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.
New Catechetical Directory
The Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization released a new Directory for Catchesis, providing guidelines for the Church’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel through catechesis and evangelization. The new Directory provides significant updates on...
Bishop David’s Update on Holy Spirit Seminary and St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish
CIX! Very Rev. Michael Winn’s term as Rector of Holy Spirit Seminary concludes on June 30, 2021. Father Michael served two five-year terms as Rector, then accepted an additional two-year term to assist in the relocation of Holy Spirit Seminary from...
July 12; Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5; The Holy Martyrs Proclus and Hilary (98-117); Venerable Father Michael of Maleon (961)
Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. With Your precious Cross, O Christ,* You have put the Devil to shame.* With...
July 10; Our Venerable Father Anthony of the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev
Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy 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! When the love of God took possession of you, venerable Anthony,* you began to look...
Appeal Of His Beatitude Sviatoslav
All funds raised will be donated to efforts assisting western Ukraine. You can donate here at; https://eeparchy.com/donate/ and select "Ukraine Flood Appeal" fund option.
Vocations With Father Mike
Check out this episode of The Orthodachs Show, TheBadgerDad is joined by Rev. Mike Bombak, priest of the UGCC Eparchy of Edmonton, AB, Canada to discuss his vocation testimony and vocations in general. Rev. Mike posts his homilies and other reflections on Byzantine...
5th Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 4; Mother of God of Perpetual Help; Our Venerable Father Athanasius of Athos (c. 1003)
Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. We never cease to adore Your life-giving Cross, O Christ our God,* And we...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (June 28)
https://youtu.be/t21SYtK-Rgc
June 29: Holy, Glorious, All-Praiseworthy and Chief Apostles, Peter and Paul (Eng/Ukr)
Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Psalm 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! What crowns of praise shall we weave for Peter and Paul?* They were separated in the body...
June 28: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 3; Sunday of All Saints of Rus’-Ukraine (Eng/Ukr)
Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Psalm 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 Your Cross, O Christ our Saviour,* the power of Death has been vanquished* and...
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...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (June 21)
https://youtu.be/Ljcfj69sERc
June 21: Third Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2; The Holy Martyr Julian of Tarsus (284-305).
Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Psalm 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 Your Cross, O Christ our Saviour,* the power of Death has been vanquished* and...
Camp St. Basil… ONLINE!
Camp 2020 will be held online due to COVID-19. Camp is open to youth 7-14 from July 6-11. We want to ensure that campers are safe and healthy and we can't guarantee that at a live-in camp. Our Camp 2020 theme will focus on the miracles of Jesus. It is in these...
Congratulations Father Stephen!
At the request of Bishop David, His Beatitude, Patriarch Sviatoslav, named Right Reverend Stephen Wojcichowsky as Mitred Archpriest (Mitrophoric Archpriest), in recognition of his outstanding contribution in Catholic Religious Education and Catechesis over the past 30...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (June 14)
https://youtu.be/7pIQXOBHVfw
June 14; 2nd Sunday after Pentecost. The Holy Prophet Elisha (9th c. BC), Tone 1
Second Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1; The Holy Prophet Elisha (9th c. BC); Our Holy Father Methodius, Patriarch of Constantinople (847) Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (June 07)
https://youtu.be/6DAUQz-Xqfk
June 7; First Sunday after Pentecost. All Saints Sunday, Tone 8
Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathsima “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O Christ, during this spiritual service,* we sing to You these evening prayers,*...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (May 31)
https://youtu.be/ZA3biwY5U2g
We Have a New SoundCloud!
Make sure to follow our new SoundCloud as we digitize some of our albums, including the first, Sing to Our God! You can check out our SoundCloud here: https://soundcloud.com/edmontoneparchy/albums [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/1056107518"...
Descent of the Holy Spirit Icon
The Icon for the Feast of Pentecost is titled the Descent of the Holy Spirit. We read this in Slavonic at the top of the icon. The event is recalled in Acts 2:1-4. The group had gathered to observe the Jewish Feast of Pentecost, “when there came a sound like the rush...
Camp Oselia Recreational Vehicle Stall Rentals
The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy’s Camp Oselia is located 80 kilometres west of Edmonton on the north shore of Lake Wabamun. Overlooking beautiful Lake Wabamun are 24 recreational vehicle stalls available for rent on an annual basis. Each stall includes water and...
June 1: Monday of the Holy Spirit
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...
May 31; Descent of the Holy Spirit. Holy and Glorious Pentecost
GREAT VESPERS, FESTAL MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY 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 today the Feast of Pentecost,* the descent of...
We’re Hiring!
Слава Ісусу Христу! Glory Be To Jesus Christ The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton are hoping to hire several summer positions for 2020. The positions will be made possible through the Canada Summer Grants project and require eligible applicants to be: • Between...
Re-Opening of Churches and the Resumption of Public Liturgical Services
Bishop David's Update on Our Church's Response to the Pandemic and our Eparchy's new initiatives! We will be discussing: ? How has our Eparchy been responding to the pandemic? ? Has our response been successful? ? Are there any new measures we will be implementing? ?...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (May 24)
https://youtu.be/-i1VdnK-g84
Fr. Mike’s 40 Day Jesus Prayer Challenge
This challenge has filled up at it's capactiy! For those who missed this session, it will be offered again in the future and to check back for more information! “Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” The Jesus Prayer, also know as “The Prayer...
7th Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, Tone 6; Our Venerable Father Simeon of the “Mountain of Wonders” (596)
Seventh Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, Tone 6; Our Venerable Father Simeon of the “Mountain of Wonders” (596) GREAT VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY GREAT VESPERS Psalm Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At...
Bible Study With Father Peter
Join us for a weekly Bible study with Father Peter live streamed on St. Josaphat's YouTube, Facebook, and website! Check out our Facebook event here for more details: Bible Study with Father Peter Did you miss an episode one night? Don't worry! We post all our Bible...
Camp Oselia’s FLAMINGOES!
Camp Oselia is running their annual Pink Flamingo Fundraiser again, and with Covid cancelling this year's summer camps, they need your playful support more than ever. How does this fun fundraiser work? You can put all of your friends, family, neighbours, and...
Deacon Roman’s Ordination
Bishop David, having consulted with the Sacred Orders and Ministries Commission, has blessed the petition of Deacon Roman Kobyletskyy for priestly orders. Deacon Roman will received the Rite of Priestly Ordination on Saturday, May 23, at 10:00 am, at Saint Josaphat...
Laudato Si’ Week
Pope Francis has invited the Church to celebrate Laudato Si’ Week from May 16-24. Laudato Si is Pope Francis’ encyclical on Care for Creation. Following a week filled with workshops focusing on Care for Creation, we will culminate in a worldwide shared moment of...
May 21; The Ascension of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
The Ascension of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ; The Holy Great Rulers Constantine (337) and Helen (330), Equals-to-the-Apostles GREAT VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY GREAT VESPERS WITH LYTIA At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (May 17)
https://youtu.be/ZZ22Mor6XZA
Father Bo’s YouTube Channel
Father Bo from Dormition Parish has been putting out some amazing YouTube videos specifically for Eastern Catholics!
God With Us: RESOURCES FOR THE DOMESTIC CHURCH – The Sunday of the Man Born Blind
Resources Prayer & Study Guide Resurrectional Troparion Tone 5 Prayer Before Meals Videos: Sunday Gospel Reflection: Audio Only...
May 17; Sixth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Man Born Blind
Sixth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Man Born Blind, Tone 5; The Holy Apostle Andronicus and those with him. GREAT VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Lead my soul forth from prison* that...
