Panagia-Hamilton Greek Orthodox Church and Community
233 E 15th St L9A 4G1 Hamilton, ON, Canada

Memorials for Sunday Feb 21,2021 Among the spirits of the righteous perfected in faith, give rest, O Savior, to the souls of Your servants keeping them in the blessed life which is from You, O loving One.

Celebrating the Feast of St Anthony!! Happy Name Day to all celebrating

Panagia Church is NOW in the RED - CONTROL Category Dear Parishioners & Friends of Panagia, As of February 16, 2021 the City of Hamilton has moved to the RED - CONTROL zone. Panagia Church will be re-opening on February 21st, 2021 to allow up to 30% capacity (90) in the church. Many of the rules will be in place as they were in June 2020 and as a reminder:...Continue reading

Very Direct and stern message but well spoken. Patriarch Bartholomew: The pandemic changed our social life, our daily life, our participation in the life of the Church. All this time we are shocked by the sufferings of countless of our fellow human beings and are impressed by the self-sacrifice of doctors and nurses. That is why it is unacceptable, in the face of so many victims and so much pain, to have people who deny the reality of the pandemic, who consider it a fabric...ation of various circles. It is even more provocative when such views are expressed by Christians, often by clergy, who self-proclaim to be defenders of a God of their own. New Testament affirms that whoever does not love man, cannot love God. They are indifferent to the protection of fellow human beings. The rejection of the mask and all precautionary measures does not arise simply from ignorance but from the necrosis of love within them. Science, when it opens auspicious prospects for the future of mankind, is a gift from heaven. Our faith certainly is not affected when we follow the instructions of experts. Nor do the restrictions on participation in the Services diminish the importance of the Church and what is conducted in it for the life of the faithful. Protective measures are not directed against the Church. They protect the faithful, who, like everyone else, are just as vulnerable to the virus. Patriarch Bartholomew: Of course I will get the vaccine. Besides, I think this is required based on my age. I am close to 81, so I belong to the age group that needs to be vaccinated. But it is not only a matter of necessity or choice, but also a responsibility to fellow human beings. That is why I hope that a large part of the world’s population will soon be vaccinated for the spread of the deadly virus to stop. Of course, until then, we must all strictly observe the protective measures so as not to mourn more victims. Wishes for the New Year? Patriarch Bartholomew: On the occasion of this interview and in the festive holiday spirit, I wish the publishers, the readers of the newspaper To Vima, and everyone that the new year of 2021 be peaceful, joyful, and creative; a year of liberation from the deadly pandemic and full of the blessings and gifts of the God of love. Let’s stay united and in solidarity to overcome the effects of the unprecedented health crisis. May Christ give us strength; such strength that only the incarnate God can give to the suffering human being and the whole of creation. From the Great Church and the ever-bright Phanar, many blessed years! (His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew 1)

Happy Name day to everyone celebrating their Name Day ST ANTHONY (Livestream). ORTHROS 9:00 AM...Continue reading

"Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we are here for something else besides ourselves." (Eric Sevareid) ... . See more

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http://turnerfamilyfuneralhome.ca/2021/01/papakyriakou-john/ Service will be live-streamed on Tuesday January 19th at 11:00AM

"Jesus did not come to change the mind of God about humanity; Jesus came to change the mind of humanity about God." (Richard Rohr) "When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty, my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup." (Sam Lefkowitz)

"Grief is like glitter. You can throw a handful of glitter into the air, but when you try to clean it up, you'll never get it all. Even long after the event, you will still find glitter tucked into corners, it will always be there somewhere." Unknown

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Stand well, let’s us stand with Awe let us be attentive. That we may present the Holy Anaphora in peace !! . ( Divine Liturgy St J Chrysostomos) .

SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS - Getting to know our family. Today's Gospel Reading (Matthew 1:1-25) for the Sunday before the Nativity...Continue reading

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Teaching Divine Liturgy - 11/14/2020. (Part 1)

ROOF REPAIRS PROJECT And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. ( Matthew 16:18) I’ve posted some before and after photos of the repair work to our roof. The repairs totalled $15.000. Eventually weather, wear and tear do affect the physical structure of our church, I’m confident that we as good stewards will put our best foot forward and help offset the costs of this much needed repair. ... Donations are greatly appreciated and can be made online via direct deposit or PayPal, mailing your donations directly to the church office or in person. Wishing all the members of our Panagia Parish Family all the best for a blessed Christmas and a New Year filled with Health, Happiness and the blessings of our Lord. With fatherly love and blessings, +Fr Elias Drossos Protopresbyter Parish Priest

We experienced some IT issues with this mornings broadcast. We have to have them resolved later on today. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Fr E

Patronal Feast Day and Thanksgiving 2020 Update Taste and See, that the Lord is Good! Dearly Beloved, SCV Family and Friends, ... To say the least, 2020 has been filled with unprecedented events and developments. To those of our SCV Family and Friends who have experienced personal loss related to Covid-19, we extend our heartfelt condolences. Our lives may never be the same again. Nevertheless, as best as we are able, we place our hearts and hope in the Hands of the Compassionate, Lord, as we strive to move forward one day at a time. These past months have brought about many unexpected challenges and opportunities. This has prodded us to consult with trusted advisors while reflecting our values, vision, and mission during these unprecedented times. This process has become a re-affirming blessing! It reminded us of SCV’s undergirding foundation: Taste and See, that the Lord is Good (Psalm [33]34, cf. 1 Peter 2:3)! Inspired by the example of our patronal Saint Catherine of Alexandria, and our Lord’s Beautiful Mother, Mary, the Theotokos (who led us to Saint Catherine!), we have strived to hear the word of God and keep it. (Luke 11:28). Over the years, our publications, conferences, educational events, retreats and diakonimata have been deeply rooted in this foundation! With the above in mind, while expressing heartfelt gratitude to the Merciful Lord, we now offer this overview of our 2020 developments with you. CLICK HERE TO READ THE UPDATE IN FULL: http://saintcatherinesvision.org//SCV%20Annual%20Update%20

St Catherine Great Martyr 11/25/2020 (Live-streamed ) DIVINE LITURGY 9:00-10:30 ... https://www.agesinitiatives.com//li/gr-en/se.m11.d25.li.pdf

ENTRANCE OF THE HOLY THEOTOKOS-11/20-11/21/2020 (Live-streaming all services) Great Vespers 7:00 PM... https://www.agesinitiatives.com//ve/gr-en/se.m11.d21.ve.pdf Orthros 9:00 AM https://www.agesinitiatives.com//ma/gr-en/se.m11.d21.ma.pdf Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM https://www.agesinitiatives.com//li/gr-en/se.m11.d21.li.pdf

One man asked a priest: If God is everywhere, what do I go to Church for? To which the priest replied: The whole atmosphere is filled with water; but when you want to drink you have to go to a fountain or a well.

Photos from Teaching Liturgy with Sunday School students and their families. Part 2

9TH SUNDAY OF LUKE (Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28) (Live-streaming) Orthros 9:00 AM... https://www.agesinitiatives.com//ma/gr-en/se.m11.d22.ma.pdf Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM https://www.agesinitiatives.com//li/gr-en/se.m11.d22.li.pdf

https://www.goarch.org/chapel?date=11/22/2020