Great Vespers with Litya
St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, CanadaWe serve Great Vespers with Litya this evening for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.
We serve Great Vespers with Litya this evening for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.
After the Ascension of the Lord, the Mother of God remained in the care of the Apostle John the Theologian, and during his journeys She lived at the home of his parents, near the Mount of Olives. She was a source of consolation and edification both for the Apostles and for all the believers. Conversing Read more...
Friday we fast as we remember that the Lord Jesus Christ was hung on the cross for our sake.
Our 2nd Annual Family Camp at Harbour at Riondel, on Kootenay Lake, begins Friday afternoon. Check in is 2pm.
But Great Vespers is being served at the Harbour at Riondel.
A Reader's Typika service is being served in Cranbrook for those who are not attending the Family Camp at Riondel Harbour. The service begins with the Hours and ends with the Typika. It's a shorter service than usual.
On the third day of the Afterfeast of the Dormition, the hymns at Vespers call upon us to “sing the praises of the pure and most holy Virgin.” She did not ascend to heaven in a chariot of fire, as did the Prophet Elias, but “He Who is truly the Sun of Righteousness” received her Read more...
Check out is 11am.
A free full breakfast menu is served every Monday of every month. Options include 3 Types of eggs; sausage, bacon or ham; toast, pancakes and hash browns. More options include; tomatoes, cheese and yogurt; coffee, tea and juice. Breakfast sandwiches are also offered.
Wednesday we fast as we remember the betrayal of the Lord by Judas. We pray that we would not do the same.