Divine Liturgy – Veneration of the Cross

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

The Third Sunday of Lent is that of the Veneration of the Cross. The cross stands in the midst of the church in the middle of the Lenten season not Read more...

Divine Liturgy – St John Climacus (of the Ladder)

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

The Fourth Sunday of Lent is dedicated to Saint John Climacus, the author of The Ladder of Divine Ascent. In this book the Igumen of Saint Katherine’s Monastery on Mount Read more...

Divine Liturgy – St Mary of Egypt

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Saint Zosimas (April 4) was a monk at a certain Palestinian monastery on the outskirts of Caesarea. Having dwelt at the monastery since his childhood, he lived there in asceticism Read more...

St. Lazarus Liturgy

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Bright Week Divine Liturgy

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

On Bright Thursday the Gospel reading is John 3:1-15, which mentions the Pharisee Νikόdēmos who came by night to speak to Christ. The Lord told him that a man could Read more...