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Lazarus Saturday ~ Archbishop Andrew of Novo-Diveyevo
Lazarus Saturday ~Archbishop Andrew of Novo-Diveyevo “In the same way we cry to Thee, O Conqueror of death: Hosanna in the highest, blessed is He Who comes in the name of the Lord” (Troparion for Lazarus Saturday) Great is this Holy Day, brothers and sisters! Just think of it, “Conqueror […]
On the Second Coming of Christ ~ Ignatius Brianchaninov
The Son of man shall come in His glory ~ (Mt. 25:31) Beloved brethren! Not long ago, we beheld our Lord Jesus Christ born in the manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes, placed in the cradle, having taken upon Himself with His humanity all human weakness other than sin. Not long ago, […]
Sermon: On the Sunday of the Dread Judgement
ON THE SUNDAY OF THE DREAD JUDGMENT ~St. Philaret of New York The Gospel reading which we heard today during the Divine Liturgy begins with the words of the Lord “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the […]
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven”
On the words of the Gospel: “let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven” Since ancient times, the Russian people have a saying ‘Words edify, but examples convince’, that is, while words in one way or another […]
The Sunday of the Prodigal Son ~ St. John of Kronstadt
I will arise and go to my father (Luke 15:18) Brethren! All our attention must be centered on the parable of the Prodigal Son. We all see ourselves in it as in a mirror. In a few words the Lord, the knower of hearts, has shown in the person of […]
Sermon by Metropolitan Demetrios during his Pastoral visit November 27, 2016
During his first visit to our parish His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrios gave an inspiring sermon during the Divine Liturgy.
Feast Day celebrations of Saint Vladimir’s Church in Edmonton
Thursday July 15/29 we gathered to celebrate the feast of our heavenly patron Equal to the Apostles Great Prince Vladimir, Enlightener of the Russian Lands. Visiting was Abbess Ambrosia from the Protection Convent in Bluffton, Alberta accompanied by one of the sisters. The weekday liturgy was served in English with many […]
Pascha 2016 ~ Photos
A few photos from our Pascha celebrations ~ 2016
The Joy of Christ’s Resurrection
The Joy of Christ’s Resurrection (Saint Philaret of New York) The holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, speaking in his Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ’s last farewell talk with His disciples, cites the Saviour’s words: “Ye now have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart […]
Paschal Epistle of Archbishop Andronik (ROCOR)
(Russian text below) It is the day of resurrection! Let us be illumined for the feast! Pascha! The Pascha of the Lord! From death unto life, and from earth unto heaven has Christ our God led us! Singing the song of victory. Christ is Risen! Dear pastors, monastics, and laypeople […]
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