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.
July 15: The Holy Grand Prince Vladimir (Volodymyr), Equal-to-the-Apostles
The Holy Grand Prince Vladimir (Volodymyr), Equal-to-the-Apostles, Named Basil at Holy Baptism (1015); Holy Martyrs Cyricus and Julitta, His Mother Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy All-night Vigil Feast. GREAT VESPERS Note: This is an All-Night Vigil rank feast....
Mundare Vidpust Pilgrimage 2025: Celebrating Faith, Unity, and Jubilee Grace
On June 21–22, 2025, the faithful of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton gathered in Mundare, Alberta, for the annual Saints Peter & Paul Vidpust pilgrimage - a cherished tradition of faith, prayer, and spiritual renewal. This year’s pilgrimage held special...
July 13: Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the first Six Ecumenical Councils
Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the first Six Ecumenical Councils; 🕃 The Synaxis of the Holy Archangel Gabriel; Our Venerable Father Stephen the Sabbaite; Our Holy Father Julian, Bishop of Kenomane Resurrection Gospel 5. Saint with Six Stichera. Hebrews 13:7-16;...
July 11: Repose of Blessed Olha, Princess of Kyiv
Repose of Blessed Olha, Princess of Kyiv, named Helen at Holy Baptism; The Holy and Praiseworthy Martyr Euphemia. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Polyeleos Feast. Saint with Six Stichera. Abstention from meat and foods that contain meat. GREAT VESPERS...
July 10: Our Venerable Father Anthony of the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev (1073)
Our Venerable Father Anthony of the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev (1073); Forty-Five Martyrs of Nicopolis in Armenia (321-3); Holy Brothers Francis, Mutius and Raphael and Those with Them, Martyred in Damascus (1860) Polyeleos Feast. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading...
July 6: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 3; Holy Mother of God of Perpetual Help
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 3; Holy Mother of God of Perpetual Help; Our Venerable Father Sisoes the Great. Resurrection Gospel 4. Romans 6:18-23; 8:28-39; Hebrews 9:1-7; Matthew 8:5-13; 5:1-16; Luke 10:38-42;11:27-28. English Source: Royal Doors...
July 05:Our Venerable Father Athanasius of Athos
Our Venerable Father Athanasius of Athos English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be...
July 2: The Placing of the Precious Robe of our Most Holy Lady and Mother of God in the Church at Blachernae in Constantinople
English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net 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...
June 29: Third Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 2; The Holy, Glorious, All-Praiseworthy and Chief Apostles Peter and Paul.
Third Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 2; The Holy, Glorious, All-Praiseworthy and Chief Apostles Peter and Paul. All-Night Vigil Feast. Resurrection Gospel 3. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING Kathisma Reading:...
June 27: Bishop-Martyr Nykolai (Nicholas) Charnetsky and the Twenty-Seven Other New Blesseds of the Church of Rus’-Ukraine Beatified in 2001 (Eng/Ukr)
GREAT VESPERS Psalm 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! Placing all your hope upon God,* you accepted the covenant of the Heavenly Teacher,* Who said: “Let not your hearts be...
June 24; The Nativity of the Honourable Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptizer John
June 24; The Nativity of the Honourable Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptizer John English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma: “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...
June 22: Second Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday of All Saints of Rus’-Ukraine
Second Sunday after Pentecost: Sunday of All Saints of Rus'-Ukraine; Octoechos Tone 1; The Holy Hieromartyr Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata. Resurrection Gospel 2. Romans 2:10-16; Romans 8:28-39; Matthew 4:18-23; Matthew 5:1-16. Resurrection Gospel 2. Apostles’ Fast....
June 19 – Feast of the Most Holy Eucharist
Most Holy Eucharist; The Holy Apostle Jude, Brother of the Lord. Feast of our Lord and Polyeleos Feast. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS ON WEDNESDAY EVENING Kathisma Reading “Blessed is man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 Tone 6 Lead my soul forth...
