Archpriest Cyprian R A Hutcheon

Archpriest Cyprian R Hutcheon M.D., F.R.C.P.(C), M.A., Ph.D. (Th.) (1943-____)

— edited from an article by Mother Sophia (Zion) in the “Canadian Orthodox Messenger”.

Early life of Robert Alan Hutcheon

Although both his parents were born and raised in Saskatchewan, by an “accident of history” Robert Alan Hutcheon was born to his parents W Les and Margaret D (born Ferguson) Hutcheon in 1943 in Brandon, Manitoba. At that time, his father, then a rookie lieutenant in the Canadian Army, was training for overseas service. While his father was away in Europe, Robert and his mother spent the first 3 years of his life with his grandmother and an aunt in Sardis, British Columbia.

In 1946, following his father’s return from the European war (World War II), he and his parents returned home to Saskatoon, where he spent the next 21 years of his life. The family grew to include his 2 sisters, Marian and Patricia.

Between 1949 and 1961, Robert attended primary and secondary schools in Saskatoon, and he graduated from Nutana Collegiate in 1961.

During his high school years, he was active in student government and a variety of extracurricular activities. One of these was the Young People’s Union at Westminster United Church, an originally Presbyterian congregation whose founding members included his Ontario-born maternal grandparents. He says that his family were by no means “religious” in the traditional Protestant sense, in that they rarely (if ever) prayed or read the Bible together. However, he was fortunate to have had several inspiring Sunday school teachers, and he “joined the church” when he was 13 or 14.

Higher education

After he completed his secondary education, he entered the University of Saskatchewan, where he studied in both the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Medicine. He was an outstanding student : in the Faculty of Arts, he achieved a scholarship in the first and second year, and in the Faculty of Medicine, he achieved a scholarship in each year.

On 13 January, 1965, while Robert was in the midst of his second year as a medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, and while his father was serving as the newly-installed Dean of Agriculture at the same institution, his family life was altered radically and permanently when his father suddenly reposed from a heart-attack at the age of 48. Robert says that he has only realised in retrospect how completely “bowled over” he had been by this event, and how restricted his grieving had been by his immersing himself totally in his medical studies.

As a result of this immersion in study, when he graduated (M.D.) from the University of Saskatchewan in 1967, he was chosen as that year’s Rhodes’ Scholar for Saskatchewan, an opportunity which sent him to England’s Oxford University in October, 1967.

Rhodes Scholar ; medical studies

In order to attend Oxford for 2 years, Robert deferred his paediatric post-graduate medical training until 1969 (when he moved to Montréal, Québec, where he lived until after retirement). At Oxford, he pursued post-graduate medical studies as he majored in Biostatistics (of potential application to a future career in medical research). There, he enjoyed a variety of new experiences that included a trip to the USSR with a British student group, and attendance (in Oxford) at his first-ever Orthodox Divine Liturgy. The celebrant of this Divine Liturgy was the future Bishop Kallistos (Ware).

During this time, although he was firmly convinced of the truth of the Christian revelation, he was basically an infrequent church-goer who was searching for “the Church”. However, it was only in 1972 (while working as a paediatrician in Kenya) that he read (and re-read) Bishop Kallistos’s book, “The Orthodox Church”, and from this came to the strong conviction that this was where God was leading him. However, it took 7 more years (2 of which were spent back in Kenya) before he finally entered the Orthodox Christian Church. Many people who are searching for the truth about Christ have a similarly long path in finding the Orthodox Church. The Orthodox Church is not easy to find, somehow, for very many people. There are many reasons. The first is that it is so very rarely mentioned in the public media, and people are seldom taught about it in the schools. In most regions, the places of worship are not in prominent places, and if they are, they seem to be something exotic (even if their signs are in English) which rarely invites a person to investigate. People are in general too shy to enter the doors. The Orthodox Temples may seem (to the eyes of those who have no exposure to them) to be the private places of Eastern European or Mediterranean peoples. Occasionally, a person might see a book about the Church which might stir interest. However, it is only recently that people who have no exposure to Christianity have begun to find the Orthodox Church on the internet.

