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.
Oct 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...
The Divine Iconographer- Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council
Why do we have icons? And so many of them? Icons in fact come out of a troubled time in the Church’s history. But that’s ok, because the Church comes out of a troubled time in history. This is what we read about in today’s Gospel. Our Lord’s prayer in chapter...
Icons in the Bible
FROM TIME TO TIME Eastern Christians are reproached for venerating icons because “icons are not in the Bible.” St John of Damascus, whose treatises on icons were instrumental in defeating iconoclasm, taught that the Church’s icons are “in the Bible” because...
“I felt at home”
Raised a Roman Catholic, seminarian studies for priesthood in the Ukrainian Catholic Church By Jayne L.Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton Mt 4:18-19, NRSV As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is...
October 15, 2017 – Commemoration of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council; Octoechos Tone 2; Venerable Father Euthymius the Younger, the Holy Venerable-Martyr Lucian, Priest of Great Antioch (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...
October 9, 2017; Holy Apostle James, Son of Alphaeus
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! With the net of charity, admirable James, you drew the human race from the sea of vanity, and yielded them to the...
October 8, 2017; Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 1; Venerable Mother Pelagia
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...
October 6, 2017; Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas
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. Your hand probed the side of the Lord, finding the perfection of all goodness...
Photos: Festival of the Mother of God, Calgary, AB
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Photos: Festival of the Mother of God, Calgary, AB
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Lay Leadership a Goal for Edmonton Eparch
Bishop David Motiuk reflects on 10 years of episcopal ministry to the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton In 2017, Bishop David Motiuk celebrates 10 years of episcopal leadership...
Oct 1, 2017 – 17th Sunday After Pentecost; The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 8; The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God; Holy Apostle Ananias, One of the Seventy Disciples; Our Venerable Father Roman Who Sang Sweetly (560); Passing into eternal life of Blessed Nykyta Budka (1949), First...
Sept 28, 2017 – Our Venerable Father Chariton the Confessor, Abbot of Palestine (276)
GREAT VESPERSKathisma 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. By abstinence and fervent prayer, venerable Chariton, you caused your body's passions...
Gift from Calgary Realizes Ukrainian Seminary’s Dream
Patriarch Sviatoslav consecrates Holy Trinity Church at Kyiv’s Three Holy Hierarchs Seminary; Calgary couple key benefactors By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, with photos from Three Holy Hierarchs Seminary “Today,...
September 26, 2017 Falling Asleep of John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist
Texts for Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy for September 26, 2017. 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...
On Care for Our Common Home: 6 Sessions on Laudato Si – Sept. 21 – Oct 26
Concerned about what is happening to our environment? Want to know what Pope Francis says about it? Join us for 6 sessions Sept. 21 – Oct 26, to meet, discuss and reflect on Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si. - On Care for Our Common Home. Each session will include...
Registration is Now Open for the Men’s Retreat/Conference: Called to Be Holy
Having the Courage to be a Man of Faith I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1.9 In todays culture, it takes courage to be a man of faith no matter what stage of...
Photos: Consecration of New Seminary Church in Kyiv, Ukraine – Sept 16, 2017
Photos taken at the consecration service of the Seminary Church dedicated to the Three Holy and Great Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom. The consecration took place on Sept 16, 2017. The reception of the relics of Blessed Nicholas...
A Key Religious Figure the World Needs to Know About
Ukrainian Catholic historian to publish book with new information about Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton Most of the year he lives near Rome. He is a well-respected scholar, Fellow of...
September 24, 2017 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 7; Holy First-Martyr and Equal-to-the-Apostles Thekla
Texts for Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy for September 24, 2017. 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...
Pass It On!
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton Do you have clothing in good shape that you no longer need? Pass It On! Launched several years ago by parishioners of St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church and the...
Invitation to the Catholic Festival of the Mother of God: September 24th, 2017 at Glamorgan park in Calgary.
