Καλημέρα, Happy Thursday
Today we celebrate a major historic Greek event, ΟΧΙ DAY.
On October 28, 1940, Greek prime minister Ioannis Metaxas said “ΟΧΙ“ to an ultimatum message from dictator Benito Mussolini, demanding free entrance and occupation by the Italian army in Greece.
Undeniably, the decision to say a flat-out NO played a significant role in Greece’s future freedom. Ζήτω η Ελλἀς!
Words of Wisdom
“You see, the Greeks may have a whole lot of faults and blemishes in their character, but they have one gift from God: philotimo and leventia (bravery).”
-Saint Paisios
November is Financial Literacy Month!
This year’s focus is on the importance of building financial resilience in challenging times and a digital economy.
There will be a Virtual Live Event on November 1st at 1 pm hosted by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada to kick-off the month. Click here to register.
The Government of Canada is also offering a chockfull of resources to promote financial literacy to Canadians in November:
- 5 Steps to Build Your Financial Resilience
- How to buy a home or condo
- Couples and taxes
- Selling a home
- Insurance
- Estate planning
In The Community
- 170 Jarvis Street This Saturday, October, 30th at 9:30 am, the Hellenic Heritage Foundation, together with Heritage Toronto, will be honouring the birthplace of the first Greek community centre. Mayor John Tory will be in attendance, and Heritage Toronto will be unveiling a plaque at the site. Click here for more details about the event and our rich immigrant history dating back to 1909.
- Church Raffle St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Toronto is hosting a raffle this Sunday, following the divine liturgy. Tickets can be purchased this Sunday, right before the draw or from the church secretary on an earlier date. Check out the Facebook post for more church details.
Greek Music
Nikos Vertis – Thelo na me nioseis A beautiful song from the very talented Nikos Vertis. Click here to watch it!
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