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Greek Community of Niagara

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Record #: NIA2622 Last Modified: 11 Nov 2020 Last Full Update: 11 Nov 2020
Contact Details
Office Phone 905-685-3028
E-Mail office@greekcommunityofniagara.com
Website greekcommunityofniagara.com/greek-community-of-niagara/
Social Media Facebook
Primary Contact Corina Psarrou, Administrative Assistant
Site Details
Areas Served Niagara Region
Located In Community St Catharines
Address & Map
St Katharine Greek Orthodox Church
585 Niagara St
St Catharines, ON L2M 3P6
 
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Intersection Niagara St and Linwell Rd
Service and Access Details
Description (Service) The church is the sole Greek Orthodox church congregation for the Region of Niagara. The Greek Community of Niagara is the cultural arm of the group and serves to maintain language and cultural heritage of its members as well as to promote Greek religion and culture to the Niagara Community at large. The Greek Community of Niagara participates in a variety of programs and host the annual Niagara Greek Festival. Offers Greek language classes supported by the DSBN as well as Greek dancing lessons for all ages.
Hours Office Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm * Services Sun 8:45 am
Eligibility No restrictions for events and religious services, however, only persons baptized as Greek Orthodox are eligible to participate in Greek Orthodox Church sacraments.
Application No application required
Languages English ; Greek
Fees Service - Language & Dance lessons
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1967
Funding Fundraising ; Fees - membership dues/stewardship
Elections Board of Directors is elected on a bi-annual basis. Elections are held every 2nd even numbered year in Nov or Dec.
Meetings The Board of Directors meets on monthly or more basis. Other bodies within the group meet at periodically as well.
Service Categories Christian Churches ~ Greek Orthodox Community ; Cultural Heritage Groups ~ Greek Community ; Language Instruction
Events Folk Arts 
Greek Festival - Raffle Prize Draws, Cultural Activities, Traditional Food 
Seasonal Dances 
St Katharine's Feast Day