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.
Who is Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk?
His Beatitude Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk is a true inspiration to millions around the world. He is a man of great faith, courage, and vision who has dedicated his life to serving others and promoting the message of love, compassion, and peace. In this blog post, we...
Campers Connect – A Camp Before Camp!
MINI CAMP BEFORE CAMP!!! APRIL 21, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Only 2 ½ months until camp starts, and we can’t wait! So… we said, “Let’s do a MINI CAMP before CAMP!” If you are thinking about going to camp this summer and want to experience what it may be like or if you are a...
Easter at St. Vladimir Parish, Red Deer
St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Red Deer celebrated Easter Sunday with record numbers in attendance this year. Over 800 new Ukrainians have settled in Red Deer over the past year and many of these individuals and families have found their new spiritual home...
Update on Our Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine Fundraiser
Stand with Ukraine! We sadly marked the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, with millions of the country’s citizens still suffering greatly with the constant shelling, destruction, fluctuating power, and lack of food, shelter, and other basic necessities. As...
How Ukrainian Catholics Approach Fasting
Fasting is voluntary. It is an imposed, self-discipline, and expected of all who are physically able. To help us, the Church sets out both the maximal and minimal rules for fasting. Faithful Christians need to take into account their individual circumstances, –...
Easter Pastoral Letter of His Beatitude Sviatoslav
EASTER PASTORAL LETTER OF HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV Most Reverend Archbishops and Bishops, Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers, Venerable Brothers and Sisters in Monastic and Religious Life, Dearly Beloved Laity in Christ of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church...
2023 Pastoral Letter on the Occasion of the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord
To the Reverend Fathers, Religious Sisters, Venerable Monastics, Brothers and Sisters in Christ! “Were not our hearts burning inside… It is true. Our Lord is risen!” (Luke...
April 16: Second Sunday after Pascha. Thomas Sunday.
Second Sunday after Pascha. Thomas Sunday; The Holy Virgins and Martyrs Agapia, Irene and Chionia (284-305) Acts 5:12-20; John 20:19-31. GREAT VESPERS, MATINS & DIVINE LITURGY English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed...
The Washing of the Disciples’ Feet
We Are People of the Eucharist Towards a renewed love for Holy Communion Reflections on the Eucharist by Bishop David Motiuk, Eparchy of Edmonton April 2023 The Washing of the Disciples’ Feet On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of the Resurrection of...
Make a Ukrainian Easter Egg Event
Make a Ukrainian Easter Egg! Tuesday, April 4 – at St. Joseph’s College (U of A) Take a Break from Classes, Enter into Holy Week, and Experience Ukrainian Easter Traditions! 2:30 Easter Egg Workshop (Newman Centre – ground floor of St. Joseph’s College) 4:30...
The Pastoral Centre Communicator March 16, 2023
Friday of the Sixth Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
Friday of the Sixth Week of the Great Fast - Presanctified 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...
Wednesday of the Sixth Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
Wednesday of the Sixth Week of the Great Fast - Presanctified 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...
The Pastoral Centre Communicator March 16 2023
Eparchy Hosts Workshop for Cantors
On March 18, the Edmonton Eparchy hosted a cantor’s workshop at St. Josaphat’s Cathedral. The topic was the Irmosy, the hymns that replace the hymn to the Mother of God “It is truly right” during the Divine Liturgy on major feasts. These hymns are sometimes known in...
Redwater District – 2025 Schedule
MAY 2025 May 3 (Sat) – 10:00 AM, Smoky Lake #8 (Every 1st Saturday in May – blessing of graves) May 4 (Sun) – 8:30 AM, Waugh #6 | 11:30 AM, Redwater #2 (Blessing of graves) May 10 (Sat) – 10:00 AM, Waskatenau (Blessing of graves) May 11 (Sun) – 10:00 AM, Athabasca #8...
St. Vladimir Red Deer Lenten and Easter Schedule
LENTEN & EASTER SERVICE SCHEDULE 2023 St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church 3932 – 46 Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1M1 Fr. Jim Nakonechny 780-239-2558 Saturday, March 18 ALL SOULS SATURDAY 10:00 AM...
Holy Week Schedule at Holy Eucharist Parish Edmonton
2023 HOLY WEEK-EASTER SCHEDULE HOLY EUCHARIST PARISH DATE LOCATION AND SERVICE TYPE April 1th Lazarus Saturday 10:00pm D. Liturgy and Anointing of the sick- Confession April 2th, Palm Sunday -10:00am D.L.-Blessing of Pussy willows - Confession April 6th,...
