On Thursday, August 1st, Vladyka Irénée celebrated the patronal Feast of St Seraphim of Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.

Concelebrating with Vladyka Irénée were Fr Anatoliy Melnyk, Fr Alexander Janowski, Fr Ivaylo Vutov, Fr Dragos Guilea, Fr Stelian Liabotis, Fr Nectaire Féménias, Fr Gleb Melnyk, Fr Dimitri Choueiry, Fr Nicolas Svetlovsky, Archimandrite Marc Pierre, Archdeacon Amvrosi Mlodzik, and Deacon Denis Letunouski.

Approximately 100 people were in attendance, some from far away as Paris, France. It was a joyous occasion with perfect weather. 

Photos of the outdoor Vespers at the recent parish annual barbecue for St Herman of Alaska Church at the Gerbrandt Farm in Chilliwack.

Photos of Vladyka Irénée's visit to celebrate the 75th anniversary of St Laurentius Greek Orthodox Church in Minitonas, Saskatchewan. Concelebrating with the archbishiop was Fr Rod Luciuk.

Saturday, July 13, 2019 saw the passing of Dr Edward Hartley of Surrey, B.C. Dr Hartley studied medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and after graduation moved to Vancouver, B.C. in 1964 where he began a family medical practice. He married Vivian Robertson in 1967 and together they had three children: James, and the twins Andrea and Maria. Dr. Ed was well-known as a beloved doctor who was devoted to his patients. He was also well-known as a local iconographer.