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Vladyka Seraphim — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:43:13 GMT

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Red Deer AB Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1999

Vladyka Seraphim — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:27:38 GMT

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	'''Red Deer, Alberta, Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1999~~/2016~~'''		'''Red Deer, Alberta, Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1999'''


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	There are several elements to the prehistory of the community of Saint Nicholas in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Deer,_Alberta Red Deer], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta Alberta], [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada].		There are several elements to the prehistory of the community of Saint Nicholas in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Deer,_Alberta Red Deer], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta Alberta], [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada].

	The city of Red Deer is approximately equidistant from the cities of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton Edmonton] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary Calgary] (however, in fact, slightly nearer to Calgary). This city experienced the arrival of some [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church Orthodox Christians] ([Greeks], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanians Romanians], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbs Serbs], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainians Ukrainians], converts, and others) from towards the end of the 20th century. Primarily, they arrived from other places because of transfers in their work, or because of work-opportunities. The city provided more and more work opportunities beyond agricultural supply : oil-related companies, [https://www.guytecindustries.com/ sand and gravel companies], [https://www.reddeer.ca/business/business-environment/key-industries/ various large industrial operations], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_plant chemical plants], [https://www.cossd.com/l/red-deer-ab/pipeline-contractors pipeline supplies], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_refinery refineries], and others. [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/red-deer Red Deer] has been a growing city for many years, and in 2022, the population was more than 105,000.		The city of Red Deer is approximately equidistant from the cities of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton Edmonton] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary Calgary] (however, in fact, slightly nearer to Calgary). This city experienced the arrival of some [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church Orthodox Christians] ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greeks Greeks], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanians Romanians], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbs Serbs], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainians Ukrainians], converts, and others) from towards the end of the 20th century. Primarily, they arrived from other places because of transfers in their work, or because of work-opportunities. The city provided more and more work opportunities beyond agricultural supply : oil-related companies, [https://www.guytecindustries.com/ sand and gravel companies], [https://www.reddeer.ca/business/business-environment/key-industries/ various large industrial operations], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_plant chemical plants], [https://www.cossd.com/l/red-deer-ab/pipeline-contractors pipeline supplies], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_refinery refineries], and others. [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/red-deer Red Deer] has been a growing city for many years, and in 2022, the population was more than 105,000.

	'''Romanian services from Calgary, 1988'''		'''Romanian services from Calgary, 1988'''
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	The mission parishioners were particularly grateful to [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Calgary_AB_Saint_Vladimir_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_1928#Southern_Alberta_Mission_Project,_2000 ~~in Calgary~~ Saint Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Congregation] in Calgary for their founding of the [http://www.stvlads.com/southernalbertamissionproject.html Southern Alberta Mission Project]. In the context of its missionary purpose, it allowed this mission to receive the pastoral care and guidance of their founding priest, [https://www-uocc-ca.translate.goog/clergy/the-rev-fr-timothy-chrapko/?_x_tr_sl=uk&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Father Timothy Chrapko]. He travelled from Calgary to Red Deer in order to provide religious services, generally 2 times monthly.		The mission parishioners were particularly grateful to [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Calgary_AB_Saint_Vladimir_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_1928#Southern_Alberta_Mission_Project,_2000 the Saint Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Congregation] in Calgary for their founding of the [http://www.stvlads.com/southernalbertamissionproject.html Southern Alberta Mission Project]. In the context of its missionary purpose, it allowed this mission to receive the pastoral care and guidance of their founding priest, [https://www-uocc-ca.translate.goog/clergy/the-rev-fr-timothy-chrapko/?_x_tr_sl=uk&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Father Timothy Chrapko]. He travelled from Calgary to Red Deer in order to provide religious services, generally 2 times monthly.

	==Sanctification of the Temple ; change of parish name, 2016==		==Sanctification of the Temple ; change of parish name, 2016==
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	==Archpastoral visitation, 2021==		==Archpastoral visitation, 2021==

	On 11 July, 2021, [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_(Rudnyk) Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk)] of Edmonton made [https://www.uocc.ca/his-grace-bishop-ilarion-celebrates-the-divine-liturgy-at-st-nicholas-red-deer-ab-july-11-2021/ an archpastoral visitation to the mission]. This visitation was part of his response to the vandalisation which had occurred.		On 11 July, 2021, [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_(Rudnyk) Bishop Ilarion II (Rudnyk)] of Edmonton made [https://www.uocc.ca/his-grace-bishop-ilarion-celebrates-the-divine-liturgy-at-st-nicholas-red-deer-ab-july-11-2021/ an archpastoral visitation to the mission]. This visitation was part of his response to the vandalisation which had occurred.

	In addition to celebrating the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] with the flock, Bishop Ilarion brought with him some financial assistance ($3000.00 from the [https://uocc-we.ca/ Western Eparchy] of the UOCC). This assistance was to help the parish to increase the security of the temple, as well as to assist with their overall financial situation.		In addition to celebrating the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] with the flock, Bishop Ilarion brought with him some financial assistance ($3000.00 from the [https://uocc-we.ca/ Western Eparchy] of the UOCC). This assistance was to help the parish to increase the security of the temple, as well as to assist with their overall financial situation.
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	Throughout the course of the pandemic, with the restrictions in place, it was not often feasible for the parish to gather for divine services, since the square footage is rather small, and the number of people able to attend was extremely limited. The parish community was still struggling to meet its obligations (including the mortgage) in that time of uncertainty. The Western Eparchy has a special fund for the support of missions and for relief in necessity.		Throughout the course of the pandemic, with the restrictions in place, it was not often feasible for the parish to gather for divine services, since the square footage is rather small, and the number of people able to attend was extremely limited. The parish community was still struggling to meet its obligations (including the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortgage mortgage]) in that time of uncertainty. The Western Eparchy has a special fund for the support of missions, and for relief in necessity.


