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[[File:Saint Vladimir Sobor Calgary 2.png]] 

'''Calgary, Alberta, Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Saint Vladimir, 1928'''


==Prehistory==

[https://www.uocc.ca/parish/st-vladimir-parish/ Saint Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church] of [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/calgary/ Calgary], [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/alberta/ Alberta], [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada], was organised in 1928.  The first [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] was served in the home of M and A Danilovich by Priest T Volohatuke.  This was the beginning of gatherings to worship and to pray in various homes. 

In 1929, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_language Ukrainian language] school was established. 

In 1931, the [https://www.usrl-cyc.org/ Ukrainian Self-Reliance Association] was established.  The first president was J P Swityk.

In 1932, the "[http://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages%5CB%5CA%5CBasarabOlha.htm Olha Basarab]" branch of the [https://www.ucc.ca/ucc-member/ukrainian-womens-association-of-canada/ Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada] was established.

In 1935, the first executive of the developing congregation was selected.  In this year also, the [http://archive.cym.org/ca/calgary/ Ukrainian Youth Association] (CYMK) of Calgary was formed.

==Establishment of the parish, 1938==

In 1938, the congregation received its official corporate status as the "Saint Vladimir’s Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Congregation", through the [https://open.alberta.ca/publications/r15 Alberta Religious Societies Lands Act].  

In 1938, 2 lots were purchased, the Temple was constructed, and the basement was finished.  In addition, there was a celebration of the 950th anniversary of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Baptism_of_Rus%27 Baptism of Rus’].  

'''Priest Peter Sametz'''

The pastor of the parish was [https://diasporiana.org.ua/wp-content/uploads/books/7079/file.pdf Priest Peter Sametz].  The president of the congregation was M Danilowich.  The building chairman was A Orishchak.

In 1940, the choir of the parish was formed under the leadership of M Humeniuk.  During the following years, the Temple was connected to the electrical utility service.

'''Priest Metrat I Danyluk'''

In 1949, the Priest Metrat I Danyluk, the first resident parish priest, arrived. 

In 1952, the members of the parish constructed the rectory for parish priests. 

In 1959, the library and archives of the parish were established.  The first librarian was M Woron. 


[[File:Saint Vladimir Temple Iconostas 1961 1.png]]  [[File:Saint Vladimir Temple Calgary 1962 1.png]]

'''The iconostas, 1961''' (left)''' ; The Temple, 1962''' (right)


[[File:Procession.png]]  '''A procession'''


[[File:Parish group.png]]  [[File:Pastor and council.png]]

'''A parish photo''' (left)''' ; Pastor and council''' (right)


In 1964, the pastor of the parish was [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233058068/michael-fyk Priest M Fyk].  A club for the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Acolyte altar-boys] was established.

In 1973, a quarter-section of land (about 160 acres or 64.7 hectares) was donated to the parish by C and V Komarnicky.

'''Damage by fire'''

In 1975, the interior of the Temple was severely damaged because of an electrical fire.  After some deliberation and weighing alternatives, it was decided to repair the damaged Temple.


[[File:Fire damage.png]]  '''Some fire damage at the front of the Temple'''


'''Cultural centre ; Priest J Tkaczuk'''

In 1976, a cultural centre was begun to be built.  The pastor of the parish was Priest J Tkaczuk (Thatcher).  The president was B Zip and the building chairman was P Makowsky. 


[[File:Constructing the cultural centre.png]]  '''Constructing the cultural centre, basement completed'''


In 1977, the "[https://luwccalgary.com/community-resources/ Golden Age Club]" was established, and the first president was J Zalaski.

In 1979, The Calgary Branch of the [https://www.usrl-cyc.org/structure/usrl-cyc-branches/calgary Ukrainian Self-Reliance Association] received a certificate of incorporation under the [https://kings-printer.alberta.ca/documents/acts/s14.pdf Alberta Societies Act].

In 1980, the cultural centre’s lower level was completed.  The president was M Charuk, and the building chairman was F Makowsky.

