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Port Arthur (Thunder Bay); Halifax; Winnipeg; London; Windsor; Markham; Hamilton
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Priest and Professor of Patriarchal Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy
Rev. Fr. Peter Avgeropoulos was born in 1959 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Child of parents who migrated to Canada in the aftermath of the Greek Civil War he followed his calling to the priesthood. After moving to London, Ontario, he committed himself to theological study. He became the first Canadian-born Greek Orthodox priest, serving multiple parishes. His ministry included moments of challenge, such as a devastating church fire of Panagia (The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Cathedral) in 2000, as well as recognition, including the award of the Patriarchal Cross.
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[00:01:02] Growing up in Thunder Bay, Ontario
[00:06:35] Parents' migration to Canada and Civil War
[00:15:42] What inspired his becoming a priest
[00:23:10] Moving to London, Ontario, and joining band
[00:25:23] On life, joys, death, and pursuing theology
[00:30:47] The Holy Land, marriage, ordination, parishes
[00:32:50] First Canadian-born Greek Orthodox Priest
[00:35:03] Canadian culture and Greek Orthodox traditions
[00:37:42] Needs of congregation changing over time
[00:43:25] Challenges and the fire in 2000
[00:49:30] Awarded Patriarchal Cross
[00:55:55] Immigration stories within the church
[00:58:54] Advice for those entering priesthood
[01:02:54] Future of Greek Orthodox Church in Canada
[01:05:47] The church during the COVID 19 pandemic
[01:17:27] Future of Greeks in Canada
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