Medical practice in Montréal, 1975

In 1975, Robert Hutcheon became qualified as a paediatric specialist (F.R.C.P.C.), and he then practiced paediatric medicine at the Montréal, Québec, Children’s Hospital for the next 30 years. From his position as Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Montréal's McGill University, attached to Montréal Children’s Hospital, Robert was seconded to the University of Nairobi, in Nairobi, Kenya, from 1976-78.

Reception into the Orthodox Church, 1979-1980

Dr. Hutcheon was almost despairing of ever being able to find some sort of “non-ethnic” Orthodoxy in Montréal. However, in November, 1979, he happened to see an article in a Montréal newspaper that was written about a new English-speaking Orthodox community. It was about to celebrate its first anniversary by holding a Vespers service and an “open house” to mark the occasion. He went along, he says, with joy and expectancy in his heart, and he was blessed to discover The Sign of the Theotokos Mission (now Church).

There, in March, 1980, Dr. Robert Hutcheon was received into the Orthodox Church, and he was given the "Church name" Cyprian, after Saint Cyprian of Carthage. He made this parish his “church-home” thereafter.

Although Dr. Hutcheon had not arrived at the community in time to be an actual founder of the parish, he (along with some others) became so active and continuously present in the life of the parish, that he might be regarded as "equivalent-to-founder". Indeed, he experienced the life of the community at all 4 of the sites in which "The Sign" worshipped (he had arrived after the community left the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul).

Saint-Léon de Westmount, the second site of "The Sign" from 1982

The Sign of the Theotokos Church (after the move in 2000)

Father John Tkachuk, Father Cyprian Hutcheon, some founders of "The Sign of the Theotokos" parish

A few years after his arrival at “The Sign”, the pastor, John Tkachuk, approached him to inquire whether he had ever thought of becoming a deacon. He replied that he had not ; he thought and prayed about the matter for nearly a year. He sought Father John’s encouragement and support.

Dr. Robert C Hutcheon, 1984

In the meantime, in 1983, he made a transition from working on the staff of the Montréal Children's Hospital to having a private paediatric practice in the Westmount region of Montréal.

Diaconal ordination, 1984

On 12 February, 1984, during the Divine Liturgy in the parish of the Sign of the Theotokos, Dr. Robert Cyprian Hutcheon was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor). [Metropolitan Theodosius, the head of The Orthodox Church in America, became the episcopal locum tenens for the Archdiocese of Canada in 1981 when Archbishop Sylvester (Haruns) retired.] Also present were the Hieromonk Gregory (Papazian) and the Archpriest Nicolas Boldireff.

Diaconal service

As was reported in the Saskatoon "Star-Phoenix" newspaper on 11 February, 1984, Deacon Cyprian had already served as Warden of the Sign of the Theotokos parish. He continued to work professionally after the ordination, and he continued his active service within the parish as he had before. before.

In addition to exercising his diaconal service in various ways, he served on the parish council in several different capacities and, for a time, he even served as a substitute choir director when necessary.

In the later 1980s, he was chosen to be a member of the Archdiocesan Council, and served as such for nearly 10 years (many of them as the recording secretary). He also served for some time as the executive Secretary of the Archdiocese of Canada.

On 14 April, 1991, Deacon Cyprian R Hutcheon was elevated to the dignity of protodeacon during the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Sign of the Theotokos Church in Montréal, Québec.

Further study ; theological formation

Since he had had no formal theological education in an Orthodox seminary prior to his diaconal ordination, in the mid-1980s Protodeacon Cyprian had begun on his own initiative to study theology part-time at Montréal’s Concordia University, where he obtained a Diploma in Theology in 1992.

It was not physically feasible for him to travel to an Orthodox Christian Seminary to study, nor were there at that time any substantial “distance-learning” possibilities available for him to pursue studies specifically in Orthodox Theology. Besides, a full-time physician with a speciality in paediatrics has few possibilities for attending a seminary far away. Nevertheless, Protodeacon Cyprian was and is a voracious reader ; and, because of the Lord’s blessing, he was able to attend very many lectures given by many prominent Orthodox teachers and professors, with some of whom he had a long-standing personal contact.

