Liturgical Propers
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Nov 03; Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 4; The Holy Martyrs Acepsimas the Bishop (378), Joseph the Priest and Aithalis the Deacon (379); the Dedication of the Church of the Holy Great Martyr George in Lydda, Where His Precious Body is Entombed
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 glorify Your resurrection on the third...
Pastoral Letter regarding safeguarding from various incidents of violence toward children, handicapped, and vulnerable people – Synod of the UGCC 2019 (ENG/UKR)
Pastoral Letter of the Synod of the UGCC for 2019 to the clergy, monastics, and faithful regarding safeguarding from various incidents of violence toward children, handicapped, and vulnerable people And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free...
The Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace Publishes a Statement on Poverty in Canada
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, through its Commission for Justice and Peace, issued a statement entitled Poverty in Canada: Ensuring Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing (available at cccb.ca). The statement provides a brief overview of the state of...
Oct 27; Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 3; The Holy Martyr Nestor (305); Nestor, writer of the first Chronicle of Rus’ (1114); the Holy Martyr Capitolina and Her Slave Erotheides
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 Your Cross, O Christ our Saviour,* the power of Death has been vanquished* and the deceit of the devil has...
Centralia Convention 2019
The 2019 Centralia Convention was kicked off with a gathering and meal at Verhovyna Hall in Edmonton on Friday, October 18. It continued Saturday at Chateau Louis with a keynote by guest speaker Bishop Ken Nowakowski from New Westminster, B.C. and a wonderful meal together following all the sessions and meetings from our Eparchy’s many vibrant organizations.
Oct 20; Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 2; The Holy Great-Martyr Artemius (360-363)
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 adore God the Word,* Who was born of the Father before all ages,* and was incarnate of the Virgin...
Oct 13; Commemoration of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, Octoechos Tone 1; The Holy Martyrs Carpus, Papylas and Agathonicus (249-51)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung.0. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Accept our evening prayer, O holy Lord,* and grant us forgiveness of sins,* for You alone manifested the...
Podcast: True Light – 06. Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God
06. Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God Sep 30, 2019 00:35:37 The Sheptytsky Institute launches a second season of True Light with its new host, Landon Coleman. Following the liturgical calendar, this episode delves into the feast of the Protection of the...
Oct 6; Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 8; The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas
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 Your name. O Christ, during this spiritual service,* we sing to You these evening prayers,* commemorating the mercy You have...
2019 Greeting to Catechists ENG/UKR
Glory be to Jesus Christ! Dear Catechists, “PASS IT ON” I greet all of you as we begin a new Catechetical Year! And I express my gratitude to you on behalf of all the pastors of the Church for your beautiful ministry! Imagine, Jesus’ last words as he returns to the...
2019 Resolutions of the Synod of Bishops ENG/UKR
For the glory of the Holy, Consubstantial, Life-giving and Indivisible Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and for the good of the People of God entrusted to us. Amen. BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND IN FULL COMMUNION WITH THE APOSTOLIC SEE OF ROME SVIATOSLAV Major...
Sept 29; Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 7; Our Venerable Father Cyriacus the Anchorite (c. 448-556)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 7 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Come, let us rejoice in the Lord,* Who destroyed the power of death* and enlightened the human race;* and let us...
2019 Post-Synodal Pastoral Letter: COMMUNION AND UNITY IN THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF THE UKRAINIAN GREEK-CATHOLIC CHURCH (ENG/UKR)
COMMUNION AND UNITY IN THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF THE UKRAINIAN GREEK-CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTORAL LETTER OF THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS OF THE UKRAINIAN GREEK-CATHOLIC CHURCH 2019 To the Clergy, Religious and Laity Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers, Venerable Brothers and...
After-life care goes ‘green’ (CTV News)
The push to be more environmentally conscious is infiltrating the cemetery industry. Edmonton’s first "green burial" site has opened at a southwest cemetery. “With each year passing, there’s just more and more of the public that is interested in this and are starting...
Sept 22; Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 6; 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
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O Christ, You won the victory over Hades,* You ascended the Cross so that You might raise up with Yourself* all...
Постанови Синоду Єпископів УГКЦ 2019 року
Середа, 11 вересня 2019, 23:40 1-10 вересня 2019 року Божого в м. Римі проходив Синод Єпископів Української Греко-Католицької Церкви, в якому брало участь 39 єпископів з України, із країн Центральної, Північної та Західної Європи, Пiвнiчної та Пiвденної Америки і...
«Сопричастя і єдність у житті та служінні УГКЦ», — Послання Синоду Єпископів УГКЦ 2019 року
Четвер, 12 вересня 2019, 20:43 Як плід тисячолітньої історії пошуків, радості та страждань нашого українського народу, його сини і доньки розлетілися по всьому світу. Різні були причини такого розселення. Одні наші люди шукали кращої долі на чужині, інші були змушені...
Комунікат Синоду Єпископів Української Греко-Католицької Церкви 2019 року
Комунікат Синоду Єпископів Української Греко-Католицької Церкви, який 1–10 вересня відбувався у Римі, в Українській папській колегії святого Йосафата. 1-10 вересня 2019 року Божого в м. Римі проходив Синод Єпископів Української Греко-Католицької Церкви, в якому брало...
Photos: Annual Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church
The annual Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church took place September 1-10 in Rome. This year’s theme is “Soprychastia (communion) in the Life and Witness of the Ukrainian Catholic Church,” which builds upon Vision 2020 and the Vibrant Parish Spiritual...
Sept 15; Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Octoechos, Tone 5; Holy Great-Martyr Nicetas (374)
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 Your Resurrection You have deadened...
Sept 14; The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading Blessed is the man… is sung only when feast occurs on a Sunday or Monday At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! By its elevation the Cross is like an appeal to the whole creation.* We adore...
VIDEO: UGCC Bishops Gather for Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy at St. Sophia Parish in Rome
Great Vespers: https://youtu.be/Rc-EYVFJOno Pontifical Divine Liturgy: https://youtu.be/S4x1wNeaSlM
Edmonton cemetery is the first in the city to offer green burials (The Star)
Source: The Star Author: Kashmala Fida EDMONTON — Charles Schweger is dead set against a traditional burial, with its embalming fluid, varnished caskets with metal hardware and concrete grave liners...
Sunday before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Octoechos Tone 4; Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
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 glorify Your resurrection on the third...
Sept 1; Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 3; Beginning of the Indiction, that is, the New Year; Our Holy Father Symeon the Stylite (459) and his mother Martha; Synaxis of the Most Holy Mother of God of Miasenes
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 Your Cross, O Christ our Saviour,* the power of Death has been vanquished* and the deceit of the devil has...
Aug 29; Beheading of the Honourable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, John (Fast Day)
GREAT VESPERS 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 head of the Forerunner was cut off* and...
Aug 25; Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 2; The Return of the Relics of the Holy Apostle Bartholomew (829-42); Holy Apostle Titus
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 adore God the Word,* Who was born of the Father before all ages,* and was incarnate of the Virgin...
VIDEO: Sister Emily Schietzsch’s Final Vows and Divine Liturgy.
https://youtu.be/V_TEu2X-fcA
Sister Servant fulfils childhood dream with final vows
Source: Grandin Media By Kyle Greenham It has been 20 years since the seeds of sisterhood were first planted in Emily Schietzsch. Reading through a book on the lives of the saints, 12-year-old Emily discovered a world of courageous martyrs, rigorous ascetics, and the...
Aug 18; Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 1; Post-feast of the Dormition; Holy Martyrs Florus and Laurus (313-24)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma 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. Accept our evening prayer, O holy Lord,* and grant us forgiveness of sins,* for You alone manifested the...
Aug 15; The Dormition of the Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
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! O what a wonder! The Source of Life is placed in a tomb;* the grave becomes a ladder to heaven.* Rejoice, Gethsemane, holy...
Cantoring Course at St. Josaphat Cathedral (Oct 25-26)
The Eparchy of Edmonton invites you to participate in a Cantoring Course to be held at St. Josaphat Cathedral on Friday, October 25 (6:00-9:00 pm) and Saturday, October 26 (9:00 am- 4:00 pm, concluding with Vespers). Topics include: the Divine Liturgy, 8...
Aug 11; Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 8; Post-feast of the Transfiguration; Holy Martyr Euplus (304)
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 Your name. O Christ, during this spiritual service,* we sing to You these evening prayers,* commemorating the mercy You...
Aug 6; The Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “Blessed is the man…” is sung only if the feast falls on a Sunday or Monday At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! O Lord, when You were transfigured before being crucified,* Mount Tabor was made...
Aug 4; Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 7; The Seven Holy Youths of Ephesus; Holy Venerable-Martyr Eudocia (98-117)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 7 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Come, let us rejoice in the Lord, Who destroyed the power of death and enlightened the human race; and let us...
July 27; Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon
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! Because of your spiritual inheritance you were named Panteleimon.* By lovingly caring for the souls of all men and...
Video: Ordination to the Diaconate of Subdeacon Cyril Kennedy
The ordination to the diaconate of Subdeacon Cyril Kennedy by Bishop David Motiuk took place, on the Feast of Saint Elias on Saturday, July 20th 2019, at Saint Elias Church in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The video is provided by Sophia Radomska. Axios and Mnohaya Lita...
Profession of Final Vows: Sr Emily
We are pleased to announce that Sr Emily will be professing her final vows. BY THE GRACE OF GOD, in the presence of the delegate of the Superior General, Sister Christina Syrotynsky, Provincial Superior, and all the Faithful, the Servant of God SISTER EMILY...
His Beatitude Sviatoslav advised how to revive the Liturgy (ENG/UKR)
Source: News UGCC First of all, believes His Beatitude Sviatoslav, in order to revive the Liturgy, we must be active participants in it. According to him, after the Second Vatican Council in the Catholic Church and in other communities, in particular the Protestant,...
July 28; Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 6; The Holy Apostles and Deacons Prochor, Nicanor, Timon and Parmenas (1st-2nd c.)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O Christ, You won the victory over Hades,* You ascended the Cross so that You might raise up with Yourself* all...
July 28; Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 6; The Holy Apostles and Deacons Prochor, Nicanor, Timon and Parmenas (1st-2nd c.)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O Christ, You won the victory over Hades,* You ascended the Cross so that You might raise up with Yourself* all...
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...
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; The Holy and Glorious Prophet Elias
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is taken. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! O all-compassionate Word,* You carried Elias the Tishbite away from the earth in a chariot of fire.* Through his...
July 21; Commemoration of the First Six Ecumenical Councils, Octoechos Tone 5; Our Venerable Father Simeon, the Fool for Christ (c. 580), and His Ascetical Companion John (527-65); Prophet Ezekiel
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 Your Resurrection You have deadened...
Rosehill Cemetery offers first ‘green burials’ in Edmonton
Source: Edmonton Journal Author: L. HARRISON KELLY, POSTMEDIA CONTENT WORKS Almost every cemetery in Edmonton has grass. But only one of them is green. That would be Rosehill Cemetery, in the city’s southwest, which plans to open the first ‘green burial’ section in...
July 14; Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 4; The Holy Apostle Aquila
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 glorify Your resurrection on the third...
July 10; Our Venerable Father Anthony of the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev
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 upon the enticements of the world...
July 07; Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday of All Saints of Rus’-Ukraine, Tone 3; Our Venerable Father Thomas of Maleum; and Acacius mentioned in The Ladder of Divine Ascent of Saint John Climacus
GREAT VESPERS 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 the deceit of the devil has been destroyed.* Therefore, mankind, saved by...
July 2; The Placing of the Precious Robe of our Most Holy Lady and Mother of God in the Church at Blachernae in Constantinople
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 aid.* Through her You have worked Your ineffable...
EPARCHIAL NEWSLETTER July 2019
UPCOMING EVENT Bishop David will ordain Subdeacon Cyril Kennedy to the Diaconate through the laying on of hands on July 20 at Saint Elias the Prophet Parish, Brampton, ON. The 39th Biannual Conference of the Ukrainian Catholic Council (Centralia) – Eparchy of...
We thank the Almighty for our underground bishops, priests, monks and nuns, Head of the UGCC in Stradch
Source: UGCC As part of the pilgrimage, a congress of pilgrims was also held in village Yamelnia, on the place of the martyr's death of the blessed holy martyr Mykola Konrad and the martyr Volodymyr Pryjma. In his sermon, His Beatitude Sviatoslav highlighted the...
Clergy Retreat 2019
Annual Clergy Retreat – June 10-14 (Sanctum Retreat Centre, Caroline). Retreat Master Rev. Roman Dusanowskyj, Pastor, Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish, Sydney, Nova Scotia (Eparchy of Toronto). [gallery...
June 30; Third Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 2; The Synaxis of the Holy, Glorious and All-Praiseworthy Twelve Apostles
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 adore God the Word,* Who was born of the Father before all ages,* and was incarnate of the Virgin...
June 29, 2019 Holy, Glorious, All-Praiseworthy and Chief Apostles, Peter and Paul
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “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 but united in spirit, and outstanding...
June 27; Bishop-Martyr Nykolai (Nicholas) Charnetsky and the Twenty-Seven Other New Blesseds of the Church of Rus’-Ukraine Beatified in 2001; Our Venerable Father Samson, Host of Strangers (527-65)
Bishop-Martyr Nykolai (Nicholas) Charnetsky and the Twenty-Seven Other New Blesseds of the Church of Rus’-Ukraine Beatified in 2001; Our Venerable Father Samson, Host of Strangers (527-65) GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Out...
June 23; Second Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 1; The Holy Martyr Agrippina
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma 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. Accept our evening prayer, O holy Lord,* and grant us forgiveness of sins,* for You alone manifested the...
June 16; First Sunday after Pentecost. All Saints Sunday
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, commemorating the mercy You have shown us...
Sunday, June 9; Descent of the Holy Spirit. Holy and Glorious Pentecost
GREAT VESPERS 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 the Holy Spirit, the fulfilment of the promise and the realization of hope. How wonderful and...
Sunday, June 2; Seventh Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, Octoechos Tone 6; Our Holy Father Nicephorus the Confessor (829)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O Christ, You won the victory over Hades, You ascended the Cross so that You might raise up with Yourself all those who...