Liturgical Propers
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Pilgrimage Opportunity: Veneration of the Holy Relics of Blessed Bishop and Martyr Vasyl Velychkovsky
Consider Making a Pilgrimage! The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton invites all faithful to a special day of prayer and reflection in honour of Blessed Bishop and Martyr Vasyl Velychkovsky. His Holy Relics will be available for veneration on Sunday, October 19,...
Called to Be Holy – Men’s Conference 2025
Self-Mastery for Self-Gift: What Is It and Why Do We Need It? November 7 - 8, 2025 | Holy Spirit Seminary, Edmonton The Eparchy of Edmonton invites men from across Alberta and beyond to take part in the annual Called to Be Holy – Men’s Conference, a two-day spiritual...
2025 CCCB Plenary Assembly Meeting
October 1, 2025, Ottawa – The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) held its annual meeting of the Plenary Assembly last week, 22-26 September 2025, at the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel. This year, Salt + Light Television, a Canadian Catholic TV network,...
Oct 12: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 1
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 1. Holy Priest-Martyr Phocas, Bishop of Sinope (98-117). Holy Prophet Jonah (786-46 BC). Venerable Jonah the Presbyter, Father of Theophanes, Composer of Canons, and Theodore the Branded; Matins Resurrectional Gospel...
Oct 09; The Holy Apostle James, Son of Alpheus
The Holy Apostle James, Son of Alpheus (Polyeleos feast) English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: Blessed is the man... is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! With the net...
Oct 5: 17th Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 8
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 8; The Holy Martyr Charitina. Resurrection Gospel 6. 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1; Matthew 15:21-28. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net REAT VESPERS Kathisma...
Oct 1; The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God
The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God; Holy Apostle Annias of the Seventy Disciples; Venerable Father Roman who sang Sweetly (560) All-Night Vigil Feast. A day when the faithful are highly encouraged to participate in the Divine Liturgy. Great Vespers, Festal...
Sept 28: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 7
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 7; Our Venerable Father and Confessor Chariton; The Holy Martyr Ludmila and Viacheslav, Czech Prince; Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers of the Monastery of the Caves in Kyiv who repose in the Nearer Caves Great Vespers,...
Sept 26; Falling Asleep of John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist
Falling Asleep of John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist All-Night Vigil Feast. A day when the faithful are highly encouraged to participate in the Divine Liturgy. Great Vespers At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my...
Dormition Parish Grande Prairie Celebrates 4th Annual Divine Liturgy and Parish Picnic at St. Charles Mission
On August 24, 2024, the faithful of the Dormition of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Parish, Grande Prairie, gathered in prayer and fellowship for their Fourth Annual Divine Liturgy and Parish Picnic at St. Charles Catholic Mission in Dunvegan. This year’s...
Sept 21: Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross. Octoechos Tone 6.
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; Octoechos Tone 6; The Holy Apostle Codratus of Magnesia. Leave-taking of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. Resurrection Gospel 4. Galatians 2:16-20; Mark 8:34-9:1. Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy...
Sept 14: The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy One of the 12 Great Feasts. Holy Day of Obligation. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: Blessed is the man… is...
Sept 08: Nativity of our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
Nativity of our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary One of the 12 Great Feasts. Holy Day of Obligation. Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my...
Sept 7: Sunday before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; Octoechos Tone 4
Sunday before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; Octoechos Tone 4; 🕃 Forefeast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God; The Holy Martyr Sozon the Shepherd. Saint with Six Stichera. Resurrection Gospel 2. 1 Corinthians 16:13-24; Matthew 21:33-42. Great Vespers,...
The Dormition Grande Prairie celebrated five Adult Baptisms
In the Priestly Ministry, there is nothing more truly life-giving than receiving adult catechumens into Holy Mother Church, and how much more this is true when it is from the East that the Light has entered these young hearts. It is an emerging area of grace that...
