Liturgical Propers
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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...
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...
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 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 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 voice! When John was born, the silence of...
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
Capturing Public Events for Ukrainian Catholic Churches: Quick Tips For Photography/Video in Canada
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May 2024 Eparchial E-Bulletin
Pentecost: The Celebration of Green and Gold
Praying with Icons Windows into Heaven Reflections on Growing in Our Friendship with Christ by Bishop David Motiuk, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton January 2024 Our Lord’s Baptism and Life in the Trinity Last year, in a series of monthly reflections...
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 30 – Feast of the Most Holy Eucharist
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! O Lover of mankind, when You were at supper with Your faithful disciples You revealed the great mystery of Your incarnation, saying: Eat the life-giving bread which is...
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...
May 20: 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...
Mission Day Guidebooks And Vibrant Parish
The Vibrant Parish ProgramOur Lord Jesus Christ before his ascension into heaven instructed his disciples, saying: “Go therefore andmake disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the HolySpirit, teaching them to observe...
May 19: 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...
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...
May 09: 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...
Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord – Aspiring to New Heights
Praying with Icons. Windows into Heaven. Growing in Our Friendship with Christ. The Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, is celebrated forty days after Easter. According to the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is seated at table with the remaining eleven disciples....
April 2024 Eparchial E-Bulletin
Navigating Copyright: Essential Tips for Ukrainian Catholic Parishes
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Switch & Dish Edmonton Event
An evening of fun, food, and good conversation for young and middle-aged adults on Tuesday, April 30th at Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Parish (9003 - 153 Street). We will be playing Super Smash Bros, eating Vietnamese food, and talking about whatever topic we vote...
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 24; Mid-Pentecost
Mid-Pentecost. Holy Martyr Sabbas Stratelates ("the General") (364-78). 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...
April 23: The Holy and Glorious Great-Martyr, Victory-bearer and Wonderworker George
The Holy and Glorious Great-Martyr, Victory-bearer and Wonderworker George All-night Vigil Feast. Abstention from meat and foods that contain meat. A day when the faithful are highly encouraged to participate in the Divine Liturgy. Great Vespers, Matins and Divine...
April 14; Third Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women;
Third Sunday of Pascha. Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women. Our Holy Father Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome (655). Newly Revealed Martyrs Anthony, John and Eustathius (1342). Acts 6:1-7. Mark 15:43-16:8. GREAT VESPERS; SUNDAY MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY English...
Eparchy Hosts a Holy Week Day-Camp at Holy Eucharist Parish
In 2024, Spring Break in Edmonton happened at the same time as Holy Week, and so Holy Eucharist Parish in Edmonton hosted a three-day day-camp for 27 children in grades 1-6. The program was organized by the Family and Life Office, and volunteers from different...
Pastoral Letter on the Occasion of the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord
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March 2024 Eparchial E-Bulletin
Easter Pastoral Letter of His Beatitude Sviatoslav
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The Easter Egg. Symbol of Death and Resurrection
Praying with Icons Windows into Heaven Reflections on Growing in Our Friendship with Christ by Bishop David Motiuk, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton April 2024 The Easter Egg. Symbol of Death and Resurrection Praying with Icons. Windows into...
Easter: A Time of Waiting. Великдень: Час чекання.
Easter: A time of waiting. Our waiting for God, and God waiting for us. Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Today, we celebrate the glorious Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Today, we rejoice in Christ’s victory over sin and death....
Camp Oselia 50/50 Fundraiser #3: Supporting Summer Camp Adventures
In a world where childhood memories are made under the summer sun, Camp Oselia stands as a beacon of adventure, growth, and community. As the Camp Oselia Society launches its third 50/50 fundraiser, we invite you to be a part of something truly special. ...
Agape Vespers on Pascha
AGAPE 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,*...
March 25; The Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary;
The Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary; Passing into Eternal Life (1944) of Blessed Omelian (Emil) Kovch, Priest of Peremyshliany and Martyr of Majdanek GREAT VESPERS ON SUNDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I...
Children’s Holy Week Daycamp
CHILDREN’S HOLY WEEK DAYCAMP: “From the Cross to the Tomb to the Upper Room” AGE: GRADES 1 - 6 DESCRIPTION: We will pray, sing, make crafts, make new friends and spend time with old friends. The theme for the week will focus on Holy Week and Pascha (Easter). DATES...
Positions Available: Communications Specialist
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The Calendar Change: What’s Going on in Ukraine…and in Canada?
Calendars are hugely important for our lives – much more important than we often give them credit for! This is especially true for Christians. Calendars help us to celebrate feasts and fasts, and to remember events in our own spiritual life, like our baptism. Yearly...
A Pastoral Letter 2024: A Call for Peace and Solidarity for Ukraine
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A Night of Love and Faith: Recap of ‘Table for Two’ at St. Sophia Parish
St. Sophia Parish graciously hosted the enchanting "Table for Two" event this year, providing couples with a truly memorable experience. The evening was nothing short of magical, with love filling the air and creating a beautiful ambiance. Attendees were delighted by...
March 22: Matins and Presanctified Liturgy
Holy Priest-Martyr Basil, Presbyter of Ancyra (363). Passing into eternal life (1924) of Fr. Isidore Dolnytsky, hymnographer, professor and spiritual father of L’viv and the Greek College in Rome. Great Fast Day 40. Abstention from meat and foods that contain meat....
March 20: Matins and Presanctified Liturgy
Our Venerable Fathers Martyred by the Saracens at the Monastery of St. Sabbas (580-97). Great Fast Day 38. Abstention from meat and foods that contain meat. According to liturgical prescriptions, the Divine Liturgy is not celebrated today. MATINS ON WEDNESDAY...
Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast; Octoechos Tone 1; March 17
Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast: Our Venerable Mother, Mary of Egypt. Octoechos Tone 1. Our Venerable Father Alexius, Man of God. Great Fast Day 35. The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is celebrated today. Hebrews 9:11-14. Galatians 3:23-29. Mark 10:32-45. Luke...
March 15: Matins and Presanctified Liturgy
Holy Martyr Agapius and the Six Martyrs with Him (284-305). Great Fast Day 33. Abstention from meat and foods that contain meat. According to liturgical prescriptions, the Divine Liturgy is not celebrated today. MATINS ON FRIDAY MORNING Sessional Hymn I, Tone 8 In the...
Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus. Octoechos Tone 8; March 10
Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus. Octoechos Tone 8. Holy Martyr Codratus and Those with Him (249-51) Great Fast Day 28. Matins Resurrectional Gospel 8. The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is celebrated today. Hebrews 6:13-20. Ephesians 5:9-19....
March 6: (Matins and Presanctified)(GL Week 4)
Holy Forty-Two Martyrs of Ammorium (848) Great Fast Day 24. Abstention from meat and foods that contain meat. According to liturgical prescriptions, the Divine Liturgy is not celebrated today. Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of the...