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'''Langley, British Columbia, Church of Saint Herman of Alaska, 1975'''


==Prehistory==

In 1971, at [[Vancouver BC Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Sobor 1924 |Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver Vancouver], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia British Columbia], [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada], [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Dr._Edward_Paul_Hartley_and_Vivian_Maria_Hartley Dr. Edward Paul and Vivian Maria Hartley] entered the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church Orthodox Christian Church] with their family.  They had been drawn by the beauty of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconography icons] and the faithfulness of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church Holy Orthodoxy] to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Apostles apostolic] Christian Faith.  They soon felt the need of an English-language Orthodox parish in which to raise their children and to draw others into the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Faith].  

In 1975, a group of parishioners from the predominately Russian-speaking [http://www.holyres.org/en/ Holy Resurrection Church] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver Vancouver], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia British Columbia], decided to begin an English-speaking mission in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lower_Mainland Lower Mainland].  This was an undertaking that was blessed by the saintly [[Bishop Joasaph (Antoniuk)]] of thrice-blessed memory, who was the rector of Holy Resurrection at the time.  He had true paternal love for [[Vivian Maria Hartley and Dr. Edward Paul Hartley |Dr. Edward Paul and Vivian Maria Hartley]] (†2013), who were the leaders of this small missionary group.  

A few faithful persons, encouraged by this blessing, gathered regularly with  Edward and Vivian Hartley, and they began to hold [http://orthodoxinfo.com/praxis/services_nopriest.aspx Reader’s services] in their private back-yard domestic chapel (which Bishop Joasaph also blessed with the name of [[Saint Herman of Alaska]]).  This was in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whalley,_British_Columbia Whalley/Surrey].  Dr. Hartley, a self-taught [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconographer iconographer], produced a large quantity of hand-painted [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconography icons] of various [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Great_Feasts feasts] and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Saint saints] of the Church.  

These were the first icons to be used by the mission, and very many icons produced by “the good doctor” were the first icons to be used in very many mission communities in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Canada Western Canada].  


[[File:Hartley_Chapel_exterior_2.png]]  

'''Saint Herman of Alaska Domestic Chapel'''

'''Fruits of prayer and faithfulness'''

Eventually, the community found a priest who would serve them, the Priest Stephen Slipko (at that time, of the canonical [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_in_the_USA Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the USA] under [[Metropolitan Andrei (Kuschak) |Metropolitan Andrey (Kuschak)]]).  Thus, it came about that the English mission was received into this Ukrainian jurisdiction (even though none of its members was Ukrainian, and all its services were in English).  

The mission (which for a time bore the name of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicholas_of_Myra Saint Nicholas], Langley) was served by a succession of clergy, some resident, some visiting.  One of the more notable of these was the [https://oca.org/clergy/name/m Priest Andrew Morbey].  


[[File:SaintNicholasOrthodoxLangleyBC 2.png]]  '''Saint Nicholas Temple, Langley'''


By 1986, the mission was again lacking a [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter priest].  After a year of holding [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Typika Reader’s services] in the back-yard chapel, through the arranging of the (then bishop-elect) [[Archbishop Seraphim (Storheim) |Priest Seraphim (Storheim)]], they learned that a seminarian at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Tikhon%27s_Orthodox_Theological_Seminary Saint Tikhon’s Seminary] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Canaan_Township,_Wayne_County,_Pennsylvania South Canaan], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania Pennsylvania], soon to graduate, was interested in coming to Canada in order to do English mission work.  This candidate, the [http://archdiocese.ca/clergy/farley-archpriest-lawrence Priest Lawrence Farley] (originally a Canadian), arrived in Vancouver, and he led some services and visited the people of the mission in May, 1987.  

The mission parish decided then to “return home” to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodox_Church_in_America The Orthodox Church in America] so that Father Lawrence could be assigned by [[Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor)]] (then locum-tenens for the [http://archdiocese.ca Archdiocese of Canada]).  Thus, after 10 years of ups and downs and various clergy and jurisdictions, the little community had come into the [https://www.archdiocese.ca Archdiocese of Canada] under the patronage of [[Saint Herman of Alaska]] and there was a new and permanent pastor.

==Foundation within the Archdiocese of Canada, 1987==

From 1987, the mission parish, now newly-returned to [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church_in_America The Orthodox  Church in America] (OCA), continued to hold services in the Hartleys' backyard domestic chapel while Father Lawrence served the small community and worked full-time at a series of secular jobs in order to support his wife, Donna, and their 2 young daughters.  The mission grew in size, and it eventually outgrew the original cozy chapel.  By this time, the mission community was tending to overwhelm the Hartley residence by their numbers.  

The mission then found rented quarters for a time, first in an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_Church_of_Canada Anglican] church in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/surrey Surrey], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/british-columbia British Columbia], and then for a longer time in a century-old historic [http://historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=6043 Milner chapel], (the former Milner Methodist Church and Milner [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Church_of_Canada United Church United Church]) at the corner of Glover Road and 216th Street in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milner,_British_Columbia Milner] area of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langley,_British_Columbia_(district_municipality) Langley Township], which is about 25 km (15 mi) to the east of Surrey.  In the early 1990s, the  Milner Community Association took over the care of the building ; and soon after that, the Saint Herman of Alaska parish started renting it.  During this rental period, the pews were removed and an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconostasis iconostas] was constructed (everything was made to be removable).  (In 2006, the Milner chapel was moved a block south from that intersection, in order to protect it and preserve it.)


