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	==Particular Archdiocese information==		==Particular Archdiocese information==

	The “Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada”, also called the “Holy Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic”, which is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese eparchy] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Church of Constantinople]. In ~~2024~~, the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch is Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)].		The “Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada”, also called the “Holy Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic”, which is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese eparchy] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Church of Constantinople]. In 2026, the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch is Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)].

	In ~~2024~~, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Apostolos_(Koufallakis) Archbishop Apostolos (Koufallakis)] is the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada.		In 2026, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Apostolos_(Koufallakis) Archbishop Apostolos (Koufallakis)] is the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada.

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	[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Orthodoxwiki article about the Orthodox Church of Constantinople]		[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Orthodoxwiki article about the Orthodox Church of Constantinople]

			[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photius_II_of_Constantinople Patriarch Photius II (Maniatis)]

			[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_I_of_Constantinople Patriarch Benjamin (Psomas )]

			[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximus_V_of_Constantinople Patriarch Maximus V (Vaportzis)]

			[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Athenagoras_(Spyrou) Patriarch Athenagoras (Spyrou)]

			[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Demetrios_I_(Papadopoulos) Patriarch Demetrios (Papadopoulos)]

	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)]		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)]

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	==References==		==References==

			[http://www.panagia.ca/panagia/contact.html Avgeropoulos, Protopresbyter Panagiotis], “Brief History of the Greek Orthodox Church in Canada” (Toronto, 2024).

	Efthimiou, Miltiades B and George A Christopoulos, eds., “History of the Greek Orthodox Church in America” (New York : Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America, 1984). ASIN ‏: B001AD93BI.		Efthimiou, Miltiades B and George A Christopoulos, eds., “History of the Greek Orthodox Church in America” (New York : Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America, 1984). ASIN ‏: B001AD93BI.
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	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)]		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)]

			[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Apostolos_(Koufallakis) Archbishop Apostolos (Koufallakis)]

	[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Christophoros_(Rakintzakis) Bishop Christophoros (Rakintzakis)]		[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Christophoros_(Rakintzakis) Bishop Christophoros (Rakintzakis)]

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	'''Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy'''		'''Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy'''

	The [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Toronto_Orthodox_Theological_Academy_(Toronto,_Ontario) Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy (Toronto, Ontario)] is affiliated with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Paul_University Saint Paul’s University] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa Ottawa], Ontario, and it offers a four-year course in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theology Theological] Studies. A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor_of_Theology Bachelor of Theology Degree] is awarded from Saint Paul’s University upon completion of course requirements. [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ignatios_DelisProtopresbyter Ignatios Delis] is the Academy’s current Dean.		The [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Toronto_Orthodox_Theological_Academy_(Toronto,_Ontario) Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy (Toronto, Ontario)] is affiliated with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Paul_University Saint Paul’s University] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa Ottawa], Ontario, and it offers a four-year course in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theology Theological] Studies. A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor_of_Theology Bachelor of Theology Degree] is awarded from Saint Paul’s University upon completion of course requirements. [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ignatios_DelisProtopresbyter Ignatios Delis] is the Academy’s current [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Dean Dean].

	The '''“Department of Religious Education”''' provides instruction, access to resources and networking to support the proclamation of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Gospel Gospel] of our [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Jesus_Christ Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ] throughout the Archdiocese and in the Arctic. This Ministry hopes to encourage a greater communion with God by nurturing a deeper faith through the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian Church].		The '''“Department of Religious Education”''' provides instruction, access to resources and networking to support the proclamation of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Gospel Gospel] of our [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Jesus_Christ Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ] throughout the Archdiocese and in the Arctic. This Ministry hopes to encourage a greater communion with God by nurturing a deeper faith through the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian Church].
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	The '''“Archdiocese Missions Board”''' exists to : promote the domestic and foreign [https://www.goarch.org/-/missions mission] programmes of the Archdiocese ; encourage the establishment of mission committees in each parish, which would be responsible for promoting mission activities ; communicate with other Orthodox jurisdictions and coordinate our mission programmes ; organise short-term mission teams ; educate youth in the area of missions and evangelism ; minister to inmates in Canadian prisons ; perpetuate and promote the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Greek Orthodox Faith].		The '''“Archdiocese Missions Board”''' exists to : promote the domestic and foreign [https://www.goarch.org/-/missions mission] programmes of the Archdiocese ; encourage the establishment of mission committees in each parish, which would be responsible for promoting mission activities ; communicate with other Orthodox jurisdictions and coordinate our mission programmes ; organise short-term mission teams ; educate youth in the area of missions and evangelism ; minister to inmates in Canadian prisons ; perpetuate and promote the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Greek Orthodox Faith].

	'''“Orthodox Voice”''' is a half-hour weekly religious [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr5lw6a3auktX-Pxz1aTVBDRBfZex31ns television programme] in Greek and English, produced by the Archdiocese, which airs each Sunday, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (EST), on the Odyssey Television Network. On the air since March 1990, it has attained an audience of up to 75,000. Episodes can be viewed also on the YouTube Channel of the Archdiocese. "The Orthodox Voice" is supported by the Greek Orthodox Order of Canada, established in 1975.		'''“Orthodox Voice”''' is a half-hour weekly religious [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr5lw6a3auktX-Pxz1aTVBDRBfZex31ns television programme] in Greek and English, produced by the Archdiocese, which airs each Sunday, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (EST), on the Odyssey Television Network. On the air since March 1990, it has attained an audience of up to 75,000. Episodes can be viewed also on the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY-OCQbqr9s YouTube Channel] of the Archdiocese. "The Orthodox Voice" is supported by the Greek Orthodox Order of Canada, established in 1975.

	'''~~“Orthodox Way”~~''' is a monthly eight-page [https://goarchdiocese.ca/orthodox-way/ newspaper] in Greek and English, in circulation since 1982. It contains substantial religious, catechetical and news articles.		'''“[https://orthodoxwiki.org/index.php?title=Archdiocese_of_Canada_(Greek)&mobileaction=toggle_view_desktop#Programs Orthodox Way]”''' is a monthly eight-page [https://goarchdiocese.ca/orthodox-way/ newspaper] in Greek and English, in circulation since 1982. It contains substantial religious, catechetical and news articles.

	'''“Met Youth”''' was founded in the 1990s. Its mandate is three fold : to connect [https://www.facebook.com/MetYouthCan/ Greek Orthodox youth] in Canada ; to communicate the Orthodox Faith ; to cultivate local youth groups and initiatives in cities across Canada.		'''“Met Youth”''' was founded in the 1990s. Its mandate is three fold : to connect [https://www.facebook.com/MetYouthCan/ Greek Orthodox youth] in Canada ; to communicate the Orthodox Faith ; to cultivate local youth groups and initiatives in cities across Canada.

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	The “Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada”, also called the “Holy Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic”, which is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese eparchy] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Church of Constantinople]. In 2024, the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch is Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)].		The “Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada”, also called the “Holy Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic”, which is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese eparchy] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Church of Constantinople]. In 2024, the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch is Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)].

	In 2024, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/~~Archbishop_Sotirios_~~(~~Athanassoulas~~) Archbishop ~~Sotirios~~ (~~Athanassoulas~~)] is the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada.		In 2024, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Apostolos_(Koufallakis) Archbishop Apostolos (Koufallakis)] is the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada.

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	==Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic, 2019==		==Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic, 2019==

	In 2019, the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) was elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese Archdiocese]. Thus, the official title of the diocese became “Holy Archdiocese of Canada and All the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic Arctic]”, and alternatively, ~~“Greek~~ Orthodox Archdiocese of ~~Canada”~~.		In 2019, the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) was elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese Archdiocese]. Thus, the official title of the diocese became “Holy Archdiocese of Canada and All the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic Arctic]”, and alternatively, “[https://goarchdiocese.ca/ Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada]”.

	Thus, Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) was elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop#Archbishops_and_Metropolitans Archbishop], with the title “Archbishop of Canada and All the Arctic”, and alternatively, “[https://goarchdiocese.ca/ Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada]”.		Thus, Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) was elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop#Archbishops_and_Metropolitans Archbishop], with the title “Archbishop of Canada and All the Arctic”, and alternatively, “[https://goarchdiocese.ca/ Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada]”.

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	On 6 September, 1960, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Athenagoras_(Kokkinakis) Bishop Athenagoras (Kokkinakis)] was elevated to the dignity of “Titular Metropolitan of Elaia”. ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaea_(Aeolis) Elaia] was a city near [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smyrna Smirna], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatolia Anatolia].)		On 6 September, 1960, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Athenagoras_(Kokkinakis) Bishop Athenagoras (Kokkinakis)] was elevated to the dignity of “Titular Metropolitan of Elaia”. ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaea_(Aeolis) Elaia] was a city near [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smyrna Smirna], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatolia Anatolia].)