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	'''2022'''		'''2022'''

	~~Following~~ the ~~time~~ of re-~~opening the parish~~, the number of services per month increased. Father Timothy Chrapko continued to serve one Saturday per month, and Father Stephen Keaschuk began to serve on 2 Sundays per month.		In 2022, after the danger of the virus had diminished, the parish was re-opened, and the number of services per month increased. Father Timothy Chrapko continued to serve one Saturday per month, and Father Stephen Keaschuk began to serve on 2 Sundays per month.


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	'''Election of a nominee by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada'''		'''Election of a nominee by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada'''

	On 15-19 June, 2022, the 24th Sobor of the Ukrainian Orthodox of Canada was convened "[https://www.dictionary.com/browse/online on-line]". This conference-meeting was convened thus instead of convening physically (as customarily) in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg Winnipeg], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manitoba Manitoba]. There were 6 cathedrals in Canada where this meeting took place simultaneously through a computer-network : in Winnipeg, Manitoba ([https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Winnipeg_MB_Holy_Trinity_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Metropolitan_Cathedral_1946 Holy Trinity Metropolitan Cathedral]) ; Vancouver, British Columbia ([https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Vancouver_BC_Holy_Trinity_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Cathedral_1937 Holy Trinity Cathedral]) ; in Edmonton, Alberta ([http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Edmonton_AB_Saint_John_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Cathedral_1923 Saint John's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral]) ; in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ([https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Saskatoon_SK_Holy_Trinity_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Cathedral_1918 Holy Trinity Cathedral]) ; in Toronto, Ontario ([https://www.stsvladimirandolgacathedral.ca/ Saints Vladimir and Olga Cathedral]) ; in Montréal, Québec ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Sophie_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Cathedral Saint Sophie Cathedral]).		On 15-19 June, 2022, the 24th Sobor of the Ukrainian Orthodox of Canada was convened "[https://www.dictionary.com/browse/online on-line]". This conference-meeting was convened thus instead of convening physically (as customarily) in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg Winnipeg], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manitoba Manitoba]. There were 6 cathedrals in Canada where this meeting took place simultaneously through a computer-network : in Winnipeg, Manitoba ([https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Winnipeg_MB_Holy_Trinity_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Metropolitan_Cathedral_1946 Holy Trinity Metropolitan Cathedral]) ; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver Vancouver], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia British Columbia] ([https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Vancouver_BC_Holy_Trinity_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Cathedral_1937 Holy Trinity Cathedral]) ; in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton Edmonton], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta Alberta] ([http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Edmonton_AB_Saint_John_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Cathedral_1923 Saint John's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral]) ; in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatoon Saskatoon], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatchewan Saskatchewan] ([https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Saskatoon_SK_Holy_Trinity_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Cathedral_1918 Holy Trinity Cathedral]) ; in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario] ([https://www.stsvladimirandolgacathedral.ca/ Saints Vladimir and Olga Cathedral]) ; in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal Montréal], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec Québec] ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Sophie_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Cathedral Saint Sophie Cathedral]).

	There was a total of 205 delegates, which was near the average attendance for such sobors.		There was a total of 205 delegates, which was near the average attendance for such sobors.
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	This parish is a part of the [https://www.uocc.ca/eparchy/western-eparchy/calgary-region/ Calgary District] of the [http://uocc-we.ca Western Eparchy] of the [http://uocc.ca/ Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]. The bishop of the eparchy is [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk) Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk)].		This parish is a part of the [https://www.uocc.ca/eparchy/western-eparchy/calgary-region/ Calgary District] of the [http://uocc-we.ca Western Eparchy] of the [http://uocc.ca/ Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]. The bishop of the eparchy is [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk) Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk)].

	This parish follows the [https://~~en.wikipedia~~.org/~~wiki/Julian_calendar Old~~ (Julian) Calendar].		This parish follows the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Revised_Julian_Calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].

	The Altar Feast-day is the Feast of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicholas_of_Myra Saint Nicholas of Myra], 6/19 December.		The Altar Feast-day is the Feast of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicholas_of_Myra Saint Nicholas of Myra], 6/19 December.
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	==References==		==References==

	[https://www.~~uocc~~.ca/about~~/history/ A Brief~~ History of ~~the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]~~		[https://www.stnicholasreddeer.ca/about History of Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Red Deer Alberta]

	~~“Collection of Material Relating to the 50th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada, 1918-1968” (Winnipeg : Consistory of the~~ Ukrainian ~~Greek~~ Orthodox Church ~~of Canada~~, ~~1968).~~

	~~Shevchenko Scientific Society of Canada : [https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/0de2026e-06d4-4a19-a7d8-1c52ac3a8ecb Collected Papers on Ukrainian Life in Western Canada, vol. 4~~]~~, ed. Slavutych, Ia (2000) “Zakhidnokanads’kyi zbirnyk 4”~~


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	Yereniuk, Prof. Roman, “[https://uocc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Short-History-of-the-UOCC.pdf A Short Historical Outline of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC)]”		Yereniuk, Prof. Roman, “[https://uocc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Short-History-of-the-UOCC.pdf A Short Historical Outline of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC)]”

	[https://uocc-we.ca/~~links~~/ Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Saint Nicholas, Red Deer, Alberta parish listing]		[https://www.uocc.ca/about/history/ A Brief History of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]

			“Collection of Material Relating to the 50th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada, 1918-1968” (Winnipeg : Consistory of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada, 1968).