[[File:SaintAndrewUCFortLangleyBC 1.jpeg]]  

'''Historic Saint Andrew's United Church Chapel, Glover Road (1885)'''


'''Growth ; necessary moves ; the work of yeast'''

At length, the parish grew enough that Father Lawrence could resign from his secular job in order to serve the parish on a full-time basis.  By this time, the mission parish consisted mostly of young people, students, and young families.  Although, of course, the community is welcoming to Orthodox persons of all ethnic traditions, it nevertheless consists largely of converts.  For many years, parishioners have found the community through various means.  Living in many different places all over the "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lower_Mainland Lower Mainland]", many of the flock may live an hour’s drive or more distant.  They continue to be very zealous in their missionary activity.   

On 1 April, 2007, the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Subdeacon Subdeacon] [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/jordan-archpriest-kurt-edward Kurt Edward Jordan] was ordained to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Deacon Holy Diaconate] at Saint Herman's Church.  He continued to take an active part in parish life while he pursued studies towards becoming a physician.  

More than 4 young men, converts within the parish, pursued a call to serve the Church in [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Orders Holy Orders].  Some of them have left the parish in order to take more formal education in preparation for fulfilling this goal.  They have all been involved in other missionary activities.  

A [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Comox_Valley_BC_Holy_Apostle_Barnabas_Orthodox_Mission_1998 “daughter” mission] was founded in [http://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/comox/ Comox]-[http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/courtenay/ Courtenay], on [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/vancouver-island/ Vancouver Island], under the heavenly protection of the [[Comox Valley BC Holy Apostle Barnabas Orthodox Mission 1998 |Holy Apostle Barnabas]], and it was led by a former parishioner.  

The next such mission became the parish of [[Victoria BC All Saints of Alaska and Saint Arseny Orthodox Church 1972 |All Saints of Alaska]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria,_British_Columbia Victoria] (on Vancouver Island), which was re-established under the leadership of a former parishioner, and it was next led by a friend of Saint Herman’s parish.  

The next mission became the Church of [[Vancouver BC Saint John of Shanghai Orthodox Church 2005 |Saint John of Shanghai]] in Vancouver, led by a former parishioner, and it became a visible testimony for the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian Faith] in central Vancouver.  

The next mission became the Church of [[Cranbrook BC Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne Orthodox Church 2006 |Saint Aidan]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranbrook,_British_Columbia Cranbrook], British Columbia, and it was founded by a former parishioner.  The second priest to serve there was also a former parishioner.  

The next mission established was the [[Chilliwack BC The Holy Apostles Orthodox Mission 2014 |Mission of the Holy Apostles]] in [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/chilliwack-bc/ Chilliwack], British Columbia.  It was founded by yet another former parishioner.  All are “children” of the parish of Saint Herman of Alaska in Surrey/Langley.

==A new building==

In the meantime, the community, which had become the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska, purchased a new building of its own in the city of Langley.  It had long been hoped to expand this facility and to rework it so that it would better accommodate the large size of the congregation.  However, there were very many obstacles to these plans, and the community did its best to accommodate the steadily increasing numbers of people and the many activities that occurred in this space.  “Patience, prayer, and work accomplish all in Christ”.  In moving to the new building, the parishioners discovered how to make improvised bells by custom-cutting metal tanks.  Until such a time when other, standard bells might be available, these improvised bells were found to make an adequate substitute. 


[[File:St Herman Langley exterior.jpg]]  '''Entrance to the Temple'''
 

[[File:St Herman Langley interior.jpg]]  '''The interior of the Temple'''

==40 years : 2016==

Forty years of English language parish life and service in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/st-hermans-langley-celebrate-40-years were celebrated at Saint Herman’s Church] in Langley during 2016.  

The first event of the year took place in the parish library on Sunday, 24 January.  At the end of the Sunday [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy], the clergy went in procession to the Hartley Library (as it is now known).  They squeezed into the small room along with parish founder Dr. Edward ([https://www.orthodoxwiki.org/Reader Reader] Paul) Hartley and his family.  Dr. Hartley’s daughters Andrea and Maria (son-in-law Gavin Campbell) and grandson Herman took turns hammering in the nails to mount commemorative materials on the wall, including a plaque, an icon of Saint Herman made for the parish by Dr. Hartley, a photograph of Dr. Hartley and his late wife Vivian, and a [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Pascha Paschal] poem written by Vivian Maria, previously published in "[https://store.ancientfaith.com/pages/The-Handmaiden.html The Handmaiden]", a journal for Orthodox women.  [https://www.orthodoxwiki.org/Subdeacon Subdeacon] James Hartley, their son, was absent at the time, because he was out of the country.  Father Lawrence then blessed all the family members with [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_water holy water], and the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Troparion tropar] [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Herman_of_Alaska#Hymns of Saint Herman] was sung by all.  


