• Matins with 12 Gospel Readings

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    Beginning with the betrayal of Judas, we follow through the 12 Gospel readings,  the events of Christ's journey to the Cross...

  • Royal Hours of Great and Holy Friday

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    During the Royal Hours we review what has happened and glimpse at what is to come...  

  • Vespers with Shroud Veneration

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    Now we set up the Tomb of Christ, upon which we place the Holy Shroud, a large icon depicting Christ lying in the tomb....

  • Matins with Praises

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    This evening we serve Matins with Praises followed by Shroud Procession around the Church.

  • Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil of Holy Saturday

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    Great and Holy Saturday is the day on which Christ reposed in the tomb. The Church calls this day the Blessed Sabbath... Holy Saturday is a neglected day in parish life. Few people attend the Services. Popular piety usually reduces Holy Week to one day—Holy Friday. This day is quickly replaced by another—Easter Sunday. Christ Read more...

  • Nocturns and Matins

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    The beginning of our Paschal celebration...

  • Festal Divine Liturgy – HOLY PASCHA: The Resurrection of Our Lord

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the center of the Christian faith. Saint Paul says that if Christ is not raised from the dead, then our preaching and faith are in vain...read more, click  https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/05/05/27-holy-pascha-the-resurrection-of-our-lord

  • Blessing of Baskets

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    We share our Paschal Joy by sharing our Blessed baskets...

  • Paschal Vespers

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    This is one of the most joyous services of the year...

  • Paschal Feast

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    We share a huge meal,(mostly meat), and share in the joy of the Risen Lord.

  • St. Aidan Church Breakfast

    St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

    A free breakfast is served every Monday of every month.