			Shevchenko Scientific Society of Canada : [https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/0de2026e-06d4-4a19-a7d8-1c52ac3a8ecb Collected Papers on Ukrainian Life in Western Canada, vol. 4], ed. Slavutych, Ia (2000) “Zakhidnokanads’kyi zbirnyk 4”

			[https://uocc-we.ca/index.php/parishes/alberta-parishes/calgary-region Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Saint Nicholas, Red Deer, Alberta parish listing]

	[https://www.uocc.ca/ Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (including the Central Eparchy) web-site]		[https://www.uocc.ca/ Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (including the Central Eparchy) web-site]
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	[https://www.uocc.ca/primatial-encyclical-annoucement-of-the-adoption-of-the-revised-julian-calendar-by-the-ukrainian-orthodox-church-of-canada/ Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) announces Change of Calendar] (1 December, 2023)		[https://www.uocc.ca/primatial-encyclical-annoucement-of-the-adoption-of-the-revised-julian-calendar-by-the-ukrainian-orthodox-church-of-canada/ Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) announces Change of Calendar] (1 December, 2023)

			[https://www.uocc.ca/press-release-montreal-26-27-september-2026-his-eminence-metropolitan-ilarion-visits-the-ukrainian-orthodox-cathedral-of-ste-sophie-for-100th-anniversary-celebration/ Metropolitan Ilarion Visits the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of Sainte Sophie for 100th Anniversary Celebration] (26-27 September, 2026)

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada

Vladyka Seraphim — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:45:02 GMT

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	==Particular Archdiocese information==		==Particular Archdiocese information==

	The “Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada”, also called the “Holy Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic”, which is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese eparchy] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Church of Constantinople]. In ~~2024~~, the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch is Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)].		The “Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada”, also called the “Holy Archdiocese of Canada and All the Arctic”, which is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese eparchy] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Church of Constantinople]. In 2026, the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch is Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)].

	In ~~2024~~, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Apostolos_(Koufallakis) Archbishop Apostolos (Koufallakis)] is the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada.		In 2026, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Apostolos_(Koufallakis) Archbishop Apostolos (Koufallakis)] is the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Canada.

Archpriest Charles Daniel and Presbytera Vera Matheson

Vladyka Seraphim — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:29:55 GMT

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	coming up, our beliefs had become farther and farther from the official United Church doctrine. We found that through		coming up, our beliefs had become farther and farther from the official United Church doctrine. We found that through
	study and a chance visit by an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox] priest to Ottawa that here, indeed, was the already established church in Canada,		study and a chance visit by an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox] priest to Ottawa that here, indeed, was the already established church in Canada,
	the original church, established in the [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eastern-Orthodoxy East] by the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Apostles ~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatoon~~ Apostles]. To say it briefly, we experienced Orthodox worship in		the original church, established in the [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eastern-Orthodoxy East] by the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Apostles Apostles]. To say it briefly, we experienced Orthodox worship in
	[Saskatoon], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatchewan Saskatchewan], and realized that this is where we should belong.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatoon Saskatoon], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatchewan Saskatchewan], and realized that this is where we should belong.

	In his own congregation, Daniel introduced more liturgical worship, and he began to wear liturgical vestments. He continued to be considered by others as remarkable for his love for the Lord. They say that he showed it in his manner of living and preaching. He was highly respected by many people.		In his own congregation, Daniel introduced more liturgical worship, and he began to wear liturgical vestments. He continued to be considered by others as remarkable for his love for the Lord. They say that he showed it in his manner of living and preaching. He was highly respected by many people.
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	[https://steliascathedral.com/our-leaders/ Archpriest Ghattas Hajal]		[https://steliascathedral.com/our-leaders/ Archpriest Ghattas Hajal]

	[http://www.newlife.ca The Rev'd Frank ~~Uhler~~] ("Temple Pastures")		[http://www.newlife.ca The Rev'd Frank Uhlir] ("Temple Pastures")

	[http://www.newlife.ca/introducing-frank-uhlir.html The Rev'd Frank ~~Uhler~~ (2)]		[http://www.newlife.ca/introducing-frank-uhlir.html The Rev'd Frank Uhlir (2)]

			"[https://www.newlife.ca/call-of-the-cross.html Call of the Cross]" by Frank Uhlir

Archimandrite Alexander (Pihach)

Vladyka Seraphim — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:57:52 GMT

Higher education

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	In time, Dennis felt called to serve the Lord as had his great-grandfather, and he enrolled in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Andrew%27s_College,_Manitoba Saint Andrew’s College] at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Manitoba University of Manitoba] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg Winnipeg], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manitoba Manitoba].		In time, Dennis felt called to serve the Lord as had his great-grandfather, and he enrolled in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Andrew%27s_College,_Manitoba Saint Andrew’s College] at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Manitoba University of Manitoba] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg Winnipeg], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manitoba Manitoba].

	In 1973, Dennis graduated from Saint Andrew’s College. In that same year he was ordained a [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Subdeacon subdeacon] by [[Archbishop Boris (Yakovkevych) \|Bishop Boris (Yakovkevich)]] in [http://orthodoxsaskatoon.org/ Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral] in Saskatoon, where he also worked as a church secretary and youth worker. Continuing his studies at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Saskatchewan University of Saskatchewan], he graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociology Sociology] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavic_studies Slavic Studies].		In 1973, Dennis graduated from Saint Andrew’s College. In that same year he was ordained a [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Subdeacon subdeacon] by [[Archbishop Boris (Yakovkevych) \|Bishop Boris (Yakovkevich)]] in [http://orthodoxsaskatoon.org/ Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral] in Saskatoon, where he also worked as a church secretary, and as a youth worker.

			Continuing his studies at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Saskatchewan University of Saskatchewan], he graduated in 1979 with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor_of_Arts Bachelor of Arts degree] in both [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociology Sociology] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavic_studies Slavic Studies].

