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January 30, 2026![]()
The Feast Day of the Three Hierarchs![]()
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The Three Hierarchs are Saint Basil the Great, Saint Gregory the Theologian, and Saint John Chrysostom, highly influential 4th-century bishops and theologians in Eastern Christianity, honored together on January 30th as great teachers, patrons of education, and figures who united Hellenism (Greek culture) with Christianity. They are known as Ecumenical Teachers and Doctors of the Church, revered for their wisdom, defense of faith, and service, especially in education and caring for the needy.![]()
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As Theological pillars, they shaped Christian doctrine and played key roles in confronting heresies. They are considered patron saints of education, especially in Greece, symbolizing the integration of Greek language and philosophy with Christian truth. An 11th-century dispute over their individual greatness led to a vision where they requested a joint feast day (January 30th) to emphasize their unity and friendship. ![]()
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The Three Hierarchs are remembered as shining examples of commitment to God, wisdom, and service, teaching Christians to use knowledge and culture for God’s glory and to care for the poor and vulnerable.![]()
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Χρόνια Πολλά and God Bless all who celebrate today! ☦️🙏🏼
Sunday, February 22nd is forgiveness vespers at 6 PM. Bring the whole family and your friends. Don’t miss out on one of the most beautiful services of the church year. Plan to start off great lent on the right foot, by forgiving one another.
Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople![]()
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This 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).![]()
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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).![]()
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Χρόνια Πολλά and God bless all who celebrate their name day today ☦️🙏🏼
❄️ ✨Join us for an unforgettable night of dinner, music, and Greek dancing as we celebrate winter together ✨❄️ ![]()
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🗓 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![]()
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Adults $110![]()
Children (4+): $50![]()
Children 3 & under: Free![]()
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Get your tickets online at www.prophetelias.ca![]()
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Bring your family, bring your friends, and let’s dance the night away. 🇬🇷✨![]()
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January 18 - St. Athanasios![]()
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Today 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.![]()
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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. ![]()
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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. ![]()
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Happy Name Day and Χρόνια Πολλά to all who are celebrating today! ☦️🙏🏼