Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Virgin Mary - Panagia Toronto

Welcome to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary (Panagia) Greek Orthodox Church of Toronto – the first Cathedral of Canada and the oldest of the four Churches of the Greek Community of Toronto! Dedicated to the glory and worship of God and to the veneration and honour of our Patron Saint – our Blessed Lady, the Mother of God and Every-Virgin Mary – we offer a full Schedule of Services and Religious Education Programs in both Greek and English! We warmly invite you to come and worship with us!

December Schedule

Christmas & Theophany Services

Our History

As the number of Greeks in Toronto expanded rapidly after the war during the 50's and 60's, the need arose for a new Greek Orthodox Church in the west end of Toronto. In 1961, on the recommendation of His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras (Kokkinakis) of Elaia, an offer of purchase was made to the former North Parkdale United Church congregation, located at the corner of Sorauren and Galley Avenues in west Toronto. A Building Fund Drive for the collection of monies was initiated on July 21st and continued for only one week until July 28th 1961. With the help and the generosity of all the Omogenia of Toronto, $50,000 was raised in just one week for the downpayment of the new Church. Although the asking price was $225,000, the offer of the Greek Community of Toronto for $160,000 was accepted, and the deed of ownership was signed on the important religious date of August 15th 1961.