Saint Aidan Orthodox Church

Divine Liturgy - Sunday of the Blind Man
2024-06-09 10:30 - 12:15 (America/Edmonton) | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
At the end of Chapter 8 in Gospel of Saint John, the Saviour was disputing with the Pharisees in the Temple during the Feast of Tabernacles. He told them, “Your father Abraham was glad that he should see my day; and he saw it and rejoiced” (John 8:56). The Jews said that Jesus was not even fifty years old, so how could He claim to have seen Abraham? The Lord replied, “Before Abraham was, I am.” I am, of course, is the name that God revealed to Moses in the Burning Bush. When the Jews picked up stones to throw at Him, He hid Himself and went out of the Temple…to read more, click: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/06/09/40-sunday-of-the-blind-man

Festal Divine Liturgy of Ascension
2024-06-13 09:00 - 10:30 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
“I ascend unto My Father and your Father, and to My God, and Your God” (John 20:17).
In these words the Risen Christ described to Mary Magdalene the mystery of His Resurrection. She had to carry this mysterious message to His disciples, “as they mourned and wept” (Mark 16:10). The disciples listened to these glad tidings with fear and amazement, with doubt and mistrust. It was not Thomas alone who doubted among the Eleven. On the contrary, it appears that only one of the Eleven did not doubt—Saint John, the disciple “whom Jesus loved.” He alone grasped the mystery of the empty tomb at once: “and he saw, and believed” (John 20:8). Even Peter left the sepulcher in amazement, “wondering at that which was come to pass” (Luke 24:12).

Divine Liturgy
2024-06-16 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
On the seventh Sunday of Pascha, we commemorate the holy God-bearing Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council.
The Commemoration of the First Ecumenical Council has been celebrated by the Church of Christ from ancient times. The Lord Jesus Christ left the Church a great promise, “I will build My Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Mt. 16:18). Although the Church of Christ on earth will pass through difficult struggles with the Enemy of salvation, it will emerge victorious. The holy martyrs bore witness to the truth of the Saviour’s words, enduring suffering and death for confessing Christ, but the persecutor’s sword is shattered by the Cross of Christ…to continue reading, click: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/06/16/43-commemoration-of-the-holy-fathers-of-the-first-ecumenical-counci

Festal Divine Liturgy of Holy Pentecost
2024-06-23 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
In the Church’s annual liturgical cycle, Pentecost is “the last and great day.” It is the celebration by the Church of the coming of the Holy Spirit as the end—the achievement and fulfillment—of the entire history of salvation. For the same reason, however, it is also the celebration of the beginning: it is the “birthday” of the Church as the presence among us of the Holy Spirit, of the new life in Christ, of grace, knowledge, adoption to God and holiness…to continue reading, click: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/06/23/45-holy-pentecost

CANCELLED-Divine Liturgy of Sts. Peter and Paul
2024-06-29 09:00 - 10:30 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Today the Holy Church piously remembers the sufferings of the Holy Glorious and All-Praised Apostles Peter and Paul…to continue reading click: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/06/29/101840-the-holy-glorious-and-all-praised-leaders-of-the-apostles-peter

Divine Liturgy
2024-06-30 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
The Sunday following Pentecost is dedicated to All Saints, both those who are known to us, and those who are known only to God. There have been saints at all times, and they have come from every corner of the earth. They were Apostles, Martyrs, Prophets, Hierarchs, Monastics, and Righteous, yet all were perfected by the same Holy Spirit… to read more, click: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/06/30/48-synaxis-of-all-saints

Divine Liturgy
2024-07-14 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
The Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils.
In the Ninth Article of the Nicea-Constantinople Symbol of Faith proclaimed by the holy Fathers of the First and Second Ecumenical Councils, we confess our faith in “One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.” By virtue of the catholic nature of the Church, an Ecumenical Council is the Church’s supreme authority, and possesses the competence to resolve major questions of church life. An Ecumenical Council is comprised of archpastors and pastors of the Church, and representatives of all the local Churches, from every land of the “oikumene” (i.e. from all the whole inhabited world)…more to read at: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/07/14/50-fathers-of-the-first-six-councils

Divine Liturgy
2024-07-21 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
The Holy Prophet Ezekiel lived in the sixth century before the birth of Christ. He was born in the city of Sarir, and descended from the tribe of Levi; he was a priest and the son of the priest Buzi. Ezekiel was led off to Babylon when he was twenty-five years old together with King Jechoniah II and many other Jews during the second invasion of Jerusalem by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar…click to read more: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/07/21/102064-prophet-ezekiel

Divine Liturgy of the Apostles of the 70 and Deacons
2024-07-28 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Saints Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon and Parmenas, Apostles of the Seventy were among the first deacons in the Church of Christ.
In the Acts of the Holy Apostles (6:1-6) it is said that the twelve Apostles chose seven men: Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicholas, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, and appointed them to serve as deacons… click to read more: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/07/28/102109-holy-apostles-of-the-seventy-and-deacons-prochorus-nicanor-timon

Divine Liturgy - “Seven Sleepers” of Ephesus
2024-08-04 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
The Seven Youths of Ephesus: Maximilian, Iamblicus, Martinian, John, Dionysius, Exacustodianus (Constantine) and Antoninus, lived in the third century. Saint Maximilian was the son of the Ephesus city administrator, and the other six youths were sons of illustrious citizens of Ephesus. The youths were friends from childhood, and all were in military service together.
When the emperor Decius (249-251) arrived in Ephesus, he commanded all the citizens to offer sacrifice to the pagan gods. Torture and death awaited anyone who disobeyed. The seven youths were denounced by informants, and were summoned to reply to the charges. Appearing before the emperor, the young men confessed their faith in Christ… to continue reading, click https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/08/04/102195-7-holy-youths-seven-sleepers-of-ephesus

Feastal Divine Liturgy of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
2024-08-06 10:30 - 11:45 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Discourse on the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ of Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica
For an explanation of the present Feast and understanding of its truth, it is necessary for us to turn to the very start of today’s reading from the Gospel: “Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James and John his brother, and led them up onto a high mountain by themselves” (Mt.17:1).
First of all we must ask, from whence does the Evangelist Matthew begin to reckon with six days? From what sort of day is it? What does the preceding turn of speech indicate, where the Savior, in teaching His disciples, said to them: “For the Son of Man shall come with his angels in the glory of His Father,” and further: “Amen I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death, until they have seen the Son of Man coming in His Kingdom” (Mt.16:27-28)? That is to say, it is the Light of His own forthcoming Transfiguration which He terms the Glory of His Father and of His Kingdom… to continue reading, click https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/08/06/102215-the-holy-transfiguration-of-our-lord-god-and-savior-jesus-christ

Divine Liturgy - Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord
2024-08-11 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
The hymns of the fifth day of the Afterfeast of the Transfiguration invite us to acquire the virtues and become radiant so that we may stand upon the holy mountain and behold the Lord’s Transfiguration as He shines with glory, “filling the world with light.”
We are also assured that those who excel in virtue “shall be made worthy of divine glory.”
Taken from oca.org

Festal Divine Liturgy-The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
2024-08-15 10:30 - 11:45 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
After the Ascension of the Lord, the Mother of God remained in the care of the Apostle John the Theologian, and during his journeys She lived at the home of his parents, near the Mount of Olives. She was a source of consolation and edification both for the Apostles and for all the believers. Conversing with them, She told them about miraculous events: the Annunciation, the seedless and undefiled Conception of Christ born of Her, about His early childhood, and about His earthly life. Like the Apostles, She helped plant and strengthen the Christian Church by Her presence, Her discourse and Her prayers…to continue reading, click: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/08/15/102302-the-dormition-of-our-most-holy-lady-the-mother-of-god-and-ever-v

Divine Liturgy-Afterfeast of the Dormition of the Mother of God
2024-08-18 10:30 - 12:15 | Harbour at Riondel, 2277 Riondel North Rd, Riondel, BC, V0B 2B0, Canada
On the third day of the Afterfeast of the Dormition, the hymns at Vespers call upon us to “sing the praises of the pure and most holy Virgin.” She did not ascend to heaven in a chariot of fire, as did the Prophet Elias, but “He Who is truly the Sun of Righteousness” received her pure soul…taken from oca.org

Divine Liturgy
2024-08-25 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
The Transfer of the Relics of the Apostle Bartholomew took place at the end of the sixth century. His apostolic activity and martyr’s end are remembered by the Church on June 11. The Apostle Bartholomew suffered for Christ in Armenian Albanus (now Baku) in the year 71, where his holy relics were. Numerous miracles occurred from the relics of the holy Apostle, and many of the unbelieving were converted to Christ. Under the emperor Anastasius (491-518) the relics of the Apostle Bartholomew were transferred into the newly constructed city of Anastasiopolis (or Dura) and remained there until the end of the sixth century…Click to continue reading: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/08/25/102392-return-of-the-relics-of-the-apostle-bartholomew-from-anastasiopo

Divine Liturgy of St. Aidan and the Placing of the Belt of the Theotokos
2024-08-31 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
The Placing of the Venerable Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos in a church of Constantinople’s Chalcoprateia district took place during the reign of the emperor Theodosius the Younger. Before this the holy relic, entrusted to the Apostle Thomas by the Mother of God Herself, was kept by pious Christians at Jerusalem after Her Dormition. During the reign of Emperor Leo the Wise (886-911), his wife Zoe was afllicted with an unclean spirit, and he prayed that God would heal her…read more, click: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/08/31/102442-the-placing-of-the-cincture-sash-of-the-mother-of-god
Saint Aidan, a steadfast defender of Celtic practices against the imposition of Roman usage, was born in Ireland (then called Scotland) in the seventh century. As a monk of the monastery founded by Saint Columba (June 9) on the island of Iona, he was known for his strict asceticism…to read more, click: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/08/31/102445-saint-aidan-bishop-of-lindesfarne

Divine Liturgy
2024-09-01 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
The first day of the Church New Year is also called the beginning of the Indiction. The term Indiction comes from a Latin word meaning, “to impose.” It was originally applied to the imposition of taxes in Egypt. The first worldwide Indiction was in 312 when the Emperor Constantine (May 21) saw a miraculous vision of the Cross in the sky. Before the introduction of the Julian calendar, Rome began the New Year on September 1. To continue reading, click : https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/09/01/501-church-new-year

Divine Liturgy- The Nativity of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
2024-09-08 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary: The Most Holy Virgin Mary was born at a time when people had reached such a degree of moral decay that it seemed altogether impossible to restore them. People often said that God must come into the world to restore faith and not permit the ruin of mankind. …to continue reading https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/09/08/102541-the-nativity-of-our-most-holy-lady-the-mother-of-god-and-ever-vi

Divine Liturgy - Afterfeast of the Elevation of the Cross
2024-09-15 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Also commemorated today is the Holy Great Martyr Niketas (Nikḗtas) was a Goth (a Germanic tribe). He was born and lived on the banks of the Danube River, suffering for Christ in the year 372. The Christian Faith was already spreading throughout the territory of the Goths at that time. Saint Niketas believed in Christ and was baptized by the Gothic bishop Theophilos, who participated in the First Ecumenical Council. Pagan Goths started to oppose the spread of Christianity, which resulted in a civil war…read more, click https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/09/15/102615-greatmartyr-niketas-the-goth

Hierarchtical Divine Liturgy
2024-09-21 09:00 - 11:30 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
We are blessed to be able to serve a Hierachtical Divine Liturgy with our Vladyka Irénée. Please arrive early so you can be present for the welcoming of Vladyka to our parish.

Divine Liturgy
2024-09-22 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Hieromartyr Phocas was born in the city of Sinope. From youth he led a virtuous Christian life, and in his adult years he became Bishop of Sinope. Saint Phocas converted many pagans to faith in Christ. At the time of a persecution against Christians under the emperor Trajan (98-117), the governor demanded that the saint renounce Christ. After fierce torture they enclosed Saint Phocas in a hot bath, where he died a martyr’s death in the year 117…read more, click link: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/09/22/102695-hieromartyr-phocas-bishop-of-sinope

Divine Liturgy
2024-09-29 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Divine Liturgy-Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women
2025-05-04 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Divine Liturgy-Sunday of the Paralytic
2025-05-11 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Divine Liturgy-Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
2025-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Divine Liturgy-Sunday of the Blind Man
2025-05-25 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Feastal Divine Liturgy of the Ascension of Jesus Christ
2025-05-29 09:00 - 10:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Divine Liturgy- Holy Fathers of the 1st Ecumenical Council
2025-06-01 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Pentecost Divine Liturgy
2025-06-08 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Divine Liturgy-All Saints
2025-06-15 10:30 - 12:15 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
