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.
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...
Dec 21: Sunday before the Nativity of Christ: Sunday of the Holy Fathers; Octoechos Tone 3
Sunday before the Nativity of Christ: Sunday of the Holy Fathers; Octoechos Tone 3; Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ; The Holy Martyr Juliana of Nicomedia. Nativity Fast. Resurrection Gospel 6. Hebrews 11:9-10,17-23,32-40; Matthew 1:1-25. Great Vespers, Sunday...
16th Annual Bishop’s Gala: An Evening of Faith, Fellowship and Hope
Nearly 200 guests gathered in faith and fellowship for the 16th Annual Bishop’s Gala on Thursday, December 4, at the Chateau Louis Conference Centre in Edmonton. Bishop David welcomed clergy, religious, lay faithful, and friends of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of...
Dec 14: Sunday of the Holy Forefathers; Octoechos Tone 2
Sunday of the Holy Forefathers; Octoechos Tone 2; The Holy Martyrs Thyrsus, Leucius, Philemon, Apollonius, and Callinicus. Nativity Fast. Resurrection Gospel 5. Colossians 3:4-11; Luke 14:16-24. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday...
Eparchial Program Guide 2025-2026: Events, Prayer Times, and More!
We are excited to share the Fall 2025-2026 Program Guide for the Eparchy of Edmonton, filled with enriching events, services, and activities designed for the entire community. Whether you’re looking to deepen your faith, engage your family in parish life, or...
Parish Praznyk and Holodomor Memorial: A Day of Faith, Remembrance, and Community at St. Vladimir Parish, Red Deer
A Morning of Prayer and Blessing On a bright morning at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Red Deer, parishioners joyfully welcomed Bishop David Motiuk for their annual Parish Praznyk. Rooted in the Ukrainian Catholic tradition, Parish Praznyk marks the feast...
“Mothers Praying for the Children” from Calgary Parish Make Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe
From November 12th to 16th, a devoted group of women from the “Mothers Praying for the Children” prayer group at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Calgary set out on a pilgrimage to Mexico City, seeking spiritual renewal and a deeper...
Dec 13; The Holy Martyrs Eustratios, Auxentius, Eugenius, Mardarius and Orestes and the Holy Virgin Martyr Lucy
The Holy Martyrs Eustratios, Auxentius, Eugenius, Mardarius and Orestes and the Holy Virgin Martyr Lucy English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS FOR POLYELEOS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You...
Dec 9: Conception of St. Anna
All-Night Vigil Feast. A day when the faithful are highly encouraged to participate in the Divine Liturgy. 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! The barren...
Dec 7: Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 1
Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 1; Our Holy Father Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. Nativity Fast. Resurrection Gospel 4. Ephesians 5:9-19; Luke 12:16-21. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the...
Dec 06; Our Holy Father Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia
Our Holy Father Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;*...
Dec 05; Our Venerable and God-Bearing Father Sabbas the Sanctified
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! O divinely wise Sabbas,* you stand together with the Angels and dwell with the holy monks;* you converse with the...
Nov 30: Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 8
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 8; 🕂 The Holy and All-Praiseworthy Apostle Andrew the First-Called. Polyeleos Feast. Nativity Fast. Resurrection Gospel 3. Ephesians 4:1-6; 1 Corinthians 4:9-16; Luke 10:25-37; John 1:35-51. English Source: Royal...
Nov 23: Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 7.
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost; Tone 7; Our Holy Fathers Amphilochius, Bishop of Iconium, and Gregory, Bishop of Agrigentum. Post-feast of the Entrance of the Mother of God. Nativity Fast. Resurrection Gospel 2. November 23. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and...
Historic Partnership: Newman Theological College and the Eparchy Bring Eastern Christian Programs to Edmonton
On August 13, 2025, the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton reached a major milestone in theological education, signing a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Newman Theological College. This agreement marks the beginning of a new era, one in which...
We’re Hiring: Family Advisor at Rosehill Cemetery
Rosehill Cemetery, situated in southwest Edmonton and operated by the Eparchy of Edmonton, is currently inviting applications for the position of Family Advisor. As a Family Advisor, you will play a vital role in offering compassionate support to families during...
Bishop’s Gala: Only a Few Weeks Away! Support Our Eparchy in Faith and Fellowship
The 16th Annual Bishop’s Gala is fast approaching, bringing together the faithful of the Eparchy of Edmonton for an evening of prayer, community, and support for our Church’s mission. Set for December 4, 2025, at the Chateau Louis Conference Centre, this...
Eparchy of Edmonton Celebrates 20 Years of CNEWA Canada: Stan and Marge Owerko Honoured with Faith & Culture Award
On November 7, 2025, community leaders and supporters gathered in Ottawa to mark the 20th anniversary of CNEWA Canada, the papal charity supporting vital humanitarian efforts worldwide. The Eparchy of Edmonton was represented especially by Bishop David Motiuk and...
Nov 21; Entrance of the Mother of God Into the Temple
Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Beginning of Vespers with Litiya: Glory be to the holy, consubstantial, life-creating and undivided Trinity, now and ever and for ages of ages. Amen. Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm...
Nov 16; Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 6
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 6; The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy Polyeleos Feast. Nativity Fast. Resurrection Gospel 1. GREAT VESPERS ON...
Nov 13; Our Holy Father John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
Our Holy Father John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is...
Nov 12: The Holy Priest-Martyr Josaphat, Archbishop of Polotsk
The Holy Priest-Martyr Josaphat, Archbishop of Polotsk All-Night Vigil Feast. A day when the faithful are highly encouraged to participate in the Divine Liturgy. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT...