Today is the Repose of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian.
He was called by our Lord Jesus Christ to be one of His Apostles at the same time as his elder brother James. This took place at Lake Gennesareth (i.e. Read more…
Author: Rebecca
Trust in Him
‘Those who trust in him will understand truth, and the faithful will abide with him in love, because grace and mercy are upon his elect, and he watches over his Read more…
Synaxis of the All Saints of Alaska
Today, on the anniversary of the arrival of the Russian missionaries in Alaska (1794), we remember Saint Herman of Alaska, Saint Innocent, Saint Jacob Netsvetev, and the New Martyrs Saint Read more…
The Heart of a Humble Man
“The soul of a humble man is like the sea: throw a stone into the sea–for a moment it will ruffle the surface a little, and then sink to the Read more…
Let all that you do be done with love
“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love.”
Community Garden Update:
Last week we donated 54lbs of fresh produce to Cranbrook Food Bank from our community garden. Thank you to all who have helped with the garden so far this year!!
Let us worship and fall down before Christ
Today is the Afterfeast of the Elevation of the Cross. From September 15 until the Leavetaking, we sing “O come, let us worship and fall down before Christ. O son Read more…
The Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Today we celebrate The Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross. In a sermon on the Exaltation of the Cross, Saint Andrew of Crete (July 4) says: “The Cross is Read more…
Have you heard?
A parishioner from St. John in the Wilderness (Birchdale), living in Nelson, BC., would like to attend the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Saturday, September 21. Would anyone be able to Read more…
September Schedule:
Our Archbishop Iréneé, Archbishop of Ottawa and all of Canada, will be visiting us this week 3 times! Twice here at St. Aidan Orthodox Church and once at Holy Myrrhbearers Read more…