[[File:Hartley Library.jpg]]   '''Hartley Library, with Dr. Edward Paul Hartley in the centre'''


[[File:Dr H & daughters plaque3.jpg]]  

'''Dr. Edward Hartley and his daughters Andrea and Maria


Persistence and hard work (not to omit prayer !) were rewarded in [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Jesus_Christ  Christ] with growth, and the Langley building now owned by the parish came to include the small room off the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Narthex narthex] which in 2009 was converted to an [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/parish-anniversary-kicked-library-dedication Orthodox library].  It was all organised by Vivian and her daughter Andrea, and then decorated by [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diakonissa Diakonissa] Victoria Jordan.  New books have been added year by year, including a large collection of Orthodox children’s books.  Some 40 members checked out books to read at home during the previous year.  One of Ed and Vivian’s (many) godchildren, Wendy McGee, was the librarian in 2016. 

The 40th anniversary celebrations came to their apogée on Saturday, 24 September, 2016, with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Liturgy Hierarchical Divine Liturgy] served by [[Archbishop Irénée (Rochon)]], followed by a banquet. 


[[File:Vladyka Irenee visit.jpg]]  '''Anniversary visit of Archbishop Irénée (Rochon)'''


In the summer of 2017, Matushka Donna Farley [https://www.archdiocese.ca/messenger/death-and-funeral-orthodox-perspective published an article on the archdiocesan web-site], in the “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” section, which was entitled “Death and the Funeral : An Orthodox Perspective”.  This article consisted in a sharing of her interview with [https://www.ancientburials.com/our-team.html Zane Zaccheus Green], a funeral director in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia.  He expressed his desire to be able to provide for Orthodox Christian believers the traditional Orthodox Christian care for the body of a believer who has fallen asleep in the Lord.  The article considers both the back-ground of the subject, and the specific elements of each of the steps from the repose to the interment of the person who has reposed.  This article is related to a presentation by Zane Green at the [https://www.archdiocese.ca/assembly-archdiocese-canada-2017 Triennial Assembly of the Archdiocese of Canada in July, 2017], in [https://www.archdiocese.ca/assembly-archdiocese-canada-2017 Edmonton], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta Alberta].

==Archpastoral visitation of Archbishop Irénée (Rochon), 2018==

On Friday, 16 March, 2018, after a meeting in Vancouver of the [https://www.archdiocese.ca/archdiocesan-council Archdiocesan Council], Archbishop Irénée (Rochon) [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/archbishop-irenee-ordains-deacon-st-herman-alaska-church-langley-bc visited the parish of Saint Herman of Alaska].  On that evening, at the [https://oca.org/liturgics/outlines/vespers-presanctified Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts], he ordained the Subdeacon [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/price-priest-symeon Symeon Donovan Price] to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Deacon Holy Diaconate].  [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/isaac-protodeacon-jesse Protodeacon Jesse Isaac] and [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/svetlovsky-priest-nicolas-p Deacon Nicolas Svetlovsky] assisted at the ordination.  Deacon Symeon Price was attached at this parish.  


[[File:Deacon Symeon Price S.jpg]]  '''Ordination of Deacon Symeon Price'''


On the next morning, Saturday, 17 March, 2018, Archbishop Irénée (Rochon) served the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in the Temple.  [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/archbishop-irenee-ordains-another-deacon-st-herman-alaska-church-langley At the Divine Liturgy, he ordained] Subdeacon [https://www.ancientburials.com/our-team.html Zane Zaccheus Green] to the Holy Diaconate.  [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/isaac-protodeacon-jesse Protodeacon Jesse Isaac] and [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/svetlovsky-priest-nicolas-p Deacon Nicolas Svetlovsky] assisted at the ordination.  Deacon Zaccheus Green was attached at this parish.

==Repose of  Vivian Hartley and of Dr. Edward Hartley, 2013, 2019==

In 2013 and 2019, the parish of Saint Herman of Alaska became bereft of her 2 principal founders : first [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Dr._Edward_Paul_Hartley_and_Vivian_Maria_Hartley Vivian, and then Edward Hartley].  


[[File:Dr Ed and Vivian 2.png]]  '''Dr. Edward and Vivian Hartley in their warm, nurturing kitchen'''


In August, 2013, Vivian Hartley participated for the last time in an [https://www.archdiocese.ca/assembly-archdiocese-canada-2013 Archdiocesan Assembly] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa Ottawa], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatineau Gatineau], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec Québec].  She had been a faithful participant and representative in many such assemblies (and some [https://orthodoxwiki.org/All-American_Council All-American Councils of The Orthodox Church in America]) as a representative of her parish.  At that time, she was already unwell, but her joy in Christ sustained her.  

On Tuesday, 19 November, 2013, the handmaiden of God Vivian Maria Hartley departed this life and went to be with the Lord. She had been suffering from cancer, and despite the treatments, she was able to remain at home for the duration.  In a significant manner, [http://www.archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/burial-services-over-orthodox-lay-persons her funeral services] began in the evening of 21 November, the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Entrance_of_the_Theotokos Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple in Jerusalem].  She had been the first to lead the singing in the parish, and now the parish sang her into the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_God_(Christianity) Kingdom].  

