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.
Teach Us to Pray – A Series of Presentations on Prayer (Mar 14-Apr 25)
In the Gospel of Luke (Lk 11:1-2) one of the disciples said to Jesus “Teach us to pray. ” They had seen Jesus pray often and understood the importance of frequent prayer. We know that prayer must be at the heart of our own journey towards an ever closer relationship...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place from January 18-25, 2019. An Ecumenical Prayer Service was be held at 7:00 pm, Sunday, January 20 at Saint John Bosco Roman Catholic Church (13503 – 40 Street, Edmonton), with the participation of Bishop...
Christmas Carolling for Bishop David, January 22, 2019
January 27; Thirty-first Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 3; The Transfer of the Precious Relics (438) of Our Father among the Saints John Chrysostom
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 been...
January 25; Our Holy Father Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! By your words of wisdom, Gregory the theologian, you have glorified Him who is worshipped in Trinity: the consubstantial Godhead: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! You...
Social Mission Workshop/Retreat has been postponed (from Jan 25-26) to March 15, 16 at Camp Oselia
Mar 15 @ 6:30pm - Mar 16 @ 6:30pm at Camp Oselia This will be a jam-packed 24 hours! We will focus on two themes: - our relationship as Ukrainian Catholics with the Indigenous community. We will learn about each other and spend time sharing. - the concerns of the...
Sunday, January 20; Thirtieth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2; our Venerable and God-bearing Father Euthemius the Great (473)
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...
Engendering Interfaith in Edmonton, Canada
January 17; Venerable and God-Bearing Father Anthony the Great
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Burning with divine love and radiant with the Spirit, your soul rose to desire truly infinite love! You despised flesh and blood, and lived apart from the world, yet...
New Podcast: True Light By Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies
The Sheptytsky Institute has just launched its inaugural podcast episode, for the feast of Theophany: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/true-light/id1448517556… ! Its purpose is to share the riches of Eastern Christianity with the faithful and seekers at large, and...
Sunday January 13; Sunday after Theophany, Tone 1; the Holy Martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus (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...
Climbing the Mountain: Young Adults Pilgrim’s Retreat
By Alicia Chichak From December 27th to January 4th, a group of young adults from the Eparchy of Edmonton in Canada and the Eparchy of Parma in the United States made the decision to leave the normality of their lives and embark on a journey to bring themselves...
Woven: A Retreat For Teen Girls (13-18)
The Edmonton Eparchy is hosting a weekend retreat for teen girls aged 13-18 that explores what it means to be a young woman living according to the Eastern Christian faith in the modern world. Using the workbook, Woven, Victoria Kostyniuk, Joyanne Rudiak, and...
Table for Two – You are My Valentine
Table for Two – You are My Valentine A romantic candlelit dinner for couples married or dating, ``Table for Two`` provides the ideal opportunity to focus on each other. Each of the courses is served up with discussion starters which invite couples to explore and...
A Prayerful Reading of the Gospel of Luke (ENG/UKR)
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“GOD’S WORD AND CATECHESIS” Pastoral Letter of the 2018 Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church to the Clergy, Religious and all the Laity (ENG/UKR)
For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! (1 Cor 9:16). Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers! Venerable Brothers and Sisters in religious and monastic life! Dear...
Sunday January 6; The Holy Theophany of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
FESTAL MATINS The Lord Is God, Tone 1 Troparion, Tone 1 At Your Baptism in the Jordan river, O Christ,* the worship due to the Holy Trinity was made manifest,* for the voice of the Father bore You witness by calling You “Beloved Son”* and the Holy Spirit in the form...
Saturday, January 5 Theophany Eve
[Day of strict fast, abstinence from meat, dairy and eggs, and foods that contain these ingredients]. The Great Blessing of the Water is taken at the end of this service. The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil The Great is celebrated in the morning on January 6. The Great...
Jan 1, 2019; The Circumcision of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ; Our Father Among the Saints Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia (379); Gregory of Nazianzis, father of Gregory the Theologian (374); Holy Martyr Basil of Ankyra (322)
GREAT VESPERS WITH LYTIA Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! In his love for mankind, the Saviour condescended and willed to be wrapped in swaddling clothes. Eight...
Dec 30, 2018; Sunday after the Nativity of Christ Commemoration of the Holy and Righteous Joseph the Betrothed, David the King, and James, Brother of the Lord, Tone 7; the Holy Martyr Anysia (286-305); Holy Martyr and Presbyter, Zoticus, Protector of Orphans (4th c.)