May 11; Holy Cyril and Methodius, Teachers of the Slavs and Equals to the Apostles
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Today is the radiant and beautiful day* which marks the middle of the Savior's feast of Resurrection!* The feast which...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (May 10)
https://youtu.be/PDpy8N06AmQ
Theology of the Body Conference (Free)
From Fr. Tom Loya The doors to the inaugural Theology of the Body Virtual Conference are now OPEN, and over 60,000 people are registered! Praise God! There is such a hunger to know the glory for which God created each one of us. With 85 presenters and...
God With Us: RESOURCES FOR THE DOMESTIC CHURCH – THE SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC
Resources Prayer & Study Guide Resurrectional Troparion Tone 4 Prayer Before Meals Videos: Sunday Gospel Reflection: Audio Only...
NEW CHANNEL – Telus Optic TV Live Streaming Cathedral’s Services – CHANNEL 876
Telus Optik has dedicated channel 876 for the live stream of the Cathedral’s liturgical services. Telus will be changing the channel from 8915 to 876 sometime in the next week. Please share this exciting news with parishioners, in your bulletins, on parish websites...
VIDEO: Iconography 4 Kids Episode #1 & #2
https://youtu.be/ZuBeR8GBp5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG4Q1cey0H0
+ Reverend Roman Dobrianski Falls Asleep in The Lord
DOBRIANSKI, Reverend Father Roman It is with profound love and sadness that the family of Reverend Father Roman Dobrianski announces his peaceful passing on May 3, 2020, at the age of 65 years. Father Roman is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Helen; two...
May 10; Fifth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
Fifth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Tone 4; The Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot GREAT VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give...
May 8; The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian
The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian; Our Venerable Father Arsenius the Great (408-50); Arsenius the Great (450) GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Today is the radiant and beautiful day*...
May 6; Mid-Pentecost; The Holy, Just and Long-suffering Job
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma from the 9th Kathisma 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 with the resurrection of the Saviour*...
God With Us: PURIFICATION OF THE HEART – The First Stage of the Spiritual Life
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (May 03)
https://youtu.be/zVkO0Z5FgKo
VIDEO: House of God Video Series: St. Josaphat’s Cathedral
Welcome to St. Josaphat’s! Check out House of God’s season 3, episode 3 featuring St. Josaphat’s Cathedral! A huge thanks to: House of God by Explorer Cinema Inc. Directed and Produced by: Igal Hecht and Aaron Daniel Mandel who put this amazing episode together for...
God With Us: RESOURCES FOR THE DOMESTIC CHURCH THE SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC
Resources Resources for the Sunday of the Paralytic Printable Icon of Christ Praying in the Domestic Church Videos: Sunday Gospel Reflection: Audio...
EPARCHIAL NEWSLETTER May 2020
The Annual “Aid to the Missionary Church in the World” collection is taken up throughout the Eparchy of Edmonton on Pentecost Sunday. Christ died for our sins on the life-giving wood of the Cross. His message of love, mercy and forgiveness is needed ever more in...
Consecration of our Eparchies to Mary the Mother of God (Ukrainian Catholic Usage ENG/UKR)
On Friday, May 1, the Catholic Bishops of Canada will consecrate their individual dioceses and eparchies to Mary, Mother of the Church, seeking her protection during the Coronavirus pandemic, similar to what other Episcopal Conferences throughout the world have...
May 3; Fourth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Paralytic; The Repose of our Venerable Father Theodosius, Hegumen of the Monastery of the Caves at Kyiv
Fourth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Paralytic, Tone 3; 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)...
Catholic Bishops of Canada to Consecrate their Dioceses/Eparchies to Mary the Mother of God
On Friday, May 1, the Catholic Bishops of Canada will consecrate their individual dioceses and eparchies to Mary, Mother of the Church, seeking her protection during the Coronavirus pandemic, similar to what other Episcopal Conferences throughout the world have...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (Apr 26)
https://youtu.be/65IMDZRlxIg
April 26; Third Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women;The Holy Priest-Martyr Basil, Bishop of Amasia (c. 322)
GREAT VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Come, let us worship the Word of God* begotten of the Father before all ages,*...
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...