Director of the Department of Paediatric Palliative Care

In his paediatric service, Father R Cyprian Hutcheon became the first Medical Director of the Palliative Care Programme (for terminally ill children) at the Montréal Children’s Hospital, in which capacity he served from 1991 until 1995. It was, in fact, very much through his initiative and work that this palliative-care programme came into being.

During many of these years, Father Cyprian had been representing the Archdiocese of Canada in the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC). He served for many years on the Governing Board, and then more recently on the Faith and Witness Commission. For a time, he was a Vice-President of the CCC. He was amongst the first active and vocal Orthodox participants in the CCC. His participation (along with a few others) enabled the participation of the Archdiocese of Canada in the Canadian Council of Churches in a more visible, constructive and active manner, and his participation greatly complemented the presence and participation of other Orthodox Churches in the Council.

M.A. in Theology, 1997 ; Ph.D. in Theology, 2003

In 1995-1996, Father Hutcheon took a leave-of-absence from his duties as a physician at this hospital, and he spent 1 academic year at the Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies, which at that time was in Ottawa, Ontario (it later moved to Toronto).

Thereafter, he undertook studies towards a Master of Arts degree in Theology at the University of Saint Paul in Ottawa (with which the Sheptytsky Institute was affiliated), which he completed in 1997.

Following this, on 31 October 2003, he became the first person to receive a Ph.D. (Th.) in Eastern Christian Studies from Saint Paul’s University after he had successfully defended a pastorally-focussed dissertation on the Orthodox Funeral Service and its potential role in promoting healthy bereavement. (The Sheptytsky Institute opened its civil doctoral programme in Eastern Christian Studies in September, 2000.) Professors, students, staff, family members and invited guests gathered in the university’s amphitheatre for a wonderfully engaging presentation and discussion on the candidate’s dissertation : “From Lamentation to Alleluia : An Interpretation of the Theology of the Present-Day Byzantine-Rite Funeral Service Analyzed through its Practical Relationship to Bereaved Persons”. The published report comments, as follows :

The candidate pointed out that his thesis topic was conditioned by his own biography, in particular
by the experience of his father’s funeral in the Protestant tradition. In contrast, the Byzantine
Funeral Rites, with their open confrontation with the reality of death, provide a real opportunity
for bereavement and healing. Today’s growing trend to skip traditional rituals, in Dr. Hutcheon’s
view, is a temptation to be avoided.

Deacon Hutcheon contested the work of the late Alexander Schmemann, a renowned Orthodox liturgical
scholar, who had critiqued the theological adequacy of Byzantine funerals. The candidate stressed
that the existing format of the Byzantine funeral with its apparent paradox, leading 'from
lamentation to celebration', develops a liturgical and pastoral theology that easily draws the
bereaved into a celebration of Christ’s victory over death, in other words, into the paschal
mystery.

The candidate’s presentation was followed by interventions from the four examiners, Rev. Professors
Andriy Chirovsky, John Gibaut and David Perrin from Saint Paul University, with
Prof. Vigen Guroian from Loyola College in Maryland. The discussion was lively and enriching and
culminated with Dr. Hutcheon, the physician, being recognized as a Ph.D. in Theology, Eastern
Christian Studies.

Thesis director Fr. Peter Galadza was delighted with the candidate’s achievement: ‘Bob has produced
a work that is as academically rigorous as it is pastorally relevant. That’s quite an
accomplishment. But what else would you expect from a former (Oxford) Rhodes Scholar who has worked
as a physician and deacon for so many years ?’

Dr. Hutcheon was honoured to be the first student to receive a doctorate in Eastern Christian
Studies at Saint Paul University, but he 'played down' his accomplishment saying he had a head
start over the other students.

Sheptytsky Institute doctoral defence, 2003

In addition to all this, he was also teaching 2 courses at the Université de Sherbrooke (Longueuil Campus, Montréal).