==Second Temple, 1987==

'''Priest Henry Lakusta'''

Between 1985 and 1987, a new Temple was constructed, as a project to mark both the 50th anniversary of the parish, and the millennium of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianization_of_Kievan_Rus%27 the Baptism of Rus’].  The pastor of the parish was Priest Henry Lakusta.  The president was Nestor Papish, and the building chairman was Michael Zubkow.

In 1988, there was a library and museum expansion in the cultural centre and the annex lower level.


[[File:Historic-Calgary SaintVladimirSoborAndCentre=accross-the-Bow.jpg]]  

'''View of Saint Vladimir's Sobor and the Cultural Centre, from across the Bow River'''


A 2018 [https://mycalgary.com/city/historic-calgary/st-vladimirs-ukrainian-orthodox-church/ architectural description] of the Temple :
  The dominant exterior design features are its five copper-clad 'banyas' ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onion_dome domes] that create 
  the striking skyline silhouette.  The interior walls act as a canvas for very extensive and
  traditional [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconography iconography].  Executed by artisans, these hand-painted features are rare examples 
  of craftsmanship and construction techniques that also form part of the tradition of church 
  construction. 
The adjacent cultural centre’s Ukrainian library is one of the largest outside Ukraine.

==Change in status of the UGOCC, 1990==

In 1990, the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada was officially renamed “[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada   The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]” (UOCC) by an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_of_Canada Act of the Parliament of Canada].

In 1990, the 18th Sobor of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/winnipeg Winnipeg], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/manitoba Manitoba], decided to enter into Eucharistic Union with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecumenical_Patriarch_of_Constantinople Ecumenical Patriarchate] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantinople Constantinople] (Istanbul).  This decision also changed the relationship with the other Orthodox dioceses and parishes in Canada in a positive way.

'''New iconostas project, 1992'''

In 1992, the project to build a new [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconostasis iconostas] in the new Temple was initiated.  The pastor of the parish was still [https://cropo.com/tribute/details/5490/RT-REV-MITRED-ARCHPRIEST-HENRY-LAKUSTA/obituary.html Priest Henry Lakusta] (1980-1993).   The president was Mel Pasichnuk, and the iconostas project chairperson was Shirley Din. 


[[File:Saint Vladimir Calgary Iconostas.jpg]] [[File:20180217 StVladimir Calg IconostasSS.jpg]] 

'''Mural iconography''' (left)''' ; iconostas''' (right)


In 1992, the land donated by the Komarnickys was sold.  The money was put into a trust fund to prepare for the construction of a seniors’ complex.  The pastor of the parish was [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/5707/ Priest Taras Krochak], and the president was Peter Charuk.

==New iconostas, 1995==

'''Priest Taras Krochak'''

In 1995, the iconostas was completed.  The pastor of the parish was Priest Taras Krochak, and the president of both the parish and the iconostas project was Shirley Din.  

In 1996, the commemorative booklet “Iconostas, Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Church” was published.   The pastor of the parish was Priest Taras Krochak, the president of the parish was Shirley Din, and the editor of the booklet was Aka Papish.

==Wall-frescoes, 2003-2010==

In about 2003, a project was initiated to put [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconography iconography] on all the walls of the Temple, in the style of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresco frescoes].  [https://www.facebook.com/verasenchukiconography/ Vera Senchuk] of [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/winnipeg Winnipeg], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/manitoba Manitoba], well-known [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconographer iconographer], began this work, which continued over several years.  That part of the project was concluded in 2010.  It is intended to add iconography to the ceiling in due time. 

