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Archdiocese of Canada (OCA) Assembly, Calgary, July 13-17, 2026

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Archdiocese of Canada (OCA) Assembly, Calgary, July 13-17, 2026

“From Generation to Generation”: Passing on the Faith Speakers: Fr Kyle Parrott; Fr Anthony Gilbert; PhD, Fr Jean-Baptiste (Penner); Archdeacon Joseph Matusiak; Dn Seraphim Rohlin; Dn Gregory Wiebe, PhD; Elissa Read more…

Stories Nobody Wants To Read

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Stories Nobody Wants To Read

Fr. Stephen Siniari writes wonderful Orthodox fiction short stories based around experiences in his fictrional parish of St. Alexander the Whirling Dervish(which in turn is based largely on his decades Read more…

Cancelling next week’s Wednesday (April 15) bright week service

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Cancelling next week’s Wednesday (April 15) bright week service

We are most blessed to have two priests serving here at St. Aidan and this becomes very evident when one has to step back for a bit, and the other Read more…

A Brief Guide to the Holy Week Services at St. Aidan’s Orthodox Church 2026

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A Brief Guide to the Holy Week Services at St. Aidan’s Orthodox Church 2026

For those who are new to Orthodoxy, I would like to share with you some of the traditions we have here at St Aidan’s. Friday, March 27; 6:00pm – 8:15pm, Read more…

Friday, March 27; 6:00pm – 8:15pm, Holy Unction Service

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Friday, March 27; 6:00pm – 8:15pm, Holy Unction Service

Blessed feast of Annunciation! At least once a year during Great Lent, we have an Unction Service. This is a very special service that is looked forward to by Orthodox Read more…

Reminder: More Schedule Update

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Reminder: More Schedule Update

Tues, March 24 – 6pm: Presanctified Liturgy with Soup Supper instead of Great Vespers with Lytia Wed, March 25 – 9:00am: Divine Liturgy of the Annunciation instead of 10:30am Fri, March Read more…

2nd Sunday of Great Lent: St Gregory Palamas

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2nd Sunday of Great Lent: St Gregory Palamas

O luminary of Orthodoxy, support and teacher of the Church, ideal of monks and invincible champion of theologians, O wonderworker Gregory, boast of Thessalonika and herald of grace, always intercede Read more…

February 28th, 2026 – Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Walk

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February 28th, 2026 – Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Walk

February 28th, 2026 – Join the 2 km or 5 km fundraising walk in Cranbrook! Coldest Night Of The Year is a Canada-wide family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local Read more…

Stop! Book Study is cancelled this week, next session is Wed, Dec 17th.

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Stop! Book Study is cancelled this week, next session is Wed, Dec 17th.

Christmas volunteering opportunities:

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Christmas volunteering opportunities:

St Aidan’s Orthodox Church is hosting a free Christmas dinner on Thursday, Dec 25 from 12:30pm to 3pm, and Volunteer help is needed in order to make the dinner a Read more…

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