St. John the Compassionate Mission is dedicated to outreach and care for vulnerable individuals and families in Toronto, especially those living in poverty or on the margins – all are welcome!
We’re an apostolate of the Carpatho-Russian Diocese of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, serving under the Omophorion of Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa (ACROD). (See our history and mission.)

Hours of Service – everyone is welcome!

Israel and Gaza Prayer Service

On Wednesday, September 3, we read aloud at the Mission the first name and age of each of the children killed in Israel and Gaza since October 7, 2023.

The reading took more than seven-and-a-half hours; a few people started to cry as they read the names. This was a simple but moving way to become present to a great evil and suffering that is inflicted on innocent children.

In the words of Matteo Zuppi, the Cardinal-Priest of Sant‘Egidio who provided the list for us, this is “an insistent prayer so that the war may cease, so that the weapons may fall silent, so that humanity may prevail.”

Give a gift, receive a gift

We have some ‘extra’ beautiful icons which have a history in the church, and of lived prayer. Visit us at 155 Broadview to make a donation to St. John’s Mission, and we can offer an icon as a token of appreciation. (Not necessarily as shown; limited quantity.)

St. John’s eco market – 740 Queen Street East

After years of waiting we have finally a new home for our Thrift Store.

The new building has been dedicated to Father Frank Miloro (photo at right, with his wife Pani Connie Miloro).

Father Miloro faithfully served the Cathedral Parish for twenty-eight years, first as Assistant to Protopresbyter John Yurchisin and then as Dean, while at the same time serving as Diocesan Chancellor, Secretary to Metropolitan Nicholas and Bishop Gregory, Dean of Christ the Saviour Seminary, and Dean of the Johnstown Deanery.

Father Frank has distinguished himself through the years as being a model priest. In his official duties, he was always kind and helpful to the Mission since its reception into the diocese. No matter how burdensome his pastoral and diocesan responsibilities might have been, he has always conducted himself with grace and Christ-like love and compassion. He will always be remembered for the tender care and support he and his entire family extended to Metropolitan Nicholas during the time of his illness and repose, and for his steady hand in guiding the Diocese during the difficult days of discerning the Will of God for a successor to Metropolitan Nicholas.

It is an honor for us that Father Frank accepted this dedication.

Join us this fall for our weekly study programs

Our Psalms study is held on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., via Zoom. For registration, e-mail us at info@stjohnsmission.org.

Our BRIDGES program is held Wednesday nights at 155 Broadview. We read about and study the Orthodox faith, facilitated by Father Nicolaie, with guest speakers. The evenings start at 6:30 p.m., followed by compline at 8:00 p.m.

Two videos about the community at St. John’s

1) Narrated by Father Nicolaie, this 3½-minute video gives an introduction to the mission and people of the St. John’s community.

2) This 3-minute video introduces the viewer to the people and activities of the Mission’s affiliate in Scarborough, Good Neighbours Drop-In.

We are grateful to Peter for volunteering his time and skill.

Contact us to find out more about how you can contribute as a volunteer with the Mission or Good Neighbours.