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Visit of Bishop Arseny (Chahovtsov)

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	==Visit of Bishop Arseny (Chahovtsov)==		==Visit of Bishop Arseny (Chahovtsov)==

	On Saturday, 9 September, 1933, at 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday, 10 September, 1933, at 10:a.m., [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_(Saint)_Arseny_(Chahovtsov) Bishop Arseny (Chahovtsov)] made an archpastoral visit to the parish, and he served at the Vigil on Saturday evening, and at the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Sunday.		On Saturday, 9 September, 1933, at 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday, 10 September, 1933, at 10:a.m., [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_(Saint)_Arseny_(Chahovtsov) Bishop Arseny (Chahovtsov)] made an archpastoral visit to the parish, and he served at the Vigil on Saturday evening, and at the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning.

	According to the "Vancouver Province", he served at the Temple on Fir Street and West Seventh Avenue, where he was assisted by [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Antonin_(Pokrovsky) Archimandrite Antonin (Pokrovsky)] of Edmonton, Alberta, and by the rector, Priest Alexander Kiziun. The choir was led by Captain G A Maltzoff. [It is to be noted, however, that by this time, Father Antonin had been ordained a bishop, and that Vladyka Antonin had, earlier in the year, survived being shipwrecked (the lone survivor) off the coast of Alaska.]		According to the "Vancouver Province", he served at the Temple on Fir Street and West Seventh Avenue, where he was assisted by [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Antonin_(Pokrovsky) Archimandrite Antonin (Pokrovsky)] of Edmonton, Alberta, and by the rector, Priest Alexander Kiziun. The choir was led by Captain G A Maltzoff. [It is to be noted, however, that by this time, Father Antonin had been ordained a bishop, and that Vladyka Antonin had, earlier in the year, survived being shipwrecked (the lone survivor) off the coast of Alaska.]

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Archpriest Alexander Kizyun, 1931

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	Father Alexander’s labours were not only spiritual, but also physical : in the reconstruction of the parish house basement, he served as carpenter, painter and plumber. The basement was transformed into a big dining room, where hard-working ladies of the parish treated the audience after the shows. The gifted artist [https://hermitagefineart.com/en/lots/2019-november-russian-art/715/ Camilla Albertovna Khorvat] (Horvath), wife of the famous [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitry_Horvat General D L Khorvat], Chief Manager of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Eastern_Railway Chinese Eastern Railway], painted Russian birch trees on all the walls, so that the diners got the impression of sitting in a birch grove in Russia. The other basement room contained the library, created by [https://www.holyres.org/en/?p=210 Konstantin Nikolayevich Mamontov], who started with 1 shelf of books, and from that he managed to put together a big collection with a fine selection. Russian people spent many fine evenings there, getting together and sharing their thoughts on current affairs.		Father Alexander’s labours were not only spiritual, but also physical : in the reconstruction of the parish house basement, he served as carpenter, painter and plumber. The basement was transformed into a big dining room, where hard-working ladies of the parish treated the audience after the shows. The gifted artist [https://hermitagefineart.com/en/lots/2019-november-russian-art/715/ Camilla Albertovna Khorvat] (Horvath), wife of the famous [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitry_Horvat General D L Khorvat], Chief Manager of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Eastern_Railway Chinese Eastern Railway], painted Russian birch trees on all the walls, so that the diners got the impression of sitting in a birch grove in Russia. The other basement room contained the library, created by [https://www.holyres.org/en/?p=210 Konstantin Nikolayevich Mamontov], who started with 1 shelf of books, and from that he managed to put together a big collection with a fine selection. Russian people spent many fine evenings there, getting together and sharing their thoughts on current affairs.

			==Visit of Bishop Arseny (Chahovtsov)==

			On Saturday, 9 September, 1933, at 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday, 10 September, 1933, at 10:a.m., [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_(Saint)_Arseny_(Chahovtsov) Bishop Arseny (Chahovtsov)] made an archpastoral visit to the parish, and he served at the Vigil on Saturday evening, and at the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Sunday.