After this, on 24 January, 2016, on the occasion of the year of celebrating the 40th anniversary, the Parish of Saint Herman of Alaska in Langley dedicated its newly-refurbished library to its founders, Dr. Edward and Vivian Hartley.  Dr. Hartley himself was able to be present with his children.  This library is in itself a pointer to the evangelical care of this founding pair and their care to nurture people into and within the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian Faith].

Then, on Saturday, 13 July, 2019 (the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archangel_Gabriel Feast of the Archangel Gabriel]), the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Reader Reader], Dr. Edward Paul Hartley fell asleep in the Lord.  He had been in declining health for a few years, and he had received considerable care from his children and a multitude of friends.  The [http://www.archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/burial-services-over-orthodox-lay-persons funeral services] took place on the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Elijah Feast of the Holy Prophet Elias], and of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Maria_(Skobtsova) New-Martyr Nun Maria (Skobtsova) of Paris].  The matter-of-fact and natural care and compassion of Dr. Hartley amplified his gifts as a physician in that healing of bodies was accompanied by healing of souls and spirits amongst the parishioners and many friends.

==Construction plans==

The parish began preparations to construct a [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/special-building-funds-appeal-st-herman-alaska-orthodox-church-langley-bc sufficiently large and permanent Temple] on the existing property.  For very many years, it had been understood that this step lay in the future, at such a time when it would be blessed by the Lord that sufficient resources be available.  

Fundraising began towards this end.


[[File:Saint Herman's Proposed Temple 2.png]]  '''Proposed new Temple'''


On 20 August, 2021, Archpriest Lawrence Farley [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/special-building-funds-appeal-st-herman-alaska-orthodox-church-langley-bc posted on the archdiocesan web-site] a report about the progress of the construction project, along with a request for any assistance others might give.  Father Lawrence reminded the reader about the many former parishioners of this parish who became clergy and serve the Church in various places.  He also reminded the people about the large quantity of writing he has been given [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Grace Grace] to produce because of parish support : more than 25 books and well over 400 blog posts.  

Father Farley then explained that the parish was erecting a new building to help the parish family to continue to grow and to reach out with the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Gospel Gospel] and to create something beautiful for God.  The building project encountered obstacles and costly delays due to the onset of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic COVID-19 pandemic].  These and other unforeseen cost overruns have been considerable (although not unusual in construction), and more money had to be raised.  With the blessing of Archbishop Irénée (Rochon), he asked for the help of any who were able to provide something.  


[[File:Saint Hermans, foundation preparation 1.jpg]]  [[File:Saint Hermans first walls 2.png]]  

'''Foundation preparation''' (left) '''; First walls''' (right)


On 19 May, 2022, Father Lawrence [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/new-orthodox-church-building-back-track-after-pandemic-delays gave a further report on the archdiocesan web-site].  Included was an "aerial view" of the proposed new Temple, the former Temple converted into a hall, and the parking-lot :


[[File:Saint Hermans aaeiral view of the proposed Temple and hall 2.png]]  


By the time of the 30 August, 2022, [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/new-orthodox-church-building-back-track-after-pandemic-delays report, with photos], it became apparent what the new Temple would look like :


[[File:Saint Hermans Temple continued 2.png]]  '''August, 2022'''

==Ordination of Deacon Symeon Price to the Holy Priesthood, 2022==

On Sunday, 27 March, 2022, at [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Vancouver_BC_Holy_Resurrection_Russian_Orthodox_Sobor_1924 Holy Resurrection Sobor] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver Vancouver], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia British Columbia], [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/ordination-fr-symeon-price Archbishop Irénée (Rochon) ordained Deacon Symeon Price] to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter Holy Priesthood] during the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy.  During the Divine Liturgy, Vladyka Irénée was assisted by [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Mitred_Archpriest_Michael_and_Matushka_Elena_Fourik Mitred Archpriest Michael Fourik], rector of Holy Resurrection Sobor ; [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/farley-archpriest-lawrence Archpriest Lawrence Farley], [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/rene-archpriest-richard Archpriest Richard René] ; [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/choi-priest-peter Priest Peter Choi] ; [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/isaac-protodeacon-jesse Protodeacon Jesse Isaac] ; [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/wright-archpriest-gregory-vadim Deacon Gregory Wright].   

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/price-priest-symeon Priest Symeon Price] was attached to Saint Herman of Alaska's Church in Langley, and he began to supply deanery needs in addition to his service in the parish.  


[[File:Ordination Priest Symeon Price 2.png]]  

'''Ordination of Priest Symeon Price'''

==Further construction details==

In the later autumn of 2022, the construction of the new building progressed steadily.  The exterior wrapping was applied over the wood ; the roof was shingled ; the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onion_dome onion-cupolas] for the front arrived and they were installed.  


[[File:Cupolas 2.png]]  '''2 cupolas at the main, west entrance'''


[[File:Main-cupola-2.png]]  '''Installation of the main, central cupola'''


However, as frequently occurs in parish life (and especially in building a Temple to the Glory of God), a major obstacle appeared.  The construction required more money than had been budgeted, and at first a loan was promised by the financiers.  However, the promise was withdrawn.  Regardless, by the Grace and Mercy of God, through the prayers and generosity of many people, the required amount was raised by the time of the deadline imposed.  With grateful hearts, the construction continued, and the large onion-cupola arrived and was installed.  It seemed that the construction would be completed in time for the summer, 2023, time for opening.

