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Archimandrite David (Edwards) fell asleep in the Lord on June 14, 2025, unexpectedly at his residence. Fr David was rector of St Vladimir Prince of Kiev Orthodox Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Born in Southampton, England, in 1940, Fr David's early years were shaped by the trials of wartime Britain. His family endured the bombing of Southampton before relocating to the peaceful countryside of Dorset near Dorchester in 1945. In 1954, the family embarked on a new chapter, crossing the Atlantic to Canada during a fierce hurricane.

On Saturday 17 May and Sunday 18 May, His Eminence Archbishop Irénée visited Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Mission, worshipping in the chapel of Trinity College, University of Toronto. The mission is integrated with Orthodox Christian Studies at Trinity College, offering graduate theological studies and clergy formation. Fr Geoffrey Ready is the rector of the mission and director of the Orthodox Christian Studies programme.

His Eminence Archbishop Irénée, the regional deans, and other members of the archdiocesan council met in Halifax, NS on 28 and 29 April. St Vladimir's parish hosted meetings and provided hospitality to all the delegates.

The Hellene of the Year is an individual whose life and work exemplify the highest ideals of scholarship, faith, and community service. A person whose accomplishments span across academia, business, the arts, and social service, and whose devotion to the Hellenic community has enriched not only the present but will continue to inspire future generations.