 St. Athanasius Orthodox Academy Information Seminar Saturday, Jan 31st 2:00pm All are warmly invited to attend the first information seminar for St. Athanasius Orthodox Academy! An initiative exploring the possibility of an Orthodox Christian classical education within the GTA.
This gathering is open to EVERYONE - parents, parishioners, educators, future parents, Orthodox or non-Orthodox and anyone interested in learning more about the vision, purpose, and hopes for the future of Orthodox education for our children. Whether you are actively discerning schooling options or simply wish to listen and ask questions, your presence is welcome and encouraged. The seminar will take place on Saturday, January 31st, from 2:00–4:00 PM, at 237 Sackville Street (Lower Level). Refreshments and childcare will be provided. Please come, listen, ask questions, and help discern together whether this work is something God is calling our community to pursue.  Glory to Jesus Christ!
Back by popular demand, The Vine, St. Silouan’s Young Adult Ministry is excited to invite you to our next event: Bible Trivia Night At Blessing in Disguise Bistro and Pub (150 John Street, Toronto, ON) https://maps.app.goo.gl/VMTrTfB84CgijFbi9 Friday, February 6th ⏰ 7:30 PM Join us for an evening of fellowship, good food, and a fun challenge of your Bible knowledge. Please RSVP by February 1st so we can reserve enough space. Email us at: [email protected] We look forward to seeing you there!  The chapel and home of the late Hieromonk Nicholas of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Hermitage in Combermere, Ontario, was once again visited with prayers and hymns to the glory of God. The hermitage, which has been largely unused since the falling asleep of Fr. Nicholas on December 26, 2021, remains a true treasure within our Diocese. For nearly fifty years, Hieromonk Nicholas lived and prayed there in quiet contemplation. The hermitage has no running water, only a well behind the cabin, and is heated solely by a wood-burning stove. Though located near the town of Combermere (approximately a three-and-a-half-hour drive east of Toronto), Fr. Nicholas worked out his salvation in near-complete isolation. The wooden lodge, with its low ceilings on the main floor and what remains of the chapel above in the half-story, is tucked away off an easy-to-miss private side road—hidden from the world, yet fully known to God. This hermitage is part of our Diocese and our Deanery, and it holds a unique place in the story of ACROD in Canada. Over the years, Fr. Nicholas would occasionally allow the faithful from our sister parish, Christ the Saviour in Ottawa, under Fr. Maxym Lysak, to visit on special occasions, though his primary calling remained one of monastic solitude. The hermitage is situated in a very rural region of Ontario, far from any Orthodox parish. For the few Orthodox families who lived in the surrounding area, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas asked Fr. Nicholas, in fatherly love, to care for them. Opening to them the doorway of heaven through the holy Sacraments of the Church, which he did with great pastoral joy. With the archpastoral blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Gregory, it is our hope to hold Divine Liturgies at the hermitage periodically, as well as to offer day retreats there. May the Lord help us to continue to reveal these hidden and precious lives, so that through these 'little flowers' in the Lords garden, we too may behold the glory of God.  After a praying the Divine Liturgy for the feast of Theophany, a small group of parishioners journeyed to Ash Bridges Bay to pray the great blessing of the waters at Lake Ontario. After the blessing the Fathers met a kind photographer who was taking candid photos of the blessing. After the blessing of the waters at Ash Bridges Bay the group spent some time in a lunch time festal agape and fellowship at a local fast food restaurant. Wishing you all a blessed and holy feast! Today the blinding mist of the world is dispersed by the Epiphany of our God. Today the whole creation shines with light from on high. Today error is laid low and the coming of the Master has made for us a way of salvation. Today things above keep feast with things below, and things below commune with things above. Today the triumphant assembly of the Orthodox keeps this holy festival with great joy. Today the Master hastens towards baptism that He may lift man up to the heights. Today He that bows not, bows down to His own servant that He may set us free from bondage. Today we have purchased the Kingdom of Heaven: for the Lord’s Kingdom shall have no end. Today earth and sea share the joy of the world, and the world is filled with gladness.  Monday, January 5, 2026
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
  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  
 Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Wishing you a blessed and joyous feast of the Nativity of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! "Thy nativity, O Christ our God, has shown to the world the light of wisdom; for by it, those who worshipped the stars were taught by a star to adore Thee the Sun of Righteousness, and to know Thee, the Orient from on high. O Lord, glory to Thee." + Troparion of Nativity - 4th Tone  "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!  Wednesdays 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Fridays 1:00pm to 5:00pm By the grace of God, and through the generosity of our Neokoros, Anthony, the church is now open each week for regular quiet prayer and the praying of the Hours. It is the hope of the parish leadership that, in time, we might even be open 24/7 for the spiritual and physical well-being of all who seek rest in the Lord within these walls. Anthony’s gift—most especially the gift of his presence—has helped move this dream forward. Through his ministry, we are given the opportunity to come, light a candle, and listen in stillness for the voice of the Lord. This is a ministry that helps the church be what she truly is: a refuge, a safe and steady place amid our busy and often demanding daily lives. Come and find respite here. (Though these are our standard hours, feast days may affect the schedule—please check the schedule for any changes.) 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  |
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