The Beheading of St. John the Baptist
Today we remember The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, Forerunner of the Lord. This Feast day was established by the Church, and is also a strict fast day because Read more…
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The Dormition of the Holy Theotokos
With the feast! May you all be blessed as we celebrate the wonderful feast day of the Dormition of the Holy Theotokos! She is truly a treasure beyond compare. Through Read more…
Seven Arrows Icon
“Soften our evil hearts, O Theotokos, and repel the attacks of those who hate us, / and loosen all the rigidity of our soul. / For beholding your holy image, Read more…
Save the Date!!
On Sept 23, Archbishop Irenee will be blessing our newly renovated church. Everyone is invited to come and share in our joy! Join us for our grand opening – Official Read more…
Wonderworker of All America
Today we commemorate the Glorification of Venerable Herman of Alaska, Wonderworker of All America. A spiritual mission was organized in 1793, made up of monks of the Valaam Monastery. They Read more…
May God watch over you
Happy BC day! May God watch over you as you enjoy the holiday! Image: Lazy Lake, East Kootenays.
August 7-9: Annual St Herman Pilgrimage
May the wonder-working prayers and intercessions of Saint Herman, by which Saint Innocent was saved in turbulent waters, provide peace and guidance to the path of righteousness for all in Read more…
The Life-Giving Cross
Today is the Procession of the Honorable Wood of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord (First of the three “Feasts of the Savior” in August). Because of the illnesses which Read more…
Five Loaves and Two Fish
Today’s Gospel reading – Mathew 14:14-22. “And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude, and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick. When it Read more…
The Tenderness Icon of the Mother of God
Today we commemorate many icons of the Mother of God, one of which is the Seraphim-Diveyevo Tenderness Icon of the Mother of God belonging to Saint Seraphim of Sarov, and Read more…