Saint Aidan Orthodox Church

Divine Liturgy - St John Climacus (of the Ladder)
2024-04-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is dedicated to Saint John Climacus, the author of The Ladder of Divine Ascent. In this book the Igumen of Saint Katherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai bears witness to the great effort which is required for entry into God’s Kingdom (Matthew 10:12). The spiritual struggle of the Christian life is difficult since it is “not against flesh and blood, but against … the rulers of the present darkness … the hosts of wickedness in heavenly places …” (Ephesians 6:12). Saint John encourages the faithful in their efforts for, as the Lord has said, only “he who endures to the end will be saved” (Matthew 24:13)…to read more, click https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/14/16-4th-sunday-of-great-lent-st-john-climacus-of-the-ladder

St. Aidan Church Breakfast
2024-04-15 07:30 - 09:30, 2024-04-22 07:30 - 09:30, 2024-04-29 07:30 - 09:30 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
A free breakfast is served every Monday of every month.

Akathist
2024-04-16 18:30 - 18:50, 2024-04-23 18:30 - 18:50 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Book Study on "Toolkit for Spiritual Growth"
2024-04-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
A Practical Guide to Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving

Soup Supper
2024-04-17 20:00 - 21:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
This meal follows immediately after the Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts. This evening we will listen to the story of St. Mary of Egypt.

Catechumen Class
2024-04-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Fr. Andrew’s residence
The catechumen class is held at Fr. Andrew’s residence.

CANCELLED Akathist to the Theotokos
2024-04-19 18:00 - 18:30 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Men's Coffee Time
2024-04-20 09:30 - 11:30 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Great Vespers - Tone 5
2024-04-20 18:00 - 18:45 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Divine Liturgy - St Mary of Egypt
2024-04-21 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Saint Zosimas (April 4) was a monk at a certain Palestinian monastery on the outskirts of Caesarea. Having dwelt at the monastery since his childhood, he lived there in asceticism until he reached the age of fifty-three. Then he was disturbed by the thought that he had attained perfection, and needed no one to instruct him. “Is there a monk anywhere who can show me some form of asceticism that I have not attained? Is there anyone who has surpassed me in spiritual sobriety and deeds?”…to read more, click https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/21/18-5th-sunday-of-great-lent-st-mary-of-egypt

Holy Unction
2024-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

CANCELLED Catechumen Class
2024-04-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Fr. Andrew’s residence

CANCELLED Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
2024-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

CANCELLED Soup Supper
2024-04-26 20:00 - 21:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
This meal follows the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.

St. Lazarus Liturgy
2024-04-27 09:00 - 10:30 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Great Vespers
2024-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Festal Divine Liturgy - Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)
2024-04-28 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Palm Sunday is the celebration of the triumphant entrance of Christ into the royal city of Jerusalem. He rode on a colt for which He Himself had sent, and He permitted the people to hail Him publicly as a king. A large crowd met Him in a manner befitting royalty, waving palm branches and placing their garments in His path. They greeted Him with these words: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel! (John 12:13)…to read more, click https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/04/28/20-entry-of-our-lord-into-jerusalem-palm-sunday

Bridegroom Matins
2024-04-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Soup Supper
2024-05-01 20:00 - 21:00 | St. Aidan Orthodox Church, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Soup supper is served following the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.

Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil - Great and Holy Thursday
2024-05-02 10:30 - 12:30 | 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. The meaning of both is in love. The Last Supper is the ultimate revelation of God’s redeeming love for man, of love as the very essence of salvation. And the betrayal of Judas reveals that sin, death and self-destruction are also due to love, but to deviated and distorted love, love directed at that which does not deserve love…to read more, click https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/05/02/24-great-and-holy-thursday

Matins with 12 Gospel Readings
2024-05-02 17:30 - 20:00 | 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
2024-05-03 09:00 - 10:30 | 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
2024-05-03 16:00 - 17:30 | 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….
