News

  • 31 Jan 2012
    Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

    Everyone is invited to take part in pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

  • 31 Jan 2012
    Schedule of services for February and Spiritual talks
  • 18 Jan 2012
    Photos of St. Herman Conference

    St. Herman Conference photos have been posted.

  • 9 Jan 2012
    Nativity epistle of Archbishop Gabriel

    Nativity epistle of His Eminence, Archbishop Gabriel

    4 January 2012

    To the Clergy & the Whole Divinely Saved Flock of the Diocese of Montréal & Canada
    Beloved brethren and sisters,

    Again we have been accounted worthy to live to see the great feast of the Nativity of Christ. The Lord came to us through the immaculate Virgin, He “appeared on earth and dwelt among men,” as the Prophet Baruch foretold (3:38); and after him the Prophet Haggai revealed to the people that He Whom all nations were awaiting would come to the temple of Jerusalem (2: 7).

    The events of the Nativity took place more than twenty centuries ago, yet every year throughout these sacred days is repeated the clear experience of this joy, of that yearning of men’s souls for heaven which the witnesses of the events of Bethlehem—the all-holy Virgin Mary, the righteous Joseph, the shepherds and the magi—felt.

    Yet what should we today, in our times, do to join the jubilant witnesses of the Nativity of Christ who cry out to us over two millennia: “Come, let us rejoice in the Lord!”? To this we find the answer in a sermon of His Beatitude, Metropolitan Anthony (Khrapovitsky), the founder of the Russian Church Abroad: “Two groups of ordinary people were vouchsafed to worship Him and receive the grace of His coming, and we are fully able to imitate them, if only by acquiring the joy of sharing in their compunctionate homage before the manger, the dwelling-place of Christ. The shepherds kept watch through the cold night, carrying out their duties; but they forsook their customary tasks, for after the revelation of the angel “they came with haste” (Lk. 2: 16) to Bethlehem, where there awaited them not the sight of scepters and thrones, but, as we read in the canon of the Nativity, “utter poverty. What is more base than the cave? What is more lowly that the swaddling-bands wherein the richness of Thy divinity shone forth?” (Nativity Canon).

    And His Beatitude exclaims: “Brethren, let us also tear ourselves away from our concerns, if only on this sacred and grace-filled day, that we may worship the Newborn with faith!”

    “… Even if sin has brought you down into bestial passions and lusts, even if you are compelled by your conscience to apply to yourself the prophet’s rebuke: ‘ Man, being in honor, did not understand; he is compared to the mindless cattle, and is become like unto them ‘ (Ps. 48: 13), even then you must not despair of the condescension of your Savior, Who, not having disdained to lie in a manger, does not disdain to rest in the manger of your soul in His grace and his peace,” Saint Philaret, Metropolitan of Moscow, once said.

    Thus, beloved brethren and sisters, the Nativity of Christ is a feast of great joy, but also of the great humility that the divine Infant, the Lord Himself, shows us. Let us be mindful of this during these festive days, for Christ Who is now born has promised His disciples—that is, you and me: ” I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you” (Jn. 16: 22).

    CHRIST IS BORN! GLORIFY HIM!

    GABRIEL
    Archbishop of Montreal & Canada

    Nativity of Christ, 2012

  • 2 Jan 2012
    Choir Conductor Position

    The Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church (ROCOR) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is seeking a choir director to begin work in March 2012. The ideal candidate will be a devout Orthodox Christian with a love for the music and liturgical traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church, have knowledge of Church Slavonic, Russian, English and the eight tones and have experience conducting an Orthodox church choir. Candidates with an education in Orthodox choral conducting will be given priority.

    The conductor will be responsible for leading the choir during Sunday, feast day and great saint’s day vigils and liturgies, the services of Great Lent and Holy Week and to conduct regular rehearsals. Excluding the first week of Great Lent and Holy Week, there may be on average between five and ten hours of work per week.

    A competitive salary will be offered based on qualifications. Depending on other qualifications the parish is also in a position to offer a qualified candidate part-time employment (20-30 hours a week), with housing.

    For more information on the Protection of the Holy Virgin, Russian Orthodox Church please visit www.memorialchurch.ca.

