# Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada enthronement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-orthodox-archbishop-of-canada-appointment > Updated: 2026-07-25T19:17:37.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. In July 2026 the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate elected Metropolitan Apostolos Koulafakis, a Rhodes‑born hierarch, as the new Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada, succeeding Archbishop Sotirios after his 52‑year tenure. His formal installation took place on 25 July, with Archbishop Elpidophoros of America publicly congratulating him and wishing a fruitful, long‑lasting ministry. Apostolos appointed Archpriest Fotios Tsami as ecclesiastical commissioner and Archpriest Evangelos Sotiroppoulos as chair of the enthronement committee. The archbishop thanked Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for his guidance and called on clergy and laity to support the appointed officials. The enthronement ceremony is scheduled for 19 September 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Nicholas Cathedral, Toronto, Ontario. The appointment positions Apostolos to oversee a diaspora of over 250,000 faithful across Canada, from British Columbia to Newfoundland, continuing the community’s vibrant religious life under the Ecumenical Patriarchate. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-25: Archbishop Apostolos Installed as New Head of Canada's Orthodox Church Archbishop Apostolos, former Metropolitan of New Iren, has been elected new Archbishop of Canada and will be enthroned on 19 Sept 2026 at Toronto's St. Nicholas Cathedral, succeeding Archbishop Sotirios. He was 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/archbishop-apostolos-installed-as-new-greek-orthodox-archbishop-of-canada ### 2026-07-22: Apostolos Koulafakis elected Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada Metropolitan Apostolos Koulafakis, born in Rhodes, was unanimously elected by the Holy Synod as the new Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada, succeeding Metropolitan Soterios. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecumenical-patriarchate-names-archbishop-apostolos-as-canadian-orthodox-head --- Cite as: Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada enthronement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-orthodox-archbishop-of-canada-appointment