Eparchial Lenten Series Event
Mark Your Calendars & Join Us for this Eparchial Lenten Series: Three Essential Disciplines March 16, March 23, March 30, 7:00 - 8:30 pm We are encouraged to focus on Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving especially during Great Lent, but have you ever wondered why or...
March 26: Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast: Our Venerable Mother, Mary of Egypt.
Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast: Our Venerable Mother, Mary of Egypt. Octoechos Tone 1; Synaxis of the Holy Archangel Gabriel Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the...
Mar 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 English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net DIVINE LITURGY Entrance Proclaim from day to day* the good tidings of our God’s salvation. Troparia and Kontakia Troparion, Tone 4: Today is...
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...
6 Changes to Make in Your House to Care for God’s Creation
6 Changes to Make in Your House to Care for God’s CreationThere are so many things we all do as humans that harm the environment and we may not realize it. For starters, a great place to begin would be to pray the Season of Creation prayer to show gratitude for all of...
Mar 19; Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus. Octoechos Tone 8
Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus. Octoechos Tone 8; The Holy Martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria (253-60) 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;...
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...
What is the Eparchy of Edmonton?
Led by the Most Reverend David Motiuk, Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, our community is characterized by its devotion to the Byzantine Catholic faith and its commitment to serving others. Our dedicated clergy and laypeople work tirelessly to...
Update #5: March Progress Update of Ukrainian Catholic App
As we approach the launch of our new app, iPraise, we would like to take this opportunity to apologize for the delay in the beta testing phase. Originally, we planned to launch beta tests in January, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to push back the...
Help Provide Emergency Services, Humanitarian, and Pastoral Support for Ukraine
The people of Ukraine need your help. As we mark the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, millions of the country’s inhabitants are in dire straits. Constant bombardment, frigid temperatures, fluctuating power, lack of food, shelter, and other basic...
March 12: Third Sunday of the Great Fast: Veneration of the Holy Cross, Tone 7
Third Sunday of the Great Fast: Veneration of the Holy Cross. Octoechos Tone 7; Our Venerable Father and Confessor Theophanes of Sigriana (817); Our Holy Father Gregory the Dialogist, Pope of Rome (604) Great Fast Day 21. Matins Resurrectional Gospel 7. The Divine...
March 10: 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 At Psalm 140 In Tone 7 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Like the prodigal, I have turned...
March 8: 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 At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Like the prodigal I squandered...
75th Anniversary of Edmonton and Toronto Eparchies
This article is from Annales Ecclesiae Ucrainae, Annales Ecclesiae Ucrainae is a collection of articles by Rev Dr Athanasius McVay, pertaining to the history of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. It is inspired by great works of ecclesiastical history, such as...
Webinar Series – The Call of the Catechist
In March and April of 2023, the CCCB Office for Evangelization and Catechesis is hosting a webinar series, titled "The Call of the Catechist", inviting leaders of catechesis and evangelization to participate in a national discussion on the formation of catechists...
Eparchy Hosts Day of Solidarity and Vigil for Ukraine at St. Joseph’s College
On Wednesday, March 1, the Edmonton Eparchy hosted a “Vigil for Ukraine and Day of Solidarity” at St. Joseph’s College on the University of Alberta campus. This day-long event gave students, staff, and guests the chance to commemorate the first anniversary of the...
Mar 05; Second Sunday of the Great Fast: St. Gregory of Palamas, Tone 6
Second Sunday of the Great Fast: St. Gregory of Palamas. Octoechos Tone 6; The Holy Martyr Conon (249-251) Great Fast Day 14. Matins Resurrectional Gospel 6. The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is celebrated today. Hebrews 1:10-2:3; Mark 2:1-12. GREAT VESPERS,...
Eparchy of Edmonton’s Clergy Pastoral Assignments
The following Clergy Pastoral Assignments take effect August 1, 2023: Calgary – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Rev. Roman Planchak Calgary – Saint Stephen the Protomartyr Parish – Rev. Michael Bombak Camrose and District Parishes – Rev. Danylo Bodnar...
The Mystery of the Eucharist
We Are People of the Eucharist Towards a renewed love for Holy Communion Reflections on the Eucharist by Bishop David Motiuk, Eparchy of Edmonton March 2023 The Mystery of the Eucharist Nicholas Cabasilas, a fourteenth century layman who...
Unbreakable Ukraine: United We Stand Edmonton Rally
365 DAYS OF RESISTANCE.9 YEARS OF WAR.CENTURIES OF RESILIENCE. A year ago, the lives of Ukrainians across the world changed forever. This solemn day marks one year of russia’s devastating full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A reminder that the fight is not over yet, and...
Mar 3: 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 1: 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...
