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Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Two events shape the liturgy of Great and Holy Thursday: the Last Supper of Christ with His disciples, and the betrayal of Judas...much more to read at:  https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2022/04/21/24-great-and-holy-thursday

Matins with the Gospel Readings

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

We stand before the Cross of Christ and read the 12 Gospels telling of the Passion of Christ.

Royal Hours of Great and Holy Friday

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

On Great and Holy Friday, Christ died on the Cross. He gave up His spirit with the words: “It is finished” (John 19:30). These words are better understood when rendered: “It is consummated.” ...to continue reading, click: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2022/04/22/25-great-and-holy-friday

Vespers with Shroud Veneration

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

The Vespers, celebrated in the Church on Holy Friday afternoon, brings to mind all of the final events of the life of Christ as mentioned above: the trial, the sentence, the scourging and mocking, the crucifixion, the death, the taking down of His body from the Cross, and the burial. As the hymnography indicates, these Read more...

Matins with Praises and Shroud Procession

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

We stand before the Tomb of Christ and read the Praises followed by a procession with the Shroud of Christ.

Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil on Great and 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. “The great Moses mystically foreshadowed this day when he said: God blessed the seventh day. This is the blessed Sabbath This is the day of rest, on which the only-begotten Son of God Read more...

Nocturns, Matins

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 (I Cor. 15:14).  ...much more to read at: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2022/04/24/27-holy-pascha-the-resurrection-of-our-lord

Paschal Divine Liturgy

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Agape (Paschal)Vespers

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

followed by a Paschal Feast!

St. Aidan Church Breakfast

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

A free breakfast is served every Monday of every month. Monday breakfast consists of a breakfast sandwich with coffee, juice, yogurt and two pieces of fruit.

Great Vespers -Tone 1

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada