March 25: Annunciation of the Theotokos![]()
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Six months after John the Forerunner’s conception, the Archangel Gabriel was sent by God to Nazareth, a town of Galilee, unto Mary the Virgin. According to the tradition handed down by the Fathers, she had been betrothed to Joseph four months. On coming to Joseph’s house, the Archangel declared: “Rejoice, thou Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.” After some consideration, and turmoil of soul, and fear because of this greeting, the Virgin, when she had finally obtained full assurance concerning God’s unsearchable condescension and the ineffable dispensation that was to take place through her, and believing that all things are possible to the Most High, answered in humility: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.” And at this, the Holy Spirit came upon her, and the power of the Most High overshadowed her all-blameless womb, and the Son and Word of God, Who existed before the ages, was conceived past speech and understanding, and became flesh in her immaculate body (Luke 1:26-38).![]()
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Bearing in her womb the Uncontainable One, the blessed Virgin went with haste from Nazareth to the hill country of Judea, where Zacharias had his dwelling; for she desired to find Elizabeth her kinswoman and rejoice together with her, because, as she had learned from the Archangel, Elizabeth had conceived in her old age. Furthermore, she wished to tell her of the great things that the Mighty One had been well-pleased to bring to pass in her, and she greeted Elizabeth and drew nigh to her. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, she felt her six-month-old babe, Saint John the Baptist, prophesied of the dawning of the spiritual Sun. Immediately, the aged Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and recognized her as the Mother of her Lord, and with a great voice blessed her and the Fruit that she held within herself. The Virgin also, moved by a supernatural rejoicing in the spirit, glorified her God and Savior, saying: “My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour,” and the rest, as the divine Luke hath recorded (1:39-55)
✨🕯️Pascha Labathes are now on sale at Prophet Elias Church in Mississauga! 🕯️✨![]()
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Beautiful, hand made Pascha Labathes from Rosie’s Collections Ltd. are on sale in front of the Prophet Elias Church Office! ![]()
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- Standard Labathes (in box) - $30.00![]()
- Imported Labathes (from Greece, in bag) - $35.00![]()
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Shop for your Godchildren, children, nieces and nephews and get them something beautiful to celebrate the light that shines in our hearts with Christ’s Resurrection 🙏🏼☦️🕯️![]()
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**Available while supplies last, no orders or holds.![]()
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Καλή Ανάσταση!
March 15, 2026: Sunday of the Holy Cross![]()
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With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.
✨MISSISSAUGA HELLENIC ACADEMY FUNDRAISER RAFFLE✨![]()
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This is something you will NOT want to miss out on! ![]()
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The Mississauga Hellenic Academy is launching a raffle fundraiser for a FREE 5 day, 4 night stay at an Air B&B on the beautiful island of Paros, Greece!!! 🇬🇷😍![]()
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To purchase your tickets for this fundraiser, please visit www.prophetelias.ca under “Store”. Draw will take place on June 13, 2026. See poster for more info. ![]()
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All proceeds will go to supporting the Mississauga Hellenic Academy. ![]()
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Special thank you to Blue and White View for their generous donation!! www.blueandwhiteview.com ![]()
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Good Luck Everyone! 💙🇬🇷
Join us for the Greek Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony to commemorate our history and celebrate our culture! 💙🇬🇷![]()
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📆 : Sunday, March 22, 2026![]()
🕐: 1:00pm![]()
📍: Celebration Square, Mississauga City Hall![]()
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We hope to see you there!
