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  • St. Nicholas Party

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    The children will be celebrating St. Nicholas day with a party. Lunch is being provided. Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia is famed as a great saint pleasing unto God. He was born in the city of Patara in the region of Lycia (on the south coast of the Asia Minor peninsula), Read more...

  • Public Skating

    We are going to complete our St. Nicholas celebration with a family skate at the Kinsmen Arena!

  • Canadian Diocese OCA Virtual Assembly

    We, as an Archdiocese, have not been able to gather together for an Assembly because of  covid restrictions. To keep us connected to one another, across Canada, a virtual Assembly has been scheduled. Join us for the 2.5 hour webinar.

  • Royal Hours of the Nativity of Christ

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    The Royal hours we hear the prophecies of the coming of Christ, in the Old Testament.  These are followed by the readings from the New Testament showing the fulfillment of those prophecies. You are welcome to join us in worship.

  • Strict Fast

    To prepare for the Feast of Theophany, the Church prescribes a Strict Fast on this day. A strict fast means no meat, dairy, olive oil and alcohol.

  • Annual General Meeting

    Please check with Fr. Andrew if you would like to be a voting member. A member sheet must be filled out.

  • Forgiveness Sunday Vespers

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    In the Orthodox Church, the last Sunday before Great Lent – the day on which, at Vespers, Lent is liturgically announced and inaugurated – is called Forgiveness Sunday...continue reading the article by Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann click: https://www.oca.org/reflections/fr-alexander-schmemann/forgiveness-sunday

  • Great Compline of St. Andrew of Crete CANCELLED

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    A basic distinguishing feature of the Great Canon is its extremely broad use of images and subjects taken both from the Old and New Testaments. As the Canon progresses, the congregation encounters many biblical examples of sin and repentance. The Bible (and therefore, the Canon) speaks of some individuals in a positive light, and about Read more...