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The '''Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto''', headquartered in Toronto, is an [[eparchy]] of the [[Church of Constantinople]]. Its current [[primate]] is His Eminence [[Metropolitan Archbishop]] [[Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of Toronto]], [[Exarch]] of All Canada.
The Metropolis includes 76 [[parish]]es, two [[monastic]] communities established in 1993, [http://www.monastere.org Panagia Parigoritissa] and [http://www.saintkosmasaitolosgomonastery.org St. Kosmas Aitolos], six homes for the homeless, four senior citizens' homes, and a nursing home.
==Theological Academy==
The [http://www.gometropolis.org/theological-academy/ Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy] is affiliated with St. Paul’s University in Ottawa, Ontario, and offers a four-year course in Theological Studies. A Bachelor of Theology Degree is awarded from St. Paul’s University upon completion of course requirements.
The Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy exists to serve the Church in Canada in her sacred mission and witness to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, through the advancement of Orthodox thought and life. Since the priestly ministry is essential to the life of the Orthodox Church, the education of men who are called to be Priests is one of the primary objectives of the Academy. In the future, an equally important objective will be to provide specialized training for men or women who wish to serve the Church through the important lay ministries such as teachers, secretaries, youth directors and chanters or choir directors. In all areas of study, the Academy seeks to provide sound theological reflection on the vital issues facing the Church.
The V. Rev. Fr. Ignatios Delis is the Academy's current Dean.
==Programs==