June 15: First Sunday after Pentecost. All Saints Sunday
First Sunday after Pentecost: All Saints Sunday; The Holy Prophet Amos; Venerable Jerome, Presbyter of Stridonium. Hebrews 11:33-12:2; Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30. Matins Resurrectional Gospel 1. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source:...
June 09: Monday of the Holy Spirit (Kneeling Vespers and Divine Liturgy)
KNEELING VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY 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...
June 08: Descent of the Holy Spirit. Holy and Glorious Pentecost
GREAT VESPERS, FESTAL MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Psalm 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. Behold, we celebrate...
Pilgrimage of Hope: Annual Pilgrimage to Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Mundare
This June, we invite you to join us on a remarkable spiritual journey during our Annual Pilgrimage to Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Mundare, AB. Set in the heart of the beautiful Alberta countryside, this pilgrimage is a celebration of faith, hope, and unity. In 2025,...
June 1: Seventh Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea
Seventh Sunday of Pascha. Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. Our Holy Father Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus (403). Germanus, Patriarch of Constantinople (733); May 12. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS AND...
May 29: The Ascension of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS WITH LYTIA 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...
May 25: Sixth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Man Born Blind; Tone 5
Sixth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Man Born Blind; 🕂 The Third Finding of the Precious Head of the Holy, Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John; Blessed Mykola Tsehelsky, Priest and Martyr. Polyeleos Feast. Acts 16:16-34; 2 Corinthians 4:6-15; John 9:1-38;...
May 21: The Holy Great Rulers Constantine (337) and Helen (330)
The Holy Great Rulers Constantine (337) and Helen (330), Equals-to-the-Apostles Polyeleos Feast. 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! The Fountain...
May 18; Fifth Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Samaritan Woman. Tone 4
Fifth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Samaritan Woman; The Holy Martyr Theodotus of Ancyra; Holy Martyrs Peter, Dionysius and those with them; The Seven Holy Virgins. Acts 11:19-26, 29-30; John 4:5-42. GREAT VESPERS; SUNDAY MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY English Source:...
May 14; Mid-Pentecost
Mid-Pentecost; The Holy Martyr Isidore. Acts 14:6-18; John 7:14-30. 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 mid-point of the feast has arrived;* the days which begin...
May 11: Fourth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Paralytic, Tone 3.
Fourth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Paralytic; 🕂 The Holy Cyril and Methodius, Teachers of the Slavs; The Holy Hieromartyr Mocius. Polyeleos Feast. Passing into eternal life of Blessed Vasyl Hopko, Auxiliary Bishop of Presvov (+1976) Acts 9:32-42; Hebrews 7:26-8:2;...
Canadian Bishops Release New Pastoral Letter: Called to Witness and Proclaim
Called to Witness and Proclaim: A Pastoral Letter to Families on Evangelization and Catechesis In September 2024, during the Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Archbishop Brian Dunn, Chairman of the Commission for Evangelization...
Camp Oselia 2025 – Ukrainian Catholic Summer Camp in Alberta | Faith, Fun & Adventure
Camp Oselia 2025: A Summer of Faith, Fun, and Adventure! A summer camp experience like no other! This year, Camp Oselia and Camp St. Basil’s are coming together to offer an exciting Ukrainian Catholic summer camp at beautiful Pigeon Lake. From faith-based learning and...
May 4: Third Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women
Third Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women; The Holy Martyr Pelagia. Acts 6:1-7; Mark 15:43-16:8. GREAT VESPERS; SUNDAY MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is...
Holy Week in the Eastern Catholic Tradition: Reflection, Prayer, and the Path to Easter
Holy Week in the Eastern Catholic Tradition: Reflection, Prayer, and the Path to Easter As we enter Holy Week, the liturgical year's most solemn and profound week, we journey with Christ from his triumphant entrance into Jerusalem to his betrayal, crucifixion, and...
Preparing for Easter: The Meaning and Traditions of Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday: A Celebration of Welcome and Betrayal Palm Sunday, also known as Willow Sunday, marks the beginning of Holy Week. It commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, when crowds joyfully welcomed him, waving palm branches and proclaiming, “Hosanna!...
