Have you wondered about an alternative to modern secular education for your kids? Have you heard about classical education but don’t know much about it? Community leaders and educators at St. Silouan Orthodox Church invite you to attend an information seminar about our plans for an Orthodox classical school. We will be discussing our goals and the envisioned curriculum, as well as what a Christian classical education is and it's potential to shape the next generation. Bring your kiddos, appetites (both literal and intellectual), and questions! We look forward to sharing our vision with you!

Saturday January 31, 2025, 2pm to 4pm
237 Sackville St. (Lower Level)
Toronto, Ontario, M5A 3G1

"There was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:7)

As we draw near to the Feast of the Nativity, Noble Joseph House once again opened its doors in the simple and holy work of making room—room for the stranger, room for fellowship, and room for Christ Himself. Through our Noble Joseph Ministry, we were grateful to share a Christmas meal that reflected the heart of the Gospel: welcoming, hospitality, and love offered freely.

On this evening, 120 meals were served, and the parish hall was filled with warmth, conversation, music, and the easy happiness that comes when people are truly welcomed. We gathered not only to eat together, but to celebrate the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, who chose to enter the world in humility and to dwell among those who receive Him.

We offer sincere thanks to St. George Greek Orthodox Church (Young Adults Bible Study) for their generous help in serving and completing the Christmas meal. We are grateful as well to St. George Romanian OCA, under the pastoral care of Fr. Dn. Cristian, for filling the room with carols that lifted hearts and set the tone for the evening. Our thanks extend to St. Irene Chrisovalantou Greek Orthodox Church for providing sweaters and gift bags, and to JY for her private donation of gift bags, offered quietly and with love.

A special word of thanks to Mena and Alexei for preparing a delicious turkey that many were still talking about long after the meal. We also thank all of our St. Silouan volunteers and helpers, whose attentiveness, kindness, and genuine care made every guest feel at home.

The atmosphere throughout the night was bright and welcoming. Anthony played familiar Christmas music on the piano, children happily read out raffle prizes, and many volunteers and community members ended the evening with Compline, offering thanks to God for a night well shared.

Indeed, the Virgin is on her way to the Cave in our Regent Park Community.

Christ is born! Let us glorify Him!

Monday December 22, 2025
+ 5pm Noble Joseph House Christmas Community celebration and Small Compline (including Fr. Dn Cristian and carolers from St. George Romanian OCA and volunteers from St. George Greek Orthodox Church Young Adults Ministry)

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
+ 9am Royal Hours
+ 1pm Silent prayer and drop-in
+ 7pm - 10pm Compline, Matins and Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

Thursday, January 1, 2026
+ 9am The Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord and the feast of St. Basil at St Olga of Alaska Orthodox Church in East Gwillimbury

Monday, January 5, 2026
+ 7pm Vigil and Great Blessing of the Waters for the Feast of Theophany of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
+ 9am Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Theophany of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
+ After Liturgy Blessing of the Waters at Ashbridges Bay

On December 6 2025, Saint Silouan the Athonite Orthodox Church hosted our annual Saint Nicholas Day. The evening started with Carols woven into a Nativity Pageant. After the Pageant, the children in attendance were treated to a visit from Saint Nicholas of Myra who spoke about giving to the poor and works of mercy that are lived in the Christian experience. Saint Nicholas later gave out presents to all the children. Vespers was then prayed in celebration of the feast day of Saint Nicholas, Wonderworker and Bishop of Myra.