This Sunday, July 19, at 6:30 PM, we will celebrate Great Vespers for the Feast of the Holy Prophet Elias. On Monday, July 20, we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy for the feast.![]()
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God willing, Archbishop Sotirios of Canada will be with us to celebrate what will likely be his final Great Vespers as Archbishop of Canada, before the election of the new Archbishop on Wednesday, July 22.![]()
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It is a profound blessing that his final feast-day services as Archbishop will take place here at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Mississauga. We hope our entire parish family will come together to mark this historic and prayerful occasion.![]()
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Please Note: His Eminence will ONLY be present at the Great Vespers on Sunday evening at 6:30pm and WILL NOT be present for Divine Liturgy on Monday morning.![]()
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We look forward to seeing you there! ☦️🙏🏼
🚨GREEKFEST WEST OPENS TONIGHT!🚨![]()
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Yes, we ARE proceeding with original plans and we can’t wait to see you there! ![]()
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Join us tonight AND this weekend for an incredible Greek experience with food, culture and dance! 💃 ![]()
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🎉 Friday, July 17 🕕 6:00 PM – Midnight ✅ FREE ADMISSION![]()
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What you’ll enjoy: ![]()
🍢 Authentic Greek food & homemade pastries![]()
🎶 Live Greek music and entertainment![]()
💃 Traditional dance performances![]()
🛍️ Marketplace vendors![]()
🎈 Kids’ activities![]()
⛪ Church tours![]()
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📍 Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church![]()
1785 Matheson Blvd. East, Mississauga![]()
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A Celebration of Faith, Family & Community![]()
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#GreekFestWest #Mississauga #GreekFestival #CelebrateFaithAndFamily #supportlocal
🚨The wait is almost over!!🚨![]()
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🇬🇷 SEE YOU TOMORROW AT GREEKFEST WEST! 🇬🇷![]()
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Tomorrow, the grounds of Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of Greece. Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a weekend filled with amazing food, live entertainment, dancing, and unforgettable memories.![]()
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🎉 Friday, July 17 🕕 6:00 PM – Midnight ✅ FREE ADMISSION![]()
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What you’ll enjoy: ![]()
🍢 Authentic Greek food & homemade pastries![]()
🎶 Live Greek music and entertainment![]()
💃 Traditional dance performances![]()
🛍️ Marketplace vendors![]()
🎈 Kids’ activities![]()
⛪ Church tours![]()
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Whether it’s your first visit or a yearly tradition, we can’t wait to welcome you! ![]()
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📍 Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church![]()
1785 Matheson Blvd. East, Mississauga![]()
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A Celebration of Faith, Family & Community![]()
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#GreekFestWest #Mississauga #GreekFestival #CelebrateFaithAndFamily #supportlocal
🚨GREEKFEST WEST 2026 IS IN 6 DAYS!🚨 ![]()
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Join us for a weekend of incredible Greek food, live entertainment, family fun, and unforgettable memories at GreekFest West hosted by Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Mississauga 💙🇬🇷![]()
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📍1785 Matheson Blvd., Mississauga![]()
📅 July 17, 18 & 19, 2026![]()
🎟️ Friday: FREE Admission (6 PM - Midnight)![]()
🎟️ Saturday: $10 Admission (5 PM - 1 AM)![]()
🎟️ Kids 12 & Under FREE![]()
🎟️ Sunday: FREE Admission (12 PM - 6 PM)![]()
⚽🏆 Viewing party Sunday at 3:00 PM![]()
Watch the World Soccer Final with us on the big screen while enjoying delicious Greek food and the festival atmosphere!![]()
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✨ Live Greek music![]()
🍢 Authentic Greek cuisine & desserts![]()
🛍️ Marketplace & vendors![]()
💃 Traditional dance performances![]()
🎈 Kids’ activities![]()
⛪ Church tours![]()
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Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate Faith, Family, and Community with us - we can’t wait to welcome you! OPA!! 💃💙🇬🇷![]()
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#GreekFestWest #MississaugaEvents #GreekFestival #CelebrateFaithAndFamily #greekfood
Paisios of Mount Athos (1924–1994) was born Arsenios Eznepidis in Farasa, Cappadocia (present-day Türkiye). Shortly after his birth, his family was forced to leave their homeland during the population exchange between Greece and Turkey, eventually settling in northern Greece. As a young man he worked as a carpenter before serving in the Greek army during the Greek Civil War. Drawn to the monastic life, he entered Mount Athos in the 1950s, where he devoted himself to prayer, asceticism, humility, and service. He also spent periods of time at St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai before returning permanently to Mount Athos.![]()
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Over the years, St. Paisios became one of the most beloved spiritual elders of the Orthodox world. Although he lived a hidden and simple life, thousands of pilgrims sought his guidance, finding in him profound wisdom, compassion, discernment, and unwavering faith in Christ. His teachings emphasized repentance, love, prayer, trust in God’s providence, and joyful endurance of suffering. After his repose on July 12, 1994, he was buried at the Monastery of St. John the Theologian in Souroti, Greece, where his grave continues to attract countless pilgrims. He was officially glorified as a saint by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in 2015, and his life and writings continue to inspire Orthodox Christians throughout the world.
