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Ukrainian Catholic and Orthodox Bishops Meet to Pray for Peace in Ukraine
His Grace Bishop Ilarion and Bishop David invite the clergy, religious, monastics and laity to join us in prayer for the innocent victims of war in...
Icon of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Mother of God
We celebrate the Feast Day of the Annunciation on March 25; nine months before the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord. We read about the event...
Eparchy of Edmonton Family Pledged to Match all Donations in Support of Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine up to $500,000
Amid the unfolding Russian invasion of Ukraine, our Church, in solidarity with our brothers and sisters there, is collecting donations to support...
The Eparchy of Edmonton Sends Over $47 000 to Provide Humanitarian Aid for the Ukrainian People
In response to the state of emergency in Ukraine as a result of the Russian invasion, to date, the Eparchy of Edmonton has sent over $47,000 to...
How will I Make this Lent (Great Fast) Really Great?
The Great Fast (Lent) is upon us. We use the terms Lent, Great Lent, and Great Fast interchangeably. It begins 40 days before the start of Holy...
Illustrators Needed for Children’s Religion Program
Image to Likeness Project Request for Proposal Required: Illustrators for children’s religion program 1. BACKGROUND The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy...
An Extraordinary Life For Extraordinary Times – Patriarch Josyf Slipyj
Article written by: Lidia Wasylyn, January 1, 2022Who could have guessed that a child born February 17, 1892, into a humble, deeply religious family...
What is the Social Mission of the Ukrainian Catholic Church?
Excerpt written by the Social Mission Commission of the Eparchy of Edmonton.For those new to Ukrainian Catholicism, it is essential to understand...
Sunday of the Word of God
Lviv, January 20, 2022 Вих.№ 001 / 2022 Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Most Reverend Archbishops and Metropolitans, God-loving Bishops, Very Reverend...
What is the Jesus Prayer?
The Jesus Prayer and Prayer on the RosaryDown through the ages and to our own day our spiritual tradition has transmitted the experience of a...
6 Catholic Prayers For Before Meals
Why do Catholics Pray?Ukrainian Catholics believe everything that is good comes from God, and we remind ourselves of that every day. A good way we...
Explanation of the Icon of the Theophany
The word Theophany originates from two Greek words, Theos – God, and Phainein – showing. Therefore, it literally means a “revelation of God” in...
Pope Francis will Consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Bishops of Canada invite all Canadian faithful to join Pope Francis and to pray for peace Bishop David invites you to join in the Act of...
What is the St. Ephrem Prayer?
St. Ephrem the Syrian (ca. 306-373 AD) was a monk, theologian, and poet who lived from 306 – 373 AD. He lived a life of service to others and...
Statement of the Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) condemns the escalation of tensions and violence in Ukraine marked by...
APPEAL of His Beatitude Sviatoslav to the Sons and Daughters of the Ukrainian People in Ukraine and Abroad, and to all People of Good Will
Kyiv, February 22, 2022 APPEAL of His Beatitude Sviatoslav to the Sons and Daughters of the Ukrainian People in Ukraine and Abroad, and to all...
Eparchy of Edmonton Pledges $100 000 to Support Residential School Survivors, their Families, and Communities.
February 10, 2022 - Today, the Eparchy of Edmonton is pleased to announce a pledge of $100 000 to support healing and reconciliation projects in...
Step by Step Guide to Becoming a Ukrainian Catholic
Welcome to our Community!An article wrote by Bishop David, the Bishop of our Ukrainian Catholic Church in Alberta. Well, now that I know something...
5 Activities for the Feast of the Encounter of Our Lord, (Feb. 2) for the Domestic Church (the family)
Watch a video: about the Presentation (Encounter) in the Temple. For Older Children:For Younger Children:2. Learn about it: by accessing the Bozhy...
Statement by the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada Concerning the Current Political and Humanitarian Crises in Ukraine
Dear Brothers and Sisters – Christ is Among Us! During these most difficult days when Ukraine endures the threat of Russian invasion, the...
A Guide to a Personal Prayer Life: How to Start Prayer
What is prayer?Most of us think of prayer as talking to God and that is true. We can tell God our most intimate details, like our worries, our...
Ukrainian Catholic App Survey
We need your help in answering our Ukrainian Catholic App Survey!Thank-you for your time and consideration. Please consider sharing this web address...
What is the Feast of Jordan (Yordan), Theophany, Bohoyavlenia or Epiphany?
This document was adapted from responses gathered in breakout sessions at the 38th UCWLC Eparchial Convention Edmonton Branch Cultural Session, Oct....
Winter Program Guide January – April 2022
This Winter Program guide includes everything from: Family programming Prayer and reflection Children and youth – sunday programs Sadochok Ridna...
The Feast of the Annunciation 4 Activities for the Domestic Church (the family)
Learn about it: by accessing the Bozhy Dity (God’s Little Children) lesson on the Edmonton Eparchy Website. Learn about this amazing day in the life...
Uniting in Prayer for Ukraine With the Ukrainian Orthodox and Other Churches
Alberta Unites in a Day of Prayer for Ukraine A Day of Prayer for Peace in Ukraine will be observed on Friday, March 18, 2022 in all parishes in the...
Local Prayer in the Eparchy of Edmonton (February 24)
St. Josaphat Cathedral, Edmonton Join our parish for a Moleben to the Mother of God for peace in Ukraine at 6:00 PM on Friday.Assumption of the...
Why Does the Great Fast Start on Monday and not Wednesday?
Well. I know why we Byzantine Catholics start on Monday, but I didn’t know why Roman Catholics start on Wednesday. Till now. The easiest way to...
Our Church’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Updated: March 1, 2022 Alberta enters Step 2 on Tuesday, March 1. https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-public-health-actions.aspx The following changes...
Надзвичайна Людина Надзвичайні Часи – Патріарха Йосифа Сліпого
Ліда М. Василин, 10-ого Січня, 2022 Хто міг передбачати, що дитина яка народилася 17-ого Лютого, 1892 р. в скромній, і побожній родині в Західній...
Icon of the Encounter of our Lord in the Temple
We read in Luke 2:22-40 that the parents of Jesus, following Mosaic law bring their firstborn son to be dedicated to God in the temple at Jerusalem...
Table for Two, You are My Valentine
Again, due to COVID we have been sidelined. Therefore, for those in Edmonton and area (Sherwood Park, Leduc, Beaumont, St. Albert) we are providing...
The Great Fast for Families: An Event
On Feb. 11 at 10:15 am (following 9:00 am Divine Liturgy at Holy Eucharist Parish 6425 120 Ave NW, Edmonton) the Family, Faith, and Friends, Parent...
His Beatitude Sviatoslav Congratulated Bishop David on His 60th Birthday
His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Father and Head of the UGCC, personally and on behalf of the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC, congratulated Bishop David,...
Theophany of Christ (Jan. 6) Feast of Jordan Activities for the Domestic Church (the family)
If you don’t have one print an icon for the feast at www.eeparchy.com.1. Look through photo albumsLook through photo albums of your children’s...
Bishop David’s Christmas Message/Різдвяне послання єпископа Давида
The Legend of the Elderly Grandmother A Ukrainian Folk Tale Christ is Born! Let us Glorify Him! It was the night the dear Christ-Child came to...