Greek Orthodox Community of Kamloops

12/24/2024

🎄✨ The Holidays Are Here! ✨🎄

As the year comes to a close, I’m reflecting on all the incredible connections we’ve made this year. Whether it was helping you find your dream home, guiding you through a big move, or simply staying in touch, I’m so grateful to be part of your journey.

This holiday season, I’ve got a little surprise for you – a special holiday greeting card filled with good cheer and warm wishes! 🎁

Want to receive it? Comment the word CARD below, and I’ll make sure it comes your way! Let’s spread the joy of the season together.

06/17/2023

LOUVROS, Sokratis John

February 22, 1933 – June 12, 2023

Born in Corfu, Greece, Sokratis sailed to Canada in 1960. He made his way to Jasper with his partner, Evangelia, whom he then married in 1961. While building their new life together and working for CN Railway, they welcomed their first child, Gina, in 1962, followed by son John in 1963. They picked up and moved to Kamloops to set down their roots and he then started working for BC Highways. In 1965, they welcomed their second daughter and third child, Linda. Sokratis proceeded to change career paths and became a custodian with the School District, ending that career at Arthur Stevenson before retiring. In 1981, Sokratis and Eva opened Roma’s restaurant, which they later sold in 1988 and settled into full retirement.

His legacy lives on through his daughter Gina, son John, grandchildren Ashley, Jasmine, and Andreas (Heather), and great grandchildren Christian, Bentley and Ivy.

As an avid fisherman, Sokratis frequented local lakes. On one occasion, he even managed to roll the vehicle into a lake while out with the family. Thankfully, it was shallow water so everyone was okay but it definitely showed he was a better fisherman than he was a driver! He also loved to go hunting all over BC and Alberta as well, adopting him the nickname “Great White Hunter” amongst family and friends.

Among the greatest loves of his life were his family and friends, which always came first and foremost. Spending time with each and every person as much as he could throughout the beautiful life he created.

He is already so deeply missed and his love and light will live on

in the memories he created with each and every one of us.

Viewing will take place in the Church prior to the service, beginning at 10:30am. The Funeral Service will take place at 11:00am on Monday, June 19, 2023 in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints, 1044 8th St., Kamloops BC. Reverend Father Chad Pawlyshyn, officiating. Following the Service, Sokratis will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery with his beloved Evangelia.

Condolences may be sent to the family from

http://www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com">www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

250-554-2577

Link: kamloopsfuneralhome.com/sokratis-john-louvros/

We are a local, family owned, full service funeral facility

06/15/2023

Dear family and friends of the Greek community and

the St. Nicholas Orthodox church family.

It is with deep sadness, but with hope in the Resurrection, we announce that, our friend and brother in Christ, Sokratis Louvros , has passed away.
We pray that his memory be eternal and have hope that he is with our Lord and Saviour.

His faith and gentle smile will always be remembered. His bodily presence will be missed in church, and we will pray for him.

Our prayers, love and deepest sympathy to the family.

Prayers
At All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Monday 10:30am, Viewing
Funeral, 11:00am
prayers at the cemetery to follow;

Will send more details soon.

05/31/2023

Dear family and friends of the Greek Community.

With great sadness we are sending this note.
A long time member of our community John (Yanni) Moutsos just passed away.

Our prayers, love and deepest sympathy to the family.

With the Saints give rest O Christ, to the soul of your servant, where there is no pain, no sorrow, no sighing, but life ever lasting.
Rest in peace dear friend.

Prayer Service, Thursday June 1st at 7pm. Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Funeral Service, Friday June 2nd at 10am. Ukrainian Orthodox Church,
burial prayers at 11:30am, Hillside Cemetery

Celebration of Life to take place in August 2023. Further information TBD at a later time.

Flowers to be sent to the Church (Friday June 2nd between 9am and 9:45am) or donations can be sent to The Heart and Stroke Foundation

Father Chad will be overseeing both services.

11/09/2022

Saint Nicholas Orthodox Mission Kamloops
635 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC in the OLPH Parish Centre
Church Contacts: Reader Gareth Howell (President)
250-320-3719

November church schedule.
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Saturday, Nov. 12, Fr. Symeon will be available for confession from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Book study on the "Three Prayers" by Olivier Clement at 6:30pm. .The study is open to everyone so please invite your friends.

November 13th divine liturgy with Fr. Symeon at 10am
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November 20th readers service at 10am
November 27th divine liturgy with Fr. Symeon at 10am

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Our small mission was started in July 2016.
We are made up of a dedicated orthodox community who use English as our primary language.
We invite all who are interested in the Orthodox faith to join us for Sunday services beginning at 10am. Our mission is to bring the timeless Orthodox faith to those around us, regardless of ethnicity.
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Our web page:
https://www.archdiocese.ca/community/st-nicholas-orthodox-mission-kamloops-bc
on Instagram

11/09/2022

O faithful, let us honor Nektarios, divine servant of Christ, offspring of Silivria and guardian of Aegina, who in these latter years was manifested as the true friend of virtue. All manner of healing wells forth for those who in piety cry out, "Glory to Christ who glorified you; glory to Him who, through you, wrought wonders; glory to Him who, through you, works healing for all." (Apolytikion of Nectarius the Wonderworker)
Saint Nektarius was born in Selyvria of Thrace on October 1, 1846. After putting himself through school in Constantinople with much hard labour, he became a monk on Chios in 1876, receiving the monastic name of Lazarus; because of his virtue, a year later he was ordained deacon, receiving the new name of Nektarius. https://www.goarch.org/chapel/saints?contentid=283

11/08/2022

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Saint Nicholas Orthodox Mission Kamloops
635 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC in the OLPH Parish Centre
Church Contacts: Reader Gareth Howell (President)
250-320-3719
November church schedule.
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Sunday, Nov. 6th, Readers service 10am. A pancake breakfast is served by our host, the catholic church. (Admission by donation).
Novembwr 13th divine liturgy with Fr. Symeon at 10am
November 20th readers service at 10am
November 27th divine liturgy with Fr. Symeon at 10am
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Our small mission was started in July 2016.
We are made up of a dedicated orthodox community who use English as our primary language.
We invite all who are interested in the Orthodox faith to join us for Sunday services beginning at 10am. Our mission is to bring the timeless Orthodox faith to those around us, regardless of ethnicity.
Please remember to look for more posts and inspirational thoughts, every day on our page. Link below.
Saint Nicholas Orthodox Mission Kamloops
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Our web page:
https://www.archdiocese.ca/.../st-nicholas-orthodox...
on Instagram
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