The Exaltation of the Cross

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

The pagan Roman Emperors tried to obliterate the holy places where our Lord Jesus Christ suffered and rose from the dead, so that they would be forgotten. Emperor Hadrian (117-138) ordered that Golgotha and the Lord's Sepulchre be buried, and that a temple in honor of the pagan "goddess" Venus and a statue of Jupiter Read more...

Great Vespers

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Divine Liturgy – Afterfeast of the Elevation of the Cross

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 Read more...

St. Aidan Beakfast

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

A free full breakfast menu is served every Monday of every month. Options include 3 Types of eggs; sausage, bacon or ham; toast, pancakes and hash browns. More options include; tomatoes, cheese and yogurt; coffee, tea and juice. Breakfast sandwiches are also offered.

Hierarchtical Divine Liturgy

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.

Great Vespers

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Divine Liturgy

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 Read more...