    If you have any questions about this position or wish to apply please contact Fr. Alexis at 613-316-9820 or

  • 2 Jan 2012
    Schedule of services for January, Christmas and Theophany
  • 24 Dec 2011
    Akathists to the miracle-working icons

    Slight clarification and addition to the schedule of services:

    - December 25th at 7:30 pm - Moleben & Akathist to the Myrrh-streaming Iveron Icon of the Mother of God
    - December 26th at 6:30 pm - Moleben & Akathist to the Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God

  • 19 Dec 2011
    Miracle-working Icons to Visit Our Parish

    In conjunction with the St. Herman Youth Conference being held in Ottawa this year, the miracle-working Kursk-Root icon of the Mother of God and the myrrh-streaming Iveron icon of the Mother of God from Hawaii will be visiting Holy Virgin Protection church December 24 - December 26. Both icons will be present at the following church services:
    -Saturday December 24, 6:00 pm - Vigil
    -Sunday December 25, 9:30 am - Divine Liturgy
    -Monday December 26, 6:30 pm - Moleben & Akathist to the Mother of God

    Metropolitan Hilarion, First-Hierarch of the Russian Church Outside of Russia and Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal and Canada will preside over the weekend services.

    All are welcome to come, pray and venerate the holy icons.

  • 1 Dec 2011
    Schedule of services for December
  • 30 Oct 2011
    Schedule of services for November
  • 11 Oct 2011
    Parish feast

    The clergy and parishioners of the Protection of the Mother of God Memorial Church in Ottawa invite you to celebrate our parish feast with us.

    The festive schedule is as follows:
    - Saturday the 15th of October at 6:00 pm - All-night Vigil.
    - Sunday the 16th of October at 9:30 am - Greeting of the bishop and Divine Liturgy.
    - After the Liturgy - Moleben and procession
    - After the Moleben - festive meal

  • 3 Oct 2011
    Schedule of services for October
  • 5 Sep 2011
    M. Kozlovski fell asleep in the Lord

    Please pray for the repose of the newly departed Michael. Michael Kozlovski, the father-in-law of our rector Fr. Stelian, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday evening, September 4. The funeral of the servant of God Michael will be on September 8th at Christ the Saviour church in London Ontario. May the Lord give rest to the soul of the newly departed servant of God Michael.

  • 1 Sep 2011
    Schedule of services for September and schedule of spiritual talks
  • 30 Jul 2011
    Schedule of services for August
  • 2 Jul 2011
    Pilgrimage to Ukraine's holy sites
  • 1 Jul 2011
    Schedule of services for July
  • 29 May 2011
    Schedule of services for June
  • 1 May 2011
    Schedule of services for May
  • 14 Apr 2011
    Easter schedule
  • 28 Mar 2011
    Schedule of services for April
  • 16 Mar 2011
    Dinner for poor children


    The Youth and Children of
    The Memorial Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin Church in Ottawa
    Invite Everyone to a Dinner for


    Poor and Sick Children in Ukraine


    The Dinner Will Take Place on
    3rd of April 2011 in the Pushkin Hall after the Divine Liturgy



    For more information please contact: Fr. Stelian
  • 28 Feb 2011
    Schedule of services for March
  • 19 Feb 2011
    Annual General Meeting - March 13th

    Annual General Meeting

    Parish of the Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia


    The meeting will take place on 13 March 2011 at 12:00 PM.
    in the parish hall at 99 Stonehurst Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario


    THE AGENDA WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:

    1. Election of Assistant to the Chair of the Meeting
    2. Election of two Secretaries for the meeting
    3. Report of Rector*
    4. Report of Warden
    5. Report of Sisterhood
    6. Report of St. Vladimir’s Residence
    7. Report of Bookstore
    8. Report of Treasurer
    9. Report of Audit Committee
    10. Ratification of Treasurer and Audit Committee reports
    11. Vote on Proposed Budget
    12. Elections:
    a) Selection of two counters of votes if necessary
    b) Elections to new term
    i. Treasurer (1-year term)
    ii. Secretary (1-year term)
    iii. Members of Church Committee (2 to 5 members) (1-year term)
    iv. Members of Audit Committee (3 members and 1 alternate) (1-year term)
    13. Other Matters

    * Each report will be followed by an opportunity for relevant questions

    Please note: Participation in this meeting is limited to voting members who have paid their dues and fulfilled all other membership obligations indicated in the Normal Parish By-Laws of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia.

  • 1 Feb 2011
    Schedule of services for February
  • 11 Jan 2011
    Preparation for Yolka
    Saturday, January 15th:

    Dress rehearsal for yolka at 10:30. All children wishing to perform at the yolka MUST attend.

    Sunday, January 16th:

    Yolka following the Liturgy and molieben. A pizza lunch will be served. However, parents are asked to provide all other refreshments such as salads, juice and dessert. Please contact Liliya Kungurova at 819-458-3155 or to let her know what refreshments you will be bringing.
  • 11 Jan 2011
    St. Herman's Youth Conference
    As announced last Sunday, our parish will be hosting the 2011 St. Herman's Youth Conference. For all those interested in helping to organize this conference there will be a meeting on Wednesday January 12th. If you are interested in participating please contact Fr. Alexis at or 613-316-9820.
  • 5 Jan 2011
    Children's Yolka - January 16th
    Everyone is invited to the Children's Yolka and a lunch following the Divine Liturgy on January 16th.

    It will be a potluck lunch and everyone is asked to bring a dish: salads, desserts, drinks, fruit. Please let Lily Kungurov about what dish you are going to bring: 819-458-3155 or
  • 4 Jan 2011
    Nativity potluck lunch - January 9th

    On January 9th there will be a Nativity potluck lunch (there will be no lunch January 7th). Everyone in the parish is encouraged to sign-up and bring something! You don’t have to be a member of the sisterhood to participate.

    All food must be brought ready to serve or heated up by whoever is contributing it.

    Please remember to wash and take home your dish at the end of the meal!

  • 31 Dec 2010
    Schedule of services for January
  • 1 Dec 2010
    Schedule of services for December
  • 7 Nov 2010
    Photos of Parish Feast posted

    We have posted photographs of this year's Parish Feast.

  • 7 Nov 2010
    3rd Annual Cultural Dinner

    3rd Annual Cultural Dinner

    November 26, 2010, 6-8:30pm 89 Stonehurst Ave

    Enjoy a cultural evening of food and entertainment with us!

    A charity event in support of “Helping Orphans Progress Everyday”, a registered non-profit organization, which provides essential supplies to orphanages across Russia.

    Tickets on sale now!

    Tickets*: $25 (adult) in advance ($30 at the door); $20 (seniors and students); $5 children (2-12 years). Free admission for children under 2 years.
    *includes meal (with dessert and tea, coffee or hot chocolate).

    Russian dinner, cultural entertainment, and a silent auction (including two signed Ottawa Senators items and tickets to the NAC)

    For tickets and more information contact:
    Kristine Taylor Lee: 613-741-7089 or
    Marie McGahan: 613-862-0425

  • 1 Nov 2010
    Schedule of services for November
  • 5 Oct 2010
    Parish photo contest

    The parish of the Protection of the Holy Virgin invites you to participate in its first photo contest.

    Submit your photographs in two categories: “The Church Building” and “Parish Life.” The contest begins on October 1, 2010 and ends January 31, 2011.

    To enter, send your photos via e-mail to:

    Contest Rules

    1. Each participant may submit an unlimited number of photographs.
    2. Taking photos inside the church during services is not permitted.
    3. Pictures must be submitted in digital format (JPEG files).
    4. All submitted photographs become the property of the parish.
    5. Three winning photographs from each category will be displayed in the parish hall.

  • 1 Oct 2010
    Schedule of services for October
  • 18 Sep 2010
    Parish feast

    The clergy and parishioners of the Protection of the Mother of God Memorial Church in Ottawa invite you to celebrate our parish feast with us.

    The festive schedule is as follows:

    - Saturday the 9th of October at 6:00 pm - All-night Vigil.
    - Sunday the 10th of October at 9:30 am - Greeting of the bishop and Divine Liturgy.
    - After the Liturgy - Moleben and procession

  • 8 Sep 2010
    Achbishop Ioasaff Celebrations in Montreal (updated)

    Achbishop Ioasaff Celebrations in Montreal

    Friday, October 15, 2010
    Rawdon, Church of Holy Virgin of Kazan

    * 10am - Greeting of Metropolitan Hilarion
    * 11am - Panihida at Russian Cemetery
    * Visit of Rawdon and its surroundings
    * Parish Luncheon