==Archdiocesan Council Tours the New Saint Herman's Temple==

On 5 May, 2023, the [https://www.archdiocese.ca/archdiocesan-council Archdiocesan Council] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archdiocese_of_Canada Archdiocese of Canada] was given a tour of the new Temple of Saint Herman of Alaska.  

As reported by [https://www.anaphorapress.com/donna-farley Matushka Donna Farley], Archbishop Irenée and Archdiocesan Council members from across Canada [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/archdiocesan-council-meets-vancouver came to the Vancouver area for an in-person meeting].  At the end of a day of meetings, they [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/archdiocesan-council-tours-new-st-hermans-church-langley-bc adjourned to Saint Herman's, Langley for a tour] of the existing present building, and of the temple-in-progress.  Parish council members and volunteers from Saint Herman's hosted a time of fellowship in the space that was now rapidly taking shape.  

Father Lawrence was asked to give a brief account of the parish's adventures along the way to this immense occasion in the parish, which was first begun in the late 1970s.  The Archdiocese recently made a great contribution to this late stage of the project through a substantial loan from bequest funds, a welcome addition to the support received from members and friends of the parish far and near. 


[[File:CouncilTourSaintHerman 2.jpg]]  '''Archdiocesan Council members hear about the history and construction'''


[[File:SaintHermanInteriorNave 2.jpg]]  '''Viewing the interior of the nave'''


The archdiocese also presented the parish with an icon book from [https://saintaidan.ca/2025/03/14/the-hellene-of-the-year-is-dr-john-hadjinicolaou/ John Hadjinicolaou's] "[https://alexanderpress.com Alexander Press]". 

Vladyka Irenée promised to return, and to serve a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the official grand opening.

==Grand Opening of the New St Herman's Church Building, Langley, BC, 2023==

On Saturday 20 July, 2023, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Ir%C3%A9n%C3%A9e_(Rochon) Archbishop Irénée (Rochon)] (Archbishop of Ottawa and the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archdiocese_of_Canada Archdiocese of Canada]) [https://youtu.be/q7Piy2DZIMo led the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy] at the new Temple of Saint Herman of Alaska at Langley, British Columbia.  The Archbishop was greeted by the clergy and parishioners.  Then followed the [https://russianorthodoxchurchcardiff.com/entrance-vesting-prayers-divine-liturgy Entrance Prayers, Vesting of the Hierarch], the serving of the [https://www.stsymeon.com/files/Printable-Services/Lesser-Blessing-of-Water.pdf Lesser Blessing of Water], and the blessing of the whole Temple with the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_water Holy Water].  Next came the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Tonsure tonsuring] as [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Reader Reader] of [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/matson-deacon-theodore Theodore (Ted) Mason].  

Afterwards, the Hierarchical [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] was served by Archbishop Irénée (Rochon).  He was assisted by [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/farley-archpriest-lawrence Archpriest Lawrence Farley] (Rector of this parish) ; [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Mitred_Archpriest_Michael_and_Matushka_Elena_Fourik Mitred Archpriest Michael Fourik] (Dean of [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Category:British_Columbia_%26_Yukon British Columbia-Yukon]) ; [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/reinheimer-archpriest-lawrence Archpriest Larry Reinheimer] ; [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/rene-archpriest-richard Archpriest Richard René] ; [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/tihon-priest-mircea Priest Mircea Tihon] ; [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/francis-priest-matthew Priest Matthew Francis] ; [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/choi-priest-peter Priest Peter Choi] ; [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/price-priest-symeon Priest Symeon Price] ; [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/isaac-protodeacon-jesse Protodeacon Jesse Isaac] ; [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/wright-archpriest-gregory-vadim Deacon Gregory V Wright] ; [https://www.ancientburials.com/our-team.html Deacon Zacchaeus Green] ; [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/bartlett-deacon-paul Deacon Paul Bartlett].  The singing was led by Magdalen Farley (longtime director).  During the Divine Liturgy, Archbishop Irénée gave a [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Homily homily].  

At the conclusion, Archbishop Irénée (Rochon) awarded the parish rector, Archpriest Lawrence Farley, and Protodeacon Gregory Wright with Holy Synodal [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B0 Gramotas] for their outstanding efforts in building the new Temple.   The video was prepared by [https://www.holyres.org/en/?tag=ovodov Alexander V Ovodov]. 

After the conclusion of the service, a parish [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbecue barbeque] lunch was offered in the previous church building, which had been converted into a parish hall.  

'''Various views of the new Temple'''


[[File:NewRemplConstructione2023 1.png]]  '''The nearly-completed Temple, past what became the parish hall'''


[[File:SaintHermanNewTemple,OldBuildingFromStreet 2.png]]  '''The nearly-completed Temple, and the parish hall, seen from the street'''


[[File:SaintHermanAdjustedIconostas 2.png]]  '''The new iconostas structure'''


[[File:SaintHermanLangley2023 2.jpg]]  '''Archbishop Irénée, clergy, at the blessing of water'''


[[File:SaintHermanLangleySanctificationClergy2023 2.png]]  '''Serving clergy'''


[[File:SaintHermansParishioners2023 2.jpg]]  '''Clergy and parishioners'''


[[File:SaintHermanLangleyParishioners2023 2.png]]  '''Vladyka Irénée, clergy, the congregation'''


[[File:VladykaIrenne,SaintHermanTempleFromSutheast_2.jpg]]  '''Archbishop Irénée, at the southeast of the Temple, in the parking-lot'''


The new [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Altar Holy Table] was the gift of the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Lone_Butte_BC_Holy_Transfiguration_Hermitage_1977 Holy Transfiguration Hermitage] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lone_Butte,_British_Columbia Lone Butte], British Columbia.  The 3 carved sides of the Holy Table are the work of Brother Moses.


[[File:SaintHermanLangleyHolyTableNorthSide 2.png]]  '''Holy Table north side'''


[[File:SaintHermanLangleyHolyTableFront 2.png]]  '''Holy Table west (front) side'''


[[File:SaintHermanLangleyHolyTableSouthSide 2.png]]  '''Holy Table south side'''

==50th Anniversary of the parish, 2026==

On 2 August, 2026, Archbishop Irénée (Rocohon) arrived in Langley, British Columbia, in order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the parish with the parishioners. 

Particuarly significant on this day was the sanctification of the Holy Table in the Temple. Vladyka Irénée, together with the clergy present, sanctified that Holy Table (and the building), and then celebrated the Divine Liturgy with the community.  Those present were deeply moved by the experience, and by the celebration.

For 50 years, together in the parish, generations of Orthodox Christians Langley have been praying, and worshipping, baptising their children, confessing their sins, receiving Holy Communion, being married, mourning the departed and celebrating significant events.  It was a great blessing to mark this anniversary, not simply by looking back, but by sanctifying the very heart of the recently-constructed new Temple for the years ahead.

The parishioners were very grateful to Vladyka Irénée for being with them on that special day, and to all those who have built, served, prayed, and sacrificed for the parish throughout all these years.

==Parish activities and organisations==

Within the parish, there are many avenues in which a person may serve Christ within the community.  

The parish council works together with the rector to conduct the business of the parish community.  Of course, finding a way to increase the space for worship and fellowship remains a constant agenda item.  

Altar servers assist the clergy with their liturgical work and keep the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Altar Altar], [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconostasis iconostas] and candle-stands clean and tidy.

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Reader Readers] are under the direction of the priest and deacon to read the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Lectionary Epistle] and to chant verses. 

The choir leads the congregation in liturgical worship.  Rehearsals are scheduled as needed.  [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bells Bell-ringers] are also organised under the authority of the choir.  The choir also operates an apprenticeship programme for children capable of meeting the requirements of being a choir member.   

The cleanup crew leads the entire community in cleaning up the hall and nave after major services and meals.

The “Diakonia Charity” (“diakonia” is a Greek word for "service") collects funds and goods for local and international groups, e.g. the Salvation Army "[http://gatewayofhope.ca Gateway of Hope]" in Langley, and "[http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org Doctors Without Borders]".  It also supports the local food bank.  Collections are made every Sunday for the food bank in the basket in the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Prothesis  prothesis chapel at] the front of the Temple.  The contents are taken to the food bank afterwards.  Needed items for the homeless are collected in a bin in the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Narthex narthex].

Meals for the home-bound are prepared and delivered by volunteers to new mothers, those recovering from hospital stays, and other such persons in the parish. 

The bookstore offers quality Orthodox books, icons and other church goods at good prices.  

The "[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/parish-anniversary-kicked-library-dedication Three Hierarchs/Hartley Family Lending Library]" has a collection of mostly Orthodox material, not always easy to find in general libraries or book stores.  There is a large selection of Orthodox children's books for use in the church building or at home.  Members must sign out books and sign them back in on return. 

Men's and women's fellowship gatherings take place every month or 2 at the Temple, or in the homes of various parishioners. 

The "[http://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2014/10/saint-tabitha-who-was-raised-from-dead.html Saint Tabitha] Vestment Guild" produces and cares for all fabric arts in the parish as required. 

The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosphora prosphora] makers provide the bread for weekly and special services of the Divine Liturgy.  

The church decoration group provides flowers, candles and such, as appropriate for particular services.

The church school meets in the library during the lunch hour after services.  Several times a year, there are all-day Saturday events as well. 

The "Abbotsford Dinner and Study Group" meets at a parishioner's home, monthly or bimonthly, on a Tuesday as announced.

Father Lawrence has written many books and commentaries, which are available from [http://www.ancientfaith.com/publishing Ancient Faith Publishing] and [http://www.svspress.com Saint Vladimir’s Press].  He has also produced many podcasts, which are available online at "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Faith_Radio Ancient Faith Radio]" at "[https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/undefined/db2c8ec4-be14-4b2e-a68a-90e1a3301f8a?page=1&country=US Coffee Cup Commentaries]" and "[http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/nootherfoundation No Other Foundation]".  

It is useful to know that [https://www.anaphorapress.com/donna-farley Matushka Donna Farley is also a prolific author].  Her writings include Orthodox Christian fiction, poetry, and children's books.  

