Divine Liturgy-Sunday of Cheesefare: Expulsion of Adam from Paradise

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

As we begin the Great Fast, the Church reminds us of Adam’s expulsion from Paradise. God commanded Adam to fast (Gen. 2:16), but he did not obey. Because of their disobedience, Adam and Eve were cast out of Eden and lost the life of blessedness, knowledge of God, and communion with Him, for which they Read more...

Forgiveness Vespers

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Halfway through these vespers we begin our journey of Great Lent...all colours will be changed to purple...

St. Aidan Church Breakfast

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

A free breakfast is served every Monday of every month.

Catechumen Class

The catechumen class is held at Fr. Andrew's residence.

Soup Supper

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

The soup supper follows the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.

Great Vespers Tone 1

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Divine Liturgy-1st Sunday of Great Lent: Sunday of Orthodoxy

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

The first Sunday of Great Lent is called the Sunday of Orthodoxy because it commemorates the restoration of the Holy Icons and the triumph of the Orthodox Faith against the terrible heresy of the Iconoclasts, i.e. those heretics who refused to honour the Holy Icons. For more than a hundred years the Church was disturbed Read more...