	==Early service==		==Early service==

Red Deer AB Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1999

Vladyka Seraphim — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:55:52 GMT

Particular parish information

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	==Development of the Holy Trinity Mission, 1999==		==Development of the Holy Trinity Mission, 1999==

	During the 15 years ~~from~~ 1999, [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/holy-trinity-parish-6/ Holy Trinity Mission] functioned in various funeral homes, community halls, and other rentable spaces. Services ~~have been~~ offered in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_language Ukrainian] and English languages. Visitors have always been welcome.		During the 15 years following 1999, [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/holy-trinity-parish-6/ Holy Trinity Mission] functioned in various funeral homes, community halls, and other rentable spaces. Services were offered in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_language Ukrainian] and English languages. Visitors have always been welcome.

	Divine Liturgies were offered on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, at 10 a.m., eventually at [https://www.cylex-canada.ca/company/clearview-community-hall-23396108.html Clearview Hall] (93, Cornett Drive, Red Deer, Alberta). [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Vespers Vespers] was served on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the same address.		Divine Liturgies were offered on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, at 10 a.m., eventually at [https://www.cylex-canada.ca/company/clearview-community-hall-23396108.html Clearview Hall] (93, Cornett Drive, Red Deer, Alberta). [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Vespers Vespers] was served on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the same address.
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	The Altar Feast-day is the Feast of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicholas_of_Myra Saint Nicholas of Myra], 6/19 December.		The Altar Feast-day is the Feast of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicholas_of_Myra Saint Nicholas of Myra], 6/19 December.

	In ~~2024~~, the priest-in-charge of the parish is [https://www-uocc-ca.translate.goog/clergy/the-rev-fr-timothy-chrapko/?_x_tr_sl=uk&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Priest Timothy Chrapko].		In 2026, the priest-in-charge of the parish is [https://www-uocc-ca.translate.goog/clergy/the-rev-fr-timothy-chrapko/?_x_tr_sl=uk&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Priest Timothy Chrapko].


	Address :		Address :

	[https://www.stnicholascenter.org/gazetteer/st-nicholas-ukrainian-orthodox-church Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church]		[https://www.stnicholascenter.org/gazetteer/st-nicholas-ukrainian-orthodox-church Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church]

	107, Vermont Avenue		107, Vermont Avenue
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	Web-site : https://www.stnicholasreddeer.ca/		Web-site : https://www.stnicholasreddeer.ca/

			E-mail : orthodoxrd@gmail.com

	[https://www.facebook.co/stnicholasreddeer/ Facebook]		[https://www.facebook.co/stnicholasreddeer/ Facebook]
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	By interurban bus : Consult [https://www.redarrow.ca/destinations/red-deer-2/ Red Arrow Bus] for service from Edmonton or Calgary.		By interurban bus : Consult [https://www.redarrow.ca/destinations/red-deer-2/ Red Arrow Bus] for service from Edmonton or Calgary.



	[https://www-uocc-ca.translate.goog/clergy/the-rev-fr-timothy-chrapko/?_x_tr_sl=uk&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Priest Timothy Chrapko]		[https://www-uocc-ca.translate.goog/clergy/the-rev-fr-timothy-chrapko/?_x_tr_sl=uk&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Priest Timothy Chrapko]


	Telephone : (780) 818-4175		Telephone : (780) 818-4175
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	Mobile : (403) 700-9947		Mobile : (403) 700-9947

	E-mail : ~~chrapkot~~@~~hotmail~~.com		E-mail : E-mail: fr.t.chrapko@gmail.com

Archpriest Charles Daniel and Presbytera Vera Matheson

Vladyka Seraphim — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:27:28 GMT

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Boian AB Romanian Orthodox Church and Cemetery of Saint Mary 1901

Vladyka Seraphim — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:33:42 GMT

Archbishop Apostolos (Koufallakis)

Vladyka Seraphim — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:25:48 GMT

Presbyteral ordination

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	==Presbyteral ordination==		==Presbyteral ordination==

	On 28 July, 1996, Hierodeacon Apostolos (Koufallakis) was ordained to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter Priesthood] by Metropolitan Apostolos (Dimelis)] of Rhodes.		On 28 July, 1996, Hierodeacon Apostolos (Koufallakis) was ordained to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter Priesthood] by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolos_Dimelis Metropolitan Apostolos (Dimelis)] of Rhodes.

	==Pastoral service==		==Pastoral service==
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	'''Enthronement'''		'''Enthronement'''

	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonas)] had assigned [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikitas_Lioulias Archbishop Nikitas (Lioulias)] of Thyateira and Great Britain as his Patriarchal Representative at the service of the enthronement. He was accompanied by Archdeacon Dr. Georgios Tsouros and Father Pavlos Lambrou.		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonas)] had assigned [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikitas_Lioulias Archbishop Nikitas (Lioulias)] of Thyateira and Great Britain as his Patriarchal Representative at the service of the enthronement. He was accompanied by Archdeacon [https://www.orthodoxianewsagency.gr/foreignnews/ordination-of-deacon-george-tsouros/ Dr. Georgios Tsouros], and Father Pavlos Lambrou.

	==Enthronement in Toronto==		==Enthronement in Toronto==
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	On Saturday, 19 September, 2026, Archbishop Apostolos (Koufallakis) was formally and officially enthroned as Archbishop of Toronto and Canada by the representative of Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis) of Constantinople, Archbishop Nikitas (Lioulias) of Thyateira and Great Britain.		On Saturday, 19 September, 2026, Archbishop Apostolos (Koufallakis) was formally and officially enthroned as Archbishop of Toronto and Canada by the representative of Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis) of Constantinople, Archbishop Nikitas (Lioulias) of Thyateira and Great Britain.

	The service of enthronement was attended by hierarchs, and clergy from various Orthodox Churches ; by hierarchs, and representatives of other Christian traditions, as well as senior representatives of ecclesiastical, political, and public life.		The service of enthronement was attended by hierarchs, and clergy from various Orthodox Churches ; by hierarchs, and representatives of other Christian traditions, as well as senior representatives of ecclesiastical, political, and public life. Amongst the hierarchs was his predecessor, Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas).


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	Representing Greece were Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis, Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports Sofia Zacharaki, and Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador Alexandra Papadopoulou.		Representing Greece were Foreign Minister [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgos_Gerapetritis Giorgos Gerapetritis], Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_Zacharaki Sofia Zacharaki], and Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador Alexandra [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra_Papadopoulou_(diplomat) Papadopoulou].

	Amongst the Canadian politicians attending were ~~former~~ Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien ; Ontario Premier Doug Ford ; Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree ; MPs Annie Koutrakis, Effie Triantafilopoulos, and Aris Babikian ; Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, and City Councillor Nick Mantas.		Amongst the Canadian politicians attending were Former Canadian Prime Minister [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Chr%C3%A9tien Jean Chrétien] ; Ontario Premier [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Ford Doug Ford] ; Public Safety Minister [https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/gary-anandasangaree(89449) Gary Anandasangaree] ; MPs [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Koutrakis Annie Koutrakis], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effie_Triantafilopoulos Effie Triantafilopoulos], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aris_Babikian Aris Babikian] ; Toronto Mayor [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Chow Olivia Chow], and City Councillor [https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/council/members-of-council/councillor-ward-22/ Nick Mantas].

	Following the greetings and messages from representatives of political and public life, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain formally enthroned the new Archbishop of Canada.		Following the greetings and messages from representatives of political and public life, Archbishop Nikitas (Lioulias) of Thyateira and Great Britain formally enthroned the new Archbishop of Canada.

	Then Archbishop Nikitas read the Message from Patriarch Bartholomew, which highlighted the importance of Archbishop Apostolos’ new service in Canada’s contemporary and multicultural society.		Then Archbishop Nikitas (Lioulias) read the Message from Patriarch Bartholomew, which highlighted the importance of Archbishop Apostolos’ new service in Canada’s contemporary and multicultural society.

	After this, in his inaugural address, Archbishop Apostolos acknowledged the work of his predecessor, the former Archbishop Sotirios of Canada. He drew attention to his many years of service in the development of the Church in Canada, particularly in education, youth ministry, and clergy formation.		After this, in his inaugural address, Archbishop Apostolos acknowledged the work of his predecessor, the former Archbishop Sotirios of Canada. He drew attention to his many years of service in the development of the Church in Canada, particularly in education, youth ministry, and clergy formation.
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	Archbishop Apostolos also emphasised the importance of spiritual life and monasticism, and he averred that Canada’s monasteries would continue to remain under the canonical and spiritual care of the Archdiocese. In this connection, he pledged to strengthen their presence in Canada, as active centres and examples of prayer, repentance, ascetic life, spiritual renewal, and hospitality, and pledged to strengthen their presence.		Archbishop Apostolos also emphasised the importance of spiritual life and monasticism, and he averred that Canada’s monasteries would continue to remain under the canonical and spiritual care of the Archdiocese. In this connection, he pledged to strengthen their presence in Canada, as active centres and examples of prayer, repentance, ascetic life, spiritual renewal, and hospitality, and pledged to strengthen their presence.

	The Archbishop addressed the subject of Hellenism in the diaspora, and the Greek language. He stressed that "Romiosyni" is not simply a memory of the past, but rather a living tradition that is passed on and renewed from generation to generation. He described the Greek language as “a living ark of memory, truth, and wisdom”, ... “a bearer of our culture and spiritual heritage”, ... and “a bridge between generations”.		The Archbishop addressed the subject of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenism_(modern_religion) Hellenism] in the diaspora, and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_language Greek language]. He stressed that "[https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%A1%CF%89%CE%BC%CE%B9%CE%BF%CF%83%CF%8D%CE%BD%CE%B7 Romiosyni] is not simply a memory of the past, but rather a living tradition that is passed on and renewed from generation to generation. He described the Greek language as “a living ark of memory, truth, and wisdom”, ... “a bearer of our culture and spiritual heritage”, ... and “a bridge between generations”.

	He stressed that the Archdiocese would support teachers, parents, and educational programmes, so that the Greek language, history, and tradition can be passed on to future generations. About them, he stressed that the youth are not simply the future of the Church, but are already an active part of it. He encouraged them to participate in the worship, and in community life of the Church, and not to be afraid to ask questions.		He stressed that the Archdiocese would support teachers, parents, and educational programmes, so that the Greek language, history, and tradition can be passed on to future generations. About them, he stressed that the youth are not simply the future of the Church, but are already an active part of it. He encouraged them to participate in the worship, and in community life of the Church, and not to be afraid to ask questions.

	In the English-language section of his address, he stressed that supporting the development of young people is the responsibility of the hierarchy, clergy, parents, educators, and the entire Greek Orthodox community. He also called for stronger Sunday schools, and youth programmes in every parish so that children can come to know and love the Orthodox faith, the Greek language, history, and culture.		In the English-language section of his address, he stressed that supporting the development of young people is the responsibility of the hierarchy, clergy, parents, educators, and the entire Greek Orthodox community. He also called for stronger Sunday schools, and youth programmes in every parish so that children can come to know and love the Orthodox faith, the Greek language, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Greece history], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Greece culture].

