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Nov. 28, 2023 Newspaper Article, Part 2 of 6

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Nov. 28, 2023 Newspaper Article, Part 2 of 6

Cranbrook Daily Townsman Christianity 101 An Orthodox perspective – The first Millenium    Christianity of course began with the birth of Jesus Christ. He who existed before all time, true  God Read more…

Afterfeast of the Meeting of the Lord

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Afterfeast of the Meeting of the Lord

On this first day of the Afterfeast of the Meeting of the Lord, the Church commemorates the righteous Simeon and Anna the prophetess. The following words are ascribed to Christ Read more…

Anniversary Dreams

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Happy Anniversary to one of our very special couples. May God Grant You Many Years, and may your path together continue to be blessed by Him as you follow your Read more…

Birthday Light

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Happy Birthday to one of our own. May God Grant You Many Years, and may your path be always bathed in His light.

6pm tonight – Vespers with Litia for the Presentation of the Lord into the Temple

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6pm tonight – Vespers with Litia for the Presentation of the Lord into the Temple

The Meeting of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ is described in the third Gospel (Luke 2:22-40). Forty days after His birth the Divine Child was brought to the Read more…

Schedule Update:

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Schedule Update:

We are starting the Wednesday Evening Akathist and Public Lecture and Q and A sessions tonight at 6:30pm at the Church. Please invite anyone you know who might be interested Read more…

Psalmody Concert

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Psalmody Concert

For you who enjoy Orthodox choirs, here is a video of the January 19 concert, with an introduction by our Metropolitan Tikhon and over an hour of his choir singing.

Christianity 101: An Orthodox Perspective

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Christianity 101: An Orthodox Perspective

Last one! Christianity 101: An Orthodox Perspective date has been changed from Wednesday to tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12th at 6:30pm. “So far we have been speaking of the Church’s teaching Read more…

Matushka Oleksa Fundraiser

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Matushka Oleksa Fundraiser

There has been a GoFundMe set up for the newly widowed Matushka Xenia Oleksa. Archpriest Michael Oleksa fell asleep in the Lord on November 29, 2023. He was a popular Read more…

Christianity 101: An Orthodox Perspective

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We will be holding a series of 6 public talks and Q and A sessions at the church every Wednesday evening with the general topic of ‘What is the Orthodox Read more…

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