Feb 26; First Sunday of the Great Fast – Sunday of Orthodoxy, Tone 5
First Sunday of the Great Fast: The Sunday of Orthodoxy; Octoechos Tone 5; Our Holy Father Porphyrius, Bishop of Gaza (420) Great Fast Day 7. Matins Resurrectional Gospel 5. The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is celebrated today. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins...
Feb 25: The First and Second Finding of the Precious Head of the Holy, Glorious Prophet and Forerunner John the Baptist
The First and Second Finding of the Precious Head of the Holy, Glorious Prophet and Forerunner John the Baptist; First Saturday of the Great Fast: Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net DIVINE LITURGY Troparia and Kontakia Troparion,...
Feb 24: Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the First Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the First Week of the Great Fast; The First and Second Finding of the Precious Head of the Holy, Glorious Prophet and Forerunner John the Baptist Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Lead my...
Feb 22: Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the First Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the First Week of the Great Fast Soruce: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O faithful, while fasting bodily,* let us also fast...
Vigil for Ukraine
On Wednesday, March 1, the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton and St. Joseph’s College will host a Vigil and Day of Solidarity at St. Joseph’s College (U of A campus) to commemorate the first anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The day will include...
An Appeal by the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops in Canada Marking the One Year Commemoration of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
To the Reverend Fathers, Religious Sisters, Venerable Monastics, People of Ukrainian Descent, and all People of Good Will: “You shall not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day…” [ps. 91:5] Glory be to Jesus...
Feb 19 – Sunday of Cheesefare – Sunday of Forgiveness
Sunday of Cheesefare - Sunday of Forgiveness; Octoechos Tone 4; The Holy Apostle Archippus Matins Resurrectional Gospel 4; Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140, In Tone 4 In Tone...
Bishops and Catholic Organizations in Canada Launch Turkey/ Syria Earthquake Emergency Aid Campaign
Ottawa, February 10, 2023: With the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Aid to Church in Need (ACN), Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada, and Development and Peace-Caritas Canada...
Working Towards Reconciliation and Healing With Our Indigenous Brothers and Sisters
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops issued four pastoral letters on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples: Pastoral Letter to the First Nations Pastoral Letter to the Inuit in Canada Pastoral Letter to the Métis Pastoral Letter to the People of God in Canada...
Iconography Workshop 2023
Learn the painting process and also the theology and spirituality of Byzantine Iconography. No prior experience necessary. Write a traditional Egg Tempera Icon with 24k gold gilding. This year we shall paint the icon of the Theotokos of the Passion, commonly known in...
The Institution of the Divine Eucharist
We Are People of the Eucharist Towards a renewed love for Holy Communion Reflections on the Eucharist by Bishop David Motiuk, Eparchy of Edmonton February 2023 The Institution of the Divine Eucharist The centre of Christian worship is the...
Feb 5; Sunday of the Prodigal Son; Tone 2
Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Octoechos Tone 2; Post-feast of the Encounter; The Holy Martyr Agatha (249-51); English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung....
The Eucharist. Making it Personal.
We Are People of the Eucharist Towards a renewed love for Holy Communion Reflections on the Eucharist by Bishop David Motiuk, Eparchy of Edmonton January 2023 The Eucharist. Making it Personal. We are people of the Eucharist. ...
Jesus Prayer 100 Challenge
Will begin on February 22, 2023On Wednesdays at 6:00 pm MTIn Person at St. Stephen Protomartyr and Online through Zoom JP 100 is the next stage of the JP 33 prayer challenge pilgrimage. Over the course of the next 40 days we will commit to practicing the Jesus...
Feast of Holy Theophany Great Water Blessing in Calgary: Photos
On January 6th, we celebrated the feast of Holy Theophany, and our two parishes in Calgary gathered in the afternoon for our second annual common celebration of the Great Water Blessing. This took place outdoors at Sandy Beach Park on the edge of the Elbow River....
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee; Octoechos Tone 1; Jan 29, 2003.
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee; Octoechos Tone 1; The Transfer of the Relics of the Great-Martyr Ignatius the God-bearer (of Antioch) Matins Resurrectional Gospel 1. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading:...
Sunday of Zacchaeus; Octoechos Tone 8; Jan 22, 2023.
Sunday of Zacchaeus; Octoechos Tone 8; The Holy Apostle Timothy; the Holy Venerable-Martyr Anastasius the Persian (628) Matins Resurrectional Gospel 11. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung....
31st Sunday after Pentecost; Tone 7; Jan 15, 2022
31 Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 7. Our Venerable Fathers Paul of Thebes (312-37) and John the Hut-Dweller (465-74) Matins Resurrectional Gospel 10. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At...