On this page we try to put all events in Toronto (and nearby area) of an Orthodox nature. Please let us if you hear of any events! (ocfuoft@gmail.com)
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The Art and the Theology of the Icon in an Architectural Context
- Saturday, Nov 14th, at 2pm – 4pm.
- Delivered by Corey Keeble, curator of World Cultures at the Royal Ontario Museum and recent convert to Orthodoxy. Corey Keeble is an excellent speaker, with a lot of historical knowledge about the historical development religious art, and this lecture will be educational and entertaining.
- After the talk, light refreshments will be served.
- The lecture will take place at 59 Queen’s Park Cres. East, in the Shook Common Room of the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies. See attached poster.
- Map: http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=59+queen’s+park+cres+east,+toronto&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=26.011816,75.498047&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=59+Queen’s+Park+Crescent+E,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario&z=16
- Parking is available at St. Basil’s Church, 50 St. Joseph St.
- For more information contact Fr. Nicholas Young, 647-428-6987.
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Re-Catechism – Becoming Like Jesus
- An English Bible Study at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
- 7pm, 30 Thorncliffe Park Dr., Toronto, 416-425-2485, stdemetriostoronto@gmail.com
- Everyone is welcome! (and free babysitting)
- Thurs, Oct 8, 2009 – Thinking like Jesus
- Thurs, Oct 22, 2009 – Offering like Jesus
- Thurs, Nov 5, 2009 – Praying like Jesus
- Thurs, Nov 19, 2009 – Loving like Jesus
- Thurs, Dec 3, 2009 – Becoming like Jesus
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Byzantine Music 101
- An introductory class in Byzantine music – Want to be more involved during the Liturgy? Interested in learning byzantine music, the music used for worship services in the Greek Orthodox Church? Thinking of becoming a chanter or chantress at your Parish Church?
- St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Thorncliffe Park Dr., 415-425-2485, stdemetriostoronto@gmail.com
- Thursdays, 5:30-7pm, $15 book cost,
- All are welcome
Volunteer Opportunties at St. John the Compassionate Mission
- GUEST-WORKER VOLUNTEERS
Come alone, or in a group, stay at Lourmel House (LTS), work and pray and share and grow. Accommodation and board provided free. You pay your own way to and from Toronto and your own medical cover. Length of stay by negotiation. Share our community life at St John’s mission. Details of the guest-worker scheme are posted at www.orthodoxjobs.org Email: stjohnsmission@sympatico.ca - DO-IT-YOURSELF SPRING BREAK!
Short-stay version of the guest-worker scheme. Come alone, or in a group, stay at Lourmel House (LTS), work and pray and share and grow. Accommodation and board provided free. You pay your own way to and from Toronto and your own medical cover. Bookings being received NOW! Email: stjohnsmission@sympatico.ca - INTERNSHIPS at LTS
Not for the faint-hearted or those looking for a “feel-good” fix. If you are really committed to your Orthodox faith and want to experience and grow from living in a praying and learning Orthodox inner-city mission community – this could be for you! Email: livedtheologyschool@yahoo.ca