    Montreal

    * 02pm - Visit of Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral
    * 03:30pm – Visit to Montreal City Hall
    * 05pm – Visit to the Russian Federation Consulate

    Saturday, October 16, 2010
    Lachine - Church of St. John of Suchawa

    * 10am - Greeting of Metropolitan Hilarion and Divine Liturgy

    Montreal

    * 02pm - Reception at the All- Cossack Association
    * 06pm - All Night Vigil service at St. Nicholas Cathedral with parish choir and Trinity Seminary Quartet

    Sunday, October 17, 2010
    Montreal - Saint-Nicolas Cathedral

    * 09:30am - Greeting of Metropolitan Hilarion
    Pontifical Divine Liturgy followed by Litany for the departed
    * 01:00pm - Banquet with presentations:
    Lecture with photos “Enlightener of Canada”
    Concert by Trinity Seminarian Quartet
    Presentation from parish Russian school students

    Short article on Vladyka Ioasaff

  • 31 Aug 2010
    Schedule of services for September
  • 8 Aug 2010
    Rummage sale

    We invite everyone to the rummage sale to help raise funds for our parish. The sale will take place from noon to 7 pm on Friday, August 20th and from 8:30 am to 4 pm on Saturday, August 21st.

  • 26 Jul 2010
    Schedule of services for August
  • 27 Jun 2010
    Schedule of services for July
  • 14 Jun 2010
    Visit of Bishop Gabriel

    Bishop Gabriel will visit our parish this coming weekend and will serve Vigil on June 19th at 6 pm and Divine Liturgy on June 20th at 9:30 am.

  • 7 Jun 2010
    K.N. Dermid fell asleep in the Lord

    Konstantine Nicholaevitch Dermid fell asleep in the Lord today. He was a great supporter of our parish and will be greatly missed.

    There will be a panikhida on Tuesday at 6 pm, and the funeral service will be on Wedensday at 11 am. May God rest his soul.

  • 16 May 2010
    Concert of the Konevets Quarter
  • 1 May 2010
    Schedule of services for May and June
  • 11 Apr 2010
    Dinner for сhildren in the Ukraine

    His Grace, Bishop Gabriel visited the Parish of the Memorial Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin from Friday March 12th to Sunday the 14th. On Friday evening about 95 people attended the service of Holy Unction.

    On Sunday, after the Divine Liturgy, the children and youth of the parish hosted their 5th Annual Benefit Dinner for Poor and Underprivileged Children.
    This year, children as young as 3 years old prepared a wonderful Lenten chili meal that was enjoyed by all. The total amount collected was $2,100, and will be sent again this year as last to the orphanage under the care of the Ascension Monastery, in Chernovitsa in the Ukraine. We are grateful to Fr. Victor Lochmatov, who came from Jordanville again this year to attend the services and support this worthy cause.
    Over the past 5 years, the children have raised over $12,000 in support of those who have less than us.

    The children would also like to express their thanks and gratitude to his Grace, Bishop Gabriel who is very supportive of their efforts, and everyone who attended and supported them. Guests came from London, Toronto, Jordanville, Montreal and other surrounding cities.

  • 25 Mar 2010
    Schedule of services for April
  • 24 Mar 2010
    Potluck on Palm Sunday

    This Sunday, there will be a potluck lunch. The sisterhood is asking anyone who is able to please bring a side dish. The sisterhood will provide the main dish (fish).

  • 9 Mar 2010
    Visit of the Bishop and Holy Unction

    Bishop Gabriel will be visiting our parish this coming weekend (March 12-14) and will serve Holy Unction on Friday evening at 6:30pm. A commemorative Liturgy will be served this Saturday at 9am (see schedule). On Sunday there will be a hierarchical Liturgy.

  • 9 Mar 2010
    Church cleaning

    On Saturday March 20th after the Divine Liturgy there will be a general cleaning of the church in preparation for Pascha. Please come and help us!

  • 7 Mar 2010
    Dinner for poor and sick children in the Ukraine
  • 1 Mar 2010
    Schedule of services for March
  • 18 Feb 2010
    G.N.Pjawka fell asleep in the Lord

    On February 17th at 8:30am our Mr. Gregory N. Pjawka (father of Zhenya Pjawka) passed away at the age of 89 years.

    His remains will be brought to our church in London, ON on Friday after service at 1:00pm and a service for the departed will be served.

