Liturgical Propers

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...

GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “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 troubled!”...

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...

By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton June 5, 2018: On Sunday, May 20th the Ukrainian Catholic community in the Edmonton Eparchy celebrated Pentecost, Zeleni Sviata (Green Holydays). Traditionally, a new day begins at 6...

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 faith,...

Everyone is invited to come to this year’s Vidpust, which will take place Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Sts. Peter & Paul Grotto in Mundare.   Schedule:   8AM - Divine Liturgy, 9:30AM - Blessing of Water,   9:45AM - Procession, 10AM - Solemn Divine Liturgy, noon -...

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...

Prayer Services will be held on Julian Calendar Pentecost at St. Michaels Cemetery honouring all fallen soldiers who have died in battle for Ukraine’s freedom (at central cross) as well as for the bishops and priests of the Edmonton Eparchy. Everyone is encouraged to...

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...

GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Now the tongues of fire begin a new way of speech; now God's mighty works are revealed, that all the earth born may believe! This is truly the sign that salvation has...

By Bill Lewchuk, 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton May 10, 2018: On the weekend of April 27th to the 29th, 2018, the Knights of Columbus held their annual provincial convention in...

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 us of all that defiles us,* and O...

By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton From 6:30 p.m. on Friday April 20 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 19 women of all ages joined together for a “time of rest in the Lord, away from the busyness of life.” An...

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...

On May 11, 2018, 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, miscarriage or a newborn.  We will offer a memorial service and then share refreshments and fellowship following the...

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! Ascending to heaven, from where You came, do not leave us as orphans, Lord. Let Your Spirit come, bringing peace to the...

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...

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...

GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is taken. At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. The man who was born blind from birth asked himself: Was I born blind because of the sin of my parents, or am I a...

GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. The man who had once been blind, confessed in his soul and mind, and proclaimed with his words that his eyes had been opened, through spittle and dust by the Lord...

By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton If physically, mentally and financially able, adherents of the Muslim faith are required to make at least one pilgrimage visit in their lifetimes to Mecca, birthplace of their...

GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! By Your death, O Christ, You destroyed the dominion of death; by Your glorious rising, You gave life to mankind! You raised the human race with Yourself by Your...

GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is taken. At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Today is the radiant and beautiful day which marks the middle of the Savior's feast of Resurrection! The feast which fills the world with grace has now reached high noon! The miracle...

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...

GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “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. The mid-point of the feast has arrived; the days which begin with the resurrection of the...

GREAT VESPERS 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! Most strange wonder! The Creator of all became a Beggar, clothing Himself in our fleshly nature. He wished to live with...

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...

By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton January 25, 2018: “This is my first time and I will definitely do it again.” So noted a participant in his evaluation of the 2017 Called to be Holy Men’s Conference. The event...

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, And incarnate of the Virgin Mary!...

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. The doors being shut and the disciples assembled, You appeared to them as almighty, Jesus, our God. You stood in...

GREAT VESPERS The Paschal Troprion is sung three times: first by the clergy, then by the faithful, then half by the clergy, and half by the faithful. We continue to sing the Troparion with verses from Psalm 67: Paschal Troparion Christ is risen from the dead,*...

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...

VESPERS WITH THE 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 the...

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 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 debt...

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. How shall I enter the splendour of your saints, because of my unworthiness? If I dare to enter into Your bridal chamber, my garment shall...

By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton Sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy...

LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS 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 of Your passion,...

DIVINE LITURGY Troparia and Kontakia Troparion, Tone1: Assuring us before Your Passion of the general resurrection,* You raised Lazarus from the dead, o Christ God:* and so, like the children we also carry signs of victory* and cry to You, the conqueror of death:*...

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. Gabriel stood in your presence, O holy Virgin, and revealed the eternal plan to you. He greeted you and announced:...

LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. I am rich in all sorts of passions, and I am clothed in a garment of hypocrisy, as I revel in the intemperance of sin. My lack of mercy is...

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...

LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS 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 from Jerusalem, and going down to the passions of Jericho, travelling by way of the cares of this life...

Holy Spirit Seminary moving from Ottawa to Edmonton “In Sacred Scripture, we find various examples of journeys undertaken by the people of God in response to the call of the Lord,” note the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada in a Pastoral announcement of the move of...

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...