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.
October 6; Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Commemoration of the Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas; Octoechos Tone 3.
Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. In 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...
Oct 1; The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God
The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God; Holy Apostle Annias of the Seventy Disciples; Venerable Father Roman who sang Sweetly (560) All-Night Vigil Feast. A day when the faithful are highly encouraged to participate in the Divine Liturgy. Great Vespers, Festal...
Sept 29; Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2.
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2. Our Venerable Father Cyriacus the Anchorite (c. 448-556). English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is...
Sept 26; Falling Asleep of John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist
Falling Asleep of John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist All-Night Vigil Feast. A day when the faithful are highly encouraged to participate in the Divine Liturgy. Great Vespers At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my...
Sept 22: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 1.
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 1. Holy Priest-Martyr Phocas, Bishop of Sinope (98-117). Holy Prophet Jonah (786-46 BC). Venerable Jonah the Presbyter, Father of Theophanes, Composer of Canons, and Theodore the Branded; Matins Resurrectional Gospel...
Sept 15: Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross. Octoechos Tone 8.
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross. Octoechos Tone 8. The Holy Great-Martyr Nicetas. Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is...
Sept 14: The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy One of the 12 Great Feasts. Holy Day of Obligation. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading Blessed is the man… is sung...
Sept 8; Nativity of our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross. Octoechos Tone 7. Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary. Feast of the Mother of God. Holy Day of Obilgation. Galatians 6:11-18. Philippians 2:5-11. John 3:13-17. Luke 10:38-42. 11:27-28. One...
Sept 1: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 6
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 6. 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. Polyeleos Feast. 2 Corinthians 4:6-15. Matthew 22:35-46....
Aug 31: The Placing of the Precious Sash of Our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God
The Placing of the Precious Sash of Our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God in Calcoprateia (942) English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Polyeleos Feast. GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! The...
Aug 29; Beheading of the Honourable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, John (Fast Day)
GREAT VESPERS English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net 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...
Aug 25: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5.
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5. Return of the Relics of the Holy Apostle Bartholomew (829-42). Holy Apostle Titus. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the...
Aug 18: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 4. Post-feast of the Dormition.
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 4. Post-feast of the Dormition. Holy Martyrs Florus and Laurus (313-24). 1 Corinthians 16:13-24. Matthew 21:33-42. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT...
Aug 15: Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary; Kievan-Caves Icon of the Mother of God (1073), and Zaranytsia Feast of the Mother of God. Holy Day of Obligation. Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 Great Vespers, Festal Matins and...
Aug 11: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 3
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 3. Post-feast of the Transfiguration. Holy Martyr Euplus (304). Dormition Fast. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Matthew 19:16-26. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT...
Aug 09, Holy Apostle Matthias
Holy Apostle Matthias; Post-feast of the Transfiguration English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Dormition Fast. GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Come, let us faithfully celebrate the...
Aug 6; The Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net One of the 12 Great Feasts. Holy Day of Obligation. 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...
Aug 04; Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2. Seven Holy Youths of Ephesus. Holy Venerable-Martyr Eudocia (98-117). Dormition Fast. 1 Corinthians 9:2-12. Matthew 18:23-35.; August 04. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and...
July 28: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 1.
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 1. Holy Apostles and Deacons Prochor, Nicanor, Timon and Parmenas (1st-2nd c.). 10 SAP 1 Corinthians 4:9-16. Matthew 17:14-23. Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is...
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...
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 21: Commemoration of the First Six Ecumenical Councils. Octoechos Tone 8.
Commemoration of the First Six Ecumenical Councils. Octoechos Tone 8. Our Venerable Father Simeon, the Fool for Christ (c. 580), and His Ascetical Companion John (527-65). Prophet Ezekiel. Hebrews 13:7-16. John 17:1-13. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net...
July 20; The Holy and Glorious Prophet Elijah (Elias) (9th c. BC)
Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net 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...
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....
July 14: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 7.
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 7. Holy Apostle Aquila. 1 Corinthians 1:10-18. Matthew 14:14-22. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140, In Tone 7 In Tone 7Lead...
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 07: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 6. Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 6. Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Our Venerable Father Thomas of Maleum and Acacius who is mentioned in “The Ladder of Divine Ascent.” GREAT VESPERS ON SATURDAY EVENING Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At...
Creating a Ukrainian Catholic Parish Directory: A Case Study
This case study delves into how St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Parish Knights of Columbus successfully created their own parish directory. The guide outlines the steps they took, their insights for improvement, and practical advice for other parishes considering a...
Empowering Indigenous Youth: Commitment to Reconciliation and Healing in Edmonton
In the heart of Edmonton, a beacon of hope and progress shines at Ben Calf Robe - St Clare Catholic School, a school serving over 450 students—98% of whom are from Indigenous families. In May, Bishop David Motiuk and the Eparchy’s leadership presented grants from the...
June 30: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 5
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 5. Synaxis of the Holy, Glorious and All-Praiseworthy Twelve Apostles. Romans 12:6-14. 1 Corinthians 4:9-16. Matthew 9:1-8. Mark 3:13-19. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and...
June 29: Holy, Glorious, All-Praiseworthy and Chief Apostles, Peter and Paul (Eng/Ukr)
Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Psalm 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! What crowns of praise shall we weave for Peter and Paul?* They were separated in the body...
June 23: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 4.
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 4. Holy Martyr Agrippina. Apostles' Fast. Romans 10:1-10. Matthew 8:28-9:1. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the...
June 16: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 3
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 3. Our Holy Father and Wonderworker Tychon of Amathus (408-50). Apostles' Fast. Romans 6:18-23. Matthew 8:5-13. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS...
June 09: Third Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2
Third Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2. Our Holy Father Cyril, Archbishop of Alexandria (444). Apostles' Fast. Romans 5:1-10. Matthew 6:22-33. GREAT VESPERS, SUNDAY MATINS & DIVINE LITURGY English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS...
June 2024 Eparchial E-Bulletin
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June 2: 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. Our Holy Father Nicephorus the Confessor (829). Apostles' Fast. Romans 2:10-16. Romans 8:28-39. Matthew 4:18-23. Matthew 5:1-16. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great...
May 26: First Sunday after Pentecost. All Saints Sunday
First Sunday after Pentecost. All Saints Sunday; Our Holy Father Metrophanes, Patriarch of Constantinople (312-37) Hebrews 11:33-12:2; Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30. Matins Resurrectional Gospel 1. Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors...
May 25 – Third Finding of the Precious Head of the Holy, Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist John
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! The Holy Spirit, the Giver of grace has come down upon the earth, not as in the days of old, through the shadow of the law or the dawn of the prophets, but now He has...
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May 12: 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...
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April 2024 Eparchial E-Bulletin
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May 05: Sixth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Man Born Blind
Sixth Sunday of Pascha - Sunday of the Man Born Blind. Holy and Glorious Martyr Irene (321-23). Our Venerable Father Nicephoras, Hegumen of the Monastery at Medicius. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man”...
April 28; Fifth Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.
Fifth Sunday of Pascha - Sunday of the Samaritan Woman. Holy Apostles Jason and Sosipater. Holy Martyrs Dadas, Maximus and Quintilianus (286-305). Our Father among the Saints Cyril of Turau (1183). Acts 11:19-26, 29-30. John 4:5-42. GREAT VESPERS; SUNDAY MATINS AND...
April 21; Fourth Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Paralytic
Fourth Sunday of Pascha - Sunday of the Paralytic. Holy Priest-Martyr Januarius and Those with Him (305-11). Holy Martyr Theodore of Pergia (138-61). GREAT VESPERS; SUNDAY MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma...
April 23: The Holy and Glorious Great-Martyr, Victory-bearer and Wonderworker George
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