Liturgical Propers
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April 12: Second Sunday after Pascha. Thomas Sunday.
Second Sunday of Pascha: Thomas Sunday; Our Venerable Father and Confessor Basil, Bishop of Parios. 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 is the...
April 6: Bright Monday; The Repose of Our Holy Father Methodius, Teacher of the Slavs
Bright Monday; The Repose of Our Holy Father Methodius, Teacher of the Slavs; Our Holy Father Eutychius, Archbishop of Constantinople. Polyeleos Feast. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net AGAPE VESPERS The Paschal Troprion is sung three times: first by the...
2026 Pastoral Letter
2026 PASTORAL LETTER OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF CANADA ON THE OCCASION OF THE FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD To the Reverend Fathers, Religious Sisters, Venerable Monastics, Seminarians, & Brothers and Sisters in Christ! Christ is Risen! Indeed,...
Bill C‑218 and MAiD for Mental Illness: The Eparchy’s Call to Help, Not Harm
In March 2027, Canada is scheduled to expand access to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) so that people whose only underlying condition is a mental illness will be eligible for euthanasia and assisted suicide. This change would treat mental illness itself as a...
Pascha: The Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord God and Saviour, Jesus Christ
Pascha: The Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord God and Saviour, Jesus Christ English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Paschal Matins The clergy, fully vested as for Divine Liturgy in bright vestments, come before the altar in the usual order and all together...
Great and Holy Saturday: Vespers with the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
Vespers with the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great on Great and Holy Saturday GREAT VESPERS WITH DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. BASIL THE GREAT At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Accept our evening prayers, O holy Lord,*...
Great and Holy Friday: Vespers with the Laying our of the Shroud
Vespers with the Laying our of the Shroud on Great and Holy Friday VESPERS WITH THE LAYING OUT OF THE HOLY SHROUD At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. The whole creation was changed...
Great and Holy Thursday: VESPERS WITH THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. BASIL THE GREAT
VESPERS WITH THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. BASIL THE GREAT There is no kathisma reading At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. The Jewish Council gathers to deliver to Pilate the Author and Creator of all. O what...
Great and Holy Wednesday: Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts on Great and Holy Wednesday 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. In You, born of the Virgin, the harlot recognized her God;* ashamed of her...
Great and Holy Tuesday: Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts on Great and Holy Tuesday 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. How shall I enter the splendour of your saints,* because of my unworthiness?* If...
Great and Holy Monday: Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts on Great and Holy Monday 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. Going freely to His Passion,* the Lord said to His disciples along the way:*...
March 29: Palm Sunday: The Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem
Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net 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. Today the grace of...
March 28: Lazarus Saturday
Lazarus Saturday. Hebrews 12:28-13:8. John 11:1-45. DIVINE LITURGY Troparia and Kontakia Troparion, Tone 1: Assuring us before Your Passion of the general resurrection,* You raised Lazarus from the dead, o Christ God:* and so, like the children we also carry signs of...
March 27: 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...
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; Blessed Omelian Kovch, Priest. Feast of the Mother of God. Day 38 of the Great Fast. Hebrews 2:11-18; Luke 1:24-38. Festal Matins and Vesperal Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors...
March 22: Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast: Our Venerable Mother, Mary of Egypt; Octoechos Tone 8
Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast: Our Venerable Mother, Mary of Egypt; Octoechos Tone 8; The Holy Hieromartyr Basil, Presbyter of Ancyra. Day 35 of the Great Fast. Resurrectional Gospel 8. Hebrews 9:11–14; Galatians 3:23–29; Mark 10:32–45; Luke 7:36–50. Great Vespers,...
Stations of the Cross for Peace in Ukraine and the World at St. Nicholas Parish
Stations of the Cross for Peace in Ukraine and the World at St. Nicholas Parish: “Help me, my God, to understand the love You showed for us on the Cross.” On Sunday, March 15, 2026, St. Nicholas Parish held a special bilingual Stations of the Cross for peace in...
Mar 20: 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 —from the Triodion 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...
Mar 18: 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—from the Triodion 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...
Mothers in Prayer from Calgary and Edmonton Gather Before Hoshiv’s Miraculous Icon
On Sunday, March 8, with the blessing and prayerful support of Fr. Mihajlo Planchak, the “Mothers in Prayer” community from Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Calgary, together with their families, joined the “Mothers in Prayer” groups from Edmonton...
Grief as a Journey: 11-Week Support Group Offers Healing After Loss
In the quiet ache of losing someone dear, where words often fall short and nights grow long, finding a path forward can feel impossible. The Edmonton Eparchy invites you to “Grief as a Journey”, a compassionate 11-week Grief Support group designed for those navigating...
March 15: Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus; Octoechos Tone 7
Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus; Octoechos Tone 7; The Holy Martyr Agapius and the Six Martyrs with him. Day 28 of the Great Fast. Resurrectional Gospel 7. Hebrews 6:13-20; Ephesians 5:9-19; Mark 9:17-31; Matthew 4:25-5:12. March 15. Great Vespers,...
