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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

Food Collection

A food drive for the Food Bank is under way at our church until December 22. Please bring nonperishable goods and deposit them at the entrance of the church!
May God Bless Your Generosity!

The Annual Christmas Party 2013

The traditional annual Christmas Party will be held this year on December 22 in the Main Hall, following the Divine Liturgy and regular fellowship. Following the program, presented by the Sunday School children, Santa Claus will arrive with gifts for the children!
All children are welcome!

Baked Goods for Christmas

Those who are interested to buy baked goods (cozonaci) for Christmas, please contact Psa. Maria at 780-473-0029, to place your order, before December 8.

New Year’s Party

Would you like to celebrate the arrival of 2014 at the Romanian Center, in a traditional Romanian atmosphere? Then contact Viorel Ciocan at 780-994-2304 for tickets ($80/adults and $15/children 7-14) and additional details.

    

Vespers Service

During the Christmas Fast, Vespers will be celebrated every Saturday at 5:00 PM. Following the Vespers Service, Confession will be heard for those who want to prepare for Holy Communion.

Picture for Credința Almanac 2014

On Sunday, Nov 17 2013, a group picture will be taken for the 2014 Credința Almanac.

Please come prepared in Romanian traditional attire!

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

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