Episcopal candidate search in the Archdiocese of Canada

For some time, the bishop and the archdiocesan council had understood that there was a clear need for the work of a Vicar-Bishop in the Archdiocese of Canada, and particularly in the western part.

In fact, this need was and is chronic. The need was occasionally able to be met (such as with Bishop Joasaph (Antoniuk), but the need has been largely unfulfilled. At that time, several candidates began to be considered. The life, work and dedication of Protodeacon Cyprian Hutcheon contributed to his being one of these candidates. He had constantly and willingly shouldered the responsibilities in diocesan administration that had been given to him, and his careful, thoughtful, measured judgement was valued, and productive.

In November, 2004, Protodeacon Cyprian Hutcheon was assigned to serve as the Secretary of the Archdiocese of Canada. This responsibility combined those of the Eastern and Western Secretaries which had existed until then. In this capacity, he became an Officer of the Archdiocese of Canada.

Presbyteral ordination, 2005

On 9 January, 2005, during the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, Protodeacon Cyprian R Hutcheon was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by Bishop Seraphim (Storheim).

Pastoral service

The Priest R Cyprian Hutcheon was assigned to the Sign of the Theotokos Church as Second Priest.

At the same time, he was elevated to the dignity of archpriest.

Archdiocesan Dean, 2005

On 13 November, 2005, in addition to his other duties, Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon was appointed to be Archdiocesan Dean for the Archdiocese of Canada.

Possible episcopal candidacy

At about this time, Father Cyprian R Hutcheon had been passing through the necessary examinations of life which are involved in assessing the possible candidacy for ordination to the Holy Episcopate. One such examination was (at that time) an interview by 2 of the bishops of the Holy Synod (since that time, the interview is made by more bishops, or by all the bishops). The bishops who examined him found that he was generally qualified ; but his theological education, not having been specifically in an Orthodox institution, was considered to be an obstacle (because of some previously established rules regarding the matter).

There was a noticeable disappointment expressed with sadness on the part of the archdiocesan council and members of the diocese, and, of course, the bishop. It remains a fact that, over the course of several decades, Father Cyprian had had frequent personal encounters with such professors as the Protopresbyters Alexander Schmemann, John Meyendorff, Thomas Hopko, as well as other faculty members of Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary. These personal encounters always included an educational aspect. There were many other well-known Orthodox professors whom he knew personally, including some in Greece (such as Christos Yannaras). It is also a fact that he had participated in many lectures given by these and other notable Orthodox teachers.

In the case of the Archdiocese of Canada, this was received as yet another malcomprehension by others of the extremely difficult an obstacle-filled history of that diocese, and perhaps even an unreadiness by others to try to comprehend what is has been and truly needed. The people were and are quite aware of fruitful exceptions such as the case of Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom).

The requirement of an Orthodox Christian education is certainly important, but perhaps there could be a variety of ways in which it may be acquired.

Retirement from medical practice, 2006

On 31 July, 2006, Dr. Robert Hutcheon retired from his position as Associate Professor of Paediatrics at McGill University, and as Active Attending Staff Paediatrician at the Montréal Children’s Hospital.

Rector of Holy Resurrection Sobor, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 2006

On 15 August, 2006, Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon, remaining Archdiocesan Dean, was released from his responsibilities at the Sign of the Theotokos Church in Montréal, Québec, and he was assigned to be Rector of Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This responsibility in Saskatoon was considered by him and by the bishop to be a providential opportunity, since his mother was living in this city, and since she was in failing health. However, the immediacy of the importance of his presence was quickly made obvious when, on 2 October, 2006, his mother Margaret Hutcheon fell asleep in the Lord in Saskatoon at the age of 88.

Holy Resurrection Sobor, Saskatoon

On 3-4 November, 2006, there was a meeting of the Archdiocesan Council at the Sign of the Theotokos Church in Montréal, Québec. Father Cyprian Hutcheon participated in this meeting, and it was his first visit to "The Sign" after his transfer to Saskatoon.

Archpriests Lawrence Farley, Cyprian Hutcheon, John Tkachuk

Archpriests Alexander Janowski, Larry Reinheimer, John Tkachuk, Lawrence Farley, Cyprian Hutcheon

Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon at 2007 Archdiocesan Council meeting

During an archpastoral visit, on Sunday, 27 August, 2007, Bishop Seraphim (Storheim) officially installed Archpriest Cyprian (Hutheon) as rector of HOly Reusrrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

In November, 2008, Father Cyprian participated in the 15th All American Council in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This assembly took place during a very difficult period for The Orthodox Church in America, particularly because of controversies about the financial situation at the time. His participation, as ever, was measured and positive. He was elected to the Metropolitan Council of the OCA for a three-year term.

On 30 September, 2009, the Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon was granted release from his responsibilities as Rector of Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he remained assigned to the Sobor, as Associate Priest.

Retirement from pastoral responsibility, 2010

In 2010, Father Cyprian had decided to return to Montréal, because Holy Resurrection Church seemed to be in good order and ready for a successor. However, he had also become convinced that it was important that he be able to teach, to write, and also to be free to represent the Archdiocese in various capacities (including the Canadian Council of Churches). It was for reasons such as these that he was retired from active pastoral responsibilities. Without the burden of such responsibility, he remained active, nevertheless, in parish life (particularly at “The Sign”) and in his parochial service.

At its meeting on 3-4 March, 2010 (at the OCA Chancery), the Metropolitan Council considered the current “Strategic Plan” for the administration of the OCA. Along with other members of the Metropolitan Council, Father Cyprian made his contributions to that discussion. Members of the Lesser Synod of Bishops participated in this meeting.

On 25 February, 2012, at Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Montréal, Québec, the Orthodox Christian Women of Montréal hosted their 21st annual conference. On this occasion, the topic was “Why Do We Need the Creed ? : The Symbol of Faith in Today’s World”. The speaker was Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon of the Sign of the Theotokos Orthodox Church.

At a 2013 Bright Week conference at "The Sign"

Archpriest Cyprian R Hutcheon served as the Vice-President of The Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) Governing Board during the period 2012-2015. He continued also to serve in the Christian Interfaith Reference Group, and in the Faith and Witness Commission.

On 21-25 August, 2013, there was a general assembly of the Archdiocese of Canada in Ottawa. For this assembly, Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon filed a report about Archdiocesan ecumenical activities, and also about his own participation in some of them.

Return to Saskatoon, 2016

In 2016, the Archpriest Cyprian R Hutcheon moved back to Saskatoon, where he entered a residence for senior citizens.

From this residence, he continued to serve liturgically in Saskatoon and other places, to travel about Saskatchewan, to visit Montréal and other places, to give talks, and to participate in meetings.

Serving at Holy Resurrection Sobor, Saskatoon

On 19 November, 2017, Father Cyprian Hutcheon gave a talk for the Adult Orthodox Christian Education Series in the Sign of the Theotokos parish in Montréal, entitled : "Orthodox Christians and Non-Christian Religions : Is 'Interfaith' the New Ecumenism ?"

On 25 November, 2018, The Sign of the Theotokos Church in Montréal, Québec, celebrated its 40th anniversary. Father Cyprian returned to Montréal for this occasion.

Serving with Archbishop Irénée (Rochon) were Archimandrite Marc (Pierre), Archpriests John Tkachuk, Cyprian Hutcheon, Gregory Nimijean, Anatoliy Melnyk, Stelian Liabotis, Deacon Anthony Mansour, and subdeacons and readers

80 years, 2023

On 12 January, 2023, the 80th birthday of Father Cyprian R Hutcheon was marked in at least 2 ways, but not at his own instigation.

On that day, his very-longtime-friends in Montreal, Quebec, and elsewhere joined with him in a "Zoom" gathering which they had organised in order to express their affection and gratitude to him.

On the Sunday following, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a special luncheon was prepared by Holy Resurrection Sobor parishioners in his honour. Included on the occasion was the presentation of the following song prepared by Katya Szalasznyj :

 Birthday Tribute to Father Cyprian, Robert Hutcheon.  A Youthful 80 !
 (to the tune of "Donald Where's Your Troosers")
  
 Let the wind blow high
 Let the wind blow low
 Let birthday wishes flow and flow
 For all of us together know
 He is a charming fellow !  
 
