Ottawa ON Dormition (Koimisis) of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church 1929

Ottawa, Ontario, Dormition (Koimisis) of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 1929

Prehistory

The first arrival of Greek-speaking immigrants to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, occurred in about 1895.

However, the Orthodox Christian Faithful in Ottawa were very few at this time, so believers would travel to Montréal or to Toronto for worship and reception of the Holy Mysteries.

Founding the community and parish, 1929

On 25 February, 1929, a group of leading Hellenes (Greek-speaking immigrants) residing in Ottawa founded the Hellenic Community of Ottawa. A committee was elected for the management of its affairs with Peter Karson as its first president. At the same time, the Priest Daniel Gamvrilis accepted an interim assignment to Ottawa and became the first priest to serve the newly-founded community.

In the early 1930s, in order to maintain and improve contacts with Greek immigrants elsewhere in North America, the "Sir Edward Codrington" chapter of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) of Ottawa was established on 4 February, 1931.

The first permanent pastor of the parish, the Priest Theodoros Skartsiaris, arrived in 1936. Worship services were held at the Saint Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church at 341, Lyon Street North.

In 1936, the women of the community founded Ottawa's Philoptochos Society with Mrs. Karson as its first president.

In 1936, John Klademenos became president of the community. He was instrumental in the hiring of the Priest Vasilios Demeroutis, who arrived in Ottawa in 1939. Both these men devoted much energy to providing assistance to Greece through the Canadian War Relief programme during World War II.

By the 1940s, the community was in a much more organised condition. A Greek-language school and a Sunday school were established under the leadership of Father Demeroutis.

Official incorporation, 1943

On the 18 June, 1943, the community was incorporated in the province of Ontario under the name "The Hellenic Community of Ottawa". George Stamos was elected president in 1943.

In 1945, the Greek legation in Ottawa was adjusted to the status of an embassy. Mr. Konstantinos Sakellaropoulos was the first Greek ambassador to Canada.

The first Temple, 1947

In 1947, under the leadership of Father Demeroutis and George Stamos, the community rented the Apostolic Catholic Church at 360, Albert Street. At this time, the name : “The Greek Orthodox Church of the ‘Koimisis tis Theotokou’” (Dormition of the Mother of God) was officially given to the Temple. That building served the congregation for over 20 years.

An early Hellenic Community picnic

The 1950s had a painful beginning with the untimely death of Father Demeroutis. At that time, the president of the community was George Andrews, who was instrumental in securing the assignment of the Priest Philip Ramphos as the 4th priest of the community. George Andrews led a team of prominent Greeks from Ottawa to negotiate the purchase of the rented church on Albert Street. This was accomplished on 22 January, 1954. An immediate refurbishment started, and a new iconostas was in place before the end of the decade. By the mid-1950s, James Karrys came to the presidency of the community.

In 1955, another major milestone took place with the establishment of the local "Greek Orthodox Youth of America" (GOYA) and the church became the focal point for both the young and old. In 1959, the first local organisation, the "Saint George's Society" or “Dafnioton” (in Greek) was founded.

In 1956, John Bouris was elected to be the president. His greatest contribution to this community was that he convinced the membership to purchase the land on which the Hellenic Community Centre stands today.

The fifties ended with John Karakasis as president of the community and with the Hellenic Community of Ottawa issuing its first yearbook in commemoration of the celebration of 25 March, both as the Orthodox Christian Feast-day of the Annunciation to the Theotokos, and as an ethnic anniversary of Greek independence.

Purchase of new land

The 1960s began with a new president, Paul Mefsut. The major event of the decade was the purchase of land on Prince of Wales Drive and the planning and building of the original centre of this community under the direction of Tasso Varaklis, who became the president of the community in 1964. George Havaris was elected president in 1966. He was succeeded by John Fragiskos, as an interim president, until the election of Nick Pezoulas as president in 1968. Under his presidency, the council authorised bingo evenings at the community centre as a revenue-raising method to provide the much-needed funds for the community.

The Hellenic Centre was inaugurated on 26 January, 1968, and it served double-duty as an interim Temple during the transition from the Albert Street Temple to the new Temple on Prince of Wales Drive. The first Divine Liturgy was served on the Feast of Palm Sunday, 1968.

