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To all the Reverend Clergy, Monastics and Faithful of our Archdiocese of Canada My beloved Fathers, Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

For days we have been monitoring this crisis. Last night the Holy Synod assembled in teleconference to hear the advice of medical and legal counsels.

This is by far the most difficult decision I will probably have to make in my life. Considering that this COVID-19 virus has now begun to transmit within the community, it is essential that we abide strictly with the guidelines of our Civil and Medical authorities.

Much has been written on how to behave with this pandemic of Coronavirus. Please follow the directives of the medical authorities .

May Our merciful Lord Jesus Christ keep us all safe, may this difficult period pass quickly through the intercession of His most blessed Mother, the Ever-Virgin Mary the Theotokos.

+Archbishop Irénée 

The following prayer to be read during Divine Liturgy after the litany for the catechumens:  

Videos below of the visit of His Eminence Archbishop Irénée to Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Sobor in Vancouver on Sunday 23 February.

Following the Liturgy, the parish celebrated the 70th birthday of Arthur Kostiha. Arthur is the starosta of the parish for 16 years.

Divine Liturgy

Monday, February 17 – Volunteers are needed for funeral preparations, such as cleaning the church inside and outside, which will start at 9 a.m. We want to make the monastery setting as nice as possible in preparation for the arrival of Vladika Varlaam on Friday.