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Reconstruction of Koimisis tis Theotokou Church

We are pleased to inform you on the progress of Panagitsa’s reconstruction. Once the project started, our civil engineers observed that the existing foundations did not have the required reinforcements. As such, new directives were issued for the partial demolition of the existing foundations, in order to pour them anew and reinforce them as required….

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Tribute to the “Epic of 1940”

“The time has come for Greece to fight for her independence. Greeks, now we must prove ourselves worthy of our forefathers and the freedom they bestowed upon us.  Greeks, now fight for your Fatherland, for your wives, for your children and the sacred traditions.  Now, over all things, fight!” With these words, Ioannis Metaxas, Greek…

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A Message from the President – September 2016

Dear friends, September has arrived, reminding us that summer vacation is over. As our life in Montreal quickly goes back to its normal rhythms, and we re-acquaint ourselves with our daily routine, our students are excitedly returning to their school desks. We welcome our pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and grade-one students to their new adventure of knowledge…

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A brief historical overview of the Hellenic education in Montreal

A Proud Reflection by F. A. Komborozos At the turn of the last century, the establishment of a regular Greek school was a priority for the original Greek Community in Montreal, after having established a Church for its religious needs. A Greek school was considered essential for the children of immigrants to learn, preserve and continue…

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Holy Cross Church’s 25th Anniversary

In the early 1990s the increasing Greek population in the Laval area brought on the necessity of another Greek Church. And so, in April 1991, the construction of Holy Cross Church began. The Church was inaugurated on September 14th 1991, by its first priest, Reverend Father Dimitrios Gianniou. On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, we will…