On the Second Sunday of Lent the Orthodox Church commemorates our Holy Father Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica, the Wonderworker. The feast day of Saint Gregory Palamas is November 14, however, he is commemorated on this Sunday as the condemnation of his enemies and the vindication of his teachings by the Church in the 14th century was acclaimed as a second triumph of Orthodoxy.![]()
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Our holy Father Gregory was born in Constantinople in 1296 of aristocratic parents who had emigrated from Asia Minor in the face of the Turkish invasion, and were attached to the court of the pious Emperor Andronicus II Palaeologus (1282-1328). Despite his official duties, Gregory’s father led a life of fervent prayer. Sometimes as he sat in the Senate, he would be so deep in prayer as to be unaware of the Emperor addressing him. While Gregory was still young, his father died after being clothed in the monastic habit; and his mother for her part wanted to take the veil, but delayed doing so in order to take care of the education of her seven children. Gregory, the eldest, was instructed by the most highly reputed masters of secular learning and, after some years, was so proficient in philosophical reasoning that, on listening to him, his master could believe he was hearing Aristotle himself. Notwithstanding these intellectual successes, the young man’s real interest lay only with the things of God. He associated with monks of renown in the city and found a spiritual father in Theoleptus of Philadelphia, who instructed him in the way of holy sobriety and of prayer of the heart. More info in comments 🙏🏼☦️
Are you already Orthodox and have questions about our faith? Our church? Our religion?![]()
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The Prophet Elias “Come and See” event is the perfect opportunity to explore Orthodox Christianity whether you were born into the faith, joined later on or are just curious about it. All are welcome, join us! ![]()
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📆 Saturday, March 28, 2026![]()
⏰ 6:00pm![]()
📍 Prophet Elias Church, Mississauga, ON![]()
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We hope to see you there! 🙏🏼☦️
Here is our final reel from the Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Community of Mississauga Enhancement Project update summarizing our plans and the work that’s been completed so far! ![]()
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Please email vicepresidents@prophetelias.ca with any questions you may have and keep an eye out for more updates coming soon as the work gets done. ![]()
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The Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Community of Mississauga is extremely grateful for all of your ongoing love and support - God bless! ❤️🙏🏼☦️
Reel 3 of 4 from our Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Community of Mississauga Enhancement Project update summarizing our plans and the work that’s been completed so far! ![]()
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Check out reel 4 for a wrap up on this update and please email vicepresidents@prophetelias.ca with any questions you may have. ![]()
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The Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Community of Mississauga is extremely grateful for all of your ongoing love and support - God bless! ❤️🙏🏼☦️
Reel 2 of 4 from our Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Community of Mississauga Enhancement Project update summarizing our plans and the work that’s been completed so far! ![]()
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Check out reels 3 and 4 for more updates and please email vicepresidents@prophetelias.ca with any questions you may have. ![]()
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The Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Community of Mississauga is extremely grateful for all of your ongoing love and support - God bless! ❤️🙏🏼☦️
