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	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_Canada_1960#Archdiocese_and_Archbishop Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) : 50th Year Golden Jubilee] (10 January, 2024)		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_Canada_1960#Archdiocese_and_Archbishop Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) : 50th Year Golden Jubilee] (10 January, 2024)

			"[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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	In July, 2024, the archdiocese convened its [https://goarchdiocese.ca/2024-clergy-laity-assembly/ 31st biennial assembly] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Catharines Saint Catharine's]. Ontario		In July, 2024, the archdiocese convened its [https://goarchdiocese.ca/2024-clergy-laity-assembly/ 31st biennial assembly] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Catharines Saint Catharine's]. Ontario

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

	On 13 June, 2019, the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Synod_of_Constantinople Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate], in its meeting with [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)] presiding, elevated the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese Metropolis] of Toronto to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese Archdiocese] of Canada. ~~Consequently~~, ~~Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) was elevated to~~ the ~~dignity~~ of [https://~~orthodoxwiki~~.org/~~Bishop#Archbishops_and_Metropolitans archbishop~~]. ~~His title was adjusted to “Archbishop of the~~ Archdiocese of Canada ~~and all the North”~~.		On 13 June, 2019, the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Synod_of_Constantinople Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate], in its meeting with [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)] presiding, elevated the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese Metropolis] of Toronto to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese Archdiocese] of Canada. 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]”.

	~~'''~~Vicar-Bishops, 2020~~'''~~		Consequently, Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) was elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop#Archbishops_and_Metropolitans archbishop]. His title was adjusted to “Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Canada and all the Arctic”, and alternatively, “Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada”.

			==Vicar-Bishops, 2020==

	In 2020, under the blessing of Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis) and the election of the Holy Synod of the Church of Constantinople, 3 [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Auxiliary_bishop Vicar-Bishops] were elected, ordained, and assigned to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada : [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Athenagoras_(Salmas) Bishop Athenagoras (Salmas)], [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Bartholomew_(Mostratos) Bishop Bartholomew (Mostratos)], [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Iakovos_(Antonopoulos) Bishop Iakovos (Antonopoulos)].		In 2020, under the blessing of Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis) and the election of the Holy Synod of the Church of Constantinople, 3 [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Auxiliary_bishop Vicar-Bishops] were elected, ordained, and assigned to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada : [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Athenagoras_(Salmas) Bishop Athenagoras (Salmas)], [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Bartholomew_(Mostratos) Bishop Bartholomew (Mostratos)], [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Iakovos_(Antonopoulos) Bishop Iakovos (Antonopoulos)].
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	In 2024, Archbishop Sotirios reached the significant milestone of having served as the Head of the Greek Orthodox Church in Canada for 50 years. In this context, Archbishop Sotirios continued to serve in the same manner as always.		In 2024, Archbishop Sotirios reached the significant milestone of having served as the Head of the Greek Orthodox Church in Canada for 50 years. In this context, Archbishop Sotirios continued to serve in the same manner as always.

	In 2024, the archdiocese numbered 75 parishes.		In 2024, the archdiocese numbered 75 parishes.

	==Particular archdiocese information==		==Particular archdiocese information==

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	Effectively, the Ninth District became the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_Canada Greek Orthodox Diocese of Toronto (Canada)] ; and from that time, the development of the diocese developed in parallel with the personal progress of Bishop Sotirios over the next many decades.		Effectively, the Ninth District became the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_Canada Greek Orthodox Diocese of Toronto (Canada)] ; and from that time, the development of the diocese developed in parallel with the personal progress of Bishop Sotirios over the next many decades.

	~~'''~~Diocese of Toronto (Canada), 1979~~'''~~		==Diocese of Toronto (Canada), 1979==

	In 1979, following a re-structuring of the Archdiocese of North and South America, the Ninth District of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_North_and_South_America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America] was elevated by the Patriarch of Constantinople to be the [https://goarchdiocese.ca/ Greek Orthodox Diocese of Toronto (Canada)], and [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)] of Constantia became Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto] ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]).		In 1979, following a re-structuring of the Archdiocese of North and South America, the Ninth District of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_North_and_South_America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America] was elevated by the Patriarch of Constantinople to be the [https://goarchdiocese.ca/ Greek Orthodox Diocese of Toronto (Canada)], and [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)] of Constantia became Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto] ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]).
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	In 1996, the “Greek Orthodox Education in Ontario” [https://www.greekcommunity.org/greek-schools Day Schools] were established in Toronto.		In 1996, the “Greek Orthodox Education in Ontario” [https://www.greekcommunity.org/greek-schools Day Schools] were established in Toronto.

	~~'''~~Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy, 1998~~'''~~		==The Diocese of Canada becomes a Metropolis, 1996==

			On 30 July, 1996, the Patriarchate of Constantinople divided the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_North_and_South_America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America] into 4 parts : the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States USA], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_America Central America], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_America South America]. The Diocese of Canada was elevated to the status of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_(religious_jurisdiction) metropolitanate].

			At the same time, the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) was detached from the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America], and placed directly under the authority of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecumenical_Patriarchate_of_Constantinople Patriarchal Throne in Constantinople].

			On 24 September, 1996, [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)] was elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop#Archbishops_and_Metropolitans metropolitan], and he was given the title and responsibility of Metropolitan Archbishop of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto] (Canada), and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exarch Exarch] of all Canada.

			==Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy, 1998==

	In 1998, with the blessing of [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)], Metropolitan Sotirios established the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Patriarchal_Toronto_Orthodox_Theological_Academy_1998 Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy]. The purpose of establishing the academy was to train the future clergy of Canada instead of having to send them abroad to study.		In 1998, with the blessing of [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)], Metropolitan Sotirios established the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Patriarchal_Toronto_Orthodox_Theological_Academy_1998 Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy]. The purpose of establishing the academy was to train the future clergy of Canada instead of having to send them abroad to study.
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	Later, Patriarch Bartholomew honoured the Academy by blessing the re-naming of the Toronto Academy to “Patriarchal Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy”. This distinction was granted ahead of the older schools of theology in the USA.		Later, Patriarch Bartholomew honoured the Academy by blessing the re-naming of the Toronto Academy to “Patriarchal Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy”. This distinction was granted ahead of the older schools of theology in the USA.

	~~'''~~Patriarchal visit to Canada~~'''~~		==Patriarchal visit to Canada==

	Also in 1998, there was the historical and remarkable 9-day [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis)#1998,_visit_to_Canada Apostolic Visit of Patriarch Bartholomew to Canada]. The visit was between 25 May and 2 June, and it included the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Metropolis of Toronto, and the beginning of the Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy.		Also in 1998, there was the historical and remarkable 9-day [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis)#1998,_visit_to_Canada Apostolic Visit of Patriarch Bartholomew to Canada]. The visit was between 25 May and 2 June, and it included the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Metropolis of Toronto, and the beginning of the Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy.

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	'''Diocese of Toronto (Canada), 1979'''		'''Diocese of Toronto (Canada), 1979'''

	In 1979, in the ~~context~~ of the ~~restructuring~~ of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America, Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) ~~was given the title “Bishop~~ of Toronto (Canada)”. ~~He was, therefore~~, Bishop of the ~~Greek Orthodox Diocese~~ of Toronto (Canada).		In 1979, following a re-structuring of the Archdiocese of North and South America, the Ninth District of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_North_and_South_America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America] was elevated by the Patriarch of Constantinople to be the [https://goarchdiocese.ca/ Greek Orthodox Diocese of Toronto (Canada)], and [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)] of Constantia became Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto] ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]).

			In 1979, Bishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Constantia was elevated to be the Bishop of [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/toronto/ Toronto] (Canada), in [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ontario/ Ontario].

	At that time, there were 22 Greek Orthodox parishes in the Canadian diocese.		At that time, there were 22 Greek Orthodox parishes in the Canadian diocese.

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	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_Canada_1960#Archdiocese_and_Archbishop Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) : 50th Year Golden Jubilee] (10 January, 2024)		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_Canada_1960#Archdiocese_and_Archbishop Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas) : 50th Year Golden Jubilee] (10 January, 2024)
































	~~[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archdiocese_of_Canada_(Greek) Orthodoxwiki article about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada]~~

	~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_Canada Wikipedia article about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada]~~

	~~[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_America Wikipedia article about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America]~~