			According to the "Vancouver Province", he served at the Temple on Fir Street and West Seventh Avenue, where he was assisted by [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Antonin_(Pokrovsky) Archimandrite Antonin (Pokrovsky)] of Edmonton, Alberta, and by the rector, Priest Alexander Kiziun. The choir was led by Captain G A Maltzoff. [It is to be noted, however, that by this time, Father Antonin had been ordained a bishop, and that Vladyka Antonin had, earlier in the year, survived being shipwrecked (the lone survivor) off the coast of Alaska.]

	==Abbotsford chapel, 1934==		==Abbotsford chapel, 1934==

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	==2024 : 100 years==		==2024 : 100 years==

	On the weekend of 19-20 October, 2024, the centennial anniversary of Holy Resurrection Sobor (Cathedral) was marked during the serving of the weekly Resurrectional Vigil and Divine Liturgy. On this occasion, Archbishop Irénée (Rochon) presided at both services. The anniversary celebrations had been preceded by a meeting of the Archdiocesan Council of the Archdiocese of Canada.		On the weekend of 19-20 October, 2024, [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary the centennial anniversary] of Holy Resurrection Sobor (Cathedral) was marked during the serving of the weekly Resurrectional Vigil and Divine Liturgy. On this occasion, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Ir%C3%A9n%C3%A9e_(Rochon) Archbishop Irénée (Rochon)] presided at both services. The anniversary celebrations had been preceded by a meeting of the [https://www.archdiocese.ca/archdiocesan-council Archdiocesan Council of the Archdiocese of Canada].

	On Saturday, 19 October, at [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary the Resurrectional Vigil], Archbishop Irénée led the serving of the service of Vespers and Matins. He was assisted by retired Archbishop Lazar (Puhalo), who served despite his weak health. The were assisted by 8 priests, 1 protodeacon, and 2 deacons. Other clergy were present, but not serving. At the conclusion of the Vigil, Mitred Archpriest Michael Fourik was presented with a gift from the parishioners on the occasion of his birthday.		On Saturday, 19 October, at [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary the Resurrectional Vigil], Archbishop Irénée led the serving of the [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary Vigil service] of Vespers and Matins. He was assisted by retired [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Lazar_(Puhalo) Archbishop Lazar (Puhalo)], who served despite his weak health. The were assisted by 8 priests, 1 protodeacon, and 2 deacons. Other clergy were present, but not serving.

			At the conclusion of the Vigil, Mitred Archpriest Michael Fourik was presented with a gift from the parishioners on the occasion of his birthday.


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	On Sunday, 20 October, [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy] of Sunday (which marked also the centennial anniversary of the parish) was led by Archbishop Irénée. He was assisted by 12 priests, 1 protodeacon, and 2 deacons. Retired Archbishop Lazar (Puhalo) was present, but not serving. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, a Synodal Gramota was presented to the parish by Vladyka Irénée.		On Sunday, 20 October, [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy] of Sunday (which marked also the centennial anniversary of the parish) was [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary led by Archbishop Irénée]. He was assisted by 12 priests, 1 protodeacon, and 2 deacons. Retired Archbishop Lazar (Puhalo) was present, but not serving. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, a Synodal Gramota was presented to the parish by Vladyka Irénée.


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	Following the service, there followed a festal banquet in the lower parish hall. This was in turn followed by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icRSgclhxJk a special anniversary concert] by the parish choir, church school, and parishioners in the upper parish hall.		Following the service, there followed a festal banquet in the lower parish hall. This was in turn followed by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icRSgclhxJk a special anniversary concert] by the parish choir, church school, and parishioners [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary in the upper parish hall].

