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Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church
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Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 1V2

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Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of ConstantinopleJanuary 25This great Father and Teacher of the Church was born in 329 in Arianzus, a village of the second district of Cappadocia, not far from Nazianzus. His father, who later became Bishop of Nazianzus, was named Gregory (commemorated Jan. 1), and his mother was named Nonna (Aug. 5); both are among the Saints, and so are his brother Caesarius (Mar. 9) and his sister Gorgona (Feb. 23). At first he studied in Caesarea of Palestine, then in Alexandria, and finally in Athens. As he was sailing from Alexandria to Athens, a violent sea storm put in peril not only his life but also his salvation, since he had not yet been baptized. With tears and fervour he besought God to spare him, vowing to dedicate his whole self to Him, and the tempest gave way to calm. At Athens Saint Gregory was later joined by Saint Basil the Great, whom he already knew; but now their acquaintanceship grew into a lifelong brotherly love. Another fellow student of theirs in Athens was the young Prince Julian, who later as Emperor was called the Apostate because he denied Christ and did all in his power to restore paganism. Even in Athens, before Julian had thrown off the mask of piety; Saint Gregory saw what an unsettled mind he had, and said, “What an evil the Roman State is nourishing” (Orat. V, 24, PG 35:693).After their studies at Athens, Gregory became Basil’s fellow ascetic, living the monastic life together with him for a time in the hermitages of Pontus. His father ordained him presbyter of the Church of Nazianzus, and Saint Basil consecrated him Bishop of Sasima (or Zansima), which was in the archdiocese of Caesarea. This consecration was a source of great sorrow to Gregory, and a cause of misunderstanding between him and Basil; but his love for Basil remained unchanged, as can be plainly seen from his Funeral Oration on Saint Basil (Orat. XLIII).See more info in the comments belowΧρόνια Πολλά and God bless all who celebrate their name day today ☦️🙏🏼 ... See MoreSee Less

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❄️ ✨Join us for an unforgettable night of dinner, music, and Greek dancing as we celebrate winter together ✨❄️ 🗓 Saturday, February 21, 2026📍 Mississauga Grand Event Centre🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM🍽 Dinner: 7:00 PM🎶 Entertainment by DJ La Vie💃 Featuring the Prophet Elias Dance Groups🎟 Tickets:Adults $110Children (4+): $50Children 3 & under: FreeGet your tickets online at www.prophetelias.caBring your family, bring your friends, and let’s dance the night away. 🇬🇷✨#propheteliasmississauga #greekdance #greekcommunityofmississauga ... See MoreSee Less

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January 18 - St. AthanasiosToday in the Orthodox Church, we celebrate St. Athanasios of Alexandria who was the 20th bishop of Alexandria. His service to the church and God spanned 45 years, 17 of which encompassed five exiles, when he was replaced on the order of four different Roman emperors. Athanasios was a Christian theologian, a Church Father, the chief defender of Trinitarianism against Arianism, and a noted Egyptian leader of the fourth century.Conflict with Arius and Arianism as well as successive Roman emperors shaped Athanasios’ career. In 325 AD, at the age of 27, Athanasios began his leading role against the Arians as a deacon and assistant to Bishop Alexander of Alexandria during the First Council of Nicaea. Three years after that council, Athanasios succeeded his mentor as archbishop of Alexandria. In addition to the conflict with the Arians he struggled against the Emperors Constantine, Constantius II, Julian the Apostate and Valens due to his overly strict and stubborn perception of Christianity. Nonetheless, within a few years of his death, Gregory of Nazianzus called him the “Pillar of the Church”. His writings were well regarded by subsequent Church fathers in the West and the East. Athanasios is considered one of the four great Eastern Doctors of the Church in the In the Orthodox Church. St. Athanasios is the first person to identify the same 27 books of the New Testament that are in still in use today. Happy Name Day and Χρόνια Πολλά to all who are celebrating today! ☦️🙏🏼 ... See MoreSee Less

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January 17 St. Anthony The GreatToday in the Orthodox Church we celebrate St. Anthony, born in Egypt in 251 to parents who died when he was young. When hearing the Gospel: “If you wish to be perfect, go and sell what you have, and give to the poor” (Matt. 19:21), he immediately put it into action. Giving to the poor all he had, he went to the desert. He endured many temptations for the span of over twenty years. His struggles and the report of his deeds of virtue drew such a following that the desert was transformed into a city, while he became, so to speak, the governor, lawgiver, and master-trainer of all the citizens of this newly-formed home. Other cities also enjoyed the fruit of his virtue. When the Christians were being persecuted and put to death under Maximinus in 312, he came to their aid and consolation. When the Church was troubled by the Arians, he went to Alexandria in 335 and struggled against them in behalf of Orthodoxy. By the grace of his words, he also turned many to Christ.Saint Anthony began his ascetic life outside his village of Coma in Upper Egypt, studying the monks until he surpassed them all. Wanting increase his works, he went into the desert, and finding an abandoned fortress in the mountain, he made it his home. He trained himself in extreme fasting, constant prayer, and fierce conflicts with demons. Saint Athanasius the Great, who knew him personally and wrote his life, says that he came forth from that fortress “initiated in the mysteries and filled with the Spirit of God.” Afterwards, he was enlightened by God to journey with certain Bedouins (Arab nomads), until he came to a mountain in the desert near the Red Sea, where he passed the remaining part of his life.Saint Athanasius says of him that “his appearance had a great and wonderful grace. This gift also he had from Christ.” So Passing his life, and becoming an example of virtue and a rule for monastics, he died on January 17 in the year 356, having lived for 105 years. Happy Name Day and Χρόνια Πολλά to all who celebrate today! 🙏🏼☦️ ... See MoreSee Less

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