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.
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...
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...
May 30; The Ascension of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
GREAT VESPERS 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 this world. The heavens prepared His throne and the clouds were His ladder; the angels marvelled at the...
Sunday, May 26 Sixth Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Man Born Blind, Octoechos Tone 5; The Holy Apostle Carpus, One of the Seventy Disciples
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 the...
May 15; Mid-Pentecost; Our Venerable Father Pachomius the Great (346)
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 and...
May 19; Fifth Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
Fifth Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Octoechos, Tone 4; The Holy Priest-Martyr Patrick, Bishop of Prussa, and Those with Him (361- 63) GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from...
‘We’ve waited 15 years for this’: New Ukrainian church for Sherwood Park parish topped off with golden dome
Source: Edmonton JournalDUSTIN COOKUpdated: May 8, 2019 After more than 15 years of perogy sales and golf tournament fundraisers, the dream home for a Sherwood Park church parish is becoming a reality. The 12,000-square-foot building, soon to be the home of St....
May 12; Fourth Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Paralytic.
Sunday, May 12; Fourth Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Paralytic, Octoechos Tone 3; Our Holy Father Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus (403); Germanus, Patriarch of Constantinople (733) GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone...
VIDEO: Installation of the Gold Dome Cap and Cross at St. Sophia Parish
https://youtu.be/C8Wlo-8yddk
Reminder: Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Newborn Death, Memorial Service and Sharing
Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Newborn Death, Memorial Service and Sharing. We need to know numbers. Below is the information: On May 11, 2019, 6:00 pm. – 8:30 pm. at Holy Eucharist Parish, 6425-120 Ave, we welcome all who have suffered the loss of a baby – stillborn,...
Reminder: Catechist Workshop (Friday May 10)
Catechist Workshop (Friday May 10) . Your encouragement to your catechists to attend this is crucial. Please remind them of this upcoming workshop and ask them to register. Below is the information. Catechist Workshop May 10, 2019 5:30 – 9:00 pm. Who...
Mission Days Guidebook: From the Ascension of our Lord to the Descent of the Holy Spirit 2019
Each year, the Ukrainian Catholic Church, as part of its 10 year spiritual renewal program “Vision 2020, The Place to encounter the Living Christ,” produces a Mission Days Guidebook: From the Ascension of our Lord to the Descent of the Holy Spirit These ten Mission...
Acolyte Camp: (August 5-10th, 2019)
All active Acolytes, and boys of the Eparchy of Edmonton (7 years and older) or those wishing to become active Acolytes are invited to attend at Camp St. Basil on Pigeon Lake. Acolytes (Altar Boys) serve an integral part in our churches and again are given an...
May 5, Third Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women
Third Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women, Octoechos Tone 2; The Holy and Glorious Martyr Irene (321-23); Our Venerable Father Nicephoras, Hegumen of the Monastery at Medicius GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm...
April 28, Second Sunday after Pascha. Thomas Sunday.
Second Sunday after Pascha. Thomas Sunday. The Holy Apostles Jason and Sosipater; the Holy Martyrs Dadas, Maximus and Quintilianus (286-305); Our Father among the Saints Cyril of Turau (1183) After the priest has exclaimed, Blessed be the Kingdom… and the people have...
Bishop David’s Paschal Message 2019 (Eng/Ukr)
https://youtu.be/3j6msGHhe-k The Resurrection and Return to the Father Today, we celebrate the glorious feast of the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Today, we sing a hymn of victory, for in our Lord’s Passover from death to life, Christ our...
Paschal Pastoral Letter of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada 2019 (Eng/Ukr)
2019 PASTORAL LETTER OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF CANADA ON THE OCCASION OF THE FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD To the Very Reverend Clergy, Monastics and Religious Sisters and Brothers, Seminarians and Laity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada:...
Pascha: The Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord God and Saviour, Jesus Christ – April 21
PASCHAL MATINS The clergy, fully vested as for Divine Liturgy in bright vestments, come before the altar in the usual order and all together they make a bow. A light is struck within the Altar, the First Priest lights the Paschal Trikirion and gives the light to all...
Last Minute Items for Holy Week and Easter Can be Purchased at St. Macrina Books & Gifts at the Pastoral Centre
Some last minute items for Holy Week and Easter that can be purchased at St. Macrina Books & Gifts at the Pastoral Centre. Also, a reminder that we have gift certificates for purchase.
April 20; Great Vespers with Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great on Great Saturday
Great Vespers with Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Accept our evening prayers, O holy Lord, and grant us the remission of our sins, for You alone have revealed to the world...
April 19; Vespers with the Laying Out of the Holy Shroud on Great Friday
Vespers with the Laying Out of the Holy Shroud At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. The whole creation was changed by fear, when it saw You, O Christ, hanging on the Cross. The sun...
April 18; Vespers with the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great on Great Thursday
Vespers with the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great There is no kathisma reading At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. The Jewish Council gathers to deliver to Pilate the Author and Creator of all. O what...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Great Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Great Monday 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. Going freely to His Passion, the Lord said to His disciples along the way: Behold, we are...