Inaugural banquet of the new Hellenic Centre

In the 1960s there was a big influx of new families in the Ottawa area. As a result, the cultural activities of the community were increased. The Greek school was better organised ; GOYA increased their activities, and the first local organised Greek soccer team was established.

Preparation for a new Temple, 1970s

The 1970s found the community committed to constructing a new Temple. A building fund committee was established, chaired by Nick Pezoulas. Paul Mefsut was re-elected to be the president of the community, and on 25 September, 1972, the old church building on Albert Street was sold. After a successful fundraising dinner night in the spring of 1974 and in the presence of the newly-elected Bishop of Canada, Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Konstantia, a sod-turning ceremony took place on 7 April, 1974. Father Philip Ramphos was given a silver shovel, and he turned the first spadeful of earth.

Construction of the Second Temple

The main church building was completed in early 1975.

After the move from Albert Street, the original site was built over by the Constitution Square complex.

Interior of the Second Temple

Iconography in the dome

The first Divine Liturgy took place on the Feast of Palm Sunday, 27 April, 1975, with the regular and junior choir members taking part. Christos Georgaras was now the president of the community. Under his presidency, the Greek Cinema, the August festival “Paniyiri”, and the completion of 3 Sunday school class-rooms in the church basement occurred.

In 1976, Gus Pezoulas was elected to be the president.

In 1977, the community unveiled a plaque honouring the 30 Canadian soldiers, nurses and aircrew members who were killed during World War II and then were buried in Greece. Also, the first school board for the Hellenic school was elected.

During the mid-1970s, the members were confronted with another challenge and a major human drama. The Turkish invasion of Cyprus resulted in the plight of 200,000 displaced Greek Cypriots and the disappearance of 1,614 persons captured by the Turkish army. The community was mobilised and, in a short time, funds, clothing and medicine were collected and were soon on their way to Cyprus.

At the end of 1978, Terry Pantieras was elected to be the president of the community.

50 years

The year 1979 began with a major mishap for the community.

On 1 January, 1979, the Temple’s roof suffered structural damage due to adverse winter weather. Water caused flooding to the Temple and its basement, which resulted in major damage to the paintings and icons. Necessary repairs were done, and the roof was replaced.

The second half of the 1970s saw the establishment of various Hellenic associations and societies including :

 Parnassos Cultural Society (1974) ; 
 Panevoikon Association of Ottawa, 'Paliria' (1975) ; 
 Cretans Association of Ottawa and District (1976) ; 
 Samian Society of Ottawa, 'Polykratis' (1976) ; 
 Society of Reiheoton of Canada (1976) ; 
 and the establishment of 2 dancing groups, the Parnassos Hellenic Dancing Group (1977), the Hellenic Community Dancing Group (1979).

Ninth District becomes a Diocese, 1979

In 1979, following a re-structuring of the Archdiocese of North and South America, the Ninth District of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America was elevated by the Patriarch of Constantinople to be the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Toronto (Canada), and Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Constantia became Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Toronto (Canada).

In 1979, Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Constantia was elevated to be the Bishop of Toronto (Canada), in Ontario.

Further development

The 1980s found the community at a crossroads and facing new challenges and needs. The most urgent issues were the recruitment of a new priest, the sanctification of the Temple, the drafting of local by-laws and the expansion of the facilities to meet the needs of the members. In 1980, Terry Pantieras was re-elected to be the president for a 3rd term. The securing of a new priest became even more urgent in the summer of 1982, when Father Ramphos became critically ill.

In the autumn of 1982, the Priest Antonios Athanassiadis was assigned to serve as the interim pastor of the community. He introduced certain innovations to the long-established liturgical practices in this parish. For example, he initiated the serving of a bilingual Divine Liturgy which has become the parish’s standard practice. During his tenure, the third Clergy-Laity Conference took place in Ottawa. In the autumn of 1982, Leander Tryphonas was elected to be president of the community.

At that time, there were increased contacts between Canada and Greece which resulted in visits to Canada first by the President of Greece, Constantine Karamanlis, in October, 1982, and subsequently by the Prime Minister of Greece, Andreas Papandreou, in 1983. The membership and the associations of the community were given the opportunity to meet with both Greek dignitaries.

A by-laws committee was established with George Trigylidas and Photios Kizas as co-chairs.