Sept 1 – Beginning of the Indiction, that is, the New Year; Commemoration of our holy Father Symeon the Stylite and his mother, Martha; Synaxis of the Most Holy Mother of God of Miasenes
GREAT VESPERS English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. We pray to the Creator today, with the words given us by Christ, who taught us to pray each day: Our Father who art...
Aug 31: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 3
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 3; The Placing of the Precious Sash of Our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God. Polyeleos Feast. Resurrection Gospel 1. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy ...
Celebrating 80 Years of Faith: St. Anthony of Kyiv Parish Marks a Joyful Milestone
80 Years of Grace and Gratitude: The Ruthenian Greek Catholic Parish of St. Anthony of Kyiv On July 19, 2025, faithful from across the Redwater District gathered to mark a milestone in the life of the Ruthenian Greek Catholic Parish of St. Anthony of Kyiv in New Pine...
Aug 29; Beheading of the Honourable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, John (Fast Day)
GREAT VESPERS English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! While the birthday of the shameless Herod was being celebrated,* the oath made to the lustful dancer was fulfilled;* the...
Aug 24: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 2
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 2; The Holy Hieromartyr Eutyches. Resurrection Gospel 11. 1 Corinthians 9:2-12; Matthew 18:23-35.; August 24. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS...
Aug 17: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 1
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 1; The Holy Martyr Myron. Post-feast of the Dormition. Resurrection Gospel 10. 1 Corinthians 4:9-16; Matthew 17:14-23. Resurrection Gospel 10. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Matins and Divine...
Aug 15: Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary; Kievan-Caves Icon of the Mother of God (1073), and Zaranytsia Feast of the Mother of God. Holy Day of Obligation. Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 Great Vespers, Festal Matins and...
Aug 10: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 8
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 8; The Holy Martyr and Archdeacon Lawrence. Post-feast of the Transfiguration. Dormition Fast. Resurrection Gospel 9. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING Kathisma Reading:...
Aug 6; The Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net One of the 12 Great Feasts. Holy Day of Obligation. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma: “Blessed is the man…” is sung only if the feast falls on a Sunday or Monday At Psalm 140 In Tone...
Aug 3: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 7
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 7; Our Venerable Fathers Isaac, Dalmatus, and Faustus Dormition Fast. Resurrection Gospel 8. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING...
July 27: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 6
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 6; The Holy Great-Martyr and Healer Panteleimon; Our Holy Father Clement the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Okhrid. Polyeleos Feast. Resurrection Gospel 7. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS ON...
July 25; Dormition of St. Anna, Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. You faithfully observed the Law* and worked unceasingly for God the Creator.* He granted you motherhood, Anna:* your child brought...
Introducing the iPraises App: Your Daily Companion for Prayer, Worship, and the Liturgical Life
The New iPraises App: Prayer at Your Fingertips, Whenever You Need It The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton is excited to announce the launch of the newly updated iPraises App — a powerful and prayerful digital tool designed to bring the richness of the Byzantine...
Jubilee Pilgrimage & Synod 2025: Ukrainian Greek Catholic Leaders Unite in Rome
In late June 2025, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) marked a significant moment in its history. Bishops, clergy, and faithful from around the world gathered in Rome to celebrate the Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope and the opening of the 2025 Synod of Bishops....
July 24; Holy Martyrs Borys and Hlib Named Roman and David at Baptism
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the Man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! With what crowns of praises shall we honour the praised martyrs,* the kind intercessors of the faithful people,* the...
July 20: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost.
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 5; Holy Priest-Martyr Pancratius, Bishop of Tauromenia English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm...
July 15: The Holy Grand Prince Vladimir (Volodymyr), Equal-to-the-Apostles
The Holy Grand Prince Vladimir (Volodymyr), Equal-to-the-Apostles, Named Basil at Holy Baptism (1015); Holy Martyrs Cyricus and Julitta, His Mother Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy All-night Vigil Feast. GREAT VESPERS Note: This is an All-Night Vigil rank feast....
