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the Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon on May 22, 2011
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On May 22, the Fifth Sunday after Pascha, the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, His Grace Bishop Irénée celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Sobor of the Holy Resurrection in Saskatoon, SK. Concelebrating with His Grace were the Archimandrite Alexander (Pihach) (Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Canada, Dean of Alberta, and Rector of the Sobor of St. Herman of Alaska in Edmonton), the Priest Juan Pablo Ruiz-Gomar (Rector of the Sobor of the Holy Resurrection in Saskatoon, SK), the Protodeacon Nazari Polataiko, the Deacons Taras Papish and Leonard Herrem. During the Little Entrance, His Grace Bishop Irénée, in accordance with the decision of the Holy Synod of The Orthodox Church in America, with a particular prayer, elevated Igumen Alexander (Pihach) to be an Archimandrite. The rector of the Sobor of the Holy Resurrection in Saskatoon, SK, the Priest Juan Pablo Ruiz-Gomar was presented with the Paschal Archdiocesan Awards of the Nabedrennik and the Purple Skoufia. His Grace announced that during its Session of May 4, 2011, the Holy Synod awarded the Kamilavka to the Protodeacon Wilhelm Friesen (the Sobor of the Holy Resurrection in Saskatoon, SK) who fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Bishop Irénée thanked the clergy for the witness of Christian love and service that they have consistently shown during all their years as clergy of the Archdiocese of Canada. |
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The Sobor of the Holy Resurrection was established in 1975 to meet the needs of Orthodox Christians living in the area who desired an English-speaking parish which would enable them to grow in the faith, and participate in an active, Christ-centered, caring community. From its beginning, the commitment of the parish has been to embrace and minister to all persons that the Lord has brought to it. As a result, it is a very diverse community. The membership includes many persons from non-Orthodox backgrounds, as well as many from traditional Orthodox backgrounds: Ukrainian, Russian, Greek, Romanian, and Egyptian. In the last 10 years, the membership has embraced new members from places such as Eritrea and Sudan. The regular attendance of the Sobor consists of approximately 70 households. In addition, the parish cares for a larger community of new Canadians who are struggling to put down roots and find direction in this new land. We covet the prayers of anyone who will intercede on our behalf as we strive to be God's servants in carrying out His work. The Sobor of the Holy Resurrection is located at the corner of Lorne Ave. and Hilliard St. , 2 blocks north of Ruth St. For travellers from out of town, there are exits from the Circle Drive Freeway at Ruth St. and Lorne Ave., which is 2 blocks south of the church. Schedule of Services: Saturday Evening - 6:00 PM Great Vespers; Sunday Morning - 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy |
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