In 2022, the majority of the parish consisted of converts, just as were its first founders, as well as some members from several different traditionally Orthodox backgrounds.  The parish community, with a great number of young families, has again mostly outgrown its present quarters, and it continues to pursue developing a building project that would allow them to worship in a larger and more fully Orthodox style of Temple, with a more suitable hall facility.  

Most importantly, the parish works very hard at making the riches of the Orthodox Christian Faith accessible to the residents of the Lower Mainland.  It has produced its own prayer book, as well as liturgical booklets consisting of the Church’s services of [https://web.archive.org/web/20080417164140/http://www.metropolitancantorinstitute.org/DailyCycle.html Vespers, Matins, Liturgy and Presanctified Liturgy].  The Sunday morning homily is available on podcast.


[[File:Saint Herman Langley Parisioners.png]] '''Parishioners'''

==Particular parish information==

All services in this parish are offered in English.

This parish is a part of the [https://www.archdiocese.ca/communities?field_deanery_tid_i18n=6&field_community_type_value_i18n=All&title= Deanery of British Columbia & Yukon], of the [https://www.archdiocese.ca Archdiocese of Canada], of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church_in_America The Orthodox Church in America].  The dean is the [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/fourik-mitred-archpriest-michael Mitred Archpriest Michael Fourik].  The bishop is [[Archbishop Irénée (Rochon)]]. 

This parish follows the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Julian_calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar]. 

The Altar Feast-day of this parish is the Feast of [https://oca.org/fs/st-herman-of-alaska Saint Herman of Alaska], 13 December.

In 2025, the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Proistamenos Rector] of the parish is the  [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/wright-archpriest-gregory-vadim Archpriest Gregory Vadim Wright].  

The second priest is [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/price-priest-symeon Priest Symeon Price].  

The deacon is [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/matson-deacon-theodore Deacon Theodore Matson]. 

The former rector, now retired, [https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/farley-archpriest-lawrence Archpriest Lawrence Farley], is attached.


Address :

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/community/st-herman-alaska-church-langley-bc Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church]

7221-198 B Street, 

Langley, British Columbia 

V2Y 1R9

Telephone : 604-588-6166

E-mail : frlawrence@shaw.ca

Web-site : http://www.saintherman.net

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

[https://www.youtube.com/@sainthermanorthodoxchurchi5302 Saint Herman of Alaska Church videos 1]

[https://www.youtube.com/@sainthermans Saint Herman of Alaska Church videos 2]


Directions :

By car :

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langley,_British_Columbia_(city) Langley] is situated 47 km (30 mi) east of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver Vancouver] via [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Canada_Highway Highway #1 east (Trans-Canada)].

From Highway #1 (either from Vancouver or from the east) :

From Highway #1, take the 200 Street (Langley) exit south to 72 Avenue.  Turn right (west), and drive 1 block to the Temple.

The Temple is found at the corner of 72 Avenue and 198 B Street in Langley, British Columbia.


Mailing address :

Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church

PO Box 324
 
8840-210 Street, #505

Langley, British Columbia 

V1M 2Y2



[https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/wright-archpriest-gregory-vadim Archpriest Gregory Vadim Wright]

Email : frgregory@saintherman.net 


[https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/price-priest-symeon Priest Symeon Price] 


[https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/farley-archpriest-lawrence Archpriest Lawrence Farley] (retired)

E-mail : frlawrence@shaw.ca


[https://www.archdiocese.ca/clergy/matson-deacon-theodore Deacon Theodore Matson] 

Email : dntheodore@saintherman.net










[[File:SaintHermanTempleLangley 2.png]]  '''The Temple, by night, from southeast'''

==References==

[http://www.saintherman.net/ Parish website]


'''Additional information :'''

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Saint_Herman_of_Alaska Saint Herman of Alaska]  

[http://archdiocese.ca/community/st-herman-alaska-church-langley-bc Diocese listing]

[http://oca.org/parishes/oca-ca-surshm OCA listing] 

[https://www.archdiocese.ca Archdiocese of Canada web-site]   

[https://www.facebook.com/canadianarchdiocese/ Archdiocese of Canada Facebook]    

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archdiocese_of_Canada Orthodoxwiki article about the Archdiocese of Canada]    

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodox_Church_in_America_Archdiocese_of_Canada Wikipedia article about the Archdiocese of Canada]   

[https://www.oca.org/ Orthodox Church in America web-site]   

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church_in_America Orthodoxwiki article about The Orthodox Church in America]   

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Theodosius_(Lazor) Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor)]   

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Herman_(Swaiko) Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko)]   

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Jonah_(Paffhausen)  Metropolitan Jonah (Pauffhausen)]    

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Tikhon_(Mollard) Metropolitan Tikhon (Mollard)]   

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sylvester_(Haruns) Archbishop Sylvester (Haruns)]    

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Ir%C3%A9n%C3%A9e_(Rochon) Archbishop Irénée (Rochon)]   

[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Joasaph_(Antoniuk) Bishop Joasaph (Antoniuk)]  

[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Dr._Edward_Paul_Hartley_and_Vivian_Maria_Hartley  Dr Edward and Vivian Hartley]  

[https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/langley Canadian Encyclopedia article about Langley, British Columbia] 