Mundare Vidpust Pilgrimage 2025: Celebrating Faith, Unity, and Jubilee Grace
On June 21–22, 2025, the faithful of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton gathered in Mundare, Alberta, for the annual Saints Peter & Paul Vidpust pilgrimage - a cherished tradition of faith, prayer, and spiritual renewal. This year’s pilgrimage held special...
July 13: Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the first Six Ecumenical Councils
Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the first Six Ecumenical Councils; 🕃 The Synaxis of the Holy Archangel Gabriel; Our Venerable Father Stephen the Sabbaite; Our Holy Father Julian, Bishop of Kenomane Resurrection Gospel 5. Saint with Six Stichera. Hebrews 13:7-16;...
July 11: Repose of Blessed Olha, Princess of Kyiv
Repose of Blessed Olha, Princess of Kyiv, named Helen at Holy Baptism; The Holy and Praiseworthy Martyr Euphemia. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Polyeleos Feast. Saint with Six Stichera. Abstention from meat and foods that contain meat. GREAT VESPERS...
July 10: Our Venerable Father Anthony of the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev (1073)
Our Venerable Father Anthony of the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev (1073); Forty-Five Martyrs of Nicopolis in Armenia (321-3); Holy Brothers Francis, Mutius and Raphael and Those with Them, Martyred in Damascus (1860) Polyeleos Feast. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading...
July 6: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 3; Holy Mother of God of Perpetual Help
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 3; Holy Mother of God of Perpetual Help; Our Venerable Father Sisoes the Great. Resurrection Gospel 4. Romans 6:18-23; 8:28-39; Hebrews 9:1-7; Matthew 8:5-13; 5:1-16; Luke 10:38-42;11:27-28. English Source: Royal Doors...
July 05:Our Venerable Father Athanasius of Athos
Our Venerable Father Athanasius of Athos English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be...
July 2: The Placing of the Precious Robe of our Most Holy Lady and Mother of God in the Church at Blachernae in Constantinople
English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. You are compassionate, Lover of mankind,* giving Your Mother to Your servants as an...
June 29: Third Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 2; The Holy, Glorious, All-Praiseworthy and Chief Apostles Peter and Paul.
Third Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 2; The Holy, Glorious, All-Praiseworthy and Chief Apostles Peter and Paul. All-Night Vigil Feast. Resurrection Gospel 3. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING Kathisma Reading:...
June 27: Bishop-Martyr Nykolai (Nicholas) Charnetsky and the Twenty-Seven Other New Blesseds of the Church of Rus’-Ukraine Beatified in 2001 (Eng/Ukr)
GREAT VESPERS Psalm Reading: “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Placing all your hope upon God,* you accepted the covenant of the Heavenly Teacher,* Who said: “Let not your hearts be...
June 24; The Nativity of the Honourable Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptizer John
June 24; The Nativity of the Honourable Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptizer John English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma: “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my...
June 22: Second Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday of All Saints of Rus’-Ukraine
Second Sunday after Pentecost: Sunday of All Saints of Rus'-Ukraine; Octoechos Tone 1; The Holy Hieromartyr Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata. Resurrection Gospel 2. Romans 2:10-16; Romans 8:28-39; Matthew 4:18-23; Matthew 5:1-16. Resurrection Gospel 2. Apostles’ Fast....
June 19 – Feast of the Most Holy Eucharist
Most Holy Eucharist; The Holy Apostle Jude, Brother of the Lord. Feast of our Lord and Polyeleos Feast. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS ON WEDNESDAY EVENING Kathisma Reading “Blessed is man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 Tone 6 Lead my soul forth...
June 15: First Sunday after Pentecost. All Saints Sunday
First Sunday after Pentecost: All Saints Sunday; The Holy Prophet Amos; Venerable Jerome, Presbyter of Stridonium. Hebrews 11:33-12:2; Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30. Matins Resurrectional Gospel 1. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source:...
June 09: Monday of the Holy Spirit (Kneeling Vespers and Divine Liturgy)
KNEELING VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY VESPERS After the initial Amen, all kneel and sing in Tone 6: Heavenly King, Advocate, Spirit of Truth,* who are everywhere present and fill all things,* Treasury of Blessings, Bestower of Life,* come, and dwell within us;* cleanse...
June 08: Descent of the Holy Spirit. Holy and Glorious Pentecost
GREAT VESPERS, FESTAL MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Psalm Reading: “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Behold, we celebrate...
Pilgrimage of Hope: Annual Pilgrimage to Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Mundare
This June, we invite you to join us on a remarkable spiritual journey during our Annual Pilgrimage to Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Mundare, AB. Set in the heart of the beautiful Alberta countryside, this pilgrimage is a celebration of faith, hope, and unity. In 2025,...
June 1: Seventh Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea
Seventh Sunday of Pascha. Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. Our Holy Father Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus (403). Germanus, Patriarch of Constantinople (733); May 12. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS AND...
May 29: The Ascension of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS WITH LYTIA At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. The Lord ascended into heaven to send the Comforter into...
May 25: Sixth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Man Born Blind; Tone 5
Sixth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Man Born Blind; 🕂 The Third Finding of the Precious Head of the Holy, Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John; Blessed Mykola Tsehelsky, Priest and Martyr. Polyeleos Feast. Acts 16:16-34; 2 Corinthians 4:6-15; John 9:1-38;...
May 21: The Holy Great Rulers Constantine (337) and Helen (330)
The Holy Great Rulers Constantine (337) and Helen (330), Equals-to-the-Apostles Polyeleos Feast. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! The Fountain...
May 18; Fifth Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Samaritan Woman. Tone 4
Fifth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Samaritan Woman; The Holy Martyr Theodotus of Ancyra; Holy Martyrs Peter, Dionysius and those with them; The Seven Holy Virgins. Acts 11:19-26, 29-30; John 4:5-42. GREAT VESPERS; SUNDAY MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY English Source:...
May 14; Mid-Pentecost
Mid-Pentecost; The Holy Martyr Isidore. Acts 14:6-18; John 7:14-30. GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140, In Tone 4 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. The mid-point of the feast has arrived;* the days which begin...
May 11: Fourth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Paralytic, Tone 3.
Fourth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Paralytic; 🕂 The Holy Cyril and Methodius, Teachers of the Slavs; The Holy Hieromartyr Mocius. Polyeleos Feast. Passing into eternal life of Blessed Vasyl Hopko, Auxiliary Bishop of Presvov (+1976) Acts 9:32-42; Hebrews 7:26-8:2;...
Canadian Bishops Release New Pastoral Letter: Called to Witness and Proclaim
Called to Witness and Proclaim: A Pastoral Letter to Families on Evangelization and Catechesis In September 2024, during the Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Archbishop Brian Dunn, Chairman of the Commission for Evangelization...
Camp Oselia 2025 – Ukrainian Catholic Summer Camp in Alberta | Faith, Fun & Adventure
Camp Oselia 2025: A Summer of Faith, Fun, and Adventure! A summer camp experience like no other! This year, Camp Oselia and Camp St. Basil’s are coming together to offer an exciting Ukrainian Catholic summer camp at beautiful Pigeon Lake. From faith-based learning and...
May 4: Third Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women
Third Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women; The Holy Martyr Pelagia. Acts 6:1-7; Mark 15:43-16:8. GREAT VESPERS; SUNDAY MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is...
Holy Week in the Eastern Catholic Tradition: Reflection, Prayer, and the Path to Easter
Holy Week in the Eastern Catholic Tradition: Reflection, Prayer, and the Path to Easter As we enter Holy Week, the liturgical year's most solemn and profound week, we journey with Christ from his triumphant entrance into Jerusalem to his betrayal, crucifixion, and...
Preparing for Easter: The Meaning and Traditions of Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday: A Celebration of Welcome and Betrayal Palm Sunday, also known as Willow Sunday, marks the beginning of Holy Week. It commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, when crowds joyfully welcomed him, waving palm branches and proclaiming, “Hosanna!...