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...
Bishop David’s 2018 Nativity (Christmas) Video Greeting
CNEWA reports on support to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine
The Eparchy of Edmonton has done a lot for Ukraine since the beginning of Russian aggression. The Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) works in places where poverty, war and displacement shatter innocent lives. Anna Dombrovska of CNEWA has shared with...
Christmas & Theophany Service Schedules 2018
Edmonton Parish Schedules:DormitionHoly EucharistProtection of the BVMHoly Cross ParishSt. Basil ParishSt. Josaphat Cathedral (Eng./Ukr.)St. NicholasSt. Sophia (Sherwood Park)St. VladimirSt. George Parish (Old Calendar) Central Alberta Schedules:Camrose...
Dec 23, 2018; Sunday before the Nativity of Christ, Tone 6; the Ten Holy Martyrs of Crete (249-51)
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...
UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CANADA GATHERS ON ABUSE ISSUE
Source: Archeparchy of Winnipeg Bishops from across Canada and/or their representatives and others experts gathered at the Chancery of the Archeparchy of Winnipeg to discuss and deal with the tragic issue that has rocked the Catholic world - the abuse of minors by...
Christmas Items for Sale at the Pastoral Centre – (Now Including Gift Certificates)
Here are some items we are selling at the Pastoral Centre for Christmas. We have Icons of the Nativity of Our Lord, Religious Christmas Tree Ornaments, puzzles for both kids and adults, and Christmas greeting cards. As well, we have Icons and puzzles of St. Nicholas....
Dec 16; Sunday of the Holy Forefathers, Tone 5; the Holy Prophet Haggai (6th c. BC)
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...
Dec 09; Twenty-ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 4; Conception of Saint Anna when she conceived the Most Holy Mother of God
Note from Royal Doors: For most of the Byzantine Church, the Feast of the Conception of Saint Anna is of a lower rank. In present usage, the Ukrainian Greco-Catholic Church officially ranks this feast as an All-Night Vigil. We at Royal Doors have done our best to...
Dec 06; Our Holy Father Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia
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! O holy Nicholas, Bishop of Christ, you lived your life with people of Myra. But since your spirit was anointed, your...
Bishops’ Roundtable: Alberta/NWT Catholic Bishops sat down for an interview and conversation with Lorraine Turchansky
In 2018 the Alberta/NWT Catholic Bishops sat down for an interview and conversation with Lorraine Turchansky, Chief Communications Officer, Archdiocse of Edmonton, for a Bishops’ Roundtable. The episodes are posted on Grandin Media Youtube channel: “What Keeps...
Altar Servers NEW YEAR’S PARTY With Bishop David
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 For Altar Servers from All Parishes! At St. Josaphat Cathedral, 10825 97th Street N.W. Edmonton THE “PARTY” PLAN 9:30 am – Arrival & Welcome 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy with Bishop David & Clergy 11:30 AM – Film Presentation 12:00 PM –...
Video: Іконописець та ікона
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Nov 30; Holy and All-Praiseworthy Apostle Andrew the First-Called
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. When he who is called the Morning Star, the splendour of the glory of the eternal...
Remembrance Day 2018 at St. Josaphat Cathedral in Edmonton
Source: newpathway.ca Lidia M. Wasylyn, St. Josaphat Cathedral Parish Council Vice-Chair, for New Pathway – Ukrainian News. St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Edmonton was the site of an exceptional Divine Liturgy on November 11, 2108 honouring Remembrance...
Nov 25; Twenty-seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2; Leave-taking of the Feast of the Entrance of the Most Holy Mother of God into the Temple; Our Holy Father and Priest-Martyr Clement, Pope of Rome (101); Peter, Bishop of Alexandria (312)
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...
Christmas Items for Sale at the Pastoral Centre
Here are some items we are selling at the Pastoral Centre for Christmas. We have Icons of the Nativity of Our Lord, Religious Christmas Tree Ornaments, puzzles for both kids and adults, and Christmas greeting cards. As well, we have Icons and puzzles of St. Nicholas....
Nov 21; The Entrance into the Temple of our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
GREAT VESPERS Beginning of Vespers with Litiya: Glory be to the holy, consubstantial, life-creating and undivided Trinity, now and ever and for ages of ages. Amen. Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O...
November 16; The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is taken. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! The searcher of the hearts of men inspired your mind, Apostle, with His divine knowledge: He called you to Himself,...
