Hellenic Community of Ottawa

01/08/2026

On January 4, 2026, the members of the new HCO Board of Directors took the oath of office.

Congratulations to the new Board of Directors and the new Executive Committee!

President: Dimosthenis Sartzetakis
1st Vice President: Andreas Koloniaris
2nd Vice President: George Georgaras
Treasurer: Steve Ramphos
Secretary: Zafy Zygoumis-Makris

Other Members:
Nicholas Florakas
Diamantis Hatzitheodosiou
John Hatzopoulos
Despina lliopoulos
Mano Kardaras
Yianni Krassakopoulos
Anastasios Minas
Peter Panais
John Sigounas
Tony Vanikiotis

01/06/2026

Order your Vasilopita luncheon tickets now!
Join us on Sunday, January 11 for one of our most cherished traditions, as we honor St. Basil and ask God’s blessing for the year ahead. The hidden coin in each bread symbolizes the joy and hope we carry into the new year.
Ticket details are on the flyer below.

12/30/2025

Check out this amazing video from the HCO Greek Independence Day Dinner Dance in 1994, featuring the Odyssey Dance Troupe, Hellenic Community of Ottawa!

A big thank you to the Kamoulakos family for filming and uploading this wonderful tribute of our past.

Ottawa Dance Troup perform March 25, 1994

12/30/2025

Donate to the Capital Campaign that will help ensure a sustainable future for the Hellenic Community of Ottawa!

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/141686

HCO CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

With the unanimous approval of the reorganization plan at the last General Assembly, the Hellenic Community of Ottawa is officially launching a Capital Campaign to raise $250,000.

This campaign is a vital step in ensuring a sustainable future for our community. It is only with the generous support of our Stewards/Members that we are able to preserve our Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church and Hellenic Community of Ottawa.

If you are interested in making a donation, please visit the link below.

- Donation Categories -
Legacy Givers - $25,000 to $99,000
Mission Champions - $5,000 to $24,999
Community Builders - $2,000 to $4,999
Faithful Supporters - $1 to $1,999

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/141686

12/25/2025

He is born.

Καλά Χριστούγεννα! Merry Christmas! 🎄☦️

12/24/2025

Donate today!

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/141686

HCO CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

With the unanimous approval of the reorganization plan at the last General Assembly, the Hellenic Community of Ottawa is officially launching a Capital Campaign to raise $250,000.

This campaign is a vital step in ensuring a sustainable future for our community. It is only with the generous support of our Stewards/Members that we are able to preserve our Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church and Hellenic Community of Ottawa.

If you are interested in making a donation, please visit the link below.

- Donation Categories -
Legacy Givers - $25,000 to $99,000
Mission Champions - $5,000 to $24,999
Community Builders - $2,000 to $4,999
Faithful Supporters - $1 to $1,999

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/141686

12/23/2025

Our Church decorated for Christmas 🎄☦️

12/22/2025

☦️🎄 Christmas Liturgies 🎄☦️

MORNING ☀️
Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Eve morning
Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m.

EVENING 🌙
Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Eve evening
Orthros at 9:15 pm
Divine Liturgy at 10:30 pm

https://helleniccommunity.com/church-calendar/

12/21/2025

HCO CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

With the unanimous approval of the reorganization plan at the last General Assembly, the Hellenic Community of Ottawa is officially launching a Capital Campaign to raise $250,000.

This campaign is a vital step in ensuring a sustainable future for our community. It is only with the generous support of our Stewards/Members that we are able to preserve our Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church and Hellenic Community of Ottawa.

If you are interested in making a donation, please visit the link below.

- Donation Categories -
Legacy Givers - $25,000 to $99,000
Mission Champions - $5,000 to $24,999
Community Builders - $2,000 to $4,999
Faithful Supporters - $1 to $1,999

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/141686

12/20/2025

Our Hellenic Community of Ottawa Dance School teachers take Christmas very seriously 🎅🏻🎄

12/19/2025