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700th anniversary of venerable Sergius of Radonezh in Toronto, Ontario.
08:01 AM
To be published soon.
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Parish Feastday in Ottawa
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On the 11th and 12th of October, the Protection of the Mother of God Parish in Ottawa celebrated its parish feast as well as the 25th anniversary of the consecration of the present church building. His Eminence Archbishop Gabriel presided over the services and was assisted by the parish clergy Fr. Alexis Pjawka and Protodeacon Fr. Vasily Milonow, as well as visiting clergy: Fr. Matthew Penny from Kingston, Ontario, Fr. Nikolay Melnyk from OCA parish in Ottawa, Fr. Protodeacon Joseph Jarostchuk from Utica, New York, Fr. Protodeacon Victor Lochmatow from Jordanville, New York, and Fr. Deacon Boris Bahvalov from Toronto. The choir sang under the direction of Mikhail Sulima.
A moleben and procession took place after the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. After the service, everyone was invited to the parish hall to a festive lunch prepared by the sisterhood.
A photo report of the parish feast can be viewed at: www.facebook.com/pokrovottawa.
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St. Herman Youth Conference 2014
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The annual St. Herman Youth Conference will take place December 23-26, 2014 with the blessings of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad. Hosting parish this year will be Holy Trinity Cathedral in Toronto, Ontario Canada.
Youth between the ages of 16 and young adult may participate. Noted hierarchs and clergy of the Russian Church Abroad will lead discussions and be present for questions and social activities.
The registration fee of $300.00 includes all lectures, activities, meals and lodging (quad occupancy). Transportation will be provided from the hotel to all activities and services in the church.
If you register before the deadline, a $25.00 discount will be applied. The deadline for registration will be December 3.
Please register early as space is limited. The registration deadline is December 3, 2014. You may register online and any questions may be directed to the conference organizers on the contacts page.
The Holy Kursk Root Icon of The Mother of God will be present throughout the conference this year.
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Parish feast in Berezki, Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God
07:01 PM
To be published soon. See Photo Album.
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New joint website of the Patriarchal Parishes of Russian Orthodox Church in Canada and Parishes of Canadian Diocese of Russian Orthodox Church Abroad
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New joint website of the Patriarchal Parishes of Russian Orthodox Church in Canada and Parishes of Canadian Diocese of Russian Orthodox Church Abroad
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Parish Children’s Camp in Ottawa
08:37 AM
The Protection of the Mother of God Parish in Ottawa held its third annual children’s summer day camp the week of July 14 – 18. Eleven young parishioners participated in the camp. Each day the children read morning prayers together, heard the life of the day’s saint and had a lesson in the Law of God. The children also participated in many fun activities including: a hike in Gatinaeu Park, a day at the beach, a trip to the Canadian Nature Museum, mini-golf, a trip to Fort Wellington in Prescott, Ontario, soccer, crafts and a bicycle ride.
On July 17th, the feast of the Royal Martyrs all of the camp participants communed of Christ’s Body and Blood. The older boys served in the altar and the girls sang on kliros.
The summer and winter camps at the Protection of the Mother of God Church provide an opportunity for the children of the parish to spend a week together with other Orthodox children and the clergy in a church environment. Everyone has a fun and also spiritually-uplifting time. The one complaint that is heard each year from the children is that the camp is too short.
For a photo report on the camp please visit the parish Facebook
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700th anniversary of the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh in the Russian Orthodox Church outside of Russia.
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With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church outside Russia, the All-Diaspora celebration of the 700th anniversary of the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, at the Cathedral of St. Sergius, October 7-9, 2014. Detailed information will soon be published, but in the mean time, please save the date and please plan to attend if you are able!
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