Grief & Loss Support Group – Healing Through Faith and Community
Grieving the loss of a loved one is one of life’s most difficult journeys—a path filled with sorrow, questions, and emotional struggle. But within the heart of the Church, there is a place of understanding, prayer, and healing. The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of...
April 27: Second Sunday after Pascha. Thomas Sunday.
Second Sunday of Pascha: Thomas Sunday; 🕃 The Holy Hieromartyr Simeon, Relative of the Lord; Our Venerable Father Stephen, Bishop of Volodymyr in Volhynia. Saint with Six Stichera. Acts 5:12-20; John 20:19-31. GREAT VESPERS, MATINS & DIVINE LITURGY English Source:...
Friday of the Sixth Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
Friday of the Sixth Week of the Great Fast - Presanctified English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net 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...
Wednesday of the Sixth Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
Wednesday of the Sixth Week of the Great Fast - Presanctified English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net 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...
Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast: Our Venerable Mother, Mary of Egypt. Octoechos Tone 5.
Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast: Our Venerable Mother, Mary of Egypt; Octoechos Tone 5; The Repose of Our Holy Father Methodius, Teacher of the Slavs; Our Holy Father Eutychius, Archbishop of Constantinople. Day 35 of the Great Fast. Resurrectional Gospel 2. Polyeleos...
Friday of the Fifth Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net 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...
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net At Psalm 140, In Tone 3 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Even more than all others, I have sinned of my own will,* and for that, I am condemned;* the...
Confession in the Bible – Why Do Eastern Catholics Confess to a Priest?
Confession in the Bible – Why Do We Confess to a Priest? A common question among Christians is: If we can pray directly to God, why do we need to confess our sins to a priest? Some cite passages like Matthew 23:9—“And call no man your father on earth, for you have one...
March 30: Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus; Octoechos Tone 4
Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus; Octoechos Tone 4; Our Venerable Father John Climacus, Author of "The Ladder of Divine Ascent." Day 28 of the Great Fast. Resurrectional Gospel 1. Hebrews 6:13-20; Ephesians 5:9-19; Mark 9:17-31; Matthew 4:25-5:12....
Friday of the Fourth Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net At Psalm 140 In Tone 7 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. I have enslaved the dignity of my soul to the passions,* and have become like the beasts;* I...
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. The Fast that brings integrity has now run half its course.* These past days have proved...
March 23: Third Sunday of the Great Fast: Veneration of the Holy Cross, Tone 3
Third Sunday of the Great Fast: Veneration of the Holy Cross; Octoechos Tone 3; The Holy Venerable-Martyr Nikon and his two hundred disciples martyred with him. Day 21 of the Great Fast. Resurrectional Gospel 11. Hebrews 4:14-5:6; Mark 8:34-9:1. The Divine Liturgy of...
March 21: Friday of the Third Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
Friday of the Third Week of the Great Fast - Presanctified English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON FRIDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 Tone 7 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Like the prodigal, I...
March 19: Wednesday of the Third Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
Wednesday of the Third Week of the Great Fast - Presanctified English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON WEDNESDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Like the...
How to Examine Your Conscience: A Young Adult’s Guide to Confession and Spiritual Growth
Why Should Young Adults Examine Their Conscience? In today’s fast-paced world, young adults face unique challenges—social pressures, digital distractions, relationships, personal growth, and decision-making. Every day, we make choices that shape who we are. But how...
The Sacrament of Confession: A Path to Renewal During Great Lent
The Sacrament of Confession: A Path to Renewal During Great Lent Great Lent is a time of deep spiritual reflection, prayer, and preparation to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection. One of the most important spiritual practices during this season is Confession—a sacrament...
March 16: Second Sunday of the Great Fast: St. Gregory Palamas; Octoechos Tone 2
Second Sunday of the Great Fast: St. Gregory Palamas; Octoechos Tone 2; The Holy Martyrs Sabinus and Papas. Day 14 of the Great Fast. Resurrectional Gospel 10 Hebrews 1:10-2:3; Mark 2:1-12. The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is celebrated today. GREAT VESPERS,...
