2026 Edition #1

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

We wish all our valued followers a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2026.

Epiphany Day - Theofania - Ta Fota

January 6th marks one of the most sacred celebrations in the Greek Orthodox tradition. It is a joyful day of light, renewal and blessing, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ.

Across Greek Communities world wide, Epiphany is honoured with the Blessing of the Waters. During this meaningful ceremony, the priest casts a cross into the sea or river, and courageous participants dive in to retrieve it. The one who returns the cross is believed to receive blessings for the year ahead.

Σήμερα τα Φώτα κι ο φωτισμός

η χαρά μεγάλη κι ο αγιασμός

Χρὀνια Πολλἀ σε ὀλους που γιορτάζουν. Happy Name Day to all celebrating. A list of the most popular name days celebrated in January is listed at the end of this newsletter.

Greek Events in Canada

Your January newsletter is filled with exciting events across Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The event list is a mix of gatherings hosted by Greek communities, organizations, and businesses that proudly celebrate Hellenism. We invite you to begin the year by exploring events happening in your community.

Shakallis is coming to Canada in 2026!

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Κάλαντα Πρωτοχρονιάς

Αρχιμηνιά κι αρχιχρονιά, ψιλή μου δεντρολιβανιά

κι αρχή καλός μας χρόνος, εκκλησιά με τ’ άγιο θρόνος.

Αρχή που βγήκεν ο Χριστός, Άγιος και πνευματικός

στη γη να περπατήσει, και να μας καλοκαρδίσει.

Άγιος Βασίλης έρχεται, άρχοντες τον καταδέχονται

από την Καισαρεία, σ ’εισ᾽ αρχόντισσα κυρία.

Βαστάει πένα και χαρτί, ζαχαροκαντιο ζυμωτή

χαρτί και καλαμάρι, δες και με το παλικάρι.

το καλαμἀρι ἐγραφε, και το χαρτἰ μιλοὐσαι

<<Βασἰλη ξἐρεις γρἀματα, πες μας την αλφαβητα

και ελα κοψε μας την πιτα>>

Σ αυτό το σπίτι που ᾽ρθαμε, πέτρα να μη ραγίσει

κι ο νοικοκύρης του σπιτιού, χίλια χρόνια να ζήσει.

Και του χρόνου !

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Greek Name Day Celebrations

To everyone celebrating their name day this month, may your special day be filled with joy, love, and cherished moments. May the Saints bless you and your families, bringing warmth and countless blessings into your lives.

Below are some of the many popular name days celebrated this month by the Greek Orthodox Church.

January 1: St. Basil The Great

January 2: Seraphim & Sylvester

January 6: The Theophany of Our Lord - Epiphany Day

January 7: Synaxis of the Prophet St. John The Baptism

January 11: Nikephoros the New Martyr of Crete

January 17: St. Anthony the Great

January 18: Sts. Athanasios & Cyril of Alexandria

January 20: St. Euthymius the Great

January 23: Righteous Father Dionysius of Olympus

January 25: St. Gregory the Theologian Archbishop of Constantinople

January 27: Removal of the Relics of John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople