Please find here major Pastoral acts at the Archdiocese of Canada for the period from 1987
12
Hieromonk Seraphim (Storheim) was elevated to the dignity of archimandrite at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
13
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta, Archimandrite Seraphim (Storheim) was ordained to the Holy Episcopate by Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor) (Archbishop of New York, Metropolitan of All America and Canada), together with Bishop Boris (Geeza) of Chicago and the Midwest, and Bishop Nathaniel (Popp) of Detroit and the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America.
Bishop Seraphim (Storheim) was assigned to be Bishop of Edmonton and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Canada.
14
With the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), at the Divine Liturgy in Holy Trinity Church, Stary Wostok, Alberta, Geoffrey Jeremiah Derry was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Jeremiah Derry was attached at the Holy Transfiguration Mission in Ottawa, Ontario.
Bishop Seraphim (Storheim) was assigned by Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), Locum Tenens of the Archdiocese of Canada, to be the Administrator of the Archdiocese of Canada.
6
With the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), C Symeon Rodger was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Symeon Rodger was assigned to the combined parish of Saint Nicholas-Holy Transfiguration in Ottawa, Ontario.
25
Priest John Scratch was assigned to be Provost of the Cathedral of the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas in Ottawa, Ontario.
1
Priest Evan Lowig was released from his duties as serving rural Manitoba Temples.
Priest Evan Lowig was transferred to Holy Resurrection Church in Vancouver, British Columbia.
30
Archpriest John Sviridov was released in retirement from the Archdiocese of Canada.
Archpriest John Sviridov was transferred to the omophor of Bishop Boris (Geeza) of Chicago.
30
The establishment of Mar Elias Mission in New Westminster, British Columbia was blessed.
Priest Victor Sokolov was blessed to be Priest-in-charge of Mar Elias Mission in New Westminster, British Columbia.
16
Three disused Temples were declared closed : Saint Michael’s Church, Sclater, Manitoba ; Saints Peter and Paul’s Church, Kearns, Ontario ; Saint Nicholas’ Church, Val d’Or, Québec.
Holy Cross Mission at the University of British Columbia in British Columbia was closed.
20
Priest Stephen Kostoff was returned from his “on-loan” status to the Antiochian Archdiocese. He was released from the Archdiocese of Canada.
Priest Stephen Kostoff was transferred to the omophor of Bishop Boris (Geeza) of Chicago.
1
Priest John Scratch was given a Medical Leave-of-absence from his duties as Provost of the Cathedral Church of the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas in Ottawa, Ontario. He remained attached at the cathedral for the duration.
14
Priest Peter Bodnar was released from his duties as Priest-in-charge of Saint Peter the Aleut’s Mission in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He was released from the Archdiocese of Canada.
Priest Peter Bodnar was transferred to the omophor of Bishop Boris (Geeza) of Chicago.
19
With the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), at the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, the Priest John Scratch was elevated to the dignity of archpriest.
10
Priest Larry Reinheimer was received into the Archdiocese of Canada from the Antiochian Archdiocese and from the omophor of Metropolitan Philip (Saliba) of New York.
Priest Larry Reinheimer was attached at Holy Resurrection Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Deacon Peter Isaac was received through the omophor of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor) from Saint Tikhon’s Seminary in South Canaan, Pennsylvania.
Deacon Peter Isaac was attached at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario.
19
Priest Larry Reinheimer was released from his attachment to Holy Resurrection Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Priest Larry Reinheimer was attached at the Lakeland Mission in Central Alberta.
29
With the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), at the Divine Liturgy at Holy Resurrection Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, Deacon Andrey Somow was elevated to the dignity of protodeacon.
23
Deacon Jeremiah Derry was granted a Leave-of-absence. He remained attached at the Annunciation to the Theotokos Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario.
29
Deacon Peter Isaac was attached at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta, for missionary work in Calgary, Alberta.
1
At the Divine Liturgy, with the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), the Subdeacon Phillip Eriksson was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Phillip Eriksson was attached at Holy Resurrection Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Priest Andrew Morbey was released from his responsibilities in the parishes of the Lakeland Mission in Central Alberta. He was granted a Leave-of-absence for Theological study. He was attached at the Annunciation-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario.
Priest Larry Reinheimer was assigned to be Priest-in-Charge of the Lakeland Mission in rural Central Alberta.
22
Priest Stephen Slipko was blessed to serve at Mar Elias Mission in New Westminster, British Columbia.
1
Hieromonk Daniel (Baeyens) was granted a Leave-of-absence.
1
The Mission of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut in Calgary, Alberta, was blessed, as a dependency of the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
9
In addition to his pastoral duties at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta, Priest Stephen Keaschuk was assigned to be Dean of the Province of Alberta.
