Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra![]()
December 6![]()
![]()
This Saint lived during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great, and reposed in 330, As a young man, he desired to espouse the solitary life. He made a pilgrimage to the holy city Jerusalem, where he found a place to withdraw to devote himself to prayer. It was made known to him, however, that this was not the will of God for him, but that he should return to his homeland to be a cause of salvation for many. He returned to Myra, and was ordained bishop. He became known for his abundant mercy, providing for the poor and needy, and delivering those who had been unjustly accused. No less was he known for his zeal for the truth. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council of the 318 Fathers at Nicaea in 325; upon hearing the blasphemies that Arius brazenly uttered against the Son of God, Saint Nicholas struck him on the face. Since the canons of the Church forbid the clergy to strike any man at all, his fellow bishops were in perplexity what disciplinary action was to be taken against this hierarch whom all revered. In the night our Lord Jesus Christ and our Lady Theotokos appeared to certain of the bishops, informing them that no action was to be taken against him, since he had acted not out of passion, but extreme love and piety. The Dismissal Hymn for holy hierarchs, The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock ... was written originally for Saint Nicholas. He is the patron of all travellers, and of sea-farers in particular; he is one of the best known and best loved Saints of all time.![]()
![]()
Χρόνι Πολλά, Happy Name Day and God bless all who are celebrating today! 🙏🏼☦️
Andrew the First- Called Apostle![]()
November 30![]()
![]()
This Saint was from Bethsaida of Galilee; he was the son of Jonas and the brother of Peter, the chief of the Apostles. He had first been a disciple of John the Baptist; afterwards, on hearing the Baptist’s witness concerning Jesus, when he pointed Him out with his finger and said, “Behold the Lamb of God, Which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1.29,36), he straightway followed Christ, and became His first disciple; wherefore he is called the First-called of the Apostles. After the Ascension of the Saviour, he preached in various lands; and having suffered many things for His Name’s sake, he died in Patras of Achaia, where he was crucified on a cross in the shape of an “X,” the first letter of “Christ” in Greek; this cross is also the symbol of Saint Andrew.![]()
![]()
Χρόνια Πολλά to everyone celebrating today, God bless! 🙏🏼☦️
🎶 Παλιό Λαϊκό Night 🎶![]()
Get ready for a night of pure fun, music, and dancing!![]()
![]()
Saturday, January 17th, 2026 – 7:00pm![]()
Atempo GK brings you a 4+ hour live performance filled with beloved Greek classics. Πολύ γλέντι και χορός όλο το βράδυ!![]()
![]()
🎟 Tickets: $45![]()
Available at the exit of the church and in the back hall.![]()
Includes delicious appetizers prepared and served by the Philoptochos ladies.![]()
🍹 Cash bar![]()
![]()
📍 Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church![]()
1785 Matheson Blvd, Mississauga![]()
![]()
Don’t miss this one!
🌟 STAR PROJECT | November 1–30, 2025 🌟![]()
We’re kicking off one of our most meaningful traditions of the year.![]()
![]()
Every Christmas, our community comes together to help families in need. For many, this will be the only gift they receive — and your kindness makes that possible.![]()
![]()
Here’s how you can take part:![]()
![]()
1. Choose a star from the Christmas tree at the front of the church.![]()
2. Purchase the gift listed.![]()
3. Wrap it and attach the star.![]()
4. Return it to the same tree before November 30.![]()
![]()
Prefer giving a gift card? Just write the amount on the star and drop it in the box beside the tree.![]()
![]()
Small acts of love go a long way. Thank you for supporting families in our community. ❤️🎄![]()
![]()
#ProphetElias #StarProject #GiveBack #CommunityLove #ChristmasSpirit
Katherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria![]()
November 25![]()
![]()
Saint Catherine, who was from Alexandria, was the daughter of Constas (or Cestus). She was an exceedingly beautiful maiden, most chaste, and illustrious in wealth, lineage, and learning. By her steadfast understanding, she utterly vanquished the passionate and unbridled soul of Maximinus, the tyrant of Alexandria; and by her eloquence, she stopped the mouths of the so-called philosophers who had been gathered to dispute with her. She was crowned with the crown of martyrdom in the year 305. Her holy relics were taken by Angels to the holy mountain of Sinai, where they were discovered many years later; the famous monastery of Saint Catherine was originally dedicated to the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord and the Burning Bush, but later was dedicated to Saint Catherine. According to the ancient usage, Saints Catherine and Mercurius were celebrated on the 24th of this month, whereas the holy Hieromartyrs Clement of Rome and Peter of Alexandria were celebrated on the 25th. The dates of the feasts of these Saints were interchanged at the request of the Church and Monastery of Mount Sinai, so that the festival of Saint Catherine, their patron, might be celebrated more festively together with the Apodosis of the Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos. The Slavic Churches, however, commemorate these Saints on their original dates.
