News & Events

All Saints of North America Church in Hamilton is hosting a presentation by Fr Philip McCaffery on "Why Lukewarm Christianity Has Nothing to Offer Our Kids" on Friday 15 November. Prayers begin at 6pm, followed by a snack and the talk.

Many Christian families advise their kids to play it safe – do their homework, play by the rules, fit in and be accepted while holding a socially acceptable flavour of “Christianity”.  But can such “faith” ever last?  Does it make any difference in real life?

On Sunday, 6 October, 2019, His Eminence, Irénée, Archbishop of Ottawa and Canada, arrived at his Cathedral of the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas in Ottawa, Ontario, to serve the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. 

Archbishop Irénée was greeted at the entrance to the cathedral at 10am, after which followed the Entrance Prayers and the Vesting. Upon the conclusion of the vesting, the Acolyte Joseph Farid Wazem was brought to him.  After the prayers, Vladyka Irénée tonsured Joseph to be a Reader in the cathedral.

Holy Apostles Orthodox Mission in Chilliwack is honoured to receive a portion of the sacred relics of the Holy Apostle James, the "Brother of the Lord," (son of Joseph the Betrothed), and first Bishop of Jerusalem. These relics are being given as a gift from Archbishop Lazar and the All Saints of North America Monastery in Dewdney, BC, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Irénée. All are welcome to join us as we receive the holy relics at Great Vespers, 6pm, Saturday 19 October. A tea reception will follow the service.

Ten years ago today, the Archdiocese of Canada was blessed with the consecration of our beloved Archbishop Irénée. His leadership, guidance and love have been a strength to keep us focused on Christ.

God grant him many years!

Here's the coverage of the consecration from the OCA archives.

Ten bishops participated in the episcopal consecration of Archimandrite Irénée [Rochon] as Bishop of Quebec City and Auxiliary to His Eminence, Archbishop Seraphim of Ottawa and Canada, at Annunciation Cathedral here on Thursday, October 1, 2009.