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Welcome to the website of the Romanian Orthodox Church of Edmonton, Saints Constantine and Elena!

The Romanian presence in Alberta is over 100 years old. It started with the first Romanian Pioneers who came from Boian, Bucovina, in 1898 and settled 100 km north-east of Edmonton, a place they called Boian. Just a few years after their arrival, in 1905, they consecrated their new church, Saint Mary of Boian.

Fifty years later, in 1948, their descendents established the Romanian Orthodox Church of Edmonton, Saints Constantine and Elena. The church was consecrated on May 21, 1972.

Our parish is under the omophorion of His Eminence Archbishop Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas, with the headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, which is in canonical communion with the Patriarchate of the Romanian Orthodox Church.

We hope that you will take the time to learn more about us by visiting our entire website.

Thank you for visiting us and do come back from time to time, as we will make continuous updates!

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

V. Rev. Fr. George Bazgan

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE

PALM SUNDAY – April 9 2017
Blessing of Palms, Divine Liturgy – 10:00 AM
HOLY MONDAY
Matins of the Holy Tuesday – 7:00 PM
HOLY TUESDAY
Matins of the Holy Wednesday – 7:00 PM
HOLY WEDNESDAY
Sacrament of the Holy Unction – 7:00 PM
HOLY THURSDAY
Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great – 10:00 AM
Service of the Holy Passion (12 Gospels) – 7:00 PM
GOOD FRIDAY
Taking down from the Cross (Vespers) – 3:00 PM
Lamentation Service – 7:00 PM
GREAT SATURDAY
Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great – 10:00 AM
HOLY PASCHA (EASTER)
Resurrection Service and Divine Liturgy – 12:00 AM (midnight)
Blessing of the Easter baskets – 3:00 AM
The traditional Easter fellowship will follow the blessing of the Easter baskets.
EASTER SUNDAY
Vespers Service – 1:00 PM
BRIGHT MONDAY
Divine Liturgy – 10:00 AM
BRIGHT TUESDAY
Divine Liturgy – 10:00 AM
BRIGHT FRIDAY
Divine Liturgy – 10:00 AM
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Tabără duhovnicească 17-19 Martie 2017

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The Triumph of Orthodoxy – Sunday Mar 5 2017

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2017, after the Divine Liturgy.
On the Agenda:
– Financial and other committee reports
– Election of a new Church Board.
Members in good standing will be able to vote.
All are invited to attend.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND!

Valentine’s Supper & Dance

On Saturday, February 11, 2017, the will be a Valentine’s Supper and Dance at the Romanian Center. Supper will be served at 7:00 P.M.
For tickets ($40.00/adults, $10.00/children) and details, call Luminița Ștefănescu at 780-424-2437.

THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

The traditional annual Christmas Party will be held on December 18 in the main Hall, following the Divine Liturgy and regular fellowship. As of November 20, the preparations for the Sunday School Christmas Party program have begun.
All children are welcome!

Sunday Hours:
Matins: 9:00am - Divine Liturgy: 10:00am

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