Cretans' Association of Toronto "Knossos"

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The Cretans Association of Toronto established in 1961 is a non profit organization devoted to the cultivation and preservation of the history and culture of Crete.

🇬🇷 Please join us for this year’s OXI Day Parade! 🇬🇷 On October 28th, 1940, Greece stood firm against the Axis powers wh...
10/09/2026

🇬🇷 Please join us for this year’s OXI Day Parade! 🇬🇷

On October 28th, 1940, Greece stood firm against the Axis powers when Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas declared “OXI!” to the demand of surrender. This brave refusal marked the beginning of Greece’s resistance during World War II and became a lasting symbol of freedom, dignity, and national pride.

Parade Information:
Date: Sunday, October 25th
Meeting Point: Corner of Chatham Ave & Euston Ave
Arrival Time: Please arrive by 1:00 PM sharp

Attire:
Participants should wear traditional stoli or appropriate formal attire.
Please avoid jeans, leggings, or casual clothing out of respect for the occasion.

During the parade, we ask everyone to remain respectful and attentive, as we march to honour the heroes who defended Greece’s freedom and the values we continue to celebrate today.

We look forward to seeing you all there as we proudly represent our Cretan community.

Dance Practice:
ONLY the Intermediates and Seniors will have practice following the parade. The little group and Junior group will not have practice.

✨Our Annual Arkadi Dinner & Dance, taking place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. This year’s event is especially significa...
10/02/2026

✨Our Annual Arkadi Dinner & Dance, taking place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. This year’s event is especially significant as we celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Cretan Association of Toronto “Knossos”.

🎶This event features live music from Crete with Δημήτρης Ξυλούρης (Κίτρος), Βασίλης Σκουλάς, and Γιώργος Ζέρμπος, along with laïko performances by Nerria Bouzounieraki, Stavros Kanichis, and Band.

This evening will also include a silent auction featuring great prizes, 65th Anniversary commemorative memorabilia, and the presentation of our 2026 Scholarship Recipients.

Our dance groups have been working hard to prepare a performance worthy of this celebration, and we look forward to showcasing their talent and dedication at this event.

🎟️ Get your tickets online: www.cretans.ca

📍Event details:
Where: Crystal Fountain
Time: 6:30 PM
Silent Auction
Commemorative Memorabilia
Open Bar
Live Traditional Cretan Music & Laïko Performances
Traditional Cretan Dance Performances

To book a Table call Manos at (416) 618-9704

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Calling all previous dancers of the Cretans’ Association of Toronto!This year marks the monumental 65th Anniversary of o...
09/28/2026

Calling all previous dancers of the Cretans’ Association of Toronto!

This year marks the monumental 65th Anniversary of our Association, and we are preparing to celebrate this incredible milestone at our annual Arkadi Dinner Dance on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

For generations, our dance groups have been the heartbeat of our community. To honor sixty-five years of culture, tradition, and Cretan pride, we want to recognize and celebrate every individual who has ever taken the stage as part of our Association, and we need your help.

As part of the festivities, we are planning a special reunion performance featuring dancers from every generation. We would be thrilled to have you join us.

While participation in the performance is completely optional, we would still love to hear from you so that we can properly acknowledge and celebrate your contribution to our Association’s history.

Let’s fill the room with sixty-five years of Cretan pride. We can’t wait to connect with you!

If you have ever danced with us, please take a moment to complete the form below and share your information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefciWYWwZ5ar8u_bvQIojzRlmgEbBxo1WOIu8GA_4Zyc4JRg/viewform

09/28/2026

📣Tickets Now Available! Annual Arkadi Dinner & Dance & 65th Anniversary Celebration 🎉

Tickets are now on available for our Annual Arkadi Dinner & Dance, taking place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. This year’s event is especially significant as we celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Cretan Association of Toronto “Knossos”.

This event features live music from Crete with Δημήτρης Ξυλούρης (Κίτρος), Βασίλης Σκουλάς, and Γιώργος Ζέρμπος, along with laïko performances by Nerria Bouzounieraki, Stavros Kanichis, and Band.

This evening will also include a silent auction featuring great prizes, 65th Anniversary commemorative memorabilia, and the presentation of our 2026 Scholarship Recipients.

Our dance groups have been working hard to prepare a performance worthy of this celebration, and we look forward to showcasing their talent and dedication at this event.

Get your tickets online: www.cretans.ca

Event details:
Where: Crystal Fountain
Time: 6:30 PM
Silent Auction
Commemorative Memorabilia
Open Bar
Live Traditional Cretan Music & Laïko Performances
Traditional Cretan Dance Performances

To book a Table call Manos at (416) 618-9704

We look forward to celebrating with you!