 Robert’s a good Scottish name
 Rrrrrrobbie - Bobbie all the same
 For-a-clever-joke he’s always game !
 For he’s a charming fellow ! 
 
 Let the wind blow high
 Let the wind blow low
 Let birthday wishes flow and flow
 For all of us together know
 He is a charming fellow !  
 
 About himself he rarely speaks 
 Self-effacing, very meek
 The public spotlight never seeks
 And he’s a charming fellow !
 
 Let the wind blow high
 Let the wind blow low
 Let birthday wishes flow and flow
 For all of us together know
 He is a charming fellow !  
 
 A Rhodes scholar in his day
 A-true-prairie-boy we all can say
 Diligent for studies he
 And what a charming fellow ! 
 
 Let the wind blow high
 Let the wind blow low
 Let birthday wishes flow and flow
 For all of us together know
 He is a charming fellow !  
 
 A lovely man of God is he
 A brother, cousin — joy is he
 A twinkle in his eye has he
 This very charming fellow ! 
 
 (Everybody)
 Today we are most proud to say
 We love him more each passing day
 Father CYPRIAN — yayyyy !! 
 He is OUR charming fellow !!!

Reflections

As a deacon, and then as a priest, Father Cyprian was for many decades active in many facets of the life of the Sign of the Theotokos parish. By the time he was elevated to the dignity of protodeacon, he was only half-jokingly nick-named "Deacon Supreme".

It has been written that although Father Cyprian is a celibate priest, he appreciates the joys of family life, and that he is very proud of his niece and nephew, and his five god-children. Such a statement is certainly true. He has many, many friends, and he is a well-trusted friend, confidant and priest. His matter-of-fact humility is worth emulating, as is his deeply-rooted care for Christ and His Church, and his desire to serve in a selfless manner.

In an article entitled "For God so loved the World", in the Summer, 1999, issue of "the Canadian Orthodox Messenger", Father Cyprian wrote :

'We must contend against the world on behalf of the world', against the fallen world,
but on behalf of the world, as God has recreated it in Christ. Our real challenge is
to be 'Yeast for the dough' as Christ tells us in Saint Matthew’s Gospel (Matthew 13:33).
We Orthodox will not accomplish this by trying to drag non-Orthodox Christians and followers
of other religions and non-believers back to some mythical past which never existed but which
we sometimes feel obliged to represent.

We Orthodox are not called to be a photograph of the past. We are called to be a living icon,
an image, of one very simple, but one very real possibility in this world – the possibility
of 'living Heaven on earth', starting right now, no matter what our external circumstances in
life may happen to be. We know this can come to be because we are surrounded by the testimony of
countless holy lives, not only of those recognised officially as 'Saints' by the Church, but of
all the millions of anonymous, faithful men and women in the world who have shared in and
reflected Christ’s holiness in some small measure.

When those 'others' whom we so often fear see us, the Orthodox Christians, if they take any notice
of us at all, I wonder what they see ? Do they see nothing but a collection of quarrelling,
self-preoccupied, irrelevant sectarians, or do they catch occasional glimpses of a living icon of
Christ ? If so, then it will be said of us what was said by one pagan observer of the early Church :
'See how much those Christians love one another !'

Father Cyprian taught and and participated in the Université de Sherbrooke’s Orthodox Theology Programme since its inception in 1997, and he also taught several courses at his alma mater, Saint Paul University. His scholarly and research interests have included liturgical theology ; theology of illness and suffering ; Christian approaches to health and healing ; Orthodox bioethics ; patristic exegesis of Scripture (especially the Old Testament) ; the history of Orthodoxy in Canada ; and ecumenical relations, inter-religious dialogue and Jewish-Christian relationships. In retirement, Father Cyprian has served both at the Sign of the Theotokos parish in Montréal, and at Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon. He has served as occasional clergy supply (in places as widely separated as Newfoundland and Saskatchewan), and he continued his involvement with the Canadian Council of Churches (in which he served as one of its 3 vice-presidents).

