Hellenic Community of Ottawa

08/19/2025

Greek Comedy Under the Tent featuring Angelo Tsarouchas

Thursday, August 21
1315 Prince of Wales Drive
Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Start Time: 7:30 pm

Tickets are still available for this Thursday's show! Can be purchased online or at the door.

Note: This is NOT an official GreekFest day. Strictly a comedy show where tickets must be purchased to watch the show.

Angelo Tsarouchas is a Greek-Canadian comedian, actor, and writer known for incorporating Greek culture into his stand-up comedy. He has appeared in films like Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle and Fred and Vinnie, as well as TV shows such as Mad Men and Blue Mountain State. Tsarouchas has also tour...

08/18/2025

Dormition of the Virgin Mary Service - August 15, 2025

photos by: Phantom Productions

08/15/2025

Σήμερα γιορτάζουμε την Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου, στην οποία είναι αφιερωμένη ο ιερός μας ναός.

Today the Orthodox Church celebrates the commemoration of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary to whom our church is dedicated.

08/14/2025

Please note:

GreekFest Commemorative Booklets will be available for paid HCO members during the 2nd weekend of GreekFest (August 22 to August 24) at the Information Booth.

Calling all HCO members!!!

Be part of our GreekFest Commemorative Booklet – a keepsake celebrating 50 years of memories, family, and community spirit. Whether you danced, grilled, performed, or just cheered us on – this is your chance to be remembered.

Deadline to reserve your spot: July 18 – limited spaces available!

📩 Email: secretary@helleniccommunity.com

Advertising Options:
🔹 Full Page – $500 (2 medium or 1 large photo + message)
🔹 Half Page – $250 (1 photo + message)
🔹 Quarter Page – $125 (text-only)

Booklets will be available exclusively to paid HCO members.

08/01/2025

50 Years of Faith, Community & Heritage ☦️⛪️

This year we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our beloved Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church here in Ottawa. From blueprints and bricks to beautiful iconography, this sacred space has been built with devotion, vision, and the unwavering spirit of our community.

With deep gratitude, we honour the founders, builders, clergy, and generations of parishioners who have shaped and sustained our spiritual home.

Here’s to the next 50 years of faith, unity, and love.

07/29/2025

HCO POST-GRADUATES!!
We’re so proud of our 2025 graduates and wish you nothing but success on your next chapter.
🌟🎓

Raina Barara – University of Ottawa, Master of Science in Neuroscience

Sofia Georgopoulos – Queen’s University, Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Katerina Hatzis – University of Ottawa, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Ioanna Karlis – University of Ottawa, Honours Bachelor of Arts in Second Language Teaching (French Immersion Stream)

Elias Kerrick – University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law, Juris Doctor, Sports Law Certificate

Evangelos Alexander Makris – Concordia University, Bachelor of Commerce in Finance

Sofia Paloma Politis – Carleton University, Bachelor of Arts Honours with Distinction in Psychology, Concentration in Developmental Psychology

Alexia Sophia Pantieras - Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce

Eleftheria Sarsaroudi – University of Ottawa, Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Civil Engineering

Panagiota Sarsaroudi – University of Ottawa, Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Civil Engineering

Ellena Tzevelas – Carleton University & Algonquin College, Bachelor of Information Technology with High Distinction, Interactive Multimedia and Design

Adoni Vassilyadi – University of Ottawa, Master of Applied Science in Anatomical Science Education

07/25/2025

HCO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!!

We’re so proud of our 2025 graduates and wish you nothing but success on your next chapter. 🌟🎓

Adriana Aimoniotis - École Catholique Secondaire Pierre-Savard

Nicholas Georgiou - St. Mother Teresa Catholic High School

Ileana Gournakis - Hillcrest High School

Aris Christos Iliopoulos - Nepean High School

Sophia Liagridonis - Holy Trinity Catholic High School

Petros Panteleakos - John McCrae Secondary School

07/23/2025

Volunteer Sign-Up for GreekFest 50 is officially OPEN!

Join us as we celebrate 50 incredible years of culture, community, and connection.

Whether you’re a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time—there’s a spot for you!

For volunteer positions in the Food Court or Main Tent, use the link below:

https://m.signupgenius.com/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLuAcpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp6838F_jAoY5Id82DSViIBfegvl4uzH7IlqwicC8TVTSyQ20_3ca9MAbdmTe_aem_p3-MI3xjuMCDIofIUJ87BQ #!/showSignUp/10C0C44A5AC2BA5FCCF8-56915479-greekfest?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaevN_Bf4wKGOSHfNg0lYiAX3oL5eLsx-yJasInAvE1U0skNtP93GvTAG3Zk3g_aem_p3-MI3xjuMCDIofIUJ87BQ

For all other positions, email ottawagreekfest@gmail.com

07/18/2025

A fantastic Zorba Show reunion for this year’s 50th !

Dozens of past and present dancers (many more than are pictured here) will be performing at this year’s festival to pay tribute to the five decades of our festival.

Catch the very special Zorba Show on Friday, August 22!