November 18; Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1; the Holy Martyrs Plato (286-305) and Roman (305)
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...
November 14; The Holy and All-Praiseworthy Apostle Philip
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma 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! Having established action, blessed one, as an entrance into true vision, and vision as the end of divine action, you...
November 13; Our Holy Father John Chrysostom (the Golden-Mouthed), Archbishop of Constantinople (407)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. Let us praise in song the God-inspired instrument and golden-forged trumpet, the...
Nativity Fast (St. Philip’s Fast) – Nov 15-Dec 24: Activity Ideas
The Nativity Fast is upon us— it begins on Nov 15 (Nov 28) and ends on the day of the feast Dec 25 (Jan 7). During this time we are encouraged to take forty days to prepare ourselves, and our families, to be spiritually ready to receive the incarnate God who comes to...
November 12; The Holy Priest-Martyr Josaphat, Archbishop of Polotsk (1623); John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria (619); Nil the Faster (430)
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! O Josaphat, you are worthy of glory. Your sacred vestment was stained with your martyr’s blood, and now you have entered...
Nov 11, Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 8; the Holy Martyrs Menas, Victor and Vincent (138-61); Our Venerable Father and Confessor Theodore the Studite (826)
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...
November 04; Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 7; our Venerable Father Joannicius the Great (846); the Holy Martyrs Nicander, Bishop of Myra and the Priest Hermas
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...
“Woven” Part I, Faith Sharing for Teenage Girls (Nov 10-Dec 15)
AGE: Teen girls 13-18 yrs. DESCRIPTION Woven is a workbook and seminar designed to help modern girls see themselves as beloved by God, created in His image, and intended by God to reflect His love to others. Facilitated by Joyanne Rudiak, Victoria Kostyniuk, and...
Youth Retreat: Preparing for Baby Jesus – November 24 – 25th, 2018
Preparing for Baby Jesus Overnight Retreat – November 24 – 25th, 2018 Ages: Grades 1 through 6 Make new friends! See friends from summer or previous camps at this overnight retreat. Bring a friend and spread the word! Drop off: 3:30, November 24 Pick-up: After divine...
October 28; Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 6; the Holy Martyrs Terentius and Neonila; Our Venerable Father Stephen the Sabaite, Composer of Canons (9th c.); the Holy Martyr Parasceve of Iconium
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...
October 21; Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5; our Venerable Father Hilarion the Great (371)
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...
October 18; Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! What shall we call you, Apostle? Heaven, for you have made an account of the glory of God for us. Lightning, for you illumine the world with radiance. A cloud, for you...
CBC Interview with Marc Turgeon, the director at St. Michael’s Cemetery
Who buries people who have no family or friends to grieve them? We hear from Marc Turgeon, the director at St. Michael's Cemetery who plans funerals for people who die alone
Commemoration of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, Tone 4; our Venerable Mother Parasceva of Ternovo (11th c.); The Holy Martyrs Nazarius, Gervasius, Protasius and Celsus (64-68); Passing into eternal life of Blessed Roman Lysko, Pastor of Youth and Martyr of L’viv;
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...
Sunday Oct 7, 2018; Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 3; the Holy Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus (293-305)
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 been...
2018 Synod of Bishops Resolutions – English/Ukrainian
RESOLUTIONS OF THE 2018 SYNOD OF BISHOPS September 17, 2018 Highlights of the RESOLUTIONS OF THE 2018 SYNOD OF BISHOPS OF THE UGCC Prot. MA 18/309 For the glory of the Holy, Consubstantial, Life-giving and Indivisible Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and for the...
Called to be Holy – Men’s Retreat/Conference
All Gentlemen are invited to attend Nov. 2-3. 2018: Called to be Holy - Men’s Retreat/Conference Being a Christian Man in the World Today Although there are many things in the world that are contrary to the Christian Faith, we can still engage this culture and...
VIDEO: Парафія Св. Юрія Преможця (м. Едмонтон) | Відкрита Церква
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Sept 26, 2016; Falling Asleep of John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! As witness of revelations beyond words and interpreter of the sublime mysteries of God, O son of Zebedee, you have written the gospel of Christ for us. You taught us...
Sept 30, 2018; Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2; the Priest-Martyr Gregory, Bishop of Great Armenia (284-305)
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...
Sept 23, 2018; Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1; the Conception of the Honourable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John
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...
Sept 14, 2018; 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...