BOARD ELECTIONS
Beloved SMSV Family,
We are pleased to announce that the SMSV Board Election will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026 following the divine liturgy. The election will be held in the presence of Fr. Misael Ataalla (St. Mark’s), Fr. Youssef Iskander (SMSJ), and Fr. John Botros (SMSK). In accordance with the approval of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, the SMSV Board Election will proceed under their pastoral oversight.
This is an important moment in the life of our church as we continue to strengthen our governance, support our ministries, and steward the SMSV mission and vision entrusted to us.
Our board plays a vital role in:
- Representing the voice and needs of our congregation.
- Supporting the President and Vice President of the Board, as well as the clergy.
- Providing financial oversight that safeguards the long-term health and sustainability of SMSV.
- Ensuring transparency, accountability, and faithful stewardship.
The SMSV Board will consist of 9 members. To support the continuity of the board, there will be 5 positions available for election. We welcome our beloved SMSV congregation to participate in the Board Election process by:
- Nominating and endorsing a congregation member.
- Voting on the day of the election on Sunday, June 14, 2026, following the divine liturgy.
To nominate someone, please complete the SMSV Board Nomination Endorsement Form. The individual nominating someone must have a total of 7 nominators who are acting members of SMSV to sign the endorsement form.
NOMINEE: To submit your nomination for the board elections, please refer to the FAQ for the instructions and important information. There are also four forms below that require completion, in addition to submitting a picture and a brief bio.
All documents as well as your picture and bio should be sent to boardelections@smsv.ca by Sunday, May 31, 2026.