25
Archpriest Oleg Kirilow was released from his responsibility as Rector of Holy Trinity Bukowinian Sobor in Ottawa, Ontario. He remained attached at Holy Trinity Bukowinian Sobor.
30
With the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), the Subdeacon Thomas L Easton was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Thomas L Easton was attached at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario.
14
At the Divine Liturgy at the Sign of the Theotokos Church in Montréal, Québec, with the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), Deacon Cyprian R Hutcheon was elevated to the dignity of protodeacon.
At the Divine Liturgy at the Sign of the Theotokos Church in Montréal, Québec, with the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), Hierodeacon Marc (Pierre) was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Hieromonk Marc (Pierre) was attached at the Sobor of Saints Peter and Paul’s in Montréal, Québec, for Mission Supply.
At the Divine Liturgy at the Sign of the Theotokos Church in Montréal, Québec, with the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), the Subdeacon Lambros Kamperides was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Lambros Kamperidis was attached as Deacon at the Sign of the Theotokos Church in Montréal, Québec.
25
The Church of Saint Michael, Verigin, Saskatchewan, was declared to be closed.
26
The Church of the Holy Assumption, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, was declared to be closed.
22
Hieromonk Georges (LeRoy) was attached at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, while he was living as a hermit in La Corne, Québec.
23
At the Divine Liturgy, at Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), Deacon Robert S Kennaugh was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Robert S Kennaugh was assigned to the Church of Saint Nicholas in Narol, Manitoba, as Rector. He was assigned also to the Church of Saint Nicholas in Sandy Lake, Manitoba, as Priest-in-charge.
19
Priest Vladimir Wenda was granted a Leave-of-absence. He was attached at Holy Trinity Sobor, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
15
Hieromonk Raphael (Vereshack) was received temporarily from the omophor of Bishop Herman (Swaiko) of Philadelphia into the Archdiocese of Canada.
Hieromonk Raphael (Vereshack) was attached at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
16
Hieromonk Daniel (Baeyens) was assigned to be Priest-in-charge to Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
18
At the Divine Liturgy, at Holy Transfiguration Church in Star, Alberta, with the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), Deacon Peter Isaac was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Peter Isaac was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut, in Calgary, Alberta.
15
At the Divine Liturgy at Holy Resurrection Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, with the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), the Monk Simeon-Edward (Weare) was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Hierodeacon Simeon-Edward (Weare) was assigned to Saint Nicholas’ Skete in Kamloops, British Columbia.
1
Hieromonk Raphael (Vereshack) was assigned to be Second Priest for the rural parishes in Alberta served by Archpriest Wasyl Ostashek.
15
Following the nomination of the Archdiocesan Assembly of the Archdiocese of Canada, Bishop Seraphim (Storheim) was elected by the Holy Synod of Bishops to be the Diocesan Bishop of the Archdiocese of Canada.
28
With the blessing of the Holy Synod of Bishops, Bishop Seraphim was enthroned as the Diocesan Bishop of the Archdiocese of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario by Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), Archbishop of New York, Metropolitan of All America and Canada.
1
Priest Roman Milanoff was received from the omophor of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor).
Priest Roman Milanoff was attached at Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
17
Hieromonk Daniel (Baeyens) was assigned to be Rector of Holy Trinity Sobor in Ottawa, Ontario.
1
Priest Stephen Bigham was granted a Leave-of-absence from Saint-Benoît de Nursie Church in Montréal, Québec.
22
Priest John Bartholomew was received from the omophor of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor).
Priest John Bartholomew was assigned to be Rector of Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Archpriest Wasyl Ostashek was granted retirement from active service. He remained attached at the Church of Saint Michael, Sachawa, Andrew, Alberta.
1
Priest Philip Speranza was received from the omophor of Bishop Kyrill (Yonchev) of the Bulgarian Diocese.
Priest Philip Speranza was attached at Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut Mission in Calgary, Alberta.
In addition to his duties as Dean of Saskatchewan, Archpriest Orest Olekshy was assigned to be Dean of Manitoba. He retained all his other duties.
14
Protodeacon Andrey Somow was granted retirement from active service.
Protodeacon Andrey Somow remained attached at Holy Resurrection Sobor in Vancouver, British Columbia.
17
Hieromonk Georges (LeRoy) was granted a Leave-of-absence. He remained attached at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario.
22
In addition to his other responsibilities, Priest Stephen Keaschuk was assigned to be Dean of British Columbia.
29
Because of ill health, Archpriest John Scratch was released from his duties as Vicar of the Cathedral of the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral, and as Dean of Ontario. He remained attached at the Cathedral.
15
The Mission of Saint Stephen the First Martyr was blessed, in Roblin, Manitoba.
19
Archpriest John Scratch, remaining attached at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral, was assigned to be Supply Priest for the Ontario Deanery.
8
Hieromonk Raphael (Vereshack) was released from his duties as Second Priest at Saint Michael’s Church, Sachawa, Alberta. He was attached at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church in Edmonton, Alberta.
10
Saint Michael’s Church, Verigin, Saskatchewan was re-activated, and returned to the list of Churches.
15
Priest Peter San Filippo was received from the omophor of Bishop Nathaniel (Popp) of the Romanian Episcopate. He was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission of Saint Stephen the First Martyr Mission in Roblin, Manitoba, and of Saint Lavrentius the Martyr in Minitonas, Manitoba.
17
At the Divine Liturgy in Holy Trinity Sobor, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Subdeacon Raphael Cole was ordained to the Holy Diaconate. He was attached as Deacon at Holy Trinity Sobor, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
2
Priest John Bartholomew was suspended. He left his assignment before receiving the blessing.
28
At the Divine Liturgy in Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Mission in Kingston, Ontario, Priest Basil Zion was elevated to the dignity of archpriest.
1
The Alberta Summer Youth Camp was blessed to take the patronage of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut.
Priest Stephen Bigham was returned to active service, and, remaining attached at Saint-Benoît de Nursie’s Church in Montréal, Québec, he was given the responsibility of Deanery Supply.
5
At the Divine Liturgy in the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, the Subdeacon Mark K Schram was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
He was attached at Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Church in Kingston, Ontario.
9
Priest Peter San Filippo was released from his responsibilities towards Saint Lavrentius’ Church, Minitonas, Manitoba, while remaining responsible for Roblin.
Priest Dennis Pihach, in addition to his duties as Rector of Saint Mark’s Church, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, was given the responsibility of serving Saint Lavrentius’ Church, Minitonas, and Holy Resurrection Church, Sifton, in Manitoba.
11
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint-Benoît de Nursie’s Church in Montréal, Québec, Hieromonk Irénée (Rochon) was elevated to the dignity of higoumène (igumen).
1
Deacon Thomas L Easton was released from his attachment at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario. He was attached at Holy Trinity Sobor in Ottawa, Ontario.
2
The establishment of the Protection of the Theotokos Hermitage in Saint-Eusèbe de Témiscouata, Québec was blessed.
Hierodeacon Luke (Majoros) was released from his attachment at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral. He was assigned to the Ermitage de la Protection de la Mère de Dieu in Saint-Eusèbe de Témiscouata, Québec.
9
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Priest Stephen Keaschuk was elevated to the dignity of archpriest.
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church in Edmonton, Alberta, the Subdeacon Rodion (Rodney) Luciuk was ordained to the Holy Diaconate. He was attached at Holy Resurrection Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Priest Vladimir Wenda was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood.
15
Priest Roman Milanoff was released from his attachment at Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario, and from the Archdiocese of Canada. He was transferred to the omophor of Bishop Kyrill (Yonchev) of the OCA Bulgarian Diocese.
The establishment of the Domestic Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario, was blessed.
20
Archpriest John Scratch was released from his attachment at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan in Johnstown, Ontario.
22
Priest Anthony Edwards was received from the omophor of Metropolitan Philip (Saliba) of New York into the Archdiocese of Canada.
Priest Anthony Edwards was attached at Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
1
Priest Andrew Morbey, recalled from his Leave-of-absence, was assigned to be Dean of the Annunciation to the Theotokos Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario.
Hieromonk Daniel (Baeyens) was released from his responsibilities at Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan in Johnstown, Ontario.
1
Deacon Leonid Misnik was received from the Moscow Patriarchate into the Archdiocese of Canada. He was assigned to Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
Because of ill health, Hieromonk Simeon (Weare) was released from Saint Nicholas’ Skete, which was closed. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
3
The Holy Table of Saint Nicholas’ Church in Narol, Manitoba, was consecrated before the Divine Liturgy.
20
Priest Anthony Edwards was released from his attachment at Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
15
Archbishop Sylvester (Haruns) was released from his duties as Rector of Saints Peter and Paul’s Sobor in Montréal, Québec. He was assigned to be Rector of the Chapel of Saint-Séraphim in Rawdon, Québec.
Archimandrite Cyril (Bulashevich) was assigned to be Acting Rector of Saints Peter and Paul’s Sobor in Montréal, Québec.
26
With the blessing of the Holy Synod, at the Divine Liturgy in Holy Resurrection Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, Protodeacon Andrey Somow was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
1
Archbishop Sylvester was blessed to supervise the pastoral and practical matters of Saints Peter and Paul’s Sobor in Montréal, Québec.
Archimandrite Anthony (Abramovich) was recalled from retirement, to serve as Temporary Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul’s Sobor in Montréal, Québec.
Archimandrite Cyril (Bulashevich) was released as Acting Rector, and assigned to be Assistant Acting Rector of Saints Peter and Paul’s Sobor in Montréal, Québec.
Hiéromoine Marc (Pierre) was released form his attachment at Saints Peter and Paul’s Sobor in Montréal, Québec. He was transferred to the Fraternité Monastique de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec. He was also blessed to serve as Prêtre Chargé at Saint-Benoît de Nursie’s Church in Montréal, Québec.
Higoumène Irénée (Rochon), retaining his missionary responsibilities with Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec, was transferred to the Fraternité Monastique de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.
29
Priest Dennis Pihach was released from his responsibilities in serving Saint Lavrentius’ Church in Minitonas, and Holy Resurrection Church in Sifton, Manitoba. These responsibilities were transferred to Priest Peter San Filippo in Roblin, Manitoba.
1
The Orthodox Youth Camp of Manitoba-Saskatchewan was blessed to begin.
Lakeland Orthodox Christian Mission’s name was changed to Saint Tikhon of Moscow’s Orthodox Christian Mission in Alberta.
3
The Priest Marek Kocon, on loan, was given the blessing to serve as Priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity Sobor in Ottawa, Ontario.
7
Priest Alexander Khorochkov was received from Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), and the Moscow Patriarchate.
1
Priest Alexander Khorochkov was attached to the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Surrey, British Columbia.
Archpriest Oleg Kirilow was released form his attachment at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Hieromonk Daniel (Baeyens) was granted a Leave-of-absence. He remained attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
17
Priest John Bartholomew was restored to active service, and he was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
1
Priest Philip Speranza was assigned to be Acting Rector of Saints Peter and Paul’s Church, Dickie Bush ; of Saint Michael the Archangel’s Church, Sachawa ; of Holy Ascension Church, Wasel ; of the Nativity of the Theotokos Church, Kysylew, and of Saint Michael’s Church, Peno, Alberta.
22
At the Divine Liturgy at Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario, Deacon Leonid Misnik was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
1
Priest Leonid Misnik was assigned to be Acting Rector of Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
1
Priest Evan Lowig was released from his duties as Rector of Holy Resurrection Church in Vancouver, British Columbia. He remained attached at that Temple.
1
Priest Alexander Khorochkov was released from his attachment at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church, Surrey, British Columbia, and was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
29
Archimandrite Anthony (Abramovich) was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood. He entered a schismatic group in Yugoslavia.
1
Priest Evan Lowig was granted a Leave-of-absence. He was transferred to the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite, in Johnstown, Ontario.
Deacon Mark Schram was released from the Archdiocese of Canada. He was transferred to the omophor of Metropolitan Philip (Saliba) of the Antiochian Archdiocese.
19
The domestic chapel in the name of Saint James of Sitka in the village of Andrew, Alberta, was blessed for the Saint Tikhon Orthodox Christian Mission of Lakeland, Alberta.
25
Priest Andrey Somow was assigned to be Acting Rector of Holy Resurrection Church in Vancouver, British Columbia.
1
Archbishop Sylvester was released from his supervisory duties at Saints Peter and Paul Sobor in Montréal, Québec. He was assigned to be Rector of Saint Séraphim’s Church in Rawdon, Québec.
Archimandrite Cyril (Bulashvich) was released from his duties as Assistant Acting Rector, and he was assigned to be Assistant Priest of Saints Peter and Paul’s Sobor in Montréal, Québec.
Protodeacon Gregory Maxymiuk was retired from active service. He remained attached at Saints Peter and Paul’s Sobor in Montréal, Québec.
The Mission Station of Saint Nicholas of Myra in Kamloops, British Columbia was blessed. Hieromonk Simeon (Weare), remaining attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan, was assigned to be Priest-in-Charge.
13
The establishment of a Cemetery Association for Saints Peter and Paul’s Church in Saint Walburg, Saskatchewan was blessed.
15
Priest Marek Kocon, on loan, was assigned to be Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity Sobor in Ottawa, Ontario.
1
The domestic chapel of Saint James of Sitka in Andrew, Alberta, was closed.
Priest Larry Reinheimer was released from his duties as Rector of Saint Tikhon of Moscow’s Mission, Lakeland, Alberta. He was assigned to be Rector of Holy Transfiguration Church, North Bank, Alberta.
23
Priest Dennis Pihach was released from his duties as Associate Rector of Holy Resurrection Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and assigned to be Rector of Saint Mark the Evangelist’s Church in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
25
Priest Nicholas Kondratyev (on loan) was blessed to serve in the Yorkton, Saskatchewan area Missions.
1
Archimandrite Anthony (Abramovich) was declared by the Holy Synod of Bishops to be self-deposed.
10
Priest Leonid Misnik was released from his duties as Acting Rector of Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
15
Priest Leonid Misnik was attached at Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
1
Hieromonk Daniel (Baeyens) was assigned to be Rector of Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
15
Priest Evan Lowig, remaining attached at the Bishop’s Chapel, was returned from a Leave-of-absence. He was given the responsibility of Deanery Supply in Alberta.
1
Priest Peter Isaac was released from his duties as Rector of Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut’s Church in Calgary, Alberta. He was attached at Saint Mark’s Church, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
19
The Monk Cyrille (Bradette) was ordained to the Holy Diaconate at the Divine Liturgy in the Church of St-Benoît de Nursie, Montréal, Québec. He was attached at the Fraternité Missionaire de St-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.
20
Hiérodiacre Cyrille (Bradette) was ordained to the Holy Priesthood at the Divine Liturgy in the Church of St-Benoît de Nursie, Montréal, Québec. He remained attached at the Fraternité Missionaire de St-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.
1
Priest Nicholas Nicolayev, on loan, was assigned to be Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity Sobor in Ottawa, Ontario.
Priest Nicholas Kondratyev, on loan, was assigned to be Priest-in-Charge of Saint John the Divine’s Church in Windsor, Ontario.
9
Priest Stephen Bingham was released from his attachment at the Church of St-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec, and from the Archdiocese of Canada. He was transferred to the omophor of Bishop Nicholas (Smisko) of the Carpatho-Russian Diocese of America.
11
At the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, Deacon Symeon C Rodger was ordained to the Holy Priesthood. He remained attached at the Cathedral.
22
Hieromonk Raphael (Vereshack) was suspended from all priestly functions. He entered the ROCOR before a blessing.
1
Priest Leonid Misnik was assigned to be Second Priest at Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
1
In addition to his other duties, Priest Larry Reinheimer was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut in Calgary, Alberta.
Priest Andrey Somow was assigned to be Rector of Holy Resurrection Church in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Missionary Brotherhood of Saint Silouan the Athonite was established at the Diocesan Centre, at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite, in Johnstown, Ontario.
Hieromonk Anthony-David (Edwards) was attached at the Missionary Brotherhood of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Hieromonk Simeon-Edward (Weare) was attached at the Missionary Brotherhood of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
4
Priest Alexander Khorochkov was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood.
15
Archpriest Alexander Janowski was assigned to be Acting Rector of Saints Peter and Paul’s Sobor in Montréal, Québec.
Archbishop Sylvester was given the title “Rector Emeritus” of Saints Peter and Paul’s Sobor in Montréal, Québec.
1
A Mission Station of Saint Paul the Apostle was blessed in Hamilton, Ontario, with Reader Michael Barsoum.
Deacon Thomas L Easton was released from his attachment at Holy Trinity Sobor in Ottawa, Ontario. He was attached as Deacon at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
2
Archpriest Stephen J Keaschuk was released from his responsibilities as Dean of Alberta, and of British Columbia, but retained his other responsibilities.
19
Priest Stephen Slipko was received from the omophor of Bishop Vsevolod (Maidanski) of Chicago through Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor). He was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of Mar Elias’ Church in New Westminster, British Columbia.
Archpriest Svetislav Balevich, remaining Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, was released from his responsibility as Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Kayville, Saskatchewan.
28
Priest Daniel Guenther was received from the omophor of Metropolitan Philip (Saliba) of the Antiochian Archdiocese, through Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor). He was attached at Holy Resurrection Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was blessed to serve Holy Trinity Church in Kayville, Saskatchewan, and Deanery Supply.
10
Priest Nicholas Kondratyev was released from his responsibility as Priest-in-charge of Saint John the Divine’s Church in Windsor, Ontario.
1
Deacon Raphael Cole was released form his attachment at Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was attached at Saint Nicholas’ Church, Narol, Manitoba.
Priest Peter Isaac was released form his attachment at Saint Mark’s Church, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, and from the Archdiocese of Canada. He was transferred to the omophor of Bishop Tikhon (Fitzgerald) of San Francisco.
Priest Peter San Filippo was released from his duties as Rector of Saint Stephen’s Mission in Roblin, Manitoba. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Priest Dennis Pihach, in addition to his other duties, was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of Saint Stephen’s Mission in Roblin, Manitoba.
