Throughout the Holy Week, all the HCGM churches have Holy Week services scheduled. For additional information and specific schedules, please contact: St-George’s Cathedral, tel. 514-738-3202; Evangelismos tis Theotokou, tel. 514-273-9767; Koimisis tis Theotokou, tel. 514-273-9888; St-John-the-Baptist, tel. 450-656-4832; St-Nicholas, tel. 450-973-3480; and Holy Cross, tel. 450-973-3773. Saturday, April 18, 2015, 8: 00p.m., Lefteris Pantazis and…
“We, descendants of the wise and noble peoples of Hellas, we who are the contemporaries of the enlightened and civilised nations of Europe, we who behold the advantages which they enjoy under the protection of the impenetrable aegis of the law, find it no longer possible to suffer without cowardice and self-contempt the cruel yoke…
Celebrating freedom and heroism! For Greeks around the world March 25th 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…
Interview with Orpheus Vosniades, FRC President Two of the most successful Greek charity events during the winter of 2015 were the “RBC Taste and Tradition” event and the 2015 annual Raffle. The second edition of the Greek-traditional-food fest raised more than $ 62,000, while the estimated net proceeds from the 2015 Raffle are over $…
Legendary Greek singer Lefteris Pantazis, accompanied by his twelve-piece band, will be performing live in Montreal at the Hellenic Community Centre Adrian Maris. What promises to be a spectacular concert on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 8pm, will benefit the HCGM schools. Lefteris Pantazis is one of the most famous Greek singers and often referred…
On February 24, 2015, at the Hellenic Community Centre Adrian Maris, a choir of 350 elementary students, including 33 students from École Socrates Démosthène offered musical preview of Le Temps des fleurs, le temps des neige, a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of the goddess Demeter, her daughter Persephone and how the seasons came…
Greek Independence Day Events: Friday, March 27th at 7:30p.m.: Official Dinner at the Hellenic Community Centre Adrian Maris, 5757 Wilderton Avenue. During the dinner, the HCGM will present the “Hellene of the Year” distinction to a Greek nominee in recognition of their social contribution, scientific and business success. Saturday, March 28th at 1:30p.m.: Wreath-laying Ceremony…
Dear friends, I write this message during my trip to Greece, a significant part of which is devoted to establishing contacts with the new Government, in an effort to inform them of the issues of concern to the HCGM, and to learn of the position of the country’s new political leadership towards the Greeks of…
The success of the 2015 “RBC Taste and Tradition” event is attributable to the collaborative work of members from 37 local associations and organisations, including the participation of over 150 volunteers, most of which worked as unsung heroes. Mr. Vassilis Zannis – owner of Château Royal Reception Halls where the event took place – was…
The postponed HCGM Annual General Assembly was held at the Hellenic Community Centre “Adrian Maris” on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. The main topics on the Agenda were the presentation of the HCGM audited Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2014 and the approval of the HCGM 2014-2015 Consolidated Budget. Mr. George Koufalis and…