	He stressed that a person can be at the same time “a good Canadian, a conscious Greek and, above all, a faithful Orthodox Christian.”		He stressed that a person can be at the same time “a good Canadian, a conscious Greek and, above all, a faithful Orthodox Christian.”
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	He also pledged that the Church would maintain an active presence in Canadian society, with an emphasis on peace, human dignity, the family, and support for those in need.		He also pledged that the Church would maintain an active presence in Canadian society, with an emphasis on peace, human dignity, the family, and support for those in need.

	Archbishop Apostolos was particularly clear about the relationship between the Archdiocese of Canada and the Ecumenical Patriarchate, describing it as a “sacred trust”. “We will honour it, protect it, and serve it,” he said, while expressing his commitment to the Mother Church of Constantinople. Archbishop Apostolos also said that he would defend “with all his strength” the canonical rights and standing of the Archdiocese of Canada.		Archbishop Apostolos was particularly clear about the relationship between the [https://goarchdiocese.ca/ Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada] and the Ecumenical Patriarchate, describing it as a “sacred trust”. “We will honour it, protect it, and serve it,” he said, while expressing his commitment to the Mother Church of Constantinople. Archbishop Apostolos also said that he would defend “with all his strength” the canonical rights and standing of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada.

	He stressed that he would serve the Church “with dialogue, prudence, and peace,” but also with the frankness required by episcopal responsibility. “The Archbishop is not the master of the ~~Church~~,” he said, but “the guardian and servant of the trust” entrusted to him by the Church.		He stressed that he would serve the Church “with dialogue, prudence, and peace,” but also with the frankness required by episcopal responsibility. “The Archbishop is not the master of the Church”, he said, but “the guardian and servant of the trust” entrusted to him by the Church.


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	Bishop of Medeia 2014-2023. Preceded by : ____. Succeeded by : ____.		Bishop of Medeia 2014-2023. Preceded by : ____. Succeeded by : ____.

	Metropolitan of New Jersey 2023-2026. Preceded by : [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelos_Kourounis Metropolitan ~~Evnagelos~~ (Kourounis)]. Succeeded by : ____.		Metropolitan of New Jersey 2023-2026. Preceded by : [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelos_Kourounis Metropolitan Evangelos (Kourounis)]. Succeeded by : ____.

	Archbishop of Toronto and Canada 2026-____. Preceded by : [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)]. Succeeded by : ____.		Archbishop of Toronto and Canada 2026-____. Preceded by : [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)]. Succeeded by : ____.
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	[https://goarchdiocese.ca/statement-by-the-archons-in-canada-on-the-election-of-a-new-archbishop/ Statement by the Archons in Canada on the Election of a new Archbishop] (22 July, 2026)		[https://goarchdiocese.ca/statement-by-the-archons-in-canada-on-the-election-of-a-new-archbishop/ Statement by the Archons in Canada on the Election of a new Archbishop] (22 July, 2026)

			[https://greekreporter.com/2026/09/21/archbishop-apostolos-canada-enthronement/ Enthronement of Archbishop Apostolos of Canada] (19 September, 2026)

	Video : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYIfDpLzwks Enthronement of Archbishop Apostolos] (19 September, 2026)		Video : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYIfDpLzwks Enthronement of Archbishop Apostolos] (19 September, 2026)

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	This parish is known more correctly and precisely as "The Romanian Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos".		This parish is known more correctly and precisely as "The Romanian Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos".


			Romanian may be spelt Roumanian.


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	The very first Romanian settlers arrived in April, 1898, in east-[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Alberta central Alberta] :		The very first Romanian settlers arrived in April, 1898, in east-[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Alberta central Alberta] :
	Ichim (Echim/Ioachim †1940) Yurko, his wife Iftinica (†1919), their 4-year old daughter Ioana (†1899), and Elie Ravliuk (Ilie †1942). Elie later ~~change~~ the spelling of his name to Rawlake.		Ichim (Echim/Ioachim †1940) Yurko, his wife Iftinica (†1919), their 4-year old daughter Ioana (†1899), and Elie Ravliuk (Ilie †1942). Elie later changed the spelling of his name to Rawlake.

	Elie Ravliuk’s wife Elena arrived later, after which they had 3 daughters and 1 son before they moved to [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/saskatchewan Saskatchewan].		Elie Ravliuk’s wife Elena arrived later, after which they had 3 daughters and 1 son before they moved to [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/saskatchewan Saskatchewan].
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	The Priest Gregoriu Costea served the parish from 1939-1940.		The Priest Gregoriu Costea served the parish from 1939-1940.

	At this time, the “Saint ~~Dumitru” Ladies’ Auxiliary~~ had 30 members. The church choir chose the name “Dulce Romania” and the youth group chose the name “Fiii Romaniei”. There was also an interval of 2 years without a resident priest.		At this time, the “Saint DumitruLadies’ Auxiliary” had 30 members. The church choir chose the name “Dulce Romania” and the youth group chose the name “Fiii Romaniei”. There was also an interval of 2 years without a resident priest.

	The Priest Teodosie Scaeltschi (later changed to Scala) served the parish in 1942. At this time, there was a choir and a youth group, and 58 young people were serving in the army.		The Priest Teodosie Scaeltschi (later changed to Scala) served the parish in 1942. At this time, there was a choir and a youth group, and 58 young people were serving in the army.
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	The [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archimandrite_Daniil_(Maxim) Priest Daniel Maxim] and the Priest Elie Balica served the parish in 1943.		The [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archimandrite_Daniil_(Maxim) Priest Daniel Maxim] and the Priest Elie Balica served the parish in 1943.