Father Nikolaos Alexandris

In February, 1984, a newly-arrived deacon, Nikolaos Alexandris, was ordained to the Holy Priesthood. On 6 March, 1984, he was assigned to be the 6th priest to serve this parish.

A new music band, “Poseidon”, was formed in the early 1980s. In 1983, the Macedonian Association of Ottawa, “Alexander the Great”, was formed.

This was followed in 1985 by the founding of the Canadian Arcadian Society of Ottawa and district, named “Theodoros Kolokotronis”.

At the end of 1984, Steve Ramphos was elected to be president of the community.

Steve Ramphos led the sanctification. The details associated with the sanctification of the building to be a Temple of the Lord were successfully prepared and fulfilled on 29 September, 1985. On this day, Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Toronto (Canada) officiated. It was a blessing that the health of Father Philip Ramphos had improved, and he was able to participate and see his dream completed. To commemorate this event, a book, "The Hellenes of Ottawa" was written and edited by Leander Tryphonas, Dean Karakasis and Alice Sophianopoulos. It was published by the community in the late 1980s, and it outlined the history of the first years of the Hellenic community of Ottawa.

In 1985 another “first”, the “Gold Plate Dinner”, was instituted.

In 1986, Constantinos Zigoumis was elected to be community president. By this time, one of the priorities of the community was to provide appropriate facilities for the youth and the elderly. A building expansion committee (BEC) was established and given the mandate to optimise the development of the Prince of Wales property. The BEC produced a master plan that provided for a new community hall with a lobby and other facilities, including the provision of new offices for the administration of the parish and the community, and space for the future development of a day-care facility.

Steve Karaiskos became the community’s president in 1988.

In the autumn of 1989, the expansion and renovations of the community centre began. In that same year, the "Laconian Association" was established. Also in 1989, the theatrical group of the community was established by teachers of the Hellenic School of Ottawa. Before the end of the year, the group gave its first performance.

Ottawa Greek School, 1989

The 1990s began with the official opening of the newly-expanded community centre/banquet hall. Terry Pantieras was elected to be president in the autumn of 1990, the third time he held this position.

Father Alexander Michalopoulos

On 16 May, 1992, the Priest Alexander Michalopoulos was assigned to be the 7th priest of this parish and community.

Several new programmes were then introduced, such as : “The Hellenic Playgroup” (H.O.P.E.) ; the “Junior Orthodox Youth” (J.O.Y.) ; “Junior G.O.Y.A.”, and the “Weekly Bible Study”.

Later in 1992, James Sioris was elected to be the community president. He immediately placed an emphasis on the finances of the community, and the council working with him hired an accounting officer. Also, for the first time in Canada, a position of "lay assistant" was created to help with the parish work and the co-ordination of the youth activities. This council also expanded the annual Greek Festival to cover more events over a longer period of time.

An August Greek Festival

In the autumn of 1994, Elias Makris was elected to be the president of the community. The community embarked on an expansion of the church building, on either side of the main entrance. This expansion provided additional space to allow for an office for the priest and the parish secretary, a second conference room, and most importantly, an elevator to ensure that people with special needs could access the main level of the Temple. At the same time, air-conditioning was installed in the Temple. The community continued to participate actively in the bi-annual diocesan clergy-laity assemblies, and took a principal role in shaping the financial relationships between the metropolis (the diocese) and the communities. In 1994, the “Senior Citizens Association of Ottawa” (Sokratis) was established.

In November, 1996, Peter Tzovas was elected to be the president of the community.

The Diocese of Canada becomes a Metropolis, 1996

On 30 July, 1996, the Patriarchate of Constantinople divided the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America into 4 parts : the USA, Canada, Central America, and South America. The Diocese of Canada was elevated to the status of a metropolitanate.

At the same time, the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) was detached from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and placed directly under the authority of the Patriarchal Throne in Constantinople.

On 24 September, 1996, Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) was elevated to the dignity of metropolitan, and he was given the title and responsibility of Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto (Canada), and Exarch of all Canada.

Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis) visits

On 25 May, 1998, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I (Archontonis) of Constantinople visited Canada for the first time. This was a landmark point in the history of the Hellenic community of Ottawa. Patriarch Bartholomew presided at Vespers in the Temple, the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. This was followed by a dinner reception in his honour, which was hosted by the community at the community's banquet hall. In attendance at the dinner were Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Toronto (Canada), the Ambassador of Greece to Canada, Mr. John Thomoglou, a great number of clergy from across Canada and the USA, other Orthodox leaders in Canada, leaders of other Christian and other religious faiths, political dignitaries from Canada and Greece, and hundreds of people. Patriarch Bartholomew touched the hearts and souls of young and old with his simplicity and his fatherly tenderness.

Visit of Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)

The ecclesiastical structure of the Greek Orthodox Church in Canada was also changed during this period. The Diocese of Toronto, Canada, became a metropolis directly under the Patriarchate of Constantinople, and Bishop Sotirios was assigned to be “Metropolitan of Toronto and all Canada”. In this case, the term "metropolis" is used to describe a diocese which is led by a ruling diocesan bishop who has the title "metropolitan". These terms are derived from the essential meaning of the word in Greek, which is "mother city".

In 1998, the Strategic Planning Committee, chaired by Leander Tryphonas, was established with the mandate to consult with members of the community and to determine the priorities of the community in the new millennium. Special consideration was to be given to the growing number of younger people and new families that would likely constitute the majority of the Hellenic Community of Ottawa over the following 10 years.

In January, 1999, George Mamalis was elected to serve as the president of the community. Shortly after he took office he resigned (for personal reasons), and James Kalogerakos (the first vice-president of the community at that time) became the new president.

70 years

In 1999, the community celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Ottawa Greek Festival “Paniyiri” which was the most successful Paniyiri to date (including increased attendance and record profits). At the clergy-laity assembly in May, 1999, the community once again took a leading role by presenting several options to deal with the finances and rights of the Metropolis of Toronto and the Hellenic Communities in Canada.

In the summer of 1999, the community web-site (https://helleniccommunity.com/) was designed by the Webmasters Kosta and Angela Kokkinos, who continue to update the site voluntarily. At the same time, electronic e-mail access to the community (https://helleniccommunity.com/contact-2/), the church (https://helleniccommunity.com/our-church/), and the banquet hall offices (https://www.hellenicottawa.ca/contact) were also established. Most recently, a web-site for the banquet hall (https://www.hellenicottawa.ca), was established. Travel Net Communications of John Georgantopoulos provides its free services for the operation of the web-site.

In order for all the Hellenes of Ottawa and District to meet the new millenium (2000) together, a New Year’s Eve gala dance was held at the Ottawa Crowne Plaza Hotel. This event was supported by all the Hellenic associations and societies in Ottawa and it was a great success.

The new millennium and new decade found the community facing, once again, new challenges. New families moved to Ottawa from other Canadian cities, and the second generation of the Greek Canadians started their own families. As a result, the membership grew significantly, as did the services of the church and of the community to the members.

On 10 May, 2000, the Hellenic Community of Ottawa held a testimonial dinner to honour Mr. Nick Michelis for 50 years of service to the parish as a chanter and choir-master, and to the Hellenic Community as well. On 27 May, 2000, the president of the Hellenic Republic (Greece), Mr. Konstantinos Stephanopoulos, visited Canada as an official guest of Her Excellency, the Governor General of Canada, Mrs. Andrienne Clarkson. The Hellenic Community of Ottawa, along with Greek representatives from other cities in Canada, welcomed President Stephanopoulos at the Ottawa military airport.

The next day, His Excellency attended the Divine Liturgy which was led by Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Toronto at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. That same evening, the President of Greece met with leaders of the Hellenic associations and societies of Ottawa, and he attended a sold-out dinner which was hosted in his honour by the community at the community banquet hall.

In September, 2000, the community began construction in the lower level of the community banquet hall, in order to create a recreational centre for its senior members. In the autumn of 2000, Steve Ramphos was elected to serve as president of the community, the second time he was elected to that position. On 15 December, 2000, the Seniors’ Centre ("Estia") was inaugurated.

On 25 March, 2001, the first Greek Independence Day Parade took place. This was a ceremony additional to the laying of the wreath at the War Memorial, the raising of the Hellenic flag, and the reception at the Ottawa City Hall which already took place annually in commemoration of 25 March, 1821.