March 13: 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—from the Triodion 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...
March 11: 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 —from the Triodion 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...
March 8: Third Sunday of the Great Fast: Veneration of the Holy Cross; Octoechos Tone 6
Third Sunday of the Great Fast: Veneration of the Holy Cross; Octoechos Tone 6; Our Venerable Father and Confessor Theophilactus, Bishop of Nicomedia. Day 21 of the Great Fast. Resurrectional Gospel 6. Hebrews 4:14–5:6; Mark 8:34–9:1. The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil...
March 06: Friday of the Third Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON FRIDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 Tone 7—from the Triodion Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Like the prodigal, I have turned away from Your grace;* I have wasted the riches of Your goodness, O Lord.*...
March 04: Wednesday of the Third Week of the Great Fast – Presanctified
LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON WEDNESDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 Tone 4—from the Triodion Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Like the prodigal, I squandered my paternal inheritance,* and now I am in desolation.* I dwell in the...
Stations of the Cross in the Edmonton Eparchy: Journey Through Lent with Christ
The Ukrainian Catholic parishes of the Edmonton Eparchy invite the faithful to walk with Christ this Lent through the prayerful tradition of the Stations of the Cross. In several parishes across the city, the community will gather each week to meditate on the Lord’s...
Western Bishops Hold Annual Assembly in Victoria, Canada
The Catholic bishops from across Western Canada met in Victoria for their annual Assembly of Western Catholic Bishops. This assembly is one of four subdivisions of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops that gathers the bishops and eparchies/dioceses of Western...
God Speaks from the Cross: Lenten Series Leads Faithful into the Heart of Christ’s Passion
The Great Fast (Lent) invites believers to slow down, turn to God, and allow God’s grace to reshape their lives. This year, the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton is offering a special opportunity to do just that through a three-part Lenten series, “God Speaks...
Celebrating Love and Faith: “Table for Two” Brings Couples Together Across the Eparchy
Every February, the Eparchy of Edmonton invites couples to pause from daily busyness and focus on their love, faith, and each other through a cherished tradition — “Table for Two: Be My Valentine.” What began as a local event in Edmonton has blossomed into a heartfelt...
March 1: Second Sunday of the Great Fast: St. Gregory Palamas; Octoechos Tone 5
Second Sunday of the Great Fast: St. Gregory Palamas; Octoechos Tone 5; The Holy Venerable-Martyr Eudocia. Day 14 of the Great Fast. Resurrectional Gospel 5. Hebrews 1:10-2:3; Mark 2:1-12. The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is celebrated today. GREAT VESPERS,...
Feb 27: 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 Tone 4—from the Triodion Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Behold, now...
Feb 25: Wednesday of the Second Week of the Great Fast
Wednesday of the Second Week of the Great Fast - Presanctified Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON WEDNESDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 Tone 1—from the Triodion Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O...
Feb 22: First Sunday of the Great Fast: Sunday of Orthodoxy; Octoechos Tone 4
First Sunday of the Great Fast: Sunday of Orthodoxy; Octoechos Tone 4; The Discovery of the Relics of the Holy Martyrs at Eugenius. Day 7 of the Great Fast. Resurrectional Gospel 4. Hebrews 11:24-26,32-40; 12:1-2; John 1:43-51. The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the...
Feb 20: Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the First Week of the Great Fast
LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON FRIDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 Tone 5—from the Triodion Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Come, O faithful, let us fulfil the works of God in the light;* and let us walk with dignity as in the light...
Feb 18; Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the First Week of the Great Fast
LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON WEDNESDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 Tone 8—from the Triodion Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O faithful, while fasting with the body,* let us also fast in spirit.* Let us loosen every bond of...
Feb 15: Sunday of Cheesefare; Octoechos Tone 3
Sunday of Cheesefare; Octoechos Tone 3; The Holy Apostle Onesimus. Resurrectional Gospel 3. 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 VESPERS ON SATURDAY...
Feb 14: The Repose of Our Venerable Father Constantine the Philosopher, in the Monastic Life, Cyril, Teacher of the Slavs (869)
The Repose of Our Venerable Father Constantine the Philosopher, in the Monastic Life, Cyril, Teacher of the Slavs (869); and our Venerable Father Auxentius (457-74); and the Venerable Maron the Wonderworker and Hermit Polyeleos Feast GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone...
Feb 8: Sunday of Meatfare; Octoechos Tone 2
Sunday of Meatfare; Octoechos Tone 2; The Holy Great-Martyr Theodore the General; The Holy Prophet Zechariah. Post-feast of the Encounter. Resurrectional Gospel 2. 1 Corinthians 8:8-9:2; Matthew 25:31-46. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers,...
Saturday before Meatfare Sunday – All Souls Saturday
Saturday before Meatfare Sunday (All Souls Saturday); February 11. Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 607 Troparion (Tone 8): With profound wisdom and love for mankind, You arrange all things* and bestow beneficial things upon all, O only...