1
Priest Larry Reinheimer was released from his responsibilities as Rector of Holy Transfiguration, North Bank, Alberta. He was assigned to be Rector of the Church of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut in Calgary, Alberta.
Priest Philip Speranza was assigned to be also Priest-in-charge of Holy Transfiguration Church, North Bank, Alberta.
11
Deacon Mark Korban was received from the omophor of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor). He was attached at Holy Transfiguration Skete in Fitch Bay, Québec.
15
Archpriest Basil Zion was granted retirement from active service. He was attached at the Bishop’s Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
1
Deacon Lambros Kamperides was granted a three-month Leave-of-absence for study.
4
The Oratoire de la Sainte-Croix was blessed in Sherbrooke, Québec.
6
Hiéromoine Georges (LeRoy) was released from attachment at the Cathedral of the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas in Ottawa, Ontario. He was attached at the Fraternité Missionaire de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec, while living in Amos, Québec.
23
Priest Peter San Filippo was suspended from all priestly functions, with regard to the breakdown of his marriage.
1
Priest Philip Speranza was assigned to be Rector of Saint Michael the Archangel’s Church in Sachawa, Andrew, Alberta.
14
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint-Benoît de Nursie Church in Montréal, Québec, the Subdeacon Johanna Ayoub was ordained to the Holy Diaconate. He was assigned to Mar Elias’ Church in New Westminster, British Columbia.
15
At the Divine Liturgy at Saints Peter and Paul’s Sobor in Montréal, Québec, Deacon Johanna Ayoub was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
1
Mitred Archpriest Basil Butchko, on loan, was attached at the Bishop’s Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Priest Johanna Ayoub was assigned to Mar Elias’ Church in New Westminster, British Columbia, to be Priest-in-charge.
9
Archpriest Basil Zion was suspended from all priestly functions.
21
With the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), at the Divine Liturgy, at Saint Vladimir’s Seminary, the Subdeacon James S Griggs was ordained to the Holy Diaconate. He was attached as Priest at the Chapel of the Three Hierarchs in Crestwood, New York.
1
Deacon Thomas L Easton was suspended from all functions of the Holy Diaconate. He left his responsibility without a blessing.
24
Priest Lawrence Farley was assigned to be Dean of British Columbia, in addition to his other responsibilities.
1
Hieromonk David (Edwards), remaining a Member of the Missionary Brotherhood of Saint Silouan the Athonite, was assigned to be Second Priest at Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
1
Priest Philip Speranza, retaining his other responsibilities, was released from the responsibility of Priest-in-charge of Saints Peter and Paul’s Church, Dickie Bush, Alberta.
2
Priest John Bartholomew was granted a Leave-of-absence.
11
At the Divine Liturgy at Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, the Priest Lionel Dixon was received into the Orthodox Church. He was attached as Priest at the Cathedral.
4
Priest Dennis Pihach was assigned to be Dean of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Archpriest Orest Olekshy was released from his duties as Dean of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. He retained his other responsibilities.
Priest Robert S Kennaugh was assigned to be Assistant Dean of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
12
At the Divine Liturgy in Holy Trinity Church in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Deacon Rodion Luciuk was ordained to the Holy Priesthood. He was assigned to be Associate Priest at Holy Trinity Church, Moose Jaw.
16
Priest James McLuckie was received from the omophor of Bishop Tikhon (Fitzgerald) of San Francisco into the Archdiocese of Canada. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
19
Deacon James S Griggs was received from the omophor of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor) into the Archdiocese of Canada.
1
Deacon Phillip Eriksson was assigned to Holy Resurrection Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, instead of being attached.
2
At the Divine Liturgy in Holy Trinity Sobor in Ottawa, Ontario, Deacon James S Griggs was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest James S Griggs was assigned to Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Mission in Kingston, Ontario, as Priest-in-charge.
17
Priest Daniel Guenther, in addition to his other duties, was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of Saint Peter the Aleut’s Mission in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
1
At the Divine Liturgy in Holy Resurrection Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Deacon Robert John Polson was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Deacon Robert J Polson was attached at Holy Resurrection Church in Kodiak, Alaska, as a student.
The name of the Missionary Brotherhood of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario, was changed to the Missionary Fraternity of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
The incorrectly named Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in Wahstao, Alberta was corrected to be Saint John the Baptist’s Cemetery. It was attached at Saints Peter and Paul’s Church, Dickie Bush, Alberta.
17
The Summer chapel in the name of the Icon of the Saviour Not-made-with-hands, in Frost Corners, Waterloo, Québec, was blessed, as an extension of the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie, Montréal, Québec.
1
Archpriest John Scratch was assigned to be Assistant Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite, in Johnstown, Ontario.
1
Retaining his other responsibilities, Priest Philip Speranza was released from his responsibilities as serving Saint Michael’s Church, Peno, Alberta.