	At that time, he was assigned by Patriarch Athenagoras (Spyrou) to oversee the parishes in Canada that belonged to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America. Those parishes together became known as the Ninth (Canadian) Region.		At that time, he was assigned by Patriarch Athenagoras (Spyrou) to oversee the parishes in Canada that belonged to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America. Those parishes together became known as the Ninth (Canadian) Region.

	He was the first bishop to be assigned for Canada, and he lived in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario]. It is probable that [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Saint_George%E2%80%99s_Greek_Orthodox_Church_of_Toronto_1909 Saint George's Greek Orthodox Church] in Toronto served as his cathedral.		Metropolitan Athenagoras was the first bishop to be assigned for Canada, and he lived in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario]. It is probable that [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Saint_George%E2%80%99s_Greek_Orthodox_Church_of_Toronto_1909 Saint George's Greek Orthodox Church] in Toronto served as his cathedral.

	In 1961, during the time of his archpastoral supervision, Bishop Athenagoras (Kokkinakis) blessed the purchase of a pre-existing building and the opening of [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Annunciation_to_the_Theotokos_Greek_Orthodox_Cathedral_1961 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church] in Toronto (under the [https://www.greekcommunity.org/ Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto]).		In 1961, during the time of his archpastoral supervision, Bishop Athenagoras (Kokkinakis) blessed the purchase of a pre-existing building and the opening of [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Annunciation_to_the_Theotokos_Greek_Orthodox_Cathedral_1961 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church] in Toronto (under the [https://www.greekcommunity.org/ Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto]).
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	On 11 December, 1963, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Timotheos_(Haloftis) Bishop Timotheos (Haloftis)] was assigned to the Ninth (Canadian) (Region), with offices in Toronto, Ontario. He was named “Titular Bishop of Rodostolon” (a former diocese in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Thrace East Thrace], now in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey Turkey]).		On 11 December, 1963, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Timotheos_(Haloftis) Bishop Timotheos (Haloftis)] was assigned to the Ninth (Canadian) (Region), with offices in Toronto, Ontario. He was named “Titular Bishop of Rodostolon” (a former diocese in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Thrace East Thrace], now in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey Turkey]).

	It was in 1963 that Annunciation Greek Orthodox Parish in Toronto purchased a building which would later become for a time the diocesan cathedral for the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Canada.		It was in 1963 that [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Annunciation_to_the_Theotokos_Greek_Orthodox_Cathedral_1961 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Parish in Toronto] purchased a building which would later become for a time the diocesan [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Cathedral cathedral] for the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Canada.

	In 1967, Bishop Timotheos (Haloftis) was transferred away from Toronto.		In 1967, Bishop Timotheos (Haloftis) was transferred away from Toronto.
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	'''Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)'''		'''Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)'''

	On 27 January, 1974, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Archimandrite Sotirios (Athanassoulas)] was ordained to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Episcopate Holy Episcopate] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal Montréal], ~~Quebec~~.		On 27 January, 1974, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Archimandrite Sotirios (Athanassoulas)] was ordained to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Episcopate Holy Episcopate] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal Montréal], Québec.

	He was given the title “Titular Bishop of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantia_(Osrhoene) Constantia]” (a titular see in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamia Mesopotamia]), and he was given the responsibility to serve in the Ninth District as the Bishop of Toronto in Ontario.		He was given the title “Titular Bishop of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantia_(Osrhoene) Constantia]” (a titular see in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamia Mesopotamia]), and he was given the responsibility to serve in the Ninth District as the Bishop of Toronto in Ontario.

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	==Establishment of a Canadian Pastoral District (Ninth Region), 1960==		==Establishment of a Canadian Pastoral District (Ninth Region), 1960==

	In 1960, it was decided by Patriarch Athenagoras (Syprou) to establish an episcopal region for [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada], of which the assigned bishop would be "Episcopal Commissioner" for Canada. The region was a preparation for a future diocese ; the "episcopal commissioner" was the preparation for a future ruling bishop.		In 1960, it was decided by Patriarch Athenagoras (Syprou) to establish an episcopal region for [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada], of which the assigned bishop would be "Episcopal Commissioner" for Canada. The region was a preparation for a future [https://en.orthodoxwiki.org/wiki/Diocese diocese] ; the "episcopal commissioner" was the preparation for a future ruling [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop bishop].