In the autumn of 2001, the entire roof of the community centre was replaced, and the Sunday school classrooms and the church boardroom were renovated and refurbished. At the same time, the community and church caretaker, Mr. Lionel Duperron, retired after 15 years of service. Following his retirement, the house behind the church (where he had been living) was demolished. This house had been the last of the original structures on the Prince of Wales property.

On 22 May, 2002, Alexander Sophianopoulos was selected by the community members as “Member of the Year”, and he was honoured by the community in a testimonial fundraising dinner. By 2002, the “younger generation” of the Greek Canadians living in the Ottawa area was starting to get more involved with the operation of the community. Younger families became more active in the various events and activities of the community and church. The Ottawa Greek Summer Festival received quite a “face-lift”, and was named one of the best festivals in Canada.

At the end of 2002, Steve Ramphos was re-elected to serve as president. This was his third term in this responsibility.

In January, 2003, the Hellenic Community purchased one of the houses behind the Temple, at 869, Maryland Avenue. This purchase was made in order to provide for future construction of a day-care facility, a seniors’ home and a Hellenic school as a service to parishioners and others. During the same year, a membership committee was established with Nicholas Florakas as chairman, and the “Orthodollars” were introduced. In addition, a committee was formed with Chris Georgaras as chairman, to be in charge of the “Member of the Year” event.

Greek school students

On 25 March, 2003 the Canadian Government and Canada Post issued a commemorative stamp as a “Tribute to Canadian Hellenism” and to honour the AHEPA for its 75-year history in Canada. The unveiling of the stamp took place in the West Block of the Parliament Buildings. It was attended by the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Jean Chretien, Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Toronto (Canada), the Ambassador of Greece to Canada, Mr. Leonidas Chrissanthopoulos, a number of Members of Parliament, AHEPA dignitaries from Canada and the United States, and many other political representatives. In the autumn of 2003, the Temple roof was replaced, and the offices of the Hellenic community and the banquet hall were renovated and refurbished.

In June, 2003, the 13th clergy-laity assembly of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto took place in Ottawa. The church and community organised various events in order to host the representatives of the Hellenic communities and clergy from across Canada. In the autumn of 2003, the church renovations/fundraising committee was established with Jim A Reklitis as chairman.

In 2016, the Hellenic Community of Ottawa had a membership of greater than 6,000. It is the producer of "Greekfest", one of the largest Greek festivals in North America.

The entrance sign

75 years

On 4 January, 2004, the Temple was closed and construction began. The renovations included construction on the main entrance ; a new exit on the south side of the Temple ; replacement of the interior of the roof ; installation of a new lighting and sound system ; refurbishing of the pews ; installation of granite flooring in the narthex, solea, and Holy Altar of the Temple ; and installation of a new carpet. During the renovations, church services took place in the community banquet hall.

The first Divine Liturgy in the present Temple had taken place on the Feast of Palm Sunday, 27 April, 1975. The first Divine Liturgy in the Temple after the completion of the major renovations took place on the Feast of Palm Sunday, 4 April, 2004.

The Temple and the Community Centre

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic, 2019

In 2019, the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) was elevated to the dignity of Archdiocese. Thus, the official title of the diocese became “Holy Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic”, and alternatively, “Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada”.

Thus, Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) was elevated to the dignity of Archbishop, with the title “Archbishop of Canada and All the Arctic”, and alternatively, “Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada”.

The Philoptochos society, 1936

The Ottawa chapter of the Greek Ladies’ Philoptochos was founded in 1936, and re-organised in 1952. In 2016, it was an integral part of the community and, in co-operation with the parish priest, helps the troubled and needy. Functioning within an atmosphere of shared responsibility, fellowship and love, its members work to create meaningful lives for others.

Some members of the Ottawa Philoptokos, many years ago

As the name indicates, the “Philoptochos” (Greek for “Friends of the Poor”) is a women’s organisation that practices Christian charity by helping those who need the spirit of fellowship and material assistance.

The “Philoptochos Society” was established in 1931, when small groups of women in several Greek communities throughout the USA joined together under the auspices of Archbishop Athenagoras (Spyrou) of North and South America.

The society’s main purpose is to aid the sick, the distressed, the aged, the orphaned and the destitute. In 2016, there were more than 450 chapters throughout North America, and the membership was over 35,000. Fifteen chapters are currently active in Canada.