	'''Selection of photos from the anniversary concert :'''		'''Selection of photos from the anniversary concert :'''

Vladyka Seraphim: /* More changes, another immigration ; Priest Evan Lowig, 1988 */

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More changes, another immigration ; Priest Evan Lowig, 1988

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	[[File:Priest Evan Lowig.png]] '''Priest Evan Lowig'''		[[File:Priest Evan Lowig.png]] [[File:Priest Evan Lowig 2.png]] '''Priest Evan Lowig'''

Vladyka Seraphim: /* General administrative adjustments, 1951 */

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General administrative adjustments, 1951

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	In 1951, [[Archbishop Nikon (de Grève) \|Bishop Nikon (de Grève)]] was assigned to be the Bishop of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada].		In 1951, [[Archbishop Nikon (de Grève) \|Bishop Nikon (de Grève)]] was assigned to be the Bishop of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada].

	In February, 1952, Father Leonid Kaspersky was transferred, and he left Canada ~~for a parish~~ in ~~the~~ USA.		In February, 1952, Father Leonid Kaspersky was transferred, and he left Canada to serve as the founding pastor of [https://www.oca.org/parishes/oca-we-sfocsc Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church] in San Francisco, California, USA.

	==Archpriest Peter Kurzemnek, 1952==		==Archpriest Peter Kurzemnek, 1952==

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	Following the service, there followed a festal banquet in the lower parish hall. This was in turn followed by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icRSgclhxJk a special anniversary concert] by the parish choir, church school, and parishioners in the upper parish hall.		Following the service, there followed a festal banquet in the lower parish hall. This was in turn followed by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icRSgclhxJk a special anniversary concert] by the parish choir, church school, and parishioners in the upper parish hall.

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	==Some of the faithful leaders in this parish==		==Some of the faithful leaders in this parish==

Vladyka Seraphim: /* References */

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References

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 [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/vladyka-irenee-visits-vancouver-parishes Vladyka Irénée visits Vancouver Parishes] (29-30 July, 2023)
 [https://orthochristian.com/164345.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawGWWxFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRIDOs934kwwzvcIBPiLa7U2vJfmOpTF9cS_OTBLJhiFhFplb4VIqYyBAA_aem_JfQ8v53GmBcnptZlNSnZ_Q&sfnsn=wa Orthochristian.com : “Canada: OCA’s Vancouver cathedral celebrates 100th anniversary (+VIDEOS)”]  (4 November, 2024)
 ‘[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/messenger/Com1992-3.3-3.pdf Bishop Ioasaph of Edmonton, 1897-1978]’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Summer, 1992), pp. 5-6.

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	==2024 : 100 years==		==2024 : 100 years==

	On the weekend of 19-20 October, 2024, the centennial anniversary of Holy Resurrection Sobor (Cathedral) was marked during the serving of the weekly Resurrectional Vigil and Divine Liturgy. On this occasion, Archbishop Irénée (Rochon) presided at both services. The anniversary celebrations had been preceded by a meeting of the Archdiocesan Council of the Archdiocese of Canada.		On the weekend of 19-20 October, 2024, the centennial anniversary of Holy Resurrection Sobor (Cathedral) was marked during the serving of the weekly Resurrectional [https://orthodoxwiki.org/All-Night_Vigil Vigil] and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy]. On this occasion, Archbishop Irénée (Rochon) presided at both services. The anniversary celebrations had been preceded by a meeting of the [https://www.oca.org/statute/article-x Archdiocesan Council] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archdiocese_of_Canada Archdiocese of Canada].

