Prayer to St. Herman of Alaska
I, the Archbishop, received yesterday this following prayer from Matushka Juliana Schememann. I consider it very appropriate at this time. Without having asked her permission, I am jumping in to make this prayer available to all others who are ready to join her in this prayer to St Herman.
With love in Christ, I remain,
† Seraphim
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Roots and Meaning of the Human Rights Movement
 In October Rev. Dr. Timothy Clinton Curle read a lecture
at St.Herman's Church
in Edmonton, Alberta. Here we present an article summarizing this year's lectures of Dr. Curle on the alternative and reinvigorating vision of the human rights movement.
Please read the article and visit the web site of the Chester Ronning Centre
posted by Professor David J Goa, Director of Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and Public Life, University of Alberta, Augustana Campus
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Canadian Orthodox Messenger No 19:1
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Pilgrimage
to Mount Athos "The Holy Mountain" - November, 2007
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Remembrance Day prayers at the Archdiocese of Canada
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Orthodox parishes and Monasteries of the Archdiocese of Canada today prayed for all the soldiers who served under arms in wars fought for freedom. We remember those who fell in battle fighting for a better world. We ask Lord to grace us with His presence, help us in our pain, and hear our prayers.
Please see the slideshow |
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Archdiocesan Assembly 2007 Minutes have been published
The detailed work on the Archdiocesan Assembly Minutes has been finished. The Minutes have been added to the full set of Assembly documents for everybody's notice.
See the Assembly documents and photos here |
NASHI makes an incredible difference in the lives
of so many abandoned orphans in Ukraine
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The Presentation of the Volunteer Organization "Nashi" took place at the Archdiocesan Council.
Nashi started their help to children in Ukraine from 2004, and now have several undergoing projects and wide recognition. We ask for your participation and help.
Vusit the web site at www.nashi.ca
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Pastoral Letter on the general situation in OCA
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TO: THE FAITHFUL OF THE ARCHDIOCESE
On November 9, 2007 His Eminence, Archbishop Seraphim wrote a Pastoral Letter on the general situation in the Orthodox Church of America, and asked for prayers!
Please read the Pastoral Letter |
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On the manner of reading the prayers of the Divine Liturgy
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His Eminence Archbishop Seraphim requested publishing the translation of the Encyclycal Letter of the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece "
On the manner of reading the prayers of the Divine Liturgy"
Read more in the Liturgical Texts section |
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Sts Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Sobor Celebrates 100 Years
 His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman, His Eminence, Archbishop Seraphim, His Grace, Bishop Job, Archpriest Anatoliy Melnyk, and over 400 faithful gathered for the 100th anniversary of Canada's third oldest Orthodox Church in Montreal.
Read more Slideshow posted by Rebekah Goodyear
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Remarkable Interview with His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman
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On the weekend of 20-21 October 2007 His Beatitude, the Most Blessed Herman, Archbishop of Washington and New York, Metropolitan of All America and Canada travelled to Montreal to attend the celebrations of a century of history at Sts Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Sobor.
Please read the interview posted by Rebekah Goodyear |
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His Eminence, Archbishop Lazar on his annual tour to the USA
This October His Eminence, Archbishop Lazar (Puhalo) made his annual visit to the United States.
Vladyka Lazar spoke at numerous retreats, parishes, seminaries, universities and private homes.
Please read more here See the slideshow
posted by Rebekah Goodyear |
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Augustana Distinguished Lectures, Fall 2007
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Rev. Dr. Timothy Clinton Curle reads a lecture
on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 7:00p.m.
at St.Herman's Church
9930 - 167 Street, EDMONTON, AB
Read more ...
posted by Rebekah Goodyear |
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Pan-Orthodox Youth Meet to Run “Amazing Race”
On Saturday, September 29th, 46 Orthodox youth from four churches in Calgary gathered for a day of fun, fellowship and friendly competition as they ran “the Amazing Race” in Calgary.
Read more in the Canadian Youth section...
posted by Fr. Richard Rene, Youth Director, Archdiocese of Canada |
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Pilgrimage
to St Petersburg and Moscow Regions - 16-29 Aug, 2007
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His Eminence Archbishop SERAPHIM led a group of fifteen Canadians on a Pilgrimage to the St Petersburg and Moscow regions of Russia, August 16- 29th, 2007.
Read more in the Pilgrimage section... |
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The Canadian Journal of Orthodox Christianity
Available On-line
 Managing Editor, Deacon Lasha Tchantouridze, has announced that the Fall 2007 Issue
is now up on the CJOC website. The Canadian Journal of Orthodox Christianity is an on-line academic journal published by the St. Arseny Institute. The Journal has an emphasis on Orthodox Christianity in Canadian context, and encourages contributions of articles and reviews from within the Orthodox community in Canada and beyond. Read more ...
posted by Spencer Estabrooks, Director of St. Arseny Institute
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St Arseny Orthodox Church Camp 2007 - August 23-28, 2007
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Archbishop Seraphim keynote speaker
at Parish Ministries Conference July 25-28, 2007
His Eminence, Archbishop Seraphim was the keynote speaker at the Orthodox Church in America's Parish Ministries Conference at Marymount University July 25-28, 2007.
Please read Vladyka's words at the Conference "Outreach in a Healthy Parish" in the section From the Archbishop's Desk...