Philoptochos chapters are part of every Greek Orthodox parish, and each chapter structures its program to suit the needs of its particular community. However, although primarily concerned with church and community matters, many chapters extend their activities to works of local, national and international significance.

Amongst the many projects undertaken by the “Philoptochos” is a programme of support for Saint Basil’s Academy in Garrison, New York. Saint Basil’s Academy was founded by Archbishop Athenagoras (Spyrou) in 1944, while he was the archbishop of North and South America. He recognised the need for an educational institution which would preserve the Greek language and Greek culture.

The academy’s work is philanthropic as well as educational and it provides both a home and a school for homeless children of Greek ancestry. The "Sisterhood", a branch of the “Philoptochos”, pledged to endow 1 dormitory there, dedicated to the Ladies’ Philoptochos Society.

Each January, “Philoptochos” chapters across the continent hold an annual fête, the “Vassilopata”. The proceeds from the fête are donated to Saint Basil’s Academy, thereby giving community members the opportunity to support a worthwhile cause.

Acculturated, but not assimilated, the “Philoptochos”, despite a synthesis of customs, old and new, retains its Greek identity and nourishes its roots in the Greek Orthodox Church. It continually supports the use and teaching of the Greek language and endeavours to instil in the “diaspora” a respect for the Hellenic heritage.

The Temple at Pascha (left) ; The Temple in December (right)

Particular parish information

This parish is a part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Canada, of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople. The bishop is Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas). The Vicar-Bishop is Bishop Athenagoras (Salmas). The patriarch is Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis). This parish follows the New (Revised Julian) Calendar.

The Altar Feast-day of this parish is the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, 15 August.

In 2026, the pastor of the parish is Protopresbyter Alexandros Michalopoulos.

Address :

Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church

1315, Prince of Wales Drive

Ottawa, Ontario

K2C 1N2

Telephone : 613-225-8016, ext. 222

Web-site : https://helleniccommunity.com/

Facebook

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The Temple from the south

Directions :

By car :

From Hunt Club Road, turn north on Prince of Wales Drive. Continue straight on this road ; pass Meadowlands Drive, and then the Temple will be found on the right, at the corner with Maryland Avenue

From Baseline Road, turn south on Prince of Wales Drive. Continue straight on this road ; pass Villa Crescent. The Temple will be found on the left, at the corner with Maryland Avenue.

From Highway #417 (Queensway), exit at the Carling exit. Drive on Carling Avenue until Fisher Avenue. Turn right on Fisher Avenue, and drive south to Baseline Avenue. Turn left at Baseline Avenue, and drive eastwards until Prince of Wales Drive. Turn right on Prince of Wales Drive. Continue straight on this road ; pass Villa Crescent. The Temple will be found on the left, at the corner with Maryland Avenue.

There is a large parking lot, and parking is also available on the streets nearby.

By bus :

OCTranspo operates bus-service on Prince of Wales Drive.

Bus #85 passes by the Temple.

Aerial view of the Temple and the Hellenic Centre

Protopresbyter Alexander Michalopoulos

Telephone : 613-225-8016, ext. 230

The Temple from the north

References

Ottawa Hellenic Community history

Additional information :

Kitroeff, Alexander, “The Greek Orthodox Church in America : a modern History” (Ithaca, New York : Cornell University Press, 2020).

Pappaioannou, Priest George, ‘The Historical Development of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America’ in “A Companion to the Greek Orthodox Church”, ed. Litsas, F K (New York, NY : Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America, 1984).

Stokoe, Mark and Kishkovsky, Leonid, “Orthodox Christians in North America 1794-1994”

Tarasar, Constance J, ed., “Orthodox America 1794-1976 : Development of The Orthodox Church in America” (Syosset, NY : The Orthodox Church in America Department of History and Archives, 1975). ASIN : B000ZLZAUE.

Archdiocese listing

Dormition (Koimisis) of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, Ottawa web-site

Hellenic Community of Ottawa web-site

Hellenic Community of Ottawa Facebook

Orthodox World listing

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada web-site

Orthodoxwiki article about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada

1996 Special Regulations and Uniform Parish Regulations Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Uniform Community Regulations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada, 2021

Orthodox Church of Constantinople web-site

Orthodoxwiki article about the Orthodox Church of Constantinople

Patriarch Athenagoros (Spyrou)