On Sunday March 27, Vladika Irenee ordained Deacon Symeon Price to the holy priesthood at a Liturgy in Holy Resurrection Church, Vancouver. Also attending the service along with the archbishop and Protodeacon Jesse Isaac, were Fr Michael Fourik, the parish’s rector, and local clergy including Fr Lawrence Farley, Fr Richard Rene, newly-ordained Fr Peter Choi, and Deacon Gregory Wright.

Father Symeon received his master's degree from the Orthodoxy School of Theology at Trinity College, Toronto.  

His Eminence, Archbishop Irénée visited St Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in Edmonton, ordaining Deacon Peter Choi to the priesthood, as well as ordaining Deacon Micah Friesen and tonsuring Paul Batz as reader. In addition, Fr Vincent Lehr was awarded the palitza.

His Eminence, Archbishop Irénée visited Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Edmonton, and blessed the new altar icon. Father Vitaly, Protodeacon Jesse, and Deacon Andre also visiting. Glory be to God!