On September 8, 2022 His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon sent a letter of condolence to His Majesty King Charles III on the occasion of the repose of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch and the head of state of the United Kingdom, Canada, and many Commonwealth countries around the world. 

The text of the letter reads as follows:

Your Majesty: 

I write to express my condolences on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  

Glory to God! The construction of a new church building for St Herman's in Langley, BC is well underway.

As seen in the recent contruction photograph, the current progress is as follows:

• Foundation has been poured
• Foundation has been insulated
• Underground plumbing has been installed
• Bottom half of framing has been installed
• Steel Templates for Steel Risers have been poured
• Steel is currently in shop drawing approval stage
• Cupolas are being formed by fiberglass company

The next steps are:

The faithful of Holy Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Orthodox Church gathered on August 28th to celebrate 120 years of services at the rural parish, north east of Yorkton. The rain held off and a beautiful liturgy was held with his Eminence, Archbishop Irenee. After the liturgy and grave blessing the faithful gathered for the traditional sumptuous potluck. The few elderly remaining parishioners pray that they may continue the tradition of services at this little country parish.

Read an article about the history of the church from the Canora Courier: