Liturgical Propers
Divine Liturgy, Matins and VespersThis duplicate page will be combined with our main page of https://eeparchy.com/monthy-propers/ on June 16 2023, please find this page on the Eparchy of Edmonton’s website menu bar.
10 Great Books for Ukrainian Catholics to Read
Sign Out These Books For Free at the Resource Library!Looking for a new book to learn more about Eastern Christianity? We asked our Resource Librarian for a few suggestions on some of the most signed-out books from our Resource Library. All of these books are...
May 03: The Repose of our Venerable Father Theodosius, Hegumen of the Monastery of the Caves at Kyiv
The Repose of our Venerable Father Theodosius, Hegumen of the Monastery of the Caves at Kyiv and Organizer of the Cenoebitic (Common) Life in Rus’ (1074) and the Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura (286-305) GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Out of the depths I cry to...
Third Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women. Octoechos Tone 2 – May 01, 2022.
Third Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women. Octoechos Tone 2. The Holy Prophet Jeremiah (625-585 BC); Coronation of Pochaiv Icon of the Mother of God (1773); Passing into Eternal Life (1951) of Blessed Klymentii (Clement) Sheptytsky, Archimandrite of...
10 Great Children’s Books for Ukrainian Catholic Families
Sign Out These Books For Free at the Resource Library!Looking for a new book to teach your children the faith? We asked our Resource Librarian for a few suggestions on some of the favourite books our parents sign out. All of these books are available to sign out at...
Easter and the Resurrection: A Journey from Fear to Joy and Hope
Easter and the Resurrection: A Journey from Fear to Joy and Hope Today, we celebrate the glorious Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Today, we rejoice in Christ’s victory over sin and death. Today, all things are filled with joy....
April 30: The Holy Apostle James, Brother of Saint John the Theologian (c. 44)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “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! When the doors were closed and the disciples were gathered together* You suddenly appeared in their midst, O Jesus our Almighty...
Apr 25; Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “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! When the doors were closed and the disciples were gathered together* You suddenly appeared in their midst, Jesus our Almighty...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Great Wednesday
LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. In You, born of the Virgin, the harlot recognized her God;* ashamed of her sinful deeds, she sighed and wept, and said:* O Lord, loosen my...
What’s in Your Basket? The Symbolism of the Easter (Pascha) Basket!
The Easter Basket is more than simply delicious food. It is meant to serve as a reminder and teaching on the Feast of all Feasts; Pascha (Easter). Our celebration becomes much richer when we keep these teachings foremost in our minds. Spend time each year with your...
Learn About the Icon of the Descent into Hades
At the center of the icon, Jesus Christ is standing victoriously dressed in a shining tunic which is floating upwards depicting his rapid descent into Hades to save those who have died in the flesh. The usual colour of the tunic is gold, or white with gold highlights....
Learn About the Triumphal Entrance into Jerusalem Icon
In this icon we are presented with the Palm (Flowery) Sunday scene as Jesus makes his way into Jerusalem. To the left is the mount of Olives and behind Him follow the disciples. To the right, is the city of Jerusalem and the crowd who awaits with branches. The...
New Kiew Parish Raises $4000 for Ukraine and Local UCWLC Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Members of the New Kiew Ukrainian Catholic Church of Holy Ascension were pleased to donate over $4,000 to relief efforts in Ukraine. Members donated over $3,000 and the Parish added an additional $1,000, along with their prayers for Ukrainians. The parish of 25...
Donations in Kind – Guidelines
Parishes may receive donations in the form of cash, securities, goods, or even capital property. Those parishes, designated as a charitable organization, can provide individuals, organizations, and businesses with donation receipts for the value of the donation they...
The Pastoral Centre Communicator March 31, 2022
Eparchy of Edmonton Raises $1.6 Million For Ukraine and an Update From Bishop David
Photo: His Grace Bishop David and His Grace Bishop Ilarion (Ukrainian Orthodox Church) offer a Panachyda for those who have suffered from the ongoing tragedy in Ukraine.An Update to Our Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine Fundraiser It has been over a month since Ukraine was...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Sixth Week of the Great Fast
LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON FRIDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Having come to the end of the forty days,* we beseech You, O Lord and Lover of humankind:* May we also behold the holy week...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Sixth Week of the Great Fast
The Repose of Our Holy Father Methodius, Teacher of the Slavs (885) and our Holy Father Eutychius, Archbishop of Constantinople (587) Great Fast Day 38. All-Nighth Vigil Feast. Abstention from meat and foods that contain meat. According to liturgical prescriptions,...
An Update From the Home of Hope
What is the Home of Hope?The Bridge of Hope program is the result of joint efforts of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton and the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, Ukraine. This program has provided sponsorships, supported children’s summer camps, and...
Grande Prairie Parish Community Raises Almost $20 000 For Ukraine
Dear Parishioners and friends of our extended Grande Prairie Alberta Community! As Pastor of our Ukrainian Catholic Parish community of Dormition Ukrainian Catholic Parish, and as regional administrator, kindly accept my humble heartfelt thoughts and thanks to all of...
Apr 3; Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast: Our Venerable Mother, Mary of Egypt. Octoechos Tone 4
Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast: Our Venerable Mother, Mary of Egypt. Octoechos Tone 4. Our Venerable Father and Confessor Nicetas, Hegumen of the Monastery of Medicius (824) GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Fifth Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Fifth Week of the Great Fast LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON FRIDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Departing from Your divine precepts as...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Fifth Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Fifth Week of the Great Fast LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON WEDNESDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 In Tone 3 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Even more than all others, I have...
Mar 27; Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus. Octoechos Tone 3.
Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus. Octoechos Tone 3. Our Holy Mother Matrona of Thessalonica GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 3 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. By...
Pray for Ukraine at St. Josaphat Cathedral
Pray for Ukraine - Divine Liturgy at St. Josaphat Cathedral Saturday, March 26 at 10:30 am St. Josaphat Cathedral 10825 97 St NW, Edmonton, AB5 Ways to Support Ukraine: • Donate to St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral – “AID FOR UKRAINE.” All donations received...
Easter Schedule for St. Vladimir Parish, Red Deer
Download Red Deer's St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Parish Easter Schedule here.
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 Ukraine through the offering of a Panachyda on Saturday, March 26, at 5:00 pm at Saint Basil Parish, Edmonton. Special...
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 Consecration in unity with Pope Francis at the 9:30 am Divine Liturgy, Friday, March 25, at Saint Josaphat Cathedral....
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 of the Church: https://eeparchy.com/children/ Angels are all around us: The angel Gabriel came to give Mary the...
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 in the Gospel of Luke 1:2638. We also learn of it in the Protoevangelium of James which is a document from the Sacred...
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 ultimately gave his life ministering to victims of plague and famine in Edessa. We are encouraged to pray his penitential...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of the Great Fast LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON WEDNESDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. The Fast that brings integrity has...
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 Diocese of Calgary. Parishes will be offering opportunities for the faithful to pray for peace through Eucharistic...
Third Sunday of the Great Fast: Veneration of the Holy Cross. Octoechos Tone 2
Third Sunday of the Great Fast: Veneration of the Holy Cross. Octoechos Tone 2. Our Venerable Fathers Martyred by the Saracens at the Monastery of St. Sabbas (580-97) GREAT VESPERS Before the beginning of the service, the Precious Cross is brought from the table of...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Third Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Third Week of the Great Fast LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON FRIDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 In Tone 7 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Like the prodigal, I have turned away...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Third Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Third Week of the Great Fast LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON WEDNESDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Like the prodigal I squandered my...
Mar 13: Second Sunday of the Great Fast: St. Gregory of Palamas. Octoechos Tone 1
Second Sunday of the Great Fast: St. Gregory of Palamas. Octoechos Tone 1. The Transfer of the Relics of Our Holy Father Nicephorus, Patriarch of Constantinople (847) GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Second Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Second Week of the Great Fast LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON FRIDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Behold, this is the acceptable time,*...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Second Week of the Great Fast
The Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebaste (321-23) GREAT VESPERS ON TUESDAY EVENING Kathisma Reading According to Lenten schedule At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. You stretched out your...
Mar 06: First Sunday of the Great Fast: The Sunday of Orthodoxy; Octoechos Tone 8
First Sunday of the Great Fast: The Sunday of Orthodoxy; Octoechos Tone 8; The Holy Forty-Two Martyrs of Ammorium (848) GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the First Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the First Week of the Great Fast At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Come, O faithful, let us fulfil the works of God in the light;* and let us walk with dignity...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the First Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the First Week of the Great Fast At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O faithful, while fasting bodily,* let us also fast in spirit.* Let us loosen every bond of...
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 full mobilization of humanitarian aid, medical help and spiritual and psychological care. A generous family from...
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 Russia’s invasion, which was seen today, Thursday, 24 February 2022, in the form of militarization and bombing in...
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 Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Calgary Join our parish for a Moleben at 7:00 p.m. in the parish or watch the stream on our...
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 provide humanitarian aid for the Ukrainian people. We thank our faithful who already donated towards this purpose, and we...
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 People of Good Will Dear Brothers and Sisters, The recognition by the president of the Russian Federation of...
Feb 27: Sunday of Cheesefare – Sunday of Forgiveness; Octoechos Tone 7
Sunday of Cheesefare - Sunday of Forgiveness; Octoechos Tone 7; Our Venerable Father and Confessor Procopius the Decapolitan (716-40) GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 7 10. Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may...
Feb 24: The First and Second Finding of the Precious Head of the Holy, Glorious Prophet and Forerunner John the Baptist
The First and Second Finding of the Precious Head of the Holy, Glorious Prophet and Forerunner John the Baptist All-Night Vigil Feast GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 6. If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be...
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 explain this is to draw it out, so I made us all a calendar below. First, let’s explain what I understand well. Byzantine...
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 Week. During this special time we are encouraged to prepare ourselves, and our families, so as to be spiritually ready, to...
HILLIARD (farm) – St. DEMETRO Parish
HILLIARD (farm) – St. DEMETRO Parish – Парафія св. Івана Хрестителя Location: Section 15, T. 12, Pl. 15. 40 acres of hilly land donated by P. Seniuk and T. Boyko. Sometimes the church was called Seniuky in honour of the early farmers Peter and Apolonia Seniuk....
Feb 20: Sunday of Meatfare – Sunday of the Fearful Judgement; Octoechos Tone 6
Sunday of Meatfare - Sunday of the Fearful Judgement; Octoechos Tone 6; Our Venerable Father Leo, Bishop of Catania GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140, In Tone 6 10. Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to...
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 Canada. This commitment will support the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ collective pledge to raise $30 million...
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 come into effect today: Any remaining school requirements removed (for example: Kindergarten to grade 6 cohorting). Youth...
Feb 13: Sunday of the Prodigal Son; Tone 5
Sunday of the Prodigal Son; Octoechos Tone 5; Our Venerable Father Martinian GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140, In Tone 5 10. Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. With Your precious cross, O...
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 of Edmonton (Eparchy) is looking to hire several illustrators to support a new religious education program, titled Image...
Feb 06; Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, Tone 4
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee; Octoechose Tone 4; Post-feast of the Encounter; Our Venerable Father Boucolus, Bishop of Smyrna; the Holy Priest-Martyr Sylvanus, Bishop of Emessa and Those with Him Matins Resurrectional Gospel 4. Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy...
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 about the Catholic faith, how do I become a member of the Catholic Church? That’s easy! Contact the pastor at the parish...
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 Україні стане князем Української Католицької Церкви і поведе своїх вірних у 20-те сторіччя? Таке майбутнє цієї дитини...
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 in Western Ukraine would become a prince of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, leading his flock into the 20th century?...