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Press Release_2017 Greek Independence Day Parade

in Event, HCGM

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: “as Greeks passionately wave the Greek flag and celebrate Greece’s National Independence Day, they proudly…

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HCGM OUTRAGED WITH ELECTORAL BOUNDARY CHANGE IN LAVAL

The HCGM is clearly outraged with the Quebec Electoral Commission’s (Commission) March 2nd 2017 decision to modify the electoral boundaries in the Laval-area ridings of Chomedey and Fabre respectively. The HCGM fully supported the stance of the three local MNAs, Jean Habel, Guy Ouellette and Monique Sauvé, against the boundaries redistribution proposed by the Commission….

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A Message from the President – March 2017

“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…

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Greek War of Independence

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…

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2017 Greek Independence Day Events

in Event, HCGM

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…

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“Greek Composers Travel the World” Concert

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…

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HCGM Church Schedules during the Great Lent

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…

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Two-day convention on Health Tourism in Greece

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…

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THE MONTREAL GREEK FILM FESTIVAL IS BACK!

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…

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Office Closure, March 15, 2017

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…