The Greek War of Independence (1821–1829), also commonly known as the Greek Revolution was a successful war waged by the Greeks to win independence for Greece from the Ottoman Empire. After a long and bloody struggle, and with the aid of the Great Powers, independence was finally granted by the Treaty of Constantinople in July…
Celebrating freedom and heroism! For Greeks around the world March 25, 1821 symbolises the beginning of the revolutionary fight that ended 400 years of the Ottoman rule. Nicholas T. Pagonis, President of the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal (HCGM) states that “as Greeks passionately wave the Greek flag and celebrate Greece’s National Independence Day, they…
Kleoniki Demiri will perform as part of the “Greek Composers Travel the World” concert to be held on March 18 and 19 at the Hellenic Community Centre Adrian Maris, which is organised by the HCGM in collaboration with the Lyceum of Greek Women of Montreal and the HCGM Cultural Institute’s Atelier Folklorique. The March 18…
The Liturgical Cycle of the Great Lenten Period Rev. Pavlos Koumarianos, Ph.D. “In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” This week, we began the journey of Prayer of the most beautiful period of the Liturgical year: Great Lent. Thus, with prayer and fasting, the bride – the…
Health tourism and its promising prospects in Greece, is the subject of a two-day event which will be held in Montreal, Canada on March 28 and 29, 2017, at the Hellenic Community Centre Adrian Maris, 5757 Wilderton Ave. Montreal. Prominent members of the Greek medical, scientific and business community will be presenting the excellent medical services available…
In association with the prestigious New York Greek Film Festival, the Montreal Greek Film Festival will present the very best contemporary Greek films from outstanding film directors, with wonderful actors, conveying great drama, stories with pathos, dealing with everyday life and historic occasions. This new program of outstanding films will show brilliantly, contemporary Greek society…
March 15, 2017 Please note that due to weather conditions, the HCGM offices will be closed today. Veuillez noter qu’en raison des conditions météorologiques, les bureaux de la CHGM seront fermés aujourd’hui. Λόγω καιρικών συνθηκών, τα γραφεία της ΕΚΜΜ θα παραμείνουν κλειστά σήμερα. School Day Canceled Please note that all campuses of École Socrates-Démosthène will…
Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou will deliver the Annual Donald Cohen Autism Lecture Date: Tuesday, March 7th, 2017 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Hellenic Community Centre Adrian-Maris 5757 Av. Wilderton, Montreal, Quebec, H3S 2K8 (free parking) Free admission. Presentation in English For more information, or if you have comments or questions, please contact: Micha Huynh,…
The Liturgical Cycle of the Great Lenten Period Rev. Pavlos Koumarianos, Ph.D. “In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” This week, we began the journey of Prayer of the most beautiful period of the Liturgical year: Great Lent. Thus, with prayer and fasting, the bride – the…
Recognise a Stroke FAST! Are you concerned with your own heart’s health or that of a loved one’s? Would you like to learn what the best prevention from suffering a STROKE is and how to recognise the warning signs FAST? Do not miss HSSQ’s Conference, the knowledge you gain from this conference, may save your…