    After Matins Friday evening at approx. 8:30pm will be a Panihida.

    The Divine Liturgy for Saturday morning will served earlier then scheduled starting at 8:00am.

    The Funeral service will follow starting at approx. 9:45am.

    After interment at Woodland Cemetery there will be a remembrance meal in the rectory.

    Memory Eternal to the newly reposed Gregory!

  • 14 Feb 2010
    Annual General Meeting

    Annual General Meeting

    Parish of the Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia

    The meeting will take place on 28 February 2010 at 12:00 PM.
    in the parish hall at 99 Stonehurst Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario

    THE AGENDA WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:

    1. Election of Assistant to the Chair of the Meeting
    2. Election of two Secretaries for the meeting
    3. Report by Rector*
    4. Report by Warden
    5. Report of Sisterhood
    6. Report on St. Vladimir’s Residence
    7. Report by Treasurer
    8. Report by Audit Committee
    9. Ratification of Treasurer and Audit Committee reports
    10. Vote on Proposed Budget
    11. Elections:
      a) Selection of two counters of votes if necessary
      b) Elections to new term
        i. Treasurer (1-year term)
        ii. Secretary (1-year term)
        iii. Members of Church Committee (2 to 5 members) (1-year term)
        iv. Members of Audit Committee (3 members and 1 alternate) (1-year term)
    12. Other Matters

    * Each report will be followed by an opportunity for relevant questions

    Please note: Participation in this meeting is limited to voting members who have paid their dues and fulfilled all other membership obligations indicated in the Normal Parish By-Laws of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia.

  • 31 Jan 2010
    Schedule of services for February
  • 31 Jan 2010
    Blini Dinner

    Protection of the Holy Virgin Memorial Church
    Sisterhood invites everyone to…


    Blini Dinner


    Sunday February 7, 2010

    At Pushkin Hall, after Divine Liturgy

  • 15 Jan 2010
    Help Haiti mission

    This Sunday we will be collecting money to help our Orthodox brothers and sisters in Haiti.

    Please also consider donating through Fund for Assistance:

    http://www.fundforassistance.org/ffa_site/eng/haiti_earthquake.html

  • 6 Jan 2010
    Nativity epistles
    Nativity Epistle of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia


    Nativity Epistle of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad


    Nativity Epistle of The Right Reverend Bishop Gabriel of Montreal and Canada


    Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ!

    In the grace-filled days of the Nativity of Christ our hearts are filled with a great gift of God: the gift of heartfelt love toward our neighbours, a special sense of spiritual comfort and peace. At the festive Nativity meal the faithful of a family, in their peaceful and joyful state, are in some way like unto the Holy Family, the Family of those who were close to Christ. This thought belongs to Most Blessed Metropolitan Anthony, the founder of our Russian Church Abroad. Who are these close ones to Christ? The first joy of the Born Saviour of the world was vouchsafed to just about the last people of that contemporary human society, to poor shepherds. They kept the watch then and therefore were deprived of the ability to sleep on that cold Palestinian night. Yet for more than two millennia the entire universe blesses them. History did not keep the names of the majority of the powerful in this world of that time. Even the learned specialists are at difficulty to give us an approximation of the way things were in the world in those years, as they argue with each other. Everything, or almost everything is forgotten, lost. However, the shepherds of Bethlehem, that were found worthy of the conversation with the Angels, who proclaimed to them the Birth of Christ, are remembered and known by all, even by those, who do not belong to the Church of Christ.

    Beloved brothers and sisters, I would like to draw your attention to the fact, that the Nativity joy of those close to Christ could not be darkened by the malice and hatred that immediately began to rage around the Divine Infant, and by which the enemy of our salvation surrounded Him. As it always happens, to that end he used the weaknesses of the human race: the love of power, the love of honour, the inclination to be first at the gatherings of the people. The impious Herod is afraid of the true King and therefore seeks to kill Him. The soul of the unrighteous one is darkened because it is full of anxiety and trouble.

    Let us, beloved brothers and sisters, entreat the Lord Who is coming to be born and His Most Pure Mother that They not let the evil one darken our souls in these days of the beginning of our Salvation. And may we be vouchsafed even a small part of the peaceful Nativity joy, being likened, even if only in part, to those, who were close to Christ.