In addition to his other responsibilities, Priest Evan Lowig was given the responsibility to serve Saint Michael’s Church, Peno, Alberta.
17
The Domestic Chapel of the New Hieromartyr Vladimir of Kiev, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was blessed.
1
Priest Daniel Guenther was released from his attachment at Holy Resurrection Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was assigned to be Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Kayville, Saskatchewan.
19
Priest Evan Lowig, in addition to his other responsibilities, was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of Saint Tikhon of Moscow’s Family of Parishes in Alberta : Star, Sunland, Bukowina, Desjarlais, Dickie Bush.
26
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church in Edmonton, Alberta, the Subdeacon Ronald Victor Poworoznik was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Ronald V Poworoznik was assigned to be Second Deacon to Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church.
1
Priest Evan Lowig was released from his attachment at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario. He was assigned to be Rector of the Church of Holy Trinity, Sunland ; and Priest-in-charge of the Churches of Holy Transfiguration, Star ; of Saint Michael, Peno ; of Saints Peter and Paul, Dickie Bush ; of Saint Nicholas, Desjarlais ; of Saint Nicholas, Wostok-Bukovina.
1
Archpriest Andrew Morbey, retaining his other duties, was released from his responsibility as Dean of Ontario.
1
The opening of a Domestic Chapel in the name of Saint George the Victorious was blessed, at the home of Stuart and Anouk Iverson in Hinchin Brooke, Québec.
19
At the Divine Liturgy in the Church of Saint-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec, Hiéromoine Irénée (Rochon) was elevated to the dignity and responsibility of higoumène (abbot).
Higoumène Irénée (Rochon) was installed as the Abbot of the "Communauté Monastique Saint-Séraphim de Sarov" at the "Skite Saint-Seraphim" in Rawdon, Québec.
1
Hiéromoine Marc (Pierre) was released from his attachment at the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec. He was attached at the Communauté Monastique Saint-Séraphim de Sarov at Skite Saint-Séraphim in Rawdon, Québec.
Hiéromoine Georges (Leroy) was released from his attachment at the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec. He was attached at the Communauté Monastique Saint-Séraphim de Sarov at Skite Saint-Séraphim in Rawdon, Québec.
Hiéromoine Cyrille (Bradette) was released from his attachment at the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec. He was attached at the Communauté Monastique Saint-Séraphim de Sarov at Skite Saint-Séraphim in Rawdon, Québec.
Priest Lionel Dixon was released from his attachment at the Cathedral of the Annunciation-Saint Nicholas in Ottawa, Ontario. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario, with responsibility for Deanery Supply.
21
The first blessing was given in the newly-constructed Temple of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
23
The Service of Dedication was served at the newly-purchased Church of the Holy Martyr Peter in Calgary, Alberta.
14
Priest Sviatoslav Dubanenko, “on loan”, was removed from his attachment at Holy Resurrection Sobor in Vancouver, BC.
1
Priest James Griggs was assigned to be Rector of the Mission of Saint Gregory of Nyssa in Kingston, Ontario.
The Mission of Saint Stephen the First Martyr in Roblin, Manitoba, was closed.
1
Hieromonk Daniel (Baeyens) was released from his responsibility as Rector of Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
25
Hieromonk Daniel (Baeyens) was released from the Archdiocese of Canada. He was transferred to the omophor of Archbishop Nathaniel (Popp) of the Romanian Episcopate, in the USA.
20
At the Divine Liturgy at Saints Peter and Paul’s Sobor in Montréal, Québec, Deacon Gregory Nimijean was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Priest Gregory Nimijean was attached at the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec, for Deanery Supply.
1
In addition to his other duties, Priest Evan Lowig was named Rector also of the Churches of Holy Ascension, Wasel ; of Holy Assumption, Shandro ; of Holy Transfiguration, North Bank ; of Holy Trinity, Smoky Lake ; of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin, Kysylew ; of Saint Elias, Pakan ; of Saint Michael, Sachawa-Andrew, in Alberta.
Priest Nicholas Kondratyev, “on loan”, was assigned to be Second Priest to Priest Evan Lowig in his Rural Alberta Churches.
12
Priest Leonid Misnik was released from his duties as Second Priest at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
21
The new facilities of the Mission of Saint Gregory of Nyssa in Kingston, Ontario, were blessed.
1
In addition to his other duties, Priest John C Scratch was assigned to be Dean of Ontario.
7
Retaining all his other responsibilities, Archpriest John Tkachuk was released from his responsibility as Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Canada (after very many years of this service).
Priest Dennis Pihach was assigned to be Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Canada, in addition to his other responsibilities.