==Southern Alberta Mission Project, 2000==

In 2000, the [https://www.stvlads.com/southernalbertamissionproject Southern Alberta Mission Project] was initially begun.  It came to be known as the Holy Trinity Mission District.  The new ordination of [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rev-fr-patrick-d-powalinsky/ Patrick Powalinsky] to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter Priesthood], under the sponsorship of Saint Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Congregation in Calgary, provided the personal resources for this project.  Initially, the mission served [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethbridge Lethbridge], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Deer,_Alberta Red Deer], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyen Oyen] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranbrook,_British_Columbia Cranbrook], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia British Columbia].  A new mission congregation had begun in Cranbrook because of the mission project.  However, this Cranbrook mission was taken over by [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church_in_America The Orthodox Church in America] (OCA), when the Southern Alberta Mission Project was in hiatus. 

Later, [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/holy-trinity-parish-3/ Holy Trinity congregation] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethbridge Lethbridge], Alberta, and [https://www.uocc.ca/parish-location/alberta/red-deer/ Holy Trinity Mission] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Deer,_Alberta Red Deer], Alberta, began to grow at a remarkable rate, mainly because of the resources and activity of the mission project.  With the project, these congregations hope to grow to a point where they can support their own priests.

'''Lethbridge'''

[https://www.lethbridge-orthodox.org/aboutourparish The Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Congregation in Lethbridge], is a multi-ethnic congregation (with more than 8 ethnicities represented), which serves Lethbridge and the surrounding area.  At that time, the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] was usually offered on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, and during the winter months, [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Vespers Great Vespers] was usually served on the preceding Saturday evening.  On Sundays when there was no Divine Liturgy, there was usually a [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Typika reader’s service of the Typical Psalms] in the Temple.  The Temple is located at 643-13 Street North in Lethbridge.  

'''Red Deer'''

The [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/holy-trinity-parish-6/ Red Deer Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Mission] was organised in 1999, and since its inception, has been under the pastoral leadership of 5 priests ([https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rt-rev-mitred-archpriest-mykola-sawchenko/ Mitred Archpriest Mykola Sawchenko], [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rev-fr-patrick-d-powalinsky/ Priest Patrick Powalinsky], [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rev-fr-mykhaylo-pozdyk/ Priest Mykhaylo Pozdyk], Priest Volodymyr Bilous, and [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rev-fr-timothy-chrapko/ Priest Timothy Chrapko]).  During this time, as the mission developed, it came to include former members of the OCA’s Mission of Saint Nektarios (founded in 2000, closed in 2012).  Many members gather for a “Vespers and Education Night” once a month.   

In 2016, a new Temple was completed and then [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Consecration_of_a_church sanctified] by [[Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk)]] of Edmonton.  With this sanctification, a new name was given to the Temple and congregation.  It is now known as "[http://www.stnicholasreddeer.com/about-us.html Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church]".  The Divine Liturgy is served twice a month at the present time.  

'''Oyen'''

The [https://orthodox-world.org/en/i/24714/Canada/Alberta/Oyen/Church/Saints-Peter-and-Paul-Orthodox-Church Ukrainian Orthodox Congregation of Saints Peter and Paul] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyen Oyen], Alberta, is a small congregation, which serves a predominately farming community just a few kilometres from the [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/alberta Alberta]-[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/saskatchewan Saskatchewan] border.

==Preschool, 1988==

“[https://ukrainianpreschool.ca/ Sadochok]” is Calgary’s only Ukrainian bilingual preschool.  Since 1988, parental support and gifted teachers have endeavoured to instil a love for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_culture Ukrainian culture] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_language language].  Programming facilitates children’s development through culturally relevant experiences in a fun and safe environment.  No previous knowledge of the Ukrainian language is required.

==Centennial of the UOCC, 2018==

In 2018, the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OOEew2Belw 100th anniversary of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada] and also of [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/holy-trinity-cathedral-2/ Holy Trinity Cathedral] were marked at an extraordinary sobor (assembly) at the cathedral in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatoon Saskatoon], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatchewan Saskatchewan].

The purpose of the sobor was to [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzGxRwxvkcXcZDBxWbrrKQfPcchP?projector=1 celebrate 100 years] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada].  The celebrations were attended by Ukrainian Orthodox faithful from across Canada and beyond.  