In retirement, he has continued to enjoy meeting regularly with a small group of friends (both in Montréal and in Saskatoon), and occasionally to visit abroad (including visits to various Orthodox lands such as Greece, Ukraine and countries of the Middle East). He has continued to visit his 2 sisters in Western Canada.

Writings

• ‘Introductory Remarks’ in “Comments and Perspectives on Religious Freedom : Forum on Faith and Public Life” (Toronto : The Canadian Council of Churches, 2013), pp. 6-7.

• ‘An Orthodox Appendix for the Faith and Genetics Curriculum’ in “When Christian Faith and Genetics Meet : A Practical Group Resource” (Toronto, ON : The Canadian Council of Churches, 2012), pp. 138-141.

• “From Lamentation to Celebration : An Interpretation of the Theology of the Present-day Byzantine-rite Funeral Service Analyzed through its Practical Relationship to Bereaved Persons”, Ph.D. dissertation (Saint Paul University, Ottawa, 2004).

• “‘The Crucified God’ : A Physician’s Reflections on Divine Impassibility and the Mystery of Human Suffering” (Presentation at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel on 12 April, 2003)

• ‘“The Crucified God” : A Physician’s Reflections on Divine Impassibility and the Mystery of Human Suffering’ in “La Mort et la résurrection dans la Tradition orthodoxe : Actes du troisième colloque de théologie orthodoxe de l’Université de Sherbrooke”, ed. Evelyn Dumas (Sherbrooke, QC : Productions G.G.C. Ltée., 2004), pp. 83-87. (in French)

• “‘Blessed Are They That Mourn’ : St Gregory of Nyssa in Dialogue”, with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ in “Église orthodoxe et société: Le message social des Pères de l’Église : Actes du deuxième colloque de théologie orthodoxe de l’Université de Sherbrooke”, ed. Evelyn Dumas (Sherbrooke, QC : Productions G.G.C. Ltée, 2003), pp. 85-100.

• ‘The Euchelaion – Mystery of Restoration : Anointing in the Byzantine Tradition’ in “Worship”, no. 76 (2002), pp. 25-42.

• “‘Trampling Down Death by Death” : The Contemporary Witness of the Orthodox Funeral Service’ in “L’Orthodoxie dans le monde moderne : L’individu et la personne. Actes du premier colloque de théologie orthodoxe de l’Université de Sherbrooke”, ed. Evelyn Dumas, (Sherbrooke, QC : Éditions G.G.C., 2002), pp. 85-94.

• ‘A Comparison of Death Imagery in Gregory of Nyssa’s Vita Macrinae and the Byzantine Funeral Hymnography’ in “Logos : A Journal of Eastern Christian Studies”, nos. 41-42 (2001), pp. 239-267.

• ‘“A Sacrifice of Praise” : A Theological Analysis of the Pre-Sanctus of the Byzantine Anaphora of St Basil’ in “St Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly”, vol. 45, no. 1 (2001) pp. 3-23.

• ‘“God is With Us”: The Temple in Luke-Acts’ in “St Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly” vol. 44, no. 1 (2000), pp. 3-33. ASIN : B01BPINLOC.

• “Orthodox Witness in a Multicultural Canada” (Address at the 24th Conference sponsored by Orthodox Women on 17 March, 2018 at St George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Montréal)

• ‘How Our Parish Dealt with AIDS’ in “Resource Handbook for Lay Ministries” (Syosset, NY : Orthodox Church in America, 1993).

• "Relations of the Orthodox Church with the Rest of the Christian World" [talk by Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon on 20 November, 2017]

• "Orthodox Christians and Non-Christian Religions: Is 'Interfaith' the New Ecumenism ?" [talk by Archpriest Cyprian on 19 November, 2017]

• ‘Dealing with the Reality of AIDS’ in “The Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Winter, 1994-1995), pp. 4-5, 12.

• ‘A Sunday of Orthodoxy meditation : “For God so loved the world …”’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Summer, 1999), pp. 1-3.

• ‘On the Topic of Healing inside and outside the Church’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Summer, 2003) pp. 5-6.