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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

2015 Boian Annual Picnic, 18-19 July

Eminescu Aniversary

On the 126th anniversary since the passing into eternity of Mihai Eminescu (June 15, 1889), on Sunday, June 14, a wreath of flowers will be laid at Eminescu’s statue in the church yard.

Sunday School Awards

The Religion Olympic concluded another Sunday School year.
Unending gratitude to our dedicated teachers: Veronica Ciocan, Ileana Gavriș and
Gabriela Luca-Dămian.
The awards for all students who attended the Sunday School classes will be presented on June 14 after the Divine Liturgy.
Special thanks to the students and all the parents!
HAVE A BLESSED SUMMER!

Church Anniversary

On May the 24th, we will celebrate our Church Anniversary:
10:00 AM: Divine Liturgy
12:00 AM: Memorial service for the church founders
12:45 PM: ANNIVERSARY BANQUET
2:00 PM: Documentary Film about the Romanian Settlement in Alberta.
Tickets: $40/adults and $15/children (7-14).
Please contact Claudiu Nanu at 780-914-1223 for your tickets.

Garage Sale

The Romanian Orthodox Church will be hosting a Garage Sale on:
– Friday, May 29 2015: 10:00 PM – 7:00 PM
– Saturday, May 30 2015: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
– Sunday, May 31 2015: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
This is a fundraising event with proceeds going towards the renovation of the kitchen.
Click here for details.
To make this event a success, we NEED your help!

Blessing of the Graves

The blessing of graves will take place on Saturday, May 16 (the last Saturday before the Lord’s Ascension), at 10:00 AM at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Those who have loved ones buried in other cemeteries, please contact Fr. George (780-473-0029) for scheduling.

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

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