The Sobor began on Thursday, 9 August, 2018, with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in the Chapel of [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Saskatoon_SK_Saint_Petro_Mohyla_Institute_1916 Saint Petro Mohyla Institute], presided by [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Andriy_(Peshko) Bishop Andriy (Peshko)] of the [https://uocceast.ca/ Eastern Eparchy], with the responses sung by the Clergy led by [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rev-fr-michael-lomaszkiewicz/ Father Michael Lomaszkiewicz].  This was followed by an All-Canada Clergy Conference.  


[[File:CentennialConferenceSaskatoon 2.png]]  '''Centennial Clergy Conference'''


All gathered for [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Vespers Vespers] at the Mohyla Institute Chapel and this was followed by a wine and cheese reception as the delegates and guests registered for the Extraordinary National Council.  

The celebrations continued for a year.

==2020-2021 Coronavirus-19 virus restrictions on parishes==

In early 2020, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19 Covid-19 virus] made its appearance in Canada, and it quickly became a world-wide pandemic.  Because of the rules governing gatherings that were laid down by the provincial and city governments, the parish stopped any further services after 8 March, 2020. Including the rules regarding social distancing, the decreasing numbers permitted for any gathering, and the considerations regarding the health of all concerned, this and other parishes were required to close for a time.  

As elsewhere, there was some controversy about the legal requirements.

==Election of Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk), 2022==
'''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]).  

There was a total of 205 delegates, which was near the average attendance for such sobors.  

In the course of the work of the Sobor, there was the necessary election in order to nominate to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Synod Holy Synod] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Church of Constantinople] a candidate for election as Archbishop of Winnipeg and Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, who would succeed the Retired [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Yurij_(Kalistchuk) Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk)].  

There were 3 candidates who were considered :  [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Job_(Getcha) Archbishop Job (Getcha)], [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk) Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk)], and [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Andriy_(Peshko) Bishop Andriy (Peshko)].   The final choice of the members of the sobor was Archbishop Job (Getcha).  He had received more than the minimum required 51% of the votes, and there was no subsequent voting required.  

The election by the Sobor (Assembly) of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada then had to be confirmed by the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Synod_of_Constantinople Holy Synod of Bishops of Constantinople] (as is described in the [https://uocc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/UOCC-Bylaws.Amended.July-15.2010.pdf Consistory By-laws]).  

Upon having received the nomination (with accompanying documents) from the Sobor of the UOCC, the Holy Synod of the Church of Constantinople elected Vladyka Ilarion (Rudnyk) to become Archbishop of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg  Winnipeg] and Metropolitan of the [https://www.uocc.ca/about/ Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canada].  

The Holy Synod of the Church of Constantinople elected [https://orthodoxia.ch/en/name/736/show Archbishop Job (Getcha)] to become Metropolitan of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisidia Pisidia], in west-central [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey Türkiye] (Turkey), north of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycia Lycia], and east of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus Ephesus].    

'''Confirmation of election in Constantinople/Istanbul, 2022'''

On 29 August, 2022, Vladyka Ilarion (Rudnyk) was at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fener Phanar] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantinople Constantinople] for the purpose of the first confirmation of the election in June, 2022.  He co-served the Divine Liturgy with [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)] in the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Patriarchal_Church_of_Saint_George_(Phanar) Cathedral of Saint George] at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fener Phanar].

'''Enthronement as Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, 2022'''

On Saturday, 19 November, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., in [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Winnipeg_MB_Holy_Trinity_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Metropolitan_Cathedral_1946 Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral] in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the [https://www.facebook.com/HTUOMC/videos/469634775273077/ Enthronement Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was served].  Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) presided at the Divine Liturgy.  He was assisted by [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Andriy_(Peshko) Bishop Andriy (Peshko)], many [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter priests], several [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Deacon deacons], [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Subdeacon subdeacons] and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Acolyte Altar-servers].  Present also were [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)], [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Exarch Exarch] of Canada for the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Patriarchate of Constantinople], and Retired [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Yurij_(Kalistchuk) Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk)], Former Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada.  

