Orthodox Christian Week Act, 2024

S.o. 2024, chapter 36

Consolidation Period:  From December 19, 2024 to the e-Laws currency date.

No amendments.

Preamble

Orthodox Easter Sunday, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is the most significant and holy day in the Orthodox Christian Calendar.

The Orthodox Christian Church has over two hundred and twenty million followers across the world, mainly situated in Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia. Although a minority faith in Ontario, Orthodox Christians have settled here for generations and have established active churches and cultural associations which add to the diverse cultural fabric of our province.

Faith is a central part of many people’s culture and identity. Proclaiming Orthodox Christian Week recognizes and celebrates the unique faith, culture, traditions and history of Orthodox Christians in Ontario and across the world.

Therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Orthodox Christian Week

1 The seven-day period in each year starting on Orthodox Easter Sunday is proclaimed as Orthodox Christian Week.

2 Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Act).

3 Omitted (enacts short title of this Act).