Come enjoy a fun, inspiring day with us in the park. We will have free live music, dancing, sports, prayer, and more. In this festival we shall give glory to God, dedicate ourselves to Him, get to know our neighbors and friends better, learn about each other, and also...
Baptism
by Brent Kostyniuk In the Byzantine religious tradition, a new Christian becomes a complete member of the Church by receiving the three Mysteries (Sacraments) of Initiation—Baptism, Chrismation, and Holy Eucharist–at the same time. The rationale for this is...
September 17, 2017 Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross; Octoechos Tone 6; Holy Martyr Sophia, and her three daughters Faith, Hope and Love
Texts for Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy for September 17, 2017. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 10. Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O Christ, You won the victory over Hades,...
September 14, 2017 The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Texts for Great Vespers, Festal Matins, and Divine Liturgy for September 14, 2017. 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 8. Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear...
Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies moves to St. Michael’s College, Toronto
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton Originating in Chicago in 1986, then located at St. Paul’s University in Ottawa, the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies was fully incorporated into...
September 8, 2017 Nativity of our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
Texts for Vespers and Divine Liturgy for September 8, 2017. GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Today God who dominates the spiritual thrones of heaven welcomes on earth the holy throne which He had...
September 10, 2017 Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross; Octoechos Tone 5; Post-feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God; Holy Martyrs Menodora, Metrodora, Nymphodora
Texts for Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy for September 10, 2017. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 10. Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. With Your precious Cross, O Christ, You...
September 1, 2017 Beginning of the Indiction, that is, the New Year; Commemoration of our holy Father Symeon the Stylite and his mother, Martha; Synaxis of the Most Holy Mother of God of Miasenes
Texts for Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy for September 1, 2017. VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. We pray to the Creator today, with the words given us by Christ, who taught us to pray each day: Our...
August 31, 2017 The Placing of the Sash of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God in Calcoprateia (942)
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. The shrine which holds your belt, O Theotokos, is ever known by your servants to be an ark of sanctification. It is our glory and...
September 3, 2017 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 4; Holy Priest-Martyr Anthimus, Bishop of Nicomedia (303); Our Venerable Father Theoctistus, Fellow-Ascetic of the Great Euthymius (467)
Texts for Vespers and Divine Liturgy for September 3, 2017. 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...
One Hundred Years of Spiritual Strength and Solidarity: Protection of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kraków, Alberta, Celebrates Centennial
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of EdmontonPhotos by Mark Kopenic, Colleen Holowaychuk, and Florence Stelmach Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Perhaps it was the heavenly protectress of the Kraków parish who ensured that the rain held...
Fellow Eastern Catholic Church Consecrated
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton One Eastern tradition parishioner and his family who found a welcome in a Ukrainian Catholic church now have their own. St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Forane Church was consecrated on...
August 29, 2017 Beheading of the Honourable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, John
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 offered...
August 27, 2017 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 3; Venerable Father Pimen
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...
Catholic Climate Movements in Ukraine and the World
archeparchy.ca There is a global effort by Catholics inspired by “Laudato Si” – Pope Francis’ encyclical on safeguarding the environment – to become personally active in doing something about climate change and renewing the environment. Some have hailed the...
August 20, 2017 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 2; Post-feast of the Dormition; Holy Prophet Samuel
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 Mary;...
August 15, 2017 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 chamber...
Photos: Camp Oselia 2017 – Wabamun Lake Blessing
Invitation to the Catholic Festival of the Mother of God on September 24th, 2017 at Glamorgan park in Calgary.
Glory be to Jesus Christ! Dear Brother and Sisters in Christ, St Stephen Ukrainian Catholic church and St Basil's Melkite Catholic church are putting on the Catholic Festival Of The Mother Of God on September 24th, 2017 at Glamorgan park in Calgary. Liturgy with...
Date of Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Andriy Rabiy Announced (ENG/UKR)
Date of Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Andriy Rabiy Announced Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia is pleased to announce that our newly nominated Auxiliary Bishop Andriy Rabiy will be ordained by His...