'''Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) at the Phanar, Istanbul, 2023'''

On Sunday, 2 July, 2023, Ecumenical [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)] was present and praying during the Divine Liturgy at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._George%27s_Cathedral,_Istanbul Saint George's Cathedral] in the Patriarchate compound. He gave the blessing that Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) preside ("horostasia") over the Divine Liturgy. [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Job_(Getcha) Metropolitan Job (Getcha)] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisidia Pisidia], [https://www.goarch.org/-/bishop-athenagoras-of-nazianzos Bishop Athenagoras (Ziliaskopoulos)] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazianzus Nazianzos], and the Honourable [https://uk-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/%D0%9D%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%96%D0%BB%D1%8C%D1%81%D1%8C%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%A0%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B0%D0%BD_%D0%91%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87?_x_tr_sl=uk&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Roman Nedilskyi], [https://orthodoxtimes.com/ecumenical-patriarch-met-new-consul-general-of-ukraine-in-constantinople/ General Consul of Ukraine in Constantinople] were also present and praying with the congregation of the Faithful.

==Change of calendar for the UOCC, 2023==

On 1 December, 2023, in accordance with the resolutions of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, [https://www.uocc.ca/primatial-encyclical-annoucement-of-the-adoption-of-the-revised-julian-calendar-by-the-ukrainian-orthodox-church-of-canada/ Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk) announced] that, effective that day, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada moved to use the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Revised_Julian_Calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].   He allowed that for a brief period of time, a parish might remain on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_calendar Old (Julian) Calendar].  

It seems that subsequently, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Edmonton_AB_Saint_John_Saint John's Cathedral] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton Edmonton], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta Alberta], was the first to adopt the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Julian_calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].  

However, a previously-existing group of persons began to encourage resistance to the immediacy of this change.  It was their understanding that the process would be determined ultimately and finally at the next [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sobor general sobor of the UOCC].  Therefore, on 16 December, 2023, Metropolitan Ilarion [https://www.uocc.ca/communique-from-the-office-of-the-metropolitan/ issued a formal letter] concerning the situation, together with a letter of support sent to him by his predecessor (Retired [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Yurij_(Kalistchuk) Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk)]).  He called the resisters to repentance

==Particular parish information==

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://orthodoxwiki.org/Julian_Calendar Old (Julian) Calendar].

The Altar Feast-day of this parish is the Feast of [https://oca.org/saints/lives/2000/07/15/102031-equal-of-the-apostles-great-prince-vladimir-in-holy-baptism-basi Saint Prince Vladimir], 15/28 July. 

In 2024, the pastor of the parish is the [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rev-fr-patrick-e-yamniuk/ Archpriest Patrick Yamniuk].   



Address :

[https://www.uocc.ca/parish/st-vladimir-parish/ Saint Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church] 

404, Meredith Road NE

Calgary, Alberta 

T2E 5A6

Telephone : 403-264-3437 

Fax : 403-264-3438

E-mail : info@stvlads.com

Web-site : http://www.stvlads.com 

[https://www.facebook.com/stvlads/ Facebook]


Directions : 

From [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deerfoot_Trail Deerfoot Trail] :

From [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deerfoot_Trail Deerfoot Trail], exit west on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Drive_%28Calgary%29 Memorial Drive].  Turn right on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton_Trail Edmonton Trail] and then turn left at [https://www.mapquest.com/ca/alberta/calgary/t2e-5a6/404-meredith-rd-ne-51.05208,-114.05414 Meredith Road], which is the first street on the left.  The Temple and Cultural Centre are on the right side of the road, halfway up the hill.

From [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16_Avenue_N 6th Avenue North] :

Drive on Edmonton Trail South.  At the bottom of the hill, turn right on Meredith Road.  Meredith Road is 1 block north of Memorial Drive. 

Calgary is accessible by road, principally [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta_Highway_1 Highway #1] (east-west), and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta_Highway_2 Highway #2] (north-south). 