Feb 2: The Encounter of Our Lord God and Saviour Jesus Christ
The Encounter of Our Lord God and Saviour Jesus Christ Feast of our Lord. Holy Day of obligation. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is taken only if the feast falls on a Sunday or Monday. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O...
Feb 1: Sunday of the Prodigal Son; Octobechos Tone 1
Sunday of the Prodigal Son; Octobechos Tone 1; Pre-feast of the Encounter of our Lord God and Saviour Jesus Christ; The Holy Martyr Tryphon. Resurrectional Gospel 1. 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; Luke 15:11-32. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS...
Jan 30; The Three Holy and Great Hierarchs
The Three Holy and Great Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom; and the Holy Priest-Martyr Hippolytus (235) English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net All-night Vigil Feast. A day when the faithful are highly encouraged to...
Jan 27: The Transfer of the Precious Relics (438) of Our Father among the Saints John Chrysostom
The Transfer of the Precious Relics (438) of Our Father among the Saints John Chrysostom English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Polyeleos Feast. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140, In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to...
Jan 25: Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee; Octoechos Tone 8
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee; Octoechos Tone 8; 🕂 Our Holy Father Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople. Polyeleos Feast. Resurrectional Gospel 11. 2 Timothy 3:10-15; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; Luke 18:10-14; John 10:9-16. English Source: Royal...
Table for Two 2026: A Faith-Filled Valentine Evening for Couples
An Evening Where Love and Faith Meet This February, the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton is inviting couples to step away from busy routines and rediscover one another in the light of Christ. Table for Two – You Are My Valentine is a special Valentine-season...
Jan 20: Our Venerable and God-bearing Father Euthemius the Great (473)
Our Venerable and God-bearing Father Euthemius the Great (473) English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net 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...
Jan 18: Sunday of Zacchaeus, Tone 7
Thirty-second Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 7; 🕃 Our Holy Fathers and Archbishops of Alexandria Athanasius and Cyril. Saint with Six Stichera. Resurrectional Gospel 10. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine...
Jan 17: Our Venerable and God-bearing Father Anthony the Great (356)
Our Venerable and God-bearing Father Anthony the Great (356) English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Polyeleos Feast. 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...
Jan 11: Sunday after Theophany; Octoechos Tone 6
Sunday after Theophany; Octoechos Tone 6; Our Venerable Father Theodosius, Founder of the Cenoebitic Monastic Life. Polyeleos Feast. Resurrectional Gospel 9. 1 Timothy 1:15-17; 2 Corinthians 4:6-15; Luke 18:35-43; Matthew 11:27-30. English Source: Royal Doors...
January 6: The Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
The Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom is celebrated in the morning on January 6. The Great Blessing of the Water is taken after the Prayer Behind the Ambon. Festal Matins, Divine Liturgy & Great...
January 5: Eve of the Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
The Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ Feast of our Lord. Holy Day of Obligation. Great Vespers with the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great for the Feast of Theophany is celebrated in the late afternoon or early evening on January 5. The Great...
Jan 4: Sunday before Theophany; Octoechos Tone 5
Sunday before Theophany; Octoechos Tone 5; Synaxis of the Seventy Holy Apostles; Our Venerable Father Theoctistus, Hegumen of the Cucomo Monastery in Sicily.; Resurrectional Gospel 8. Mark 1:1-8; 2 Timothy 4:5-8. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT...
Jan 1; The Circumcision of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ; Our Father Among the Saints Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia (379)
The Circumcision of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ; Our Father Among the Saints Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia (379) English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy Feast of our Lord....
Dec 28: Sunday after the Nativity of Christ
Sunday after the Nativity of Christ: Commemoration of the Holy and Righteous Joseph the Betrothed, David the King, and James, Brother of the Lord; Octoechos Tone 4; The Two Thousand Martyrs who were burned in Nicomedia; Blessed Hieromartyr Hryhoriy (Gregory)...
Dec 27: Saturday after the Nativity of Christ; 🕃 The Holy Apostle, First Martyr and Archdeacon Stephen
Saturday after the Nativity of Christ; 🕃 The Holy Apostle, First Martyr and Archdeacon Stephen; Our Venerable Father and Confessor Theodore the Branded One, Composer of Canons. Post-feast of the Nativity of Christ. Saint with Six Stichera. 1 Timothy 6:11-16; Acts...
Dec 26; Synaxis of the Most Holy Mother of God
VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. Come, let us greatly rejoice in the Lordas we tell of this present mystery!The dividing wall has been destroyed;the flaming sword turns...
Dec 25 – The Nativity in the Flesh of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
The Nativity in the Flesh of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ - Christmas Feast of our Lord. Holy Day of obligation. Galatians 4:4-7; Matthew 2:1-12. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Matins and Divine Liturgy Vespers with the...
Dec 24; Eve of the Nativity in the Flesh of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ – Christmas GREAT VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. BASIL THE GREAT
One of the 12 Great Feasts. Holy Day of Obligation. Feast of our Lord. Great Vespers with Divine Liturgy of St. Basil is celebrated in the late afternoon or early evening on December 24. The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom is celebrated in the morning on...