[https://www.anaphorapress.com/donna-farley An Interview with Author Donna Farley]    

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/memory-eternal-st-hermans-parish-founder-vivian-hartley Memory Eternal to St Herman’s Parish Founder Vivian Hartley] (19 November, 2013) 

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/bishop-irenees-visit-st-hermans-langley-bc ’Bishop Irénée’s Visit to St Herman’s, Langley, BC’] (14 September, 2014, Feast of the Holy Cross) 

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/st-hermans-langley-celebrate-40-years ‘Saint Herman’s Langley to celebrate 40 years’ in “Archdiocesan News”] (24 September, 2016)   

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/parish-anniversary-kicked-library-dedication Parish Anniversary and the Dedication of the “Hartley Library”] (24 January, 2016) 

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/messenger/death-and-funeral-orthodox-perspective Article by Matushka Donna Farley, ‘Death and the Funeral : An Orthodox Perspective’ in the “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” section of the Archdiocese of Canada web-site] (Summer, 2017)   

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/archbishop-irenee-ordains-deacon-st-herman-alaska-church-langley-bc ‘Archbishop Irénée Ordains Deacon at St Herman of Alaska Church, Langley, BC’] (16 March, 2018)   

[http://www.saintherman.net/blog/entry/4394391/diaconal-ordinations- Two diaconal ordinations at Saint Herman's in Langley, BC] (March, 2018)   

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/dr-edward-hartley-reposes-lord Dr Edward Hartley reposes in the Lord] (13 July, 2019) 

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/special-building-funds-appeal-st-herman-alaska-orthodox-church-langley-bc Special Building Funds Appeal for Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church, Langley, BC] (20 August, 2021) 

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/ordination-fr-symeon-price  Ordination of Deacon Symeon Price to the Holy Priesthood] (27 March, 2022)        

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/new-orthodox-church-building-back-track-after-pandemic-delays New Orthodox Church Building back on Track after Pandemic Delays] (19 May, 2022)  

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/new-st-hermans-church-building-takes-shape-needs-support New Saint Herman’s Church Building takes Shape, but needs Support] (30 August, 2022)  

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/archdiocesan-council-tours-new-st-hermans-church-langley-bc Archdiocesan Council Tours New St Herman's Church, Langley, BC]  (5 May, 2023) 

[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/grand-opening-new-st-hermans-church-building-langley-bc Grand Opening of the New St Herman's Church Building, Langley, BC]   (29 July, 2023) 

[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com1991-4.2-4.pdf ‘A Growing Parish : St. Herman of Alaska Mission, Surrey, British Columbia’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Autumn, 1991)], p. 5. 

Video : [https://youtu.be/tD8KtR4K3JY Patronal Feast at Saint Herman's Church] (2005)

Video : [https://youtu.be/s88JB98Y_FY  Saint Herman Patronal Feast] (2010) 

Video : [https://youtu.be/L7kw1yGfa10 Theophany at St.Herman's Church, Surrey, BC, with Vladyka Irénée] (6 January, 2013)

Video : [https://youtu.be/vAqXpYLhP-I Blessing of Fraser River St. Herman's Church, Surrey, BC] (6 January, 2016)

Video 1 : [https://youtu.be/LFCO0os7zp4 Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Parish at St. Herman of Alaska Church] (24 September, 2016)

Video 2 : [https://youtu.be/QQoUOu99PzE Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Parish at St. Herman of Alaska Church] (24 September, 2016)

Video 3 : [https://youtu.be/slTeked8j7o Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Parish at St. Herman of Alaska Church] (24 September, 2016)

Video 4 : [https://youtu.be/fyIxUBU5JA4 Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Parish at St. Herman of Alaska Church] (24 September, 2016)

Video 5 : [https://youtu.be/kN5IExrBjZ0 Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Parish at St. Herman of Alaska Church] (24 September, 2016)

[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com1993-July.pdf ‘St Herman of Alaska Mission, Surrey, BC’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (July, 1993)], p. 2.

[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com1997-2.8-2.pdf ‘Iconic Nativity Pageant Proves a Great Success’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Spring, 1997)], p. 4. 

[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com1998-1.9-1.pdf ‘Surrey Priest Authors Calendar of Saints’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Winter, 1997/1998)], p. 4. 

[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com2003-1.14-1.pdf ‘New temple in Langley BC for St Herman's parish’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Winter, 2002/2003)], p. 7. 

[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com2004-4.15-4.pdf ‘Deacon ordained in BC’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Autumn, 2004)], p. 13. 

[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com2007-1.18-1.pdf ‘Tonsuring and award at St Herman's, Langley BC’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Winter, 2006/2007)], pp. 5-6. 

[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com2007-3.18-3.pdf ‘New deacon ordained for St Herman's, Langley BC’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Summer, 2007)], p. 4. 

[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com2008-2.19-2.pdf ‘Archpriest Lawrence Farley appointed to be Dean of British Columbia for three years’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Spring, 2008)], p. 6 (pastoral note). 

[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com2008-3.19-3.pdf ‘Bells for St Herman's’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Summer, 2008)], p. 3. 

[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com2009-1.20-1.pdf ‘Healing in Langley BC’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Winter, 2008/2009)], p. 4. 







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