This Is My Body: Lenten Series 2025
This Is My Body: Eparchial Lenten Series 2025 Exploring the Eucharist Deepening Our Faith Through the Mystery of the Eucharist As we embark on the sacred season of Great Lent, we are called to reflect, pray, and prepare our hearts for the glorious celebration...
What is the Great Lent? The Purpose, Fasting, and Carrying Our Cross in Eastern Catholic Tradition
What is Great Lent? Understanding Its Purpose in the Eastern Catholic Tradition As we enter the sacred season of Great Lent, the Eastern Catholic Church invites us to embark on a profound spiritual journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This time of preparation...
Hoshiv’s Miraculous Icon: A Sacred Treasure in Alberta
Hoshiv's Miraculous Icon – A Sacred Treasure of Faith The miraculous Icon of the Mother of God of Hoshiv is one of the most revered images in Eastern Catholic tradition, known for its powerful intercession and miraculous history. For centuries, the faithful have...
Mar 14: Friday of the Second Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
Friday of the Second Week of the Great Fast - Presanctified English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS At Psalm 140, In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Behold, this is the...
Mar 12: Wednesday of the Second Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
Wednesday of the Second Week of the Great Fast - Presanctified Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net 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. O faithful, to undertake a spiritual...
March 9: First Sunday of the Great Fast: Sunday of Orthodoxy; Octoechos Tone 1
First Sunday of the Great Fast: Sunday of Orthodoxy; Octoechos Tone 1; 🕂 The Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebaste. Polyeleos Feast. Day 7 of the Great Fast. Resurrectional Gospel 9. Hebrews 11:24-26,32-40; 12:1-2; Hebrews 12:1-10; John 1:43-51; Matthew 20:1-16. The Divine...
Mar 2; Sunday of Cheesefare – Sunday of Forgiveness; Tone 8
Sunday of Cheesefare; Octoechos Tone 8; The Holy Hieromartyr Theodotus, Bishop of Cyrenia. Resurrectional Gospel 8. Romans 13:11-14:4; Matthew 6:14-21. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy. GREAT VESPERS GREAT...
We’re Hiring: Family and Life Ministries Administrator
The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton is seeking a Family and Life Ministries Administrator to support the development and implementation of faith-based programs and events for our community. This role is an opportunity to serve, inspire, and foster spiritual...
We’re Hiring: Full-Time Eparchial Accountant
The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Eparchial Accountant to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine your financial expertise with a meaningful mission—supporting over 80 Ukrainian Catholic...
Feb 23; Meatfare Sunday (of the Fearful Judgment); Tone 7
Sunday of Meatfare; Octoechos Tone 7; The Holy Hieromartyr Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna. Resurrectional Gospel 7. 1 Corinthians 8:8-9:2; Matthew 25:31-46. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine...
The Kiss of Peace in the Divine Liturgy: Meaning, Tradition & Restoration
The WHAT, WHY, and HOW of the Kiss of Peace in the Divine Liturgy Restoring a Sacred Tradition in Our Parishes For centuries, the Kiss of Peace was a vital part of the Divine Liturgy—a beautiful expression of reconciliation, love, and unity in Christ. However, for...
Feb 16; Sunday of the Prodigal Son; Octoechos Tone 6
Sunday of the Prodigal Son; Octoechos Tone 6; The Holy Martyrs Pamphilus the Priest and Porphyrius and those with them. Resurrectiional Gospel 6. 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; Luke 15:11-32. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Festal Matins and...
Feb 09; Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee; Octoechos Tone 5
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee; Octoechos Tone 5; Leave-taking of the Encounter of our Lord; The Holy Martyr Nicephorus. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy. GREAT VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING Kathisma...
Feb 2; Sunday of Zacchaeus & Encounter of our Lord; Octoechos Tone 4
Sunday of Zacchaeus; Octoechos Tone 4; The Encounter of our Lord God and Saviour Jesus Christ. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy. Feast of our Lord. Holy Day of obligation. GREAT VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING...