p43 s1 bill 167 b167 e.pdf

Ontario — Bills

1ST SESSION, 43RD LEGISLATURE, ONTARIO CHARLES III, 2024 Bill

An Act to proclaim Orthodox Christian Week Mr. T. Rakocevic Private Member’s Bill 1st Reading February 26, 2024 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Royal Assent Bill

An Act to proclaim Orthodox Christian Week

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 The seven-day period in each year starting on Orthodox Easter Sunday is proclaimed as Orthodox Christian Week. Commencement This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.

Short title The

short title of this Act is the Orthodox Christian Week Act, 2024. ______________ EXPLANATORY NOTE The Bill proclaims the seven-day period in each year starting on Orthodox Easter Sunday as Orthodox Christian Week.

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Collection	Ontario — Bills
Citation	p43 s1 bill 167 b167 e.pdf
Type	bill
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Language	en
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Source	PROVINCIAL
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