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On June 11-12, the Feast of Pentecost, His Grace, Bishop Irénée celebrated the Vigil and the Divine Liturgy at the Sobor of St. Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, AB. 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 Vincent Lehr (Second Priest of the Sobor of St. Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, AB and Priest in charge of All Saints Orthodox Church in Meadow Lake, SK), the Protodeacon Nazari Polataiko, the Deacons Daniel Friesen and Matthew Francis. During the Little Entrance of the Liturgy the Priest Vincent Lehr was presented with the Paschal Archdiocesan Award of the Nabedrennik. The Deacon Daniel Friesen was awarded the right to wear the Double Orar. Bishop Irénée thanked these 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. On the evening of Pentecost, at the Sobor of St. Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, His Grace Bishop Irénée, together with the clergy of the Alberta Deanery, served Kneeling Vespers of Pentecost. |
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The parish of St. Herman of Alaska in Edmonton began with a small group of faithful under the zealous leadership of Fr. Yaroslav Roman in 1977. For six months the faithful worshipped in a home until property was purchased on Ellerslie Rd. in southeast Edmonton. A chapel was fashioned in the garage where the parish worshipped until 1982.
Later, property was purchased at 10320 - 147 St. and converted into a church. The parish increased in size and ministry during this time under the leadership of Fr. Stephen Keaschuk. In 1997 a new temple was built at 9930 - 167 St. in Edmonton's west end
In December 1999, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Theodosius consecrated the temple and the altar. In December of 2002, by decree of the ruling Bishop, St. Herman of Alaska Church was elevated to the status of Sobor. In 2002, the Sobor of St. Herman of Alaska celebrated its 25th Anniversary with special events in both August and December on the feast days of St. Herman, the Elder and Wonder-worker of Alaska. A weekly bulletin is published and e-mailed to members and friends of the parish. The web site, http://sthermans.ca, was established in 1999.
Today, by the grace of God, the parish continues to grow in numbers, from a cross-section of social, economic and cultural backgrounds. The Sobor of St. Herman of Alaska also extends help and hospitality to St. Tikhon's Mission Station, which was founded by the Archpriest Vasyl Kolega to minister to new immigrants from post-soviet countries. Services are in Slavonic, and the mission follows the Old Calendar. For the schedule of services please contact the Rector of the Sobor of St. Herman of Alaska, Archimandrite Alexander (Pihach).
The Sobor of St. Herman of Alaska in Edmonton strives to be faithful to the tradition of the Orthodox Church. The faithful have brought a multitude of talents which are being shared in the parish for the mutual strengthening of all. Together we strive to follow the exhortation of our Patron Saint, St. Herman, the Elder and Wonder-worker of Alaska, which is: "From this day forth, from this hour, from this minute, let us love God above all and do His holy will."
Services are in English, and the parish follows the New Calendar.
| Schedule of Services: |
| Saturday Evening - 6:00 PM Vigil followed by Confessions; |
| Sunday Morning - 9:00 AM Third and Sixth Hours; Sunday Morning - 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy, followed by fellowship; |
| Eves of Great Feasts - 7:00 PM Great Vespers; Mornings of Great Feasts - 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy |
Directions:
General Location
The Sobor of St. Herman of Alaska is located in the west end of Edmonton, the capital of the Province of Alberta. Edmonton is a growing, cosmopolitan city of over one million people located in north-central Alberta.
From Whitemud Freeway
Travel west to the 170 St. exit and turn north. Proceed for about 2 kilometres to 100 Ave. Turn right, travel east for 3 blocks to 167 St. Turn right, and the church is at the first driveway to the right.
From Yellowhead Freeway
Travel east or west to the 170 St. exit and proceed south for 4 kilometres to 100 Ave. Turn left and travel 4 blocks to 167 St. Turn right, and the church is at the first driveway to the right.
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