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When the original wave of Syro-Arab immigration began in Québec in the 1890s, the newcomers associated as one community. Like immigrants everywhere, their first order of business was to establish an organization that would maintain a sense of community and assist new immigrants in establishing themselves. To that end, a "Syrian Benevolent Society" was founded by Rt. Rev. Raphael Hawaweeny in 1896. One of the earliest priests to serve the Montréal community was the Rt. Rev. Ephraim Deebs (later Metropolitan of Akkar). From 1899 until the early 1900’s, the Orthodox community worshipped under the patronage of St Nicholas, as in New York City. As the population grew, differences led to the separation into two distinct parishes: "St. Nicholas Orthodox Church of Montréal" (incorporated in 1910 and later re-named St. George) and "St. Nicholas Orthodox Church of Canada" (which later became St. Nicholas).
Today, 300 million people throughout the world are Eastern Orthodox Christians. The 14 autocephalous Orthodox churches are independently administered and conduct services in dozens of native languages, yet, whether in Athens, Moscow, or Montreal, all Orthodox Christians share the same teachings, sacraments, and liturgies and honor the Patriarch of Constantinople as their spiritual guide.
The purpose of this page is to provide historical information about the Church, including the Orthodox Church in general, the Patriarchate of Antioch, the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, as well as our parish, St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Montreal and its community. All pertinent resources are listed under 3 separate headings below. The listing will be an ongoing project that will grow over time. Some of the readings may be rather complex and technical in nature, others less so. As relevant materials become available, we will add them to the appropriate list. We hope you will find them educational, interesting, enlightening and enjoyable. |
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Orthodox Church (General History) |
Patriarchate of Antioch and Archdiocese of North America |
St. George Church, Montreal |
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Orthodox Church |
Recent Historical Events in The Archdiocese
The Consecration of our new Hierarchs
Three New Auxiliary Bishops Consecrated, Bishop Joseph Elevated to Archbishop
Date and Location Confirmed for the Consecration of the New Bishops
the Election of New Auxiliary Bishops
Resolution Demanded Even-Handed and Fair Treatment of US Policy in the Middle East
The Holy Synod of Antioch Announces Election of 12 New Auxiliary Bishops
Urgent Update Regarding the Status of Bishops, July 9, 2009
Synodal resolutions dated June 17, 2009
An Important Statement from the Clergy of the Greater Detroit Area, March 6, 2009
Letter from Metropolitan PHILIP Regarding Decision of the Holy Synod, March 4, 2009
Archpastoral Directive + March 3, 2009
Decision of the Holy Synod of Antioch Regarding All Bishops, February 24-26, 2009 |
St George Antiochian Orthodox Church: A Brief Historical Sketch by Norman Marino (3 pages) |
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History of the Orthodox Church by Aristeides Papadakis, Ph.D |
St George Church in the Millennium: A Century of Faith and Heritage by Andrew Courey (101 pages) |
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A little history of the Orthodox Church throughout the millennia on YouTube:
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History of the Patriarchate and Archdiocese
(from antiochpat.org)
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CHURCH AND COMMUNITY HISTORY