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 '''Additional information :'''
-[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archdiocese_of_Canada_(Greek) Orthodoxwiki article about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada]
+[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Montr%C3%A9al_QC_Evangelismos-Annunciation_Greek_Orthodox_Church_1909-1931,_1975 Greek Orthodox Church Evangelismos of Montréal]
-[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_Canada Wikipedia article about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada]
+[https://patriarchateofconstantinople.com/index.html Church of Constantinople web-site]
-[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_America Wikipedia article about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America]
+[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Orthodoxwiki article about the Church of Constantinople]
 [https://el-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/%CE%91%CF%81%CF%87%CE%B9%CE%B5%CF%80%CE%AF%CF%83%CE%BA%CE%BF%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%82_%CE%98%CE%B5%CF%8C%CE%BA%CE%BB%CE%B7%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%82_%CE%91%CE%84?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp Archbishop Theokletus I (Minopoulos)]
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	Your service as [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop#Archbishops_and_Metropolitans Bishop, Metropolitan, and now Archbishop], has been filled with		Your service as [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop#Archbishops_and_Metropolitans Bishop, Metropolitan, and now Archbishop], has been filled with
	many notable achievements, not least the incredible growth of the flock in Canada		many notable achievements, not least the incredible growth of the flock in Canada
	and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philanthropy philanthropic], educational, and ~~[missionary] efforts of the~~ [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Missionary Archdiocese].		and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philanthropy philanthropic], educational, and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Missionary missionary] efforts of the Archdiocese.
	Furthermore, we are reminded of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Wisdom Divine Providence] that, on the sacred day		Furthermore, we are reminded of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Wisdom Divine Providence] that, on the sacred day
	of 18 December 1973 – the feast day of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Sebastian Holy Martyr Sebastian] – both our		of 18 December 1973 – the feast day of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Sebastian Holy Martyr Sebastian] – both our

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	After a time, Bishops Bartholomew and Iakovos were transferred away. [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Athenagoras_(Salmas) Bishop Athenagoras] remained serving in the archdiocese.		After a time, Bishops Bartholomew and Iakovos were transferred away. [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Athenagoras_(Salmas) Bishop Athenagoras] remained serving in the archdiocese.

	In 2024, Patriarch Bartholomew recognised the accomplishments of Archbishop Sotirios, in a congratulatory letter dated 10 January, 2024, for his 50th Year Golden Jubilee. ~~The patriarch~~ wrote :		In 2024, Patriarch Bartholomew recognised the accomplishments of Archbishop Sotirios, in a congratulatory letter dated 10 January, 2024, for his 50th Year Golden Jubilee. Patriarch Bartholomew wrote :
	This significant milestone marks fifty years of dedicated service to the Church,		This significant milestone marks fifty years of dedicated service to the Church,
	a journey highlighted by the many sacrifices you have made on behalf of the Mother		a journey highlighted by the many sacrifices you have made on behalf of the Mother
	Church of Constantinople and the faithful in Canada.		[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Church of Constantinople] and the faithful in Canada.

	Your service as Bishop, Metropolitan and now Archbishop, has been filled with		Your service as [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop#Archbishops_and_Metropolitans Bishop, Metropolitan, and now Archbishop], has been filled with
	many notable achievements, not least the incredible growth of the flock in Canada		many notable achievements, not least the incredible growth of the flock in Canada
	and the philanthropic, educational and missionary efforts of the Archdiocese.		and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philanthropy philanthropic], educational, and [missionary] efforts of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Missionary Archdiocese].
	Furthermore, we are reminded of the Divine Providence that, on the sacred day		Furthermore, we are reminded of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Wisdom Divine Providence] that, on the sacred day
	of 18 December 1973 – the feast day of the Holy Martyr Sebastian – both our		of 18 December 1973 – the feast day of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Sebastian Holy Martyr Sebastian] – both our
	destinies were intertwined, as we were elected to serve the Holy Great Church of Christ		destinies were intertwined, as we were elected to serve the Holy Great Church of Christ
	in different capacities.		in different capacities.
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	By car :		By car :

	From downtown Toronto : Drive south towards the Gardener Expressway. Use an entrance to the Gardener Expressway east-bound. Follow the signs for Don Valley Parkway North. Drive on Don Valley Parkway north-bound until Exit 7B from the Don Valley Parkway at Don Mills Road in East York. Follow Don Mills Road, keeping to the right, until Overlea Boulevard. Turn left onto Overlea Boulevard. Drive over the ravine, and take the first turning to the right on William Morgan Drive (at the Macedonian Orthodox Church). At the first turning, turn to the right on William Morgan Drive, and continue to the end. The entrance to the Headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Diocese is on the right.		From [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Toronto downtown Toronto] : Drive south towards the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Toronto Gardener Expressway]. Use an entrance to the Gardener Expressway east-bound. Follow the signs for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Valley_Parkway Don Valley Parkway] North. Drive on the Don Valley Parkway north-bound until Exit 7B from the Don Valley Parkway at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Mills_Road Don Mills Road] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_York East York]. Follow Don Mills Road, keeping to the right, until [https://www.waze.com/live-map/directions/ca/on/toronto/overlea-boulevard?to=place.ChIJwaGIn_vM1IkRMpYG905-_U0 Overlea Boulevard]. Turn left onto Overlea Boulevard. Drive over the ravine, and take the first turning to the right on [https://www.waze.com/live-map/directions/ca/on/toronto/william-morgan-drive?to=place.ChIJnyDPJfzM1IkRLM4InByRRg8 William Morgan Drive] (at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Clement_of_Ohrid_Macedonian_Orthodox_Cathedral,_Toronto Macedonian Orthodox Church]). At the first turning, turn to the right on William Morgan Drive, and continue to the end. The entrance to the Headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Diocese is on the right.

	==References==		==References==

	Avgeropoulos, Protopresbyter Panagiotis, “Brief History of the Greek Orthodox Church in Canada” (Toronto, 2024).		Avgeropoulos, Protopresbyter Panagiotis, “Brief History of the Greek Orthodox Church in Canada” (Toronto, 2024).

			Efthimiou, Miltiades B and George A Christopoulos, eds., “[https://archive.org/details/historyofgreekor0000unseHistory of the Greek Orthodox Church in America]” (New York : Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America, 1984). ASIN ‏: B001AD93BI.

			Kitroeff, Alexander, “[https://academic.oup.com/cornell-scholarship-online/book/38210 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).

			Tarasar, Constance J, ed., “[https://archive.org/details/orthodoxamerica10000unse/page/n3/mode/2up 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.

			[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/The_%E2%80%9CRussian_Mission%E2%80%9D_in_North_America The Russian Mission in North America]

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	In 1999, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Christophoros_(Rakintzakis)#Episcopal_ordination,_1999 Bishop Christophoros (Rakintzakis)], ordained in [https://www.stnicholascenter.org/gazetteer/1169 Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarborough,_Ontario Scarborough], Toronto, Ontario, was assigned to serve as [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Auxiliary_bishop Vicar-Bishop] in the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada).		In 1999, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Christophoros_(Rakintzakis)#Episcopal_ordination,_1999 Bishop Christophoros (Rakintzakis)], ordained in [https://www.stnicholascenter.org/gazetteer/1169 Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarborough,_Ontario Scarborough], Toronto, Ontario, was assigned to serve as [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Auxiliary_bishop Vicar-Bishop] in the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada).

	He had the responsibility of leading the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Patriarchal_Toronto_Orthodox_Theological_Academy_1998 Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy], and assisting Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) in many and various ways. He served in these responsibilities faithfully and ~~lovingly~~ until his retirement in 2017.		He had the responsibility of leading the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Patriarchal_Toronto_Orthodox_Theological_Academy_1998 Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy], and assisting Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) in many and various ways. He served in these responsibilities faithfully, lovingly, and paternally until his retirement in 2017.

	'''Canadian Council of Orthodox Bishops, 2000'''		'''Canadian Council of Orthodox Bishops, 2000'''

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	==Vicar-Bishop Christophoros (Rakintzakis), 1999==		==Vicar-Bishop Christophoros (Rakintzakis), 1999==

	In 1999, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Christophoros_(Rakintzakis)#Episcopal_ordination,_1999 Bishop Christophoros (Rakintzakis)], ordained in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarborough,_Ontario Scarborough], Toronto, Ontario, was assigned to serve as [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Auxiliary_bishop Vicar-Bishop] in the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada).		In 1999, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Christophoros_(Rakintzakis)#Episcopal_ordination,_1999 Bishop Christophoros (Rakintzakis)], ordained in [https://www.stnicholascenter.org/gazetteer/1169 Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarborough,_Ontario Scarborough], Toronto, Ontario, was assigned to serve as [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Auxiliary_bishop Vicar-Bishop] in the Metropolis of Toronto (Canada).

	He had the responsibility of leading the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Patriarchal_Toronto_Orthodox_Theological_Academy_1998 Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy], and assisting Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) in many and various ways. He served in these responsibilities faithfully and lovingly until his retirement in 2017.		He had the responsibility of leading the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Toronto_ON_Patriarchal_Toronto_Orthodox_Theological_Academy_1998 Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy], and assisting Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) in many and various ways. He served in these responsibilities faithfully and lovingly until his retirement in 2017.