    Christ is born! – Glorify Him!
    Signed:

    Gabriel
    Bishop of Montreal & Canada
    Nativity of Christ, 2009.

  • 31 Dec 2009
    Church and St. Vladimir's home construction photos posted
  • 31 Dec 2009
    Schedule of services for January
  • 27 Dec 2009
    Nativity lunch

    Sisterhood is organizing the potluck lunch after Liturgy on Nativity, January 7th - we ask everyone to bring a dish.

    Parents of children participating in Yolka are asked to bring a side dish, dessert, or drinks on January 10th. There is a sign-up sheet at the candle kiosk. The sisterhood will provide the main dish (pizza).

  • 27 Dec 2009
    Church cleaning

    Church clean-up for Nativity will be on Saturday, January 2nd at 9am. Everyone is invited to come and help.

  • 27 Dec 2009
    Christmas Yolka

    Everyone is invited to our parish

    Christmas Yolka!


    On Sunday, January 10th, 2010 after

    the Divine Liturgy in Pushkin Centre.

  • 20 Dec 2009
    New in the library

    Our library has received new audio tape adaptation of stories by I.S. Shmelev "Pilgrimage" and 3 audio tapes for children.

  • 29 Nov 2009
    Schedule of services for December
  • 23 Nov 2009
    United Way

    We are always grateful for your donations. You can send your donation to us through United Way if your employer participates in it. Please don't forget to put our information in the application:

    Protection of the Holy Virgin Memorial Church
    99 Stonehurst Ave.
    Ottawa, ON K1Y 4R6

    Business Number: 107862112RR0001

  • 19 Nov 2009
    St. Herman’s Youth conference

    This Sunday we will have a plate collection for the St. Herman’s Youth conference.

    The Right Reverend Bishop Gabriel
    of Montreal and Canada
    DIOCESAN CHANCELLERY

    To All the Reverend Rectors of the Montreal & Canadian Diocese

    This year, the St Herman’s Youth conference will be held, with God’s help, in the city of Methuen, USA. The
    St Herman’s youth conference is now in it’s 30th year and continues it’s mission to provide a rare opportunity for all of our Orthodox youth to meet together, to become acquainted, to participate in group discussions and to listen to lectures of a purely Orthodox character, and finally and most importantly, to prepare for and receive communion of the Holy Mysteries of Christ on the feastday of St Herman, 12/25 December.

    In connection with this, I urgently request that all the reverend rectors take up a special collection this year in our parishes at the end of the Divine Liturgy to help defray the costs of organizing this conference. I would also ask that this be announced from the ambvon prior to the collection taking place.

    The St Herman’s committee which is undertaking the organization of the conference is working very hard to contain the costs of attending these conferences to a minimum. As always, the outlays for food and lodging are the highest. For this reason we are appealing to each parish to make this conference accessible to as many of our Orthodox youth as possible.

    The funds collected will help to cover the expenses of the conference and will also be used to make it possible for the St Herman’s organizing committee to assist young people from families of limited means. This year in particular with the difficult economic conditions the need is even greater to put forth that extra effort.

    You may ask why support a conference in the USA when we have our own Canadian needs? To this I will
    answer, last year when the conference was in Montreal we received most of our support from the USA parishes. We need to generously contribute to help as many of our Canadian youth to attend the conference this year.

    This letter is to be taken as a formal directive to this effect.

    I thank you in advance for your support. Please do not forget that our youth is our future. We must support it!

    Please send cheques to St Herman’s Youth Conference.

    c/o Rev George Lagodich
    6783 32 Ave
    Montreal, QC H1T 3C9

    † Gabriel, Bishop of Montreal and Canada
    11/11/09
  • 19 Nov 2009
    Fr. Vassily elevated to rank of protodeacon

    During our parish feast Fr. Vassily was elevated by Bp. Gabriel to the rank of protodeacon. This is is an honor and a confirmation of Fr. Vassily's tireless work for the Glory of God and for the welfare of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. We sincerely congratulate Fr. Vassily!

  • 19 Nov 2009
    Thank-you letter from Ukraine

    We received a letter from archimandrite Longine (in Russian), superior of the Holy Ascension mens monastery of Chernovtsy diocese, thanking our youth for collecting money for the Ukrainian orphan children.

  • 4 Nov 2009
    New sections on the site

    We added new sections to the site:

    Pokrov - history of the feast of Protection of the Holy Virgin

    Bulletin board - community bulletin board

    Resources - links to Orthodox resources on the Internet

  • 31 Oct 2009
    Schedule of services for November
  • 19 Oct 2009
    Interview with Met. Hilarion

    We would like to draw your attention to the interesting and relevant interview with His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion A Unified Russian Church is a Great Spiritual Force

  • 19 Oct 2009
    Liturgy starts earlier on Sundays

    Please note that the Liturgy will now start at 9:30 am on Sundays.

  • 25 Sep 2009
    Visit by Pochaev icon of the Mother of God

    The great treasure of the Orthodox world - the Pochaev icon of the Mother of God from Pochaev Lavra in Ukraine - is coming to our city.

    Its veneration in Ottawa will take place at the Annunciation Cathedral (OCA) at 15 Lebreton Street North.

    Everyone is invited to come for the Akathist to the icon on October 1st at 6:30 pm. The full itinerary of icon's visits in Canada can be found here.

    You can read about the history of the icon here.

  • 24 Sep 2009
    Parish feast

    We invite everyone to our Parish feast on October 10th and 11th. On the morning of the 11th meeting of Bishop Gabriel will commense at 9:30am. The feast lunch will start after the Divine Liturgy.

  • 24 Sep 2009
    Church and grounds cleaning

    We invite everyone to help clean our church for our Parish feast on Saturday, October 3rd, at 10am. Men are gathering at 8am in order to cut down overgrown trees on church grounds.

  • 24 Sep 2009
    Parent meeting

    We would like to continue studies in our parish school and invite all parents to a meeting after the Liturgy this Sunday, September 27th.

  • 24 Sep 2009
    Panikhida for Vl. Vitaly

    It has been 3 years since the repose of Vladyka Vitaly and this Saturday, September 26th, at 5:30 pm we invite everyone to pray for him during the panikhida.

  • 7 Sep 2009
    Serbian festival and concert

    We invite everyone to support our Serbian brothers and visit Serbian festival that was organized by the St. Stefan's parish. Festival program is available at http://www.ottawafest.ca/

    We also invite everyone to the concert of Serbian performers - Teofilovic Twins (http://www.teofilovici.rs/). The concert will take place on September 12th and 13th at 7:30 pm at the Library and Archives Canada at 395 Wellington st.

  • 7 Sep 2009
    Rummage sale

    We invite everyone to the rummage sale to help raise funds for our parish. The sale will take place from noon to 7 pm on Friday, September 11th and from 8:30 am to 4 pm on Saturday, September 12th.

  • 7 Sep 2009
    Subscription to "Russkii Dom"

    We are announcing new subscription to Orthodox magazine "Russkii Dom" for the coming year. The annual cost is CAN$45. In order to subscribe please contact our librarian Tatiana Blazhko.

  • 7 Sep 2009
    Thank you for book donations

    We would like to sincerely thank everyone who donated books to our library! We would be grateful for any further donations.

  • 7 Sep 2009
    Typo in the schedule

    In the Russian schedule of services for September there was an error - we missed the vigil on September 20th. Corrected schedule has been posted on the site.

  • 29 Aug 2009
    Schedule for September and October
  • 29 Jul 2009
    Funeral arrangements for Xenia Vartanova (updated)

    Tonight at 6:30pm there will be a panikhida in the church.

    Tomorrow (Thursday) there will be visitation at McEvoy Sheilds funeral home (1411 Hunt Club Road; (613) 737-7900) from 7pm to 9pm. A panikhida will be served at 7pm.

    The funeral service will be Friday morning at 10am at the church.

  • 29 Jul 2009
    Xenia Vartanova fell asleep in the Lord

    Our parishioner Xenia Vartanova, daughter of Tatiana Vartanova, fell asleep in the Lord today.

    Memory eternal!

  • 29 Jul 2009
    Bishop Gabriel and Kursk Root icon will visit our parish

    Bishop Gabriel will visit our parish with Kursk Root icon on August 15th and 16th.

  • 24 Jul 2009
    Bishop Ambrose (Cantacuzene) has reposed

    The official announcement from the Web site of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.

