kyriaki Kontoskaliou, His Holiness introduced Archbishop Sotirios in his speech, praising him for his many years of faithful ecclesiastical ministry and announcing His Eminence's intention to retire from active service and retire.

With this decision of the Archbishop of Canada, a great historical chapter is closed which was written for decades in the central administration, the parishes as well as the communities of the diaspora in Canada.

The election and the challenges of the following day Now all that remains is for the Holy and Sacred Synod to proceed with the election of the successor of Archbishop Sotiriou who will be called to continue the work. According to an exclusive report by…