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In the Orthodox Church the liturgical day begins in the evening with the setting of the sun. This practice follows the Biblical account of creation: “And there was evening and there was morning, one day” (Gen 1.5). Read more…

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The word liturgy means common work or common action. The Divine Liturgy is the common work of the Orthodox Church. It is the official action of the Church formally gathered together as the chosen People of God. Read more…

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The Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called – Divine Liturgy

The Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called was the first of the Apostles to follow Christ, and he later brought his own brother, the holy Apostle Peter, to Christ (John 1:35-42). Read more...

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Thursday Morning Liturgy

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Rebecca

Just a reminder that we will be serving Divine Liturgy at 9:00am tomorrow, Thursday morning, for St. Andrew’s Saint’s Day and perhaps have some breakfast fellowship after the Liturgy. Hope Read more…

Memory Eternal

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Rebecca

Our much loved, dear friend Fr. Michael Oleksa has fallen asleep in the Lord. Father Peter Chris was able to commune Father Michael and Father Daniel, Father Peter Chris, and Read more…

2nd Annual Christmas Tree Sale!

Posted on November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 by Rebecca

You are invited to the Dearden’s 2nd Annual Christmas Tree and Honey Sale. Saturday, December 9th from 10am to 3pm 663 Wardner Ft. Steele Rd Family Fun with Hot Chocolate, Read more…

Prayers

Posted on November 27, 2023November 29, 2023 by Rebecca

Please keep Matka in your prayers today as she is undergoing surgery in Kelowna. ‘Lord, You have taught us through Your word to pray for each other. We pray, heal Read more…

December Family Vespers / St. Nicholas Party

Posted on November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 by Rebecca

Dec 2 is Family Vespers Night! Great Vespers at 4pm, followed by a Spaghetti Dinner, a storytime with St. Nicholas, games and activities. All ages are invited to join us! Read more…

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle

Posted on October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 by Rebecca

“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. But do not forget to Read more…

All services and activities are now in our newly renovated church

Posted on September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 by Rebecca

All services and activities are now in our newly renovated church, including the Breakfast Program every Monday morning and the first two Wednesdays of every month! Check out the October Read more…

Thank You All!

Posted on September 25, 2023September 27, 2023 by Rebecca

After more than a year and a half of actual construction and 2 and a half years since conception, we have now officially completed our St. Aidan Church elevator and Read more…

Patron Saint Fundraiser

Posted on May 22, 2023November 24, 2023 by Rebecca

One of our on-going fundraisers – Make a donation to the Church on your loved one’s Feast Days in their Patron Saint’s name. On Nov. 24th, we celebrate the Happy Read more…

GoFundMe: Help Complete Historic St. Aidan Orthodox Church

Posted on May 11, 2023June 19, 2023 by Rebecca

Click on the image above to donate to our gofundme fundraiser! St. Aidan is a multi-ethnic, English speaking Orthodox Church in Cranbrook, British Columbia which is in the final stages Read more…

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