Tagged “St. Clement of Ohrid Cathedral”
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Spero Thompson - THE CHOIR OF SAINT CLEMENT OHRID (From many Macedonian lips One Golden Voice)
Sunday mornings at the Cathedral of Saint Clement Ohrid The congregation gathers in the Church sanctuary There, traditional Byzantine frescoes on the ceiling and walls Depict the Birth, Life, Death and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus In whose memory the communion service is celebrated. Stand at the back, unobtrusively taking in the whole scene Inhale the wafting scent of incense and melting candles Observe the ...
Kondoff, Pete & Mary
People in the villiage of Dumbene saved enough money to send three boys to the United States. In 1909, my father, Demitri “Jim” Kondoff, was among the three boys. They were taken to Solun where they boarded a ship for New York. My father and his companions were not allowed to enter the United States. Without money to return to Europe, the ship’s captain had his own solution.
Steve and Lilly Pliakes
Steve Pliakes or Stefo Plakov, as he prefers to introduce himself, is a Canadian Macedonian, or Macedonian Canadian whose origin is from the beautiful Macedonian village of Zeleniche, in the region of Lerin, from the Aegean part of Macedonia. He is well recognized among the Macedonians in Canada and in the United States.
Celebrating 25 Years - 1991-2016
Celebrating 25 Years - 1991-2016 On Saturday November 12th, 2016 the CMHS will be celebrating "25 Years" in serving the Macedonian community in Canada. The Gala will be held at St. Clement of Ohrid Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral. Tickets are ...
Paul & Zorka Bassil
Paul Bassil (Tupurkovski) was born in the village of Oshchima, Agean Macedonia, in 1908. His father Vasil was killed by the Turks at a young age and his mother, Sultana had to raise his brother, Spero, his baby brother Micho and sisters Velia, Sandra, Elena and Ilinka all alone. His mother was killed by the Germans during the second world war.
Wreath Laying Ceremony Commemorating the Death of Gotse Delchev
Wreath Laying Ceremony Commemorating the Death of Gotse Delchev The Canadian Macedonian Historical Society participated in the wreath laying ceremony at St. Clement church. The event was sponsored by the United Macedonians organization to commemor...
Canadian Macedonian Historical Society - Annual General Meeting
Canadian Macedonian Historical Society - Annual General Meeting 2003 The Canadian Macedonian Historical Society held its Annual General Membership Meeting on Friday, May 2, 2003 at the Canadian Macedonian Place in Toronto. The president, Alexander...
Macedonian Kolede Costume Ball
The 1996 Macedonian Kolede Costume Ball, hosted by the Canadian Macedonian Historical Society at St. Clements Cathedral, served as a vital cultural bridge that united the Toronto diaspora through a blend of traditional heritage and modern philanthropy. By centering the event on the Kolede theme—an ancient winter tradition symbolizing community warmth and the warding off of spirits—the society successfully preserved Balkan folkloric customs while raising crucial funds for the University Scholarship Fund. Between the traditional music of "The Boys from Bouf" and the creative costume competitions, the evening reinforced a sense of shared identity across generations, ensuring that Macedonian history and values remained a vibrant, active force within the Canadian multicultural landscape.