  • 29 Jun 2009
    Schedule for July and August
  • 14 Jun 2009
    Kursk icon visiting our parish again next week

    The Kursk icon of the Theotokos will be in our parish again next week.

    A molieben and akathist will be served on Friday, June 19th at 6:30pm.

  • 31 May 2009
    Schedule for June
  • 28 May 2009
    Church cleanup

    This Saturday May 30th between 11am and 3pm we will clean our church and church grounds. We invite everyone to come and work with us, any help will be appreciated.

  • 14 May 2009
    Garage and bake sale
    The Sisterhood of the
    Holy Protection Church
    99 Stonehurst Ave., Ottawa, ON

    Invites you to a

    GARAGE AND BAKE SALE

    On Friday May 22 at 12 noon - 7pm
    and
    Saturday May 23 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

    All money earned will go towards the beautification of our church.

  • 14 May 2009
    Memorial Day Youth Retreat

    Jordanville Monastery invites young Orthodox men and women, to spend Memorial Day weekend (May 23–25) in Jordanville, NY, and experiencing the life of Holy Trinity Monastery.

    For more details visit the retreat site:

    http://retreat.jordanville.org/

  • 6 May 2009
    Kursk icon visiting our parish

    The Kursk icon of the Theotokos will be in our parish from Saturday May 9th to Tuesday May 12th.

    Fr. Stelian will be visiting homes of parishioners with the icon on Sunday and Monday evenings. A sign up sheet is in the candle kiosk.

    A molieben and Akathist will be served on Tuesday evening at 6:30pm.

  • 1 May 2009
    Schedule for May
  • 17 Apr 2009
    Paschal Epistle of Bishop Gabriel
    PASCHAL EPISTLE

    To the clergy and the entire god-loving flock of the Canadian Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad

    Christ is Risen!

    Reverent fathers, beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord!

    Which one of us does not know that out of all the feasts, given by the Lord to His Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, the most joyous, the most solemn is the Feast of the Pascha of the Lord, the Bright Resurrection of Christ. And this same Feast is the most mysterious, the most incomprehensible for the human mind. We cannot comprehend in what manner the most glorious Resurrection of Christ in the flesh, that is in the body, took place. That is only known by the Most Holy Trinity. As for us, according to the words of Bishop Innocent of Herson, we can only venerate the marks of God's glory, which appeared above the tomb of the Author and the Finisher of our salvation.

    Yet the marks of the glory of God are visibly imprinted also in our hearts, and we feel that unmistakeably. On the night of Pascha, the joyful and all-forgiving mood comes upon the pious, upon the usually indifferent, upon the kind, and upon those, of whom in the Catechetical Homily of St. John Chrysostom it is said: "If any hath tarried even until the eleventh hour, let him not be fearful on account of his lateness!" That is the mark of God's glory: the gift of special mystical grace, given to the faithful without merits and feats. It is as though a foretaste of the eternal joys of heaven, received by a Christian from the Lord on Pascha of Christ. Let us listen attentively, beloved brothers and sisters, to the wondrous words of the Paschal service: "Now all things are filled with light; heaven and earth, and the nethermost parts of the earth; let all creation, therefore, celebrate the arising of Christ, whereby it is strengthened." The light of the Resurrection reaches Hades and we see that on the holy icons, depicting the Risen Lord Jesus. According to the belief of the Orthodox Russian people, from the first day of the Bright Resurrection of Christ the gates of heaven open and remain open until the leave-taking of Pascha. In ancient Russia there existed a touching tradition that in these days even the torments of hell are abated: it was thought that some rest is given to sinners in the other world from Great and Holy Thursday until the very Pentecost.

    Such is the meaning of the greatest, life-changing world event: the Resurrection of Christ. It not only drew the creature closer to the Creator, the people to God, but by its grace-filled power it united the faithful into the Church of Christ. The feast of the Pascha of the Lord reminds us of that: those celebrating this day with a pure heart are filled with mutual forgiveness and alien to despondency because their entire being is captured by the love of the Risen Christ.

    Truly Christ is Risen!
    Signed:

    †Gabriel
    Bishop of Montreal and Canada

    Pascha of Christ, 2009.

  • 14 Apr 2009
    Church hours on Sunday

    Please note that on Sunday church will open at noon so that you could come to bless the baskets and light the candles. The service will start at 2 pm.

    For more details see the full schedule.