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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Offers Condolences for the Repose of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Sunday, September 11, 2022

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.  

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Falling Asleep of Metropolitan Herman

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

With faith in Christ and hope in the resurrection, we share news of the falling asleep of His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko), retired primate of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). His Beatitude reposed on September 6, 2022, at the age of 90.

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New St Herman's Church Building Takes Shape, But Needs Support

St Herman of Alaska Church, Langley, BC
Tuesday, August 30, 2022

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:

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35th Anniversary of Fr Michael Fourik’s ordination to the Priesthood

Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Sobor, Vancouver, BC
Sunday, August 28, 2022

On the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos the Holy Resurrection Sobor in Vancouver celebrated the 35th Anniversary of Fr. Michael Fourik’s ordination to the Priesthood.

Fr. Michael was appointed as rector of Holy Resurrection in October 1999. In 2003, in recognition of his devoted service, Father Michael was elevated to the dignity of Archpriest. In 2007 he was assigned the Dean of British Columbia and Yukon. In May 2011 Archpriest Michael Fourik was awarded the right to wear the Mitre.

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Celebration of 120 Years at Holy Assumption Church, Saskatchewan

Holy Assumption (Dormition) Church & Cemetery, Rhein, SK
Sunday, August 28, 2022

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:

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Archbishop Irénée Visits Saskatoon

Holy Resurrection Orthodox Sobor, Saskatoon, SK
Saturday, August 27, 2022

Visitation of His Eminence Archbishop Irenée for the Divine Liturgy on August 27th.

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The Feast of the Transfiguration Celebrated in Rawdon, Québec

Friday, August 19, 2022

Photos from the Feast of the Transfiguration presided by His Eminence, Archbishop Irénée in Rawdon, QC.

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Canadian Delegation at the All-American Council

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Archbishop Irénée and the Canadian delegation at the 20th All American Council, which started on Monday 19 July in Baltimore, Maryland. Pictured with Vladyka Irénée are Fr Vincent Lehr (St Herman, Edmonton), Fr Phillip Eriksson (St Peter the Aleut, Calgary), Fr Matthew Francis (Holy Apostles, Chilliwack), and Fr Rod Luciuk (St Mark, Yorkton).

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Patronal Feast in Smoky Lake, AB

Holy Trinity Church, Smoky Lake, AB
Sunday, June 12, 2022

Fr Vitalie Manoli served Divine Liturgy at the patronal feast of the Holy Trinity Church in Smoky Lake, AB.

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First Baptism at St Maria’s in Hamilton

St Maria of Paris Orthodox Church, Hamilton, Ontario
Sunday, June 5, 2022

The parish of St Maria of Paris in Hamilton, Ontario has been growing fast since its birth in the Spring of 2020 and the baptism of little Zenaida Miru Raveendranathan this past Sunday (June 5) marks yet another milestone in the establishment of this community. 

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