	The Priest Vasile Toma then served the parish from 1944 to 1962. In 1945, the name of the Temple was officially registered as ~~“St.~~ Mary’s Roumanian Orthodox Parish of Boian, Alberta”. In 1948, there were repairs and improvements made to the Temple. Stucco replaced the wooden siding, and the entrance was somewhat modified. The roof was repaired, and the belfry was rebuilt. The stone foundation was covered with concrete.		The Priest Vasile Toma then served the parish from 1944 to 1962.

			In 1945, the name of the Temple was officially registered as “Saint Mary’s Roumanian Orthodox Parish of Boian, Alberta”. In 1948, there were repairs and improvements made to the Temple. Stucco replaced the wooden siding, and the entrance was somewhat modified. The roof was repaired, and the belfry was rebuilt. The stone foundation was covered with concrete.

	In 1945, the parish was officially re-registered as Saint Mary’s Church.		In 1945, the parish was officially re-registered as Saint Mary’s Church.
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	==Saint Mary’s Cemetery, 1901==		==Saint Mary’s Cemetery, 1901==

	[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2449615/saint-mary%27s-romanian-orthodox-church-of-boian ~~The cemetery~~] is found near the Temple, at NW10-56-14-W4, at Township Road #562 and Range Road #143.		[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2449615/saint-mary%27s-romanian-orthodox-church-of-boian Saint Mary’s Cemetery] is found near the Temple, at NW10-56-14-W4, at Township Road #562 and Range Road #143.

	The cemetery was established before the Temple of the Dormition was constructed, and the land was blessed by the [[Mitred Archpriest Jacob and Matushka Barbara Korchinsky \|Priest Jakob Korchinsky]] who lived in Edmonton.		The cemetery was established before the Temple of the Dormition was constructed, and the land was blessed by the [[Mitred Archpriest Jacob and Matushka Barbara Korchinsky \|Priest Jakob Korchinsky]] who lived in Edmonton.
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	Not long after this designation, some major repairs were necessary, since the age of the building and some mistakes in maintenance were by then demanding attention.		Not long after this designation, some major repairs were necessary, since the age of the building and some mistakes in maintenance were by then demanding attention.

	In 1987, 2 grants were projected for the work – one for $22,000 (FoundationCalgary) and one for $15,000 (Dept. of Culture, Edmonton) were the last offers. Furthermore, the project had to be completed that year (1987), according to Rino Basso, the Department official. The project was begun in early October by W. & R. Foundation Specialists Ltd. for $54,380. The parish share to this point was $13,464 and 470 hours of menial labour. It became necessary in early 1988 to apply for grants to replace the stucco with cedar siding (to return the building to its original appearance). The enclosure to the foundation was completed with field stone in 1988.		In 1987, 2 grants were projected for the work – one for $22,000 (FoundationCalgary) and one for $15,000 (Dept. of Culture, Edmonton) were the last offers. Furthermore, the project had to be completed that year (1987), according to Rino Basso, the Department official. The project was begun in early October by [https://network.procore.com/p/w-and-r-foundation-specialists-limited-edmonton W. & R. Foundation Specialists Ltd.] for $54,380. The parish share to this point was $13,464 and 470 hours of menial labour. It became necessary in early 1988 to apply for grants to replace the stucco with cedar siding (to return the building to its original appearance). The enclosure to the foundation was completed with field stone in 1988.


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	==New priest for Boian, 2023==		==New priest for Boian, 2023==

	Since Archpriest Mircea Panciuk was already past the usual age of retirement, and since he had served actively already for 54 years, it was blessed by Bishop ~~Iona~~-Casian that he could now retire from active service. Provisions were made for a successor.		Since Archpriest Mircea Panciuk was already past the usual age of retirement, and since he had served actively already for 54 years, it was blessed by Bishop Ioan-Casian that he could now retire from active service. Provisions were made for a successor.

	Then, as announced on the Diocesan [https://www.episcopia.ca/index.php/en/1577-a-new-page-in-the-history-of-boian web-site], Priest Gheorghe Ioan Petrovan was ordained for the Boian parish by Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru) in Edmonton, Alberta, on Sunday, 19 March, 2023, at the Temple of Saints Constantine and Helen.		Then, as announced on the Diocesan [https://www.episcopia.ca/index.php/en/1577-a-new-page-in-the-history-of-boian web-site], Priest Gheorghe Ioan Petrovan was ordained for the Boian parish by Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru) in Edmonton, Alberta, on Sunday, 19 March, 2023, at the Temple of Saints Constantine and Helen.
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	==Archpastoral visitation, 2025 : new activity==		==Archpastoral visitation, 2025 : new activity==

	From 29 May to 2 June, 2025, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Ioan-Casian_(Tunaru) Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru)] made an archpastoral visit to the Western Canada Deanery of the Romanian Canadian Diocese.		From 29 May to 2 June, 2025, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Ioan-Casian_(Tunaru) Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru)] made an archpastoral visit to the [https://roeacw.ca Western Canada Deanery] of the Romanian Canadian Diocese.

	As reported by the Nun Ana (Bulgariu), the main purpose of this visit was to sanctify the site of the future Saint Metropolitan Dosoftei Centre (a diocesan metochion, and a religious, cultural, and mission centre). The title of the project is "New Generations, Same Roots".		As reported by the Nun Ana (Bulgariu), the main purpose of this visit was to sanctify the site of the future Saint Metropolitan Dosoftei Centre (a diocesan metochion, and a religious, cultural, and mission centre). The title of the project is "New Generations, Same Roots".
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	'''Second Archpastoral Visitation, July, ~~2005~~'''		'''Second Archpastoral Visitation, July, 2025'''

	[https://www.episcopia.ca/index.php/en/2238-word-and-deed-united-with-prayer-at-hairy-hill-and-boian Word and Deed United with Prayer at Hairy Hill and Boian]		[https://www.episcopia.ca/index.php/en/2238-word-and-deed-united-with-prayer-at-hairy-hill-and-boian Word and Deed United with Prayer at Hairy Hill and Boian]

	Monday, 13 July, Tuesday, 14 July, and Wednesday, 15 July, were days of joy, spiritual effort, and concrete work in the historic area of the first Romanian settlers in the Hairy Hill/Boian region.		Monday, 13 July, Tuesday, 14 July, and Wednesday, 15 July, were days of joy, spiritual effort, and concrete work in the historic area of the first Romanian settlers in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hairy_Hill Hairy Hill]/Boian region.

