Cathedral
Macedonian Orthodox Church ``Saint Nedela``
Our beautiful cathedral is one of four Macedonian Orthodox Church establishments in Toronto area and plays a vital role in gathering Canadians of Macedonian heritage from the cities of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa (Durham region). The initial activities for the establishment of this Macedonian Orthodox municipality began in March 1993.
On April 23rd of the same year, the first general assembly of supporters and admirers of the new church municipality was convened. The first initiator to buy the place and build a church was Ljupco Anchevski. From the majority of names approved by the people, Archimandrite Nikodim Tsarknias drew the name of the holy martyr Nedela.
On September 17, 2000, the head of the Macedonian Orthodox Church, the Archbishop of Ohrid and Macedonian Gospodin Gospodin Stefan, together with Metropolitan Kirill and numerous priests, blessed the foundation of the Church. On September 8, 2002, the new home of the Macedonian Orthodox Municipality “Sveta Nedela” was consecrated by the head of the Macedonian Orthodox Church, Archbishop Stefan, in the presence of a large number of Macedonian priests from Canada and the United States of America. The president at that time was Mitre Chachevski.
Soon, the newly built church begins to attract believers from many towns in Durham region. In addition to the administration, the Ladies Auxiliary also takes an active part in the “Saint Nedela” Church.
In 2006, a Convention was held in the “Saint Nedela” Church, when Bishop Methodius was enthroned as Metropolitan of the American-Canadian Orthodox Diocese.
During the entire existence of the Macedonian Orthodox Church “Saint Nedela”, a folklore dancing club and a Sunday school were organized, where many young people were taught the Macedonian language and culture. Various events are also organized, such as a Golf Tournament, a festival and various fundraising Banquets. This church is rightly said to be the center of generations.