	On Saturday, 19 October, at [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary the Resurrectional Vigil], Archbishop Irénée led the serving of the service of Vespers and Matins. He was assisted by retired Archbishop Lazar (Puhalo), who served despite his weak health. The were assisted by 8 priests, 1 protodeacon, and 2 deacons. Other clergy were present, but not serving. At the conclusion of the Vigil, Mitred Archpriest Michael Fourik was presented with a gift from the parishioners on the occasion of his birthday.		On Saturday, 19 October, at [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary the Resurrectional Vigil], Archbishop Irénée led the serving of the service of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Vespers Vespers] and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Matins Matins]. He was assisted by retired [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Lazar_(Puhalo) Archbishop Lazar (Puhalo)], who served despite his weak health. The were assisted by 8 priests, 1 protodeacon, and 2 deacons. Other clergy were present, but not serving. At the conclusion of the Vigil, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Mitred_Archpriest_Michael_and_Matushka_Elena_Fourik Mitred Archpriest Michael Fourik] was presented with a gift from the parishioners on the occasion of his birthday.

	On Sunday, 20 October, [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy] of Sunday (which marked also the centennial anniversary of the parish) was led by Archbishop Irénée. He was assisted by 12 priests, 1 protodeacon, and 2 deacons. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, a Synodal Gramota was presented to the parish by Vladyka Irénée.		On Sunday, 20 October, [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy] of Sunday (which marked also the centennial anniversary of the parish) was led by Archbishop Irénée. He was assisted by 12 priests, 1 protodeacon, and 2 deacons. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, a Synodal [https://collegeofarms.euclid.int/the-traditional-art-of-the-russian-orthodox-gramota/ Gramota] was presented to the parish by Vladyka Irénée.

	Following the service, there followed a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0v648vGFEM festal banquet] in the upper parish hall.		Following the service, there followed a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0v648vGFEM festal banquet] in the upper parish hall.

	This was in turn followed by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icRSgclhxJk a special anniversary concert] by the parish choir, church school, and parishioners in the upper parish hall.		This was in turn followed by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icRSgclhxJk a special anniversary concert] by the parish choir, church school, and parishioners in the upper parish hall.

			A "slide-show" of the 2 festival days available [https://youtu.be/xyAcELSYLVM here].

	==Particular parish information==		==Particular parish information==

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	On Sunday, 20 October, [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy] of Sunday (which marked also the centennial anniversary of the parish) was led by Archbishop Irénée. He was assisted by 12 priests, 1 protodeacon, and 2 deacons. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, a Synodal Gramota was presented to the parish by Vladyka Irénée.		On Sunday, 20 October, [https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/holy-resurrection-sobor-vancouver-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy] of Sunday (which marked also the centennial anniversary of the parish) was led by Archbishop Irénée. He was assisted by 12 priests, 1 protodeacon, and 2 deacons. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, a Synodal Gramota was presented to the parish by Vladyka Irénée.

	Following the service, there followed a festal banquet in the ~~lower~~ parish hall. This was in turn followed by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icRSgclhxJk a special anniversary concert] by the parish choir, church school, and parishioners in the upper parish hall.		Following the service, there followed a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0v648vGFEM festal banquet] in the upper parish hall.

			This was in turn followed by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icRSgclhxJk a special anniversary concert] by the parish choir, church school, and parishioners in the upper parish hall.

	==Particular parish information==		==Particular parish information==

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Particular parish information

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	The Altar Feast-day of this parish is the [https://oca.org/saints/lives/2000/09/13/102593-commemoration-of-the-founding-of-the-church-of-the-resurrection Feast of the Dedication of the Temple of the Holy Resurrection] in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Jerusalem Jerusalem], 13/26 September.		The Altar Feast-day of this parish is the [https://oca.org/saints/lives/2000/09/13/102593-commemoration-of-the-founding-of-the-church-of-the-resurrection Feast of the Dedication of the Temple of the Holy Resurrection] in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Jerusalem Jerusalem], 13/26 September.

	In ~~2023~~, the pastor of the parish is the [http://archdiocese.ca/clergy/fourik-mitred-archpriest-michael Mitred Archpriest Michael Fourik].		In 2024, the pastor of the parish is the [http://archdiocese.ca/clergy/fourik-mitred-archpriest-michael Mitred Archpriest Michael Fourik].

	Attached at the parish are :		Attached at the parish are :