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Update on Ukraine Refugee Fundraiser After OCA Chancellor Archpriest Alexander Rentel Makes Trip to Europe

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

With the blessing of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archpriest Alexander Rentel, OCA Chancellor, traveled to Europe from March 23 to April 2, 2022 to see first hand the operations of Eleos and its humanitarian efforts for the Ukrainian refugees.

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Archpastoral Message of His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon for Pascha 2022

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

To the Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Orthodox Church in America,

Dear Beloved Children in the Lord,

CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN!

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Vladyka Irénée Visits Sts Peter and Paul Sobor, Montréal, on Palm Sunday

Sts Peter & Paul Sobor, Montréal, QC
Sunday, April 17, 2022

Photos from the visit of His Eminence, Archbishop Irénée, to Sts Peter and Paul Sobor, Montréal, on Palm Sunday.

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Ordination of Fr Symeon Price

Sunday, March 27, 2022

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.  

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Ordinations during Archbishop Irénée's Visit to St Herman of Alaska, Edmonton

St Herman of Alaska Orthodox Sobor, Edmonton, AB
Thursday, March 24, 2022 to Friday, March 25, 2022

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.

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Archbishop Irénée Blesses New Altar Icon at Holy Trinity, Edmonton

Holy Trinity Church, Edmonton, AB
Wednesday, March 23, 2022

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!

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Archbishop Irénée Visits St Benoît de Nursie Church

St Benoît de Nursie Church, Montréal, QC
Sunday, March 13, 2022

Photos of Vladyka Irénee's visit to St Benoît Church in St Laurent, Québec, celebrating the parish's patronal feast and the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

Concelebrating with Vladyka Irénée are Fr Elias Fonseca, Fr Gregory Nimijean and Deacon Denis Letunousky. 

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Celebration of the Sunday of Orthodoxy at the Sign of the Theotokos, Montréal

Sign of the Theotokos Church, Montréal, QC
Sunday, March 13, 2022

Photos from the Sunday of Orthodoxy in Montréal.

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Further Information Regarding Support for Ukrainian Refugees and Humanitarian Aid

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Many of you are wondering how we can provide support for Ukrainian Refugees.

In short for those of you who are a registered charity with Revenue Canada, We are not allowed to send money to a non Canadian organization. A parish cannot collect money and then forward the money outside of the country. A charity could lose their charity status if they don't follow Revenue Canada rules.

There are three ways that I see that we can contribute for support to Ukrainian refugees.

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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Makes Urgent Financial Appeal for Ukrainian Refugee Relief

Monday, February 28, 2022

Dear beloved children in the Lord,

It is with profound pain and sorrow that we see the situation unfolding in Ukraine. The invasion of Russian troops has already caused death and destruction in many areas of the country and, as the battle progresses, the human cost continues to rise. It is heartbreaking to see the images of destroyed buildings, homes, and traffic jams as refugees flee the cities for their safety.

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