You are Cordially Invited to a Feast of Faith: Sept 16 & 17, 2017 Praznyk-Feast of the Monastic Skete of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Creating Cross
Saturday Evening, September 16th at Holy Dormition Church in Myrnam, AB: 5:30 pm - Great Vespers with Litiya & Festal Matins Vigil - Solemn Exaltation of the Precious and Life-creating Cross & Myrovannya - First Hour - Refreshments & Fellowship Sunday...
August 13, 2017 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 1; Leave-taking of the Feast of the Holy Transfiguration; Venerable Father Maximus the Confessor (662)
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...
August 5, 2017 The Fore-feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ; Commemoration of the Consecration of the Holy Resurrection Patriarchal Sobor; Holy Martyr Eusignius (360-63)
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. Come, let us go up with Jesus as He ascends the holy mountain; there we shall hear the voice of the living God: the Father Who is...
August 6, 2017 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 to...
“We can’t wait for next year!” Seventeen years of New Kiew’s children’s camps get better every year
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton Eighteen children, assisted by six camp helpers enjoyed four days of “Pioneer Life,” the theme of the 2017 New Kiew children’s camp. Little hands and curious minds were well-occupied...
Celebrating God’s Goodness! 675 years of Canadian, Ukrainian, and Basilian achievement
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton On June 7, 2017, approximately 200 guests gathered at Verkhovina Hall to “celebrate God’s Goodness.” Highlighted at the 8th Annual Bishop’s Prayer Breakfast were several momentous...
July 27, 2017 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...
July 30, 2017 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 7; Holy Apostles Silas and Silvanus and those with them
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 cry...
July 23, 2017 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 6; Holy Holy Martyrs Trophimus, Theophilus and those with them (284-305); Miracle of the Pochaiv Icon of the Mother of God against the Invaders (1675)
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...
Women and Children Fleeing Abuse will Enjoy a Better Experience: Sherwood Park Faith Community Encouraged to Support Expansion of A Safe Place
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton As a result of a No Room In the Inn (NRII) campaign, a 33-year-old Sherwood Park shelter for abused women and children is providing a better experience to those in need. “A Safe...
July 20, 2017 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 16, 2017 Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils, Octoechos Tone 5
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...
July 15, 2017 Holy Grand Prince Vladimir, Equal to the Apostles, Named Basil at Holy Baptism
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the Man…” is sung. At Palm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! You were a second Constantine in word and deed, for he was born in a Christian age, yet lived for many years among the...
Bishop David: Created in the Image and Likeness of God, A Ukrainian Catholic Response to “Medical Assistance in Dying”
Pastoral Letter to the Ukrainian Catholic Faithful Image and Likeness of God – A Ukrainian Catholic Response to “Medical Assistance in Dying” Слава Ісусу Христу! Glory be to Jesus Christ! Dear Faithful, In publishing a Pastoral Letter, entitled Created in the...
Divine Design: Brothers escape Balkan conflict, gain closer relationship with God
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton In Perpetual Motion If you have ever met Father Julian you will know that he has two especially outstanding and endearing characteristics – his infectious, warm and joyful smile and...
“Spiritual Giant” of the Ukrainian Catholic Church passes away
“The whole world recognized him as a spiritual giant of our church” – Bishop David Motiuk By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton On Monday, June 5, 2017, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC, in Canada known as the...
July 9, 2017 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 4; Holy Priest-Martyr Pancratius, Bishop of Tauromenia (1st-2nd c.)
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...
Unity 2017
by Brent Kostyniuk Most Catholics will be well aware of World Youth Day (WYD), a gathering of young people which takes place in a different country every three years. A much more accessible event, Unity, is sponsored annually by the Ukrainian Catholic Church in...
For Sale: Akathist to the Mother of God
Akathist to the Mother of God CDs make a nice gift for family, friends, fellow parishioners or for those who are home bound. Cost: 1-4 copies - $15 5-20 copes - $10 20+ copies - $ 8 To make your order please visit the Pastoral Office or call 780-424-5496. [playlist...