Nicholas Salamis

Nicholas Salamis (; August 13, 1897 – October 15, 2005) was a Greek Orthodox priest of the Eastern Orthodox faith who witnessed almost a century of Greek emigration into Canada.

Early life Salamis was born on the Greek island of Samos.

Study At 35, Salamis returned to Athens to study theology, with the intention to become an Orthodox priest.

In October of 1938, Salamis returned to Montréal to begin his priesthood at St. George Greek Orthodox Church parish,

Dates of Ordination: Deaconate: September 25, 1938 Priesthood: September 26, 1938

Communities Served: June 1961 – 1990: St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Montréal, Québec April 1945 – May 1961: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Montréal, Québec October 1938 – March 1945: St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Toronto, Ontario