Paschal Vespers
St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, CanadaThis is one of the most joyous services of the year...
This is one of the most joyous services of the year...
We share a huge meal,(mostly meat), and share in the joy of the Risen Lord.
A free breakfast is served every Monday of every month.
A free breakfast is served the first two Wednesdays of every month.
On Bright Thursday the Gospel reading is John 3:1-15, which mentions the Pharisee Νikόdēmos who came by night to speak to Christ. The Lord told him that a man could not see the Kingdom of God unless he were born again. Νikόdēmos, taking Him much too literally, could not understand how such a thing was Read more...
Some icons depicting this event are inscribed “The Doubting Thomas.” This is incorrect. In Greek, the inscription reads, “The Touching of Thomas.” The Slavonic inscription is, “The Belief of Thomas.” When Saint Thomas touched the Life-giving side of the Lord, he no longer had any doubts. This day is also known as “Antipascha.” This does Read more...
A free breakfast is served every Monday of every month.
This is a monthly gathering. Contact David S. or Fr. Andrew for details.
The Myrrh-bearing women are those women who followed the Lord, along with His Mother. They remained with her during the time of the saving Passion, and anointed the Lord's body with myrrh. Joseph and Νikόdēmos asked for and received the Lord's body from Pilate. They took it down from the Cross, wrapped it in linen Read more...
A free breakfast is served every Monday of every month.