As we welcome our new Archbishop, His Eminence Archbishop Apostolos, we fondly look back on our attendance at another mo...
09/22/2026

As we welcome our new Archbishop, His Eminence Archbishop Apostolos, we fondly look back on our attendance at another monumental event—the presentation of the commemorative book, “90 Years of a Bright Journey.” This beautiful tribute was created to honor and celebrate the 90th birthday of Archbishop Emeritus Sotirios and his retirement after 52 years. We remain deeply grateful to His Eminence Sotirios, Former Archbishop of Canada, for over half a century of devoted service and guidance to our Greek Orthodox community. 🙏

We are deeply honoured to have been present for this historic and joyous occasion in our faith and Greek Orthodox Christ...
09/22/2026

We are deeply honoured to have been present for this historic and joyous occasion in our faith and Greek Orthodox Christian community over this past weekend—the Enthronement of His Eminence Archbishop Apostolos of Canada.

ΑΞΙΟΣ! 🙏

See you this afternoon! The Sylogo will be opening on Sunday, September 13th which will include both dance registration ...
09/13/2026

See you this afternoon!

The Sylogo will be opening on Sunday, September 13th which will include both dance registration and the welcome back BBQ!
 
Below is the updated dance schedule for this year, please note the changes in time:
• Littles (ages 4-8): 1:30 - 2:30 PM
• Juniors (ages 9-12): 2:30 - 3:30 PM
• Intermediates (ages 13-15): 3:30 - 5:00 PM
• Seniors (ages 16+): 5:00 - 6:30 PM

As the summer dance festival season comes to a close, we officially want to welcome you all to our historic 65th Anniver...
08/30/2026

As the summer dance festival season comes to a close, we officially want to welcome you all to our historic 65th Anniversary dance season!

The Sylogo will be opening on Sunday, September 13th which will include both dance registration and the welcome back BBQ!
 
Below is the updated dance schedule for this year, please note the changes in time:
• Littles (ages 4-8): 1:30 - 2:30 PM
• Juniors (ages 9-12): 2:30 - 3:30 PM
• Intermediates (ages 13-15): 3:30 - 5:00 PM
• Seniors (ages 16+): 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Thanks Cretan Youth Group for representing all summer long! 🌞

In Memory of Kaliopi Larentzakis,It is with great sadness that we announce the passing o Kaliopi Larentzakis, who passed...
08/26/2026

In Memory of Kaliopi Larentzakis,

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing o Kaliopi Larentzakis, who passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Kaliopi was born on April 10th, 1950, in Tsagaraki, Heraklion, Crete. She lived a vibrant and meaningful life, loved fiercely and unconditionally, and was an example of faith, love, strength, and loyalty to everyone who knew her.

She is predeceased by her parents, Christos and Maria, and her siblings Anezini, Apostolis, Emmanuel, and Vangelis.

She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her devoted husband, George; her sons Andy (Iralda) and Chris (Linda); her grandchildren Eliza (Cassio) and George (Jessica); and her great-grandchildren Augustino, Carmelo, Andreas, and Romeo.

Kaliopi was a long-standing and valued member of the Cretan Association of Toronto. Her presence and connection to our Association will be fondly remembered. We extend our deepest condolences to Kaliopi’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Visitation
At Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church
1785 Matheson Blvd, Mississauga
Thursday August 27th, 2026
5:00PM-8:00PM

Funeral Service:
Friday, August 28, 2026
10:00 AM at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church

Interment/Final Resting Place:
St. John Dixie Cemetery
737 Dundas Street East
Mississauga ON L4Y 2B5
Section: Range D

May her memory be eternal.
Αιωνία της η μνήμη.

In Memory of Konstantin LidakisWith great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Konstantinos (Kostas) Lidakis, on ...
07/09/2026

In Memory of Konstantin Lidakis

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Konstantinos (Kostas) Lidakis, on July 7, 2026, who was loved and supported by his wife, Catherine, and his daughters.

Born in 1940, in Malia, Crete, Greece as the third of four children, he showed that family was his priority in life from a young age when he stopped attending elementary school to work and help support his family. With strength and resilience, he travelled to Canada in 1968 to begin a new life.
He met Catherine, the woman who would become his wife, and he remained in Toronto, where they married, and raised their daughters, Thalia, Effie, and Joanne. He worked physically demanding jobs with long hours and always took pride in his work. In the mid 1980’s he started his own business partnership and became a staple in the St. Lawrence Market, where he could be found almost every day of the week, plying his skills and interacting with customers until he retired.

He was a strong supporter of Toronto’s Greek community, and specially the Cretans’ Association, and the Kandyla Association. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, travelling to Greece, following current events, and leisurely bike rides.

His greatest pride was his daughters whom he supported in every step of their lives and celebrated their accomplishments. He was blessed with three son-in laws (Zeljko, George, and Gus), and three grandsons (Djordje, Konstantin, and Eleftherios) with whom he loved to spend time. He was truly a kind-hearted, gentle, strong, and wise presence, and he will be forever missed and always remembered in the legacy of values, resilience, and love that he leaves behind.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to Sunnybrook Hospital.

Visitation:
At the Funeral Center of York Cemetery
160 Beecroft Road, North York
on Friday, July 10, 2026 from 4:00 – 8:00PM

Funeral:
At All Saints Greek Orthodox Church
222 Burbank Drive, North York,
on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.,
The Interment will Follow.

May his memory be eternal.
Αιωνία του η μνήμη.

Address

1110 Birchmount Road Unit 23
Toronto, ON
M1K5G7

Telephone

+14169227383

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