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
On Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, the Ladies Auxiliary will organize a Perogy Supper at the Romanian Center, between 4:30-7:30 PM. At the same time, there will be a Bake Sale.
We invite all the ladies of our parish to prepare something for the Bake Sale and bring to the Hall on Thursday evening, Nov 7, between 6:00-8:00 PM!
On October 26 2013, a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner will be offered by our parish in honor of all volunteers who worked in different capacities during the past year.
Supper will be served at 7:00 PM.
Please bring your family!
The Romanian Orthodox Church will be hosting a Garage/Bake sale on:
– Friday, October 4, 2013, from 4:00pm – 8:00pm
– Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 9:00am – 6:00pm
– Sunday, October 6, 2013 from 10:00am – 1:00pm.
Click here for details.
This is a fundraising event with proceeds going towards the renovation of the kitchen.
To make this event a success, we NEED your help!
Thank you very much!
The second edition of the Harvest Festival will be held on September 28, 2013, at the Romanian Center. This is a fundraising event for two major projects: a new roof over the Main Hall and the Kitchen Renovation.
We extend our invitation to all of our members and supporters to participate in this event!
Tickets are $50.00/adults and $15.00/children (7-14 years old).
Please call Viorel Ciocan at 780-994-2304 or Petre Lacatusu at 780-444-6494 for your tickets.
Click here for the Harvest Festival details.
Thank you for your support!
On September 15, 2013, the Sunday School new season will begin. Following the Divine Liturgy, a special service of invocation will take place for the students and their teachers.
We are very blessed and thankful to have highly qualified teachers who are dedicated to provide the best religious education for our children.
The parents are warmly advised to bring their children on a regular basis to the Sunday School Program.
Click here for Sunday School details.
Eastern Orthodox Christians begin new year on Sunday, September 1 2013, which marks the beginning of the Orthodox Ecclesiastical Year.
The year-long cycle of feasts, fasts and holidays describes in detail the lives of central figures in the Church, along with significant events. The new year will end on Sunday August 31 2014.
Click here for the the News Bulletin, where you can find details in the New Ecclesiastical Year section.
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