Ruthenian Catholic Exarchate of Saints Cyril and Methodius of Toronto

The Ruthenian Catholic Exarchate of Saints Cyril and Methodius is an Eastern Catholic diocesan jurisdiction centered in Toronto that serves Catholic communities across Canada. It oversees several parishes that maintain Byzantine liturgical traditions and Eastern Catholic practices.

The jurisdiction was established in 1980 by Pope John Paul II and received exarchate status in 2022 after operating under different administrative arrangements. This change marked an important shift in how the ecclesiastical communities were organized and overseen.

The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God serves as the spiritual center and reflects Byzantine traditions in its worship practices and religious life. Visitors can observe how the community maintains its Eastern Catholic identity through its sacred spaces and regular liturgical gatherings.

The main cathedral is located in Toronto and welcomes visitors for liturgical services held regularly throughout the year. It is helpful to check service times in advance since schedules may vary depending on the season and religious calendar.

The community transferred to the Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church in 2022 and now falls under the Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh. This change connected the local congregation with a broader ecclesiastical network and administrative structure across North America.

Inception: 1980

Part of: Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh, Slovak Greek Catholic Church

Website: https://eparchy.ca

GPS coordinates: 43.68330,-79.46670

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:55