About the Hellenic Community of Victoria

Our Location

Located in Victoria

The Hellenic Community of Victoria is a non-profit organization founded in 1974 and is focused on preserving and promoting the Hellenic Culture, Language, History and Orthodox Faith on Vancouver Island. The community has a strong and dedicated membership. It is also home to Greek Fest with the support of over 100 volunteers.

Partial proceeds from every Greek Fest goes toward the Canadian Cancer Society through Cops for Cancer, and the Hot Lunch program which funds hot lunches for school children across Victoria. The Hellenic Community of Victoria also sponsor numerous community events such as bake/food sales, heritage festivals, sports programs, Greek language school, Greek dancing classes, and a Greek cooking program.

Board of Directors

President

Tim Petropoulos

Vice-President

Jim Koutougos

Treasurer

Yiannis Lapidakis

Secretary

Peter Doukakis

Michael Ikonomou

Ilias Papanikolos

Maria Margaritis

Tasos Stamadianos

Takis Niketas

Lefteris Vasiliadis

Nick Smilytopoulos

Parish Priest

Fr. Demetrios Vickery