It is accessible by various airlines through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary_International_Airport Calgary International Aeroport].  

It is accessible by interurban bus through [https://www.busbud.com/en/bus-calgary/c/c3nf7v various Alberta companies] (Red Arrow ; Ebus ; Rider Express ; Poparide ; Cold Shot ; abestx.com, and others).  


[https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rev-fr-patrick-e-yamniuk/ Archpriest Patrick Yamniuk] 

Telephones : (403) 264-3437 ; (403) 890-5325   

E-mail : fatherp@stvlads.com 


[[File:St Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Calgary.jpg]]

==References==

Papish, M Aka, ed., “Iconostas, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Church” (Calgary, AB : St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Congregation, 1996) © 1996 St Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Congregation.  ISBN : 0968056407.  ISBN : 9780968056400.

Tarasar, Constance J, ed., “[https://archive.org/details/orthodoxamerica10000unse/page/n3/mode/2up Orthodox America 1794-1976 : Development of The Orthodox Church in America]” (Syosset, NY : The Orthodox Church in America Department of History and Archives, 1975). ASIN : B000ZLZAUE.  

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)]”.    


'''Additional information :'''

[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). 

Sametz, William, “[https://diasporiana.org.ua/wp-content/uploads/books/7079/file.pdf My father the priest : the life and times of the Very Reverend Dr. Peter Sametz : founding missionary priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]” (Toronto : Hypertex Plus, 2008). ISBN : 9780969670056. 

[https://www.uocc.ca/parish/st-vladimir-parish/ Saint Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Calgary parish listing]   

[https://orthodox-world.org/en/i/24683/canada/alberta/calgary/church/saint-vladimir-orthodox-church Orthodox World listing]   

[https://uocc-we.ca/  Ukrainian Orthodox Western Eparchy web-site]   

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Eparchy_of_Western_Canada Wikipedia article about the Western Eparchy of the UOCC] 

[https://uocc.ca  Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada web-site]   

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Orthodoxwiki article about the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]  

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Wikipedia article about the Ukrainian Orthodox of Canada]  

[https://www.patriarchateofconstantinople.com/index.html Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople web-site]   

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Orthodoxwiki article about the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople]   

[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)]  

[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Boris_(Yakovkevych) Archbishop Boris (Yakovkevych)]   

[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Andrew_(Metiuk) Metropolitan Andrew (Metiuk)]    

[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_John_(Stinka) Metropolitan John (Stinka)] 

[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Yurij_(Kalistchuk) Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk)]   

[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk) Metropolitan II Ilarion (Rudnyk)]    

[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Andriy_(Peshko) Bishop Andriy (Peshko)]    

[http://www.stvlads.com/education.html Children and family programmes]

[http://www.stvlads.com/culturalcentre2.html Cultural centre]

[https://www.facebook.com/AlbertaCYMK/ UOCC Youth web-site]

[http://www.orthodoxcalgary.ca/mensretreat Men’s retreat]

[http://www.stvlads.com/womensretreat.html Women’s retreat]

[http://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages%5CU%5CK%5CUkrainianOrthodoxChurchofCanada.htm Encycopaedia of Ukraine article about the history of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church]

[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ukrainian-canadians/ Canadian Encyclopaedia article about Ukrainian Canadians]  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_diaspora Wikipedia article about the Ukrainian diaspora]

[http://wayback.archive-it.org/2217/20101208162026/http://www.edukits.ca/multiculturalism/student/immigration_ukrainian_e.html Ukrainian Immigration to Canada]

[https://www.provincialarchives.alberta.ca/sites/default/files/2018-08/UkrainianGuide-English.pdf "Historical Overview" about immigration of Ukrainians to Alberta]

[http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/calgary/ Canadian Encyclopaedia article about Calgary] 

[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk)#Enthronement_as_Metropolitan_of_the_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada,_2022 Enthronement of Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk) as Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada] (19 November, 2022)      

[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)   




 

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