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
The Romanian Orthodox Church will be hosting a Garage Sale on:
– Friday, May 30 2014: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
– Saturday, May 31 2014: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
– Sunday, June 1 2014: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
This is a fundraising event with proceeds going towards the renovation of the kitchen.
To make this event a success, we NEED your help!
Click here for details.
Click here for Pastoral Letter on The Feast Of The Lord’s Resurrection 2014.
PALM SUNDAY – April 13 2014
Blessing of Palms, Divine Liturgy – 10:00 A.M.
HOLY MONDAY
Matins of the Holy Tuesday – 7:00 P.M.
HOLY TUESDAY
Matins of the Holy Wednesday – 7:00 P.M.
HOLY WEDNESDAY
Sacrament of the Holy Unction – 7:00 P.M.
HOLY THURSDAY
Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great – 10:00 A.M.
Service of the Holy Passion (12 Gospels) – 7:00 P.M.
GOOD FRIDAY
Taking down from the Cross (Vespers) – 3:00 P.M.
Lamentation Service – 7:00 P.M.
GREAT SATURDAY
Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great – 10:00 A.M.
HOLY PASCHA (EASTER)
Resurrection Service and Divine Liturgy – 12:00 A.M. (midnight)
Blessing of the Easter baskets – 3:00 A.M.
The traditional Easter fellowship will follow the blessing of the Easter baskets.
EASTER SUNDAY
Vespers Service – 1:00 P.M.
BRIGHT MONDAY and TUESDAY
Divine Liturgy – 10:00 A.M.
BRIGHT WEDNESDAY
Divine Liturgy at St. George Greek Orthodox Church – 10:00 A.M.
BRIGHT FRIDAY
Divine Liturgy – 10:00 A.M.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Fridays at 7:00 PM: AKATHIST TO THE HOLY VIRGIN.
Saturdays at 5:00 PM: VESPERS.
CONFESSION WILL BE HEARD AFTER EACH OF THESE SERVICES.
Once again, a food drive is under way in our parish. Please bring nonperishable foods and deposit them at the entrance of the church.
“Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive, and he will be blessed on earth” (Psalm 41:1-2).
THANK YOU!
The Ladies Auxiliary of our parish will hold its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, April 6 2014, following the Divine Liturgy.
ALL LADIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!
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