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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

Garage Sale

The Romanian Orthodox Church will be hosting a Garage Sale on:
– Friday, May 27 2016: 10:00 PM – 7:00 PM
– Saturday, May 28 2016: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
– Sunday, May 29 2016: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Donations are accepted every Sunday between 10:00 AM-1:00 PM or call to make other arrangements:
– Psa. MARIA BAZGAN: 780-473-0029
– MARIANA DIACONU: 780-473-6711
– MARIETA MIEILA: 780-439-9310
– GABRIELA DINCA: 780-497-1326.

Click here for details.

To make this event a success, we NEED your help!
Thank you very much!

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE

PALM SUNDAY – April 24 2016
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 TUESDAY
Divine Liturgy – 10:00 AM
BRIGHT FRIDAY
Divine Liturgy – 10:00 AM
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2016, after the Divine Liturgy.
On the Agenda: Financial and other committee’s reports.
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 13, 2016, there 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, see Viorel Ciocan at the Church on Sundays.

New Year’s Message

The Board of Directors and the Ladies Auxiliary extend their best wishes for a Happy, Healthy, Peaceful and Prosperous New Year to all members and supporters of our parish!

Special thanks to those who chose to spend the last hours of 2015 and the first hours of 2016 at the Romanian Center as part of our major fundraising event of the year, The New Year’s Celebration!

THANK YOU ALL! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

HOUSE BLESSING

On January the 6th we celebrate the Epiphany (Theophany), the Baptism of our Lord and Savior. Following the Divine Liturgy and the Greater Blessing of Water, Fr. George will begin the blessing of homes. Those who are interested, please sign in the sign up sheet or call Fr. George at 780-473-0029.

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

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