	'''Metropolitan Athenagoras (Kokkinakis)'''		'''Metropolitan Athenagoras (Kokkinakis)'''
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	In 1961, during the time of his archpastoral supervision, Bishop Athenagoras (Kokkinakis) blessed the purchase of a pre-existing building and the opening of [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Annunciation_to_the_Theotokos_Greek_Orthodox_Cathedral_1961 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church] in Toronto (under the [https://www.greekcommunity.org/ Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto]).		In 1961, during the time of his archpastoral supervision, Bishop Athenagoras (Kokkinakis) blessed the purchase of a pre-existing building and the opening of [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Annunciation_to_the_Theotokos_Greek_Orthodox_Cathedral_1961 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church] in Toronto (under the [https://www.greekcommunity.org/ Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto]).

	At that time, he was assigned by Patriarch Athenagoras (Spyrou) to oversee the parishes in Canada that belonged to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America. He was the first bishop to be assigned for Canada, and he lived in Toronto, Ontario. It is probable that Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Toronto served as his cathedral.

	In 1963, Metropolitan Athenagoras (Kokkinakis) was transferred to [https://www.britannica.com/place/London London], [https://www.britannica.com/place/United-Kingdom United Kingdom].		In 1963, Metropolitan Athenagoras (Kokkinakis) was transferred to [https://www.britannica.com/place/London London], [https://www.britannica.com/place/United-Kingdom United Kingdom].

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	"[https://greektimes.ca/15620/ Archbishop Sotirios of Canada to step down after 52 years]" (24 June, 2026)		"[https://greektimes.ca/15620/ Archbishop Sotirios of Canada to step down after 52 years]" (24 June, 2026)

			[https://orthodoxtimes.com/metropolitan-apostolos-of-new-jersey-elected-as-the-new-archbishop-of-canada/ Orthodox Times : Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey elected as the new Archbishop of Canada] (22 July, 2026)

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	This incipient archdiocese was formed to care for all the Greek Orthodox Faithful in [https://www.britannica.com/place/North-America North] and [https://www.britannica.com/place/South-America South] America, with Metropolitan Meletios as its head in the responsibility of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Exarch Exarch] of America. Bishop Alexander (Demoglou) became the first Greek bishop to head the ethnic Greek Orthodox parishes in [https://www.britannica.com/place/North-America North] and [https://www.britannica.com/place/South-America South] America, as Archbishop of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City New York].		This incipient archdiocese was formed to care for all the Greek Orthodox Faithful in [https://www.britannica.com/place/North-America North] and [https://www.britannica.com/place/South-America South] America, with Metropolitan Meletios as its head in the responsibility of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Exarch Exarch] of America. Bishop Alexander (Demoglou) became the first Greek bishop to head the ethnic Greek Orthodox parishes in [https://www.britannica.com/place/North-America North] and [https://www.britannica.com/place/South-America South] America, as Archbishop of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City New York].

	This appointment of Bishop Alexander was made during a period of chaos for the Orthodox Church in [https://www.britannica.com/place/North-America North America], and also in other parts of the world (as a consequence of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Revolution Russian Revolution of 1917]). The chaos was also produced by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Civil_War ~~Russian Civil War~~ Russian Civil War], the beginning of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissolution_of_the_Ottoman_Empire dissolution of the Ottoman Empire] at that time, and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greco-Turkish_War_(1919%E2%80%931922) Greek-Turkish War] which followed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I World War I].		This appointment of Bishop Alexander was made during a period of chaos for the Orthodox Church in [https://www.britannica.com/place/North-America North America], and also in other parts of the world (as a consequence of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Revolution Russian Revolution of 1917]). The chaos was also produced by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Civil_War Russian Civil War], the beginning of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissolution_of_the_Ottoman_Empire dissolution of the Ottoman Empire] at that time, and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greco-Turkish_War_(1919%E2%80%931922) Greek-Turkish War] which followed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I World War I].

	At some time after 1918, parishes in Canada began to be cared for by Greek Orthodox bishops in the USA, who became responsible for assigning clergy, blessing parish communities into existence, and resolving difficulties as the need arose.		At some time after 1918, parishes in Canada began to be cared for by Greek Orthodox bishops in the USA, who became responsible for assigning clergy, blessing parish communities into existence, and resolving difficulties as the need arose.

	Meanwhile, in 1922, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meletius_Metaxakis Patriarch Meletius IV (Metaxakis) of Constantinople] transferred the archdiocese to the jurisdiction of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecumenical_Patriarchate_of_Constantinople Church of Constantinople]		Meanwhile, in 1922, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meletius_Metaxakis Patriarch Meletius IV (Metaxakis) of Constantinople] transferred the archdiocese to the jurisdiction of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecumenical_Patriarchate_of_Constantinople Church of Constantinople].

	During 1930, [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Damaskinos Archbishop Damaskinos (Papandreou)] effected the transfer of the hierarchs who had been assigned by Patriarch Meletios to new sees in Greece.		During 1930, [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Damaskinos Archbishop Damaskinos (Papandreou)] effected the transfer of the hierarchs who had been assigned by Patriarch Meletios to new sees in Greece.

	In the course of the changes, on 19 June, 1930, Archbishop Alexander (Demoglou) was released from his responsibilities in North America, and he was returned to Greece.		In the course of the changes, on 19 June, 1930, Archbishop Alexander (Demoglou) was released from his responsibilities in North America, and he was returned to Greece.

	'''Archbishop Athenagoras (Spyrou)'''		'''Archbishop Athenagoras (Spyrou)'''

	In late 1930, the Holy Synod of the Constantinopolitan Patriarchate and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photius_II_of_Constantinople Patriarch Photios II (Maniatis)], with the consent of the Church of Greece, elected [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/index.php?title=Patriarch_Athenagoras_(Spyrou)&action=edit&section=10 Metropolitan Athenagoras (Spyrou)] to be [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archbishop Archbishop] of New York, and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Exarch Exarch] of North and South America.		In late 1930, the Holy Synod of the [https://en/wikipedidia.org/wiki/Ecumenical_Patriarchate_of_Constantinople Constantinopolitan Patriarchate] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photius_II_of_Constantinople Patriarch Photios II (Maniatis)], with the consent of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Greece Church of Greece], elected [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/index.php?title=Patriarch_Athenagoras_(Spyrou)&action=edit&section=10 Metropolitan Athenagoras (Spyrou)] to be [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archbishop Archbishop] of New York, and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Exarch Exarch] of North and South America.

	In 1931, when he assumed his new responsibilities, Archbishop Athenagoras was faced with the task of bringing unity and harmony to a diocese that was racked with dissension between [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_modern_Greece#Republic_and_Monarchy_(1922%E2%80%931940) Royalists and Venizelists]. Archbishop Athenagoras centralised the ecclesiastical administration into the archdiocesan offices in New York City. All other bishops then served in the Archdiocese of North and South America as Vicar-Bishops, who were assigned to assist the archbishop, without having dioceses and administrative rights of their own. He did much to settle and develop the administration of the archdiocese.		In 1931, when he assumed his new responsibilities, Archbishop Athenagoras was faced with the task of bringing unity and harmony to a diocese that was racked with dissension between [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_modern_Greece#Republic_and_Monarchy_(1922%E2%80%931940) Royalists and Venizelists]. Archbishop Athenagoras centralised the ecclesiastical administration into the archdiocesan offices in New York City. All other bishops then served in the Archdiocese of North and South America as Vicar-Bishops, who were assigned to assist the archbishop, without having dioceses and administrative rights of their own. He did much to settle and develop the administration of the archdiocese.
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	In 1960, he became the founding president of the “[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Standing_Conference_of_the_Canonical_Orthodox_Bishops_in_the_Americas Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas]” (SCOBA). He remained at its head until 1996.		In 1960, he became the founding president of the “[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Standing_Conference_of_the_Canonical_Orthodox_Bishops_in_the_Americas Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas]” (SCOBA). He remained at its head until 1996.

	As a substantial immigration to North America by Greek-speakers began, Archbishop Iakovos developed a more efficient manner of caring for the widely-dispersed spiritual flock. He developed many educational and pastoral organisations ; and, as his predecessor, he stressed the importance of increasing the use of the English language.		As a substantial immigration to North America by Greek-speakers began, Archbishop Iakovos developed a more efficient manner of caring for the widely-dispersed spiritual flock. He developed many educational and pastoral organisations ; and, as his predecessor, he stressed the importance of increasing the use of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_language English language].

	==Establishment of a Canadian Pastoral District (Ninth Region), 1960==		==Establishment of a Canadian Pastoral District (Ninth Region), 1960==