St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Church in Edmonton, Alberta

Nativity Epistle of Metropolitan Agathangel First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad

frandrew — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:33:02 +0000

Russian version follows below Nativity Epistle Dear Fellow Archpastors, most honorable pastors, God-loving monastics and laypeople! Since ancient times, the lives of communities have been interwoven with various historical periods, rises and falls that have their beginnings, their everyday life … Continue reading →

Nativity Epistle of Metropolitan Agathangel First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Church in Edmonton, Alberta

How to Understand Our Church Calendar

frandrew — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:11:43 +0000

The late Very Reverend Boris Molchanov (Rocor) composed this study of the development of the civil and Church calendars and of the Paschalion at the end of which study he demonstrates profoundly the indissoluble bond between the Julian Calendar and … Continue reading →

How to Understand Our Church Calendar St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Church in Edmonton, Alberta

Christmas Cookie Decorating and Tree Trimming

frandrew — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:30:34 +0000

Children of the St. Vladimir Parish in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, enjoyed a very special evening recently. Homemade, cut-out butter cookies were prepared and brought in for the children to decorate. Ten children from ages 2 1/2 to 10 had a great time together. (Most … Continue reading →

Christmas Cookie Decorating and Tree Trimming St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Church in Edmonton, Alberta

Saint Spyridon of Tremithus

frandrew — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:36:05 +0000

Prayer to St. Spyridon of Trimythus Dec 12(o.s.) O most blessed hierarch Spyridon, thou great Saint of Christ and glorious wonder-worker! Standing in heaven before the throne of God with choirs of Angels, look down with a compassionate eye … Continue reading →

Saint Spyridon of Tremithus St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Church in Edmonton, Alberta

A Concerned Voice from the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad Under the Moscow Patriarchate (ROCOR/MP)

frandrew — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:51:04 +0000

A Concerned Voice from the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad Under the Moscow Patriarchate (ROCOR/MP) From Monk Theophan of Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, N.Y. ……..October 2/15/, 2010 This letter is a concerned voice from a soul who has always belonged to … Continue reading →

A Concerned Voice from the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad Under the Moscow Patriarchate (ROCOR/MP) St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Church in Edmonton, Alberta

2011 Annual Parish Camping Trip

frandrew — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:58:40 +0000

2011 Annual Parish Camping Trip St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Church in Edmonton, Alberta

We Consider it Impossible to Become a Part of the Moscow Patriarchate

frandrew — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:14:36 +0000

WE CONSIDER IT IMPOSSIBLE TO BECOME A PART OF THE MOSCOW PATRIARCHATE By Metropolitan Agafangel (This article was first published in the journal «Трибуна русской мысли (Tribune of Russian Opinion)» no. 11, 2009.) The signing of the ‘Act of Canonical Communion’ … Continue reading →

We Consider it Impossible to Become a Part of the Moscow Patriarchate St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Church in Edmonton, Alberta

The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles; mankind draws its first breath of the Spirit of God

frandrew — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:09:56 +0000

The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles was mankind’s first inspiration of breath from the Spirit of God. Remember Ezekiel’s prophecy about the valley full of human bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14). Remember how, by his word, bone joined to … Continue reading →

The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles; mankind draws its first breath of the Spirit of God St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Church in Edmonton, Alberta

His Eminence, Metropolitan Vitaly

marianna — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:56:43 +0000

His Eminence, Metropolitan Vitaly, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, was born in Petrograd on March 18, 1910, and bore the name Rostislav Petrovich Ustinov in secular life. His father, Peter Konstantinovich Ustinov, was a naval … Continue reading →

His Eminence, Metropolitan Vitaly St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Church in Edmonton, Alberta

Bishop Sava of Edmonton

marianna — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:53:46 +0000

In our modern secular society it is often difficult for us to practice even the most elementary Christianity. How, then, can we not marvel at one who not only overcame the seductions of the world, but completely dedicated himself to … Continue reading →

Bishop Sava of Edmonton St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Church in Edmonton, Alberta