On the first Sunday of Great Lent, the Church solemnly celebrates the Triumph of Orthodoxy — the victory of the true Faith over the iconoclast heresy, first observed in 843. The Holy Fathers recognized then a cunning assault upon the very foundation of our faith: “The Word became Flesh and dwelt among us, full of […]

On January 11, the Sunday After the Nativity of Christ, the feast day commemorating the forefathers—the Righteous Joseph the Betrothed, King David, and James the Brother of the Lord—a traditional Christmas Children’s Concert was held at St. Barbara Cathedral in the city of Edmonton. This event is one of the main highlights of our parish […]

Christmas Message from His Grace Matthew, Bishop of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal parishes in Canada to the Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All the Faithful Children of Patriarchal Parishes in Canada and the USA Reverend Fathers, dear brothers and sisters! With heartfelt joy, I greet you all and wholeheartedly congratulate you on the bright […]

On December 13, 2025, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the United States and Canada, concluded his visit to the western United States and departed Minneapolis, Minnesota, for Canada. In Minneapolis, Saint Tikhon, the future Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, opened the North American Theological Seminary (later St. […]

Congratulations to His Grace, Right Reverend Bishop Matthew of Sourozh on the 10th Anniversary of His Episcopal Consecration Your Grace, dear Vladyka and loving father! On behalf of the clergy, monastics, and laity of the Diocese of Sourozh and the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, we sincerely congratulate you on this significant day […]

By the grace of God, from July 27th to August 3rd, 2025, the 25th St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Children’s Camp was held! Following a long-standing tradition, it took place in the picturesque setting on the shores of Pigeon Lake in Alberta—our “children’s monastery” with its beautiful blue and white church—once again gathering children and volunteers from […]

On June 12, 2025, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, acting Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in Canada, arrived, accompanied by his secretary N.V. Trubnikov, on an archpastoral visit to the North American continent. Bishop Matthew began his visit to Canada in Vancouver, the largest city in the province of British Columbia, located on the […]

May 18 is the birthday of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, ruling bishop of the Sourozh Diocese, temporarily Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada. Your Grace, dear Vladyka!   On this memorable day for you, please accept our heartfelt congratulations on the 54th anniversary of your birth!   May the […]

On May 2, the first organizational meeting for the 2025 annual St. Tikhon’s Children’s Bible Camp (to be held from July 27 to August 3) took place at St. Barbara Cathedral in Edmonton. The meeting was led by the dean and rector of the cathedral, and the camp director, Archpriest Igor Kisil. It began with […]

Beloved in the Lord, all-honorable fathers, dear brothers and sisters! CHRIST IS RISEN!            With great joy, I congratulate you on the Saving Feast of THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST! On these holy days, the entire Universal Apostolic Church rejoices and glorifies the Risen Savior, Who opened for mankind the way […]