News & Events

The ordination of Bishop-elect Nektarios Mostratos of Keramos took place on Saturday 25 July, at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross in Laval, Quebec, with Archbishop Sotirios presiding and concelebrating with the following hierarchs:

• Bishop Alexander (Patriarchate of Antioch)
• Bishop Ioan-Casian (Romanian Orthodox Church)
• Archbishop Irénée (Orthodox Church in America)

With all the negatives and changes that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to rejoice for the blessings that are occurring. One is those who are seeking and find the true faith in this troubled time.

What do you do when your church is over 100 years old and is a small rural church and you want to have your annual Prazdnik on the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos? With the Covid-19 restrictions, you can only hold 6 to 8 people inside, way more than those who would be attending. Well, you trust God and move the service outside and continue the tradition. The ones who founded the church would have done the same without any hesitation. 

The Very Reverend Archpriest Raphael David Johnston fell asleep peacefully in the Lord on July 31, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife 46 years Matushka Debbie, sons Ian (Laura) and Michael, and grandchildren, Aiden, Emma and Makayla.

Fr Raphael was an Archpriest in the Orthodox Church in America and the rector of Saints Peter and Paul Ruso-Greek Orthodox Church, Dickie Bush Alberta, as well as a regular assisting priest in Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, in Edmonton.