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St. Tikhon Archdiocesan Stewards (STAS)
has been founded at the Archdiocesan Assembly 2007
 With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop SERAPHIM the St. Tikhon Archdiocesan Stewards (STAS) has been founded at the Archdiocesan Assembly 2007.
The purpose of the Stewards program is to financially support and encourage the ongoing ministry of the Archdiocese of Canada as a spiritual and administrative entity through regular giving. At this time, we invoke the memory and prayers of our beloved Father-in-Christ St. Tikhon, who laboured so diligently for the Gospel in this land. May we who follow in his footsteps be faithful stewards of God's gifts.
Please see details on the program and Sign-up forms posted by Matthew Francis
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Archdiocesan Assembly 2007 "Christian Mission in a Pluralistic World"
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The Archdiocesan Assembly 2007 and Clergy Synaxis took place in Ottawa:
Clergy Synaxis: July 15-17; Full Assembly: July 17-20, 2007. The Archdiocesan National Cathedral of the Annunciation hosted this gathering at the Saint Paul University Residence and Conference Centre near downtown Ottawa.
We are greatful to the Assembly Planning Committee and all the delegates.
See the Assembly documents and photos here |
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2007/2008 Courses
for the Master of Divinity Degree
 2007/8 Courses for the Master of Divinity Degree
Announced by St. Arseny Orthodox Theological Institute.
The first courses to be offered by St. Arseny Institute for the Master of Divinity degree in Orthodox studies through the Faculty of Theology, University of Winnipeg are available in-class in Winnipeg and by Distance Education. Read more
Posted by Adjunct Professor of Orthodox Studies, Spencer Estabrooks, estabroo@mts.net
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Sifton's 4th Annual Pilgrimage and
Canadian Orthodox Pioneer Museum Opening on June 23, 2007
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This year's pilgrimage brought over sixty people together from many places: Dauphin, Ethelbert, Yorkton, Grayson, Winnipeg, Flin Flon and Saskatoon.
For more datails on the Pilgrimage and the Opening of the Canadian Orthodox Pioneer Museum you can click on
the Photo slideshow and the Article.
posted by Katya Szalasznyj, pictures from Mark & Moira Stoll |
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Three days of Celebration on June 15-17, 2007 at
St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Sobor, Edmonton, AB
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Master of Divinity Degree Programme in Orthodox Studies Approved!
A full three-year (96 credit-hour) Programme of Orthodox Studies for the (graduate) Master of Divinity Degree Has Been Approved by both His Eminence Archbishop Seraphim and the Faculty of Theology, University of Winnipeg.
Beginning in the fall of 2007 it will be possible for students with the proper pre-requisites to begin a programme of studies in Orthodox theology offered by St. Arseny Institute for the Master of Divinity Degree from the University of Winnipeg through the Faculty of Theology at the University.
Courses may be taken full-time or part-time, with opportunities for part of the programme to be taken by distance education, directed studies, or intensive course opportunities. (However, there is a limit as to how long students may take to complete the degree).
Two one-week intensive courses are to be offered in Winnipeg during the summer of 2007. In the 2007-8 fall and winter terms, five courses will be offered each term.
A Bachelor of Theology degree in Orthodox studies is also available through St. Arseny Institute and the Faculty of Theology, University of Winnipeg. Students may be admitted to this program with other prerequisites than a full undergraduate degree.
Personnel from the St. Arseny Institute will be available to answer questions during the Archdiocesan Assembly in Ottawa in July. Registration information will also be available.
Inquiries regarding St. Arseny Institute programmes of study and registration information should be directed to Fr. Mirone Klysh, St. Arseny Institute Registrar: phone 1-204-269-3743; mailing address - 3 Prestwood Place, Winnipeg MB, R3T 4Y9.
posted by Fr. Justin (Edward) on
Thursday, April 05, 2007 |
Spencer Estabrooks Appointed Adjunct Professor of Orthodox Studies
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March, 2007: Director of the St. Arseny Institute, Spencer Estabrooks, has been appointed as Adjunct Professor of Orthodox Studies by the Faculty of Theology, University of Winnipeg. Office space at the Faculty of Theology has also been provided, giving the St. Arseny Institute a regular presence on the University of Winnipeg campus.
posted by Fr. Justin (Edward) on
Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
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Axios! Axios! Axios! Bishop Seraphim elevated to the rank of ARCHBISHOP.
Our beloved Vladyka SERAPHIM has just been elevated to the rank of Archbishop.
Below is a copy of our beloved Chancellor's letter to the archdiocese:
To The Clergy, Monastics and Faithfull of the God-Protected Archdiocese of Canada:
At the spring session of the Holy Synod this week in Syosset, NY, Bishop Seraphim was elevated to the rank of ARCHBISHOP.
Therefore throughout this Archdiocese as of today, in commemoration and your prayers, please remember now His Eminence Archbishop SERAPHIM, Archbishop of Ottawa and Canada. Is pola eti despota!
Archpriest Dennis Pihach
Chancellor
Archdiocese of Canada OCA posted by Fr. Justin (Edward) on
Friday, March 23, 2007 |
Bishop SERAPHIM's Words on Christian Unity
On January 21, 2007 at the historic Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa the World Day of Prayer for Christian Unity has been selebrated.
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