	These days are part of a new initiative of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada to develop the project New Generations, Same Roots, which aims to strengthen religious, spiritual, cultural, and community ties among Romanians in Alberta and Western Canada.		These days are part of a new initiative of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada to develop the project "New Generations, Same Roots", which aims to strengthen religious, spiritual, cultural, and community ties among Romanians in Alberta and Western Canada.

	An important step in the realisation of this project is the establishment of the “Saint Metropolitan Dosoftei Centre” – a missionary, educational, and cultural centre meant to support religious and liturgical, cultural, and historical activities for everyone, but especially for youth and the new generations.		An important step in the realisation of this project is the establishment of the “Saint Metropolitan Dosoftei Centre” – a missionary, educational, and cultural centre meant to support religious and liturgical, cultural, and historical activities for everyone, but especially for youth and the new generations.
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	The Centre aims to play a vital role in ensuring the continuity of Romanian Orthodox life and in preserving the spiritual and historical heritage of the Boia/Hairy Hill area, a region with special significance in the history of the Romanian community in Canada.		The Centre aims to play a vital role in ensuring the continuity of Romanian Orthodox life and in preserving the spiritual and historical heritage of the Boia/Hairy Hill area, a region with special significance in the history of the Romanian community in Canada.

	During these 3 days, the local community was blessed by the presence of Bishop Ioan Casian (Tunaru), Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Canada ; Father Petre Busuioc (Oshawa) ; and Father Lucian Azoiței (Mississauga). With the financial support of priests, parishes, and monasteries from the Toronto area, the 3, along with other local volunteers, took part in the effort to clear and prepare the land for the future project.		During these 3 days, the local community was blessed by the presence of Bishop Ioan Casian (Tunaru), Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Canada ; [https://www-sfstefancelmare-com.translate.goog/preot.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp Father Petre Busuioc] (Oshawa) ; and [https://www.episcopia.ca/index.php/en/structure/parish-directory/12-parish-directory/63-st-andrew-the-apostle-romanian-orthodox-church-mississauga Father Lucian Azoiței ](Mississauga). With the financial support of priests, parishes, and monasteries from the Toronto area, the 3, along with other local volunteers, took part in the effort to clear and prepare the land for the future project.

	In addition to the 3 clergymen, the following also took part logistically and practically in the activities : Gerry Hill, and Bob Dushenski, who generously provided the necessary equipment ; Doug Shapka, who transported the equipment ; Andrei, who helped with all the tasks ; Jackie Toma, who contributed with enthusiasm and valuable knowledge. Georgina Porozni, and Darline Shelemey also joined the initiative by helping with meal preparation. Father Călin Marincaș (dean), and Preoteasa Simona Marincaș prepared in advance all that was needed for the smooth organisation of the entire action. Several members of the Hairy Hill/Boian community also stopped by and showed interest in the future project.		In addition to the 3 clergymen, the following also took part logistically and practically in the activities : Gerry Hill, and Bob Dushenski, who generously provided the necessary equipment ; Doug Shapka, who transported the equipment ; Andrei, who helped with all the tasks ; Jackie Toma, who contributed with enthusiasm and valuable knowledge. Georgina Porozni, and Darline Shelemey also joined the initiative by helping with meal preparation. Father Călin Marincaș (dean), and Preoteasa Simona Marincaș prepared in advance all that was needed for the smooth organisation of the entire action. Several members of the Hairy Hill/Boian community also stopped by and showed interest in the future project.
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	The Altar Feast-day of this parish is the Feast of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nativity_of_the_Theotokos Nativity of the Theotokos], 8 September.		The Altar Feast-day of this parish is the Feast of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nativity_of_the_Theotokos Nativity of the Theotokos], 8 September.

	In ~~2025~~, the pastor of the parish is the [https://boianchurch.ca/ Priest Gheorghe Ioan Petrovan].		In 2026, the pastor of the parish is the [https://boianchurch.ca/ Priest Gheorghe Ioan Petrovan].


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	[https://www.episcopia.ca/index.php/en/2238-word-and-deed-united-with-prayer-at-hairy-hill-and-boian Word and Deed United with Prayer at Hairy Hill and Boian] (21 July, 2025)		[https://www.episcopia.ca/index.php/en/2238-word-and-deed-united-with-prayer-at-hairy-hill-and-boian Word and Deed United with Prayer at Hairy Hill and Boian] (21 July, 2025)

			[https://boianchurch.ca/ New Boian Church opened] (17 August, 2025)

			[https://boianchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/romanian-orthodox-consecration-1.pdf Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada : Consecration of the new Boian Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God and Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer Church, Boian, Alberta] (14-16 August, 2026)

			[https://basilica.ro/en/romanian-church-boian-canada-rebuilt-fire-patriarch-daniel/ Patriarch Daniel (Ciobotea) : Romanian Church in Canada rises again after 2023 Fire] (18 August, 2026)

			[https://boianchurch.ca/dosoftei-center/ Divine Liturgy with Bishop Ioan-Casian presiding at Dosoftei Centre, Hairy Hill Church], (12 September, 2026)