1
The name of the Communauté Missionaire de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec, was changed to the Communauté Monastique de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.
6
The establishment of a Mission Station in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was blessed.
1
The establishment of the Mission Station of the Holy Apostle Barnabas in the Comox Valley, British Columbia, was blessed.
The responsibility for the administration of the Russian Cemetery of Saint-Séraphim in Rawdon, Québec, was given to Higoumène Irénée (Rochon), and to the Communauté Monastique de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.
1
Schema-Igumen Gregory (Papazian) was released from his assignment to Holy Transfiguration Skete in Fitch Bay, Québec. He was attached at the Monastic Community of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Priest Mark Korban was released from his attachment at Holy Transfiguration Skete in Fitch Bay, Québec. He was attached at the Church of the Sign of the Theotokos, in Montréal, Québec.
The Skete of the Holy Transfiguration in Fitch Bay, Québec, was closed.
Schema-Igumen Gregory (Papazian) was granted a Medical Leave-of-absence.
The Domestic Chapel of the New Hieromartyr Vladimir of Kyiv was blessed.
The Mission Station in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was temporarily named for the New Hieromartyr Vladimir of Kyiv.
Archpriest Stephen J Keaschuk was released from his responsibility as Rector of the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta. Remaining attached to this Temple, he was granted retirement.
15
Priest Dennis Pihach, retaining all his other responsibilities, was released from his responsibility as Dean of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Priest Robert S Kennaugh, retaining all his other responsibilities, was released from his responsibility as Assistant Dean of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. He was assigned to be Dean of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
23
In addition to his other responsibilities, Archpriest John C Scratch was assigned to be Interim Priest-in-charge of the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
1
Priest Nicholas Kondratyev, “on loan” was released from his responsibilities as Second Priest in the Alberta Churches in Smoky Lake, North Bank, Pakan, Shandro, Sachawa, and Kysylew. He was attached as Serving Priest at Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and at the Church of Saint Nicholas, Sandy Lake, Manitoba.
Deacon Miroslaw Wojtiuk was received through Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor) from the Orthodox Church in Poland into the Archdiocese of Canada. He was attached at Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
26
Priest Leonid Misnik was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood. He left his assignment without a blessing.
31
Archpriest John C Scratch, retaining all his other duties, was released from his responsibility as Interim Priest-in-charge of the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
Priest Dennis Pihach, remaining Chancellor of the Archdiocese, was released from his duties as Rector of the Church of Saint Mark in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, and as Priest-in-charge of the Yorkton Area Churches in Montmartre, Stenen, Canora, Green Leaf, Hampton, Rhein, and of the Yorkton Area Mission Chapels, and Cemeteries.
1
Priest Dennis Pihach was assigned to be Rector of the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
14
At the Divine Liturgy at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor, in Toronto, Ontario, Deacon Miroslaw Wojtiuk was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Priest Miroslaw Wojtiuk was attached at Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
25
Priest Wasyl Kolega was received “on loan” from Bishop Gurii (Kuzmenko) of Zhitomir, Ukraine. He was attached at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church in Edmonton, Alberta, for Deanery Supply in rural areas.
26
Priest Nicholas Kondratyev, “on loan”, was released from his responsibilities at Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, and at Saint Nicholas’ Church, Sandy Lake, Manitoba.
1
The Mission Station of the Holy Apostle Barnabas in Comox (Comox Valley), British Columbia, was elevated to the status of a Mission Parish.
15
At the Divine Liturgy, at the Mission of the Holy Apostle Barnabas, Comox, British Columbia, the Subdeacon Alexis A Nikkel was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Alexis A Nikkel was assigned to the Mission of Saint Barnabas in Comox (Comox Valley), British Columbia.
1
The Mission of Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kyiv was blessed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
2
Priest Evan Lowig was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood because of a difficulty with addiction.
7
Priest Evan Lowig was released from his responsibility as Rector of Saint Michael’s, Sachawa ; of Nativity of the Theotokos, Kysylew ; of Dormition of the Theotokos, Shandro ; of Saint Michael’s, Peno ; of Holy Trinity, Smoky Lake ; of Ascension, Wasel, and of Saint Elias, Pakan.
15
Priest Vladimir Tobin was received from the omophor of Metropolitan Philip (Saliba) of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese. He was attached at the Mission of Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kyiv in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
25
The Hermitage of Saint Anthony the Great in Westport, Ontario was blessed.
29
Archpriest Michael Fourik was received through Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor) from the Moscow Patriarchate into the Archdiocese of Canada.
1
Archpriest John C Scratch was released from his duties as Dean of Ontario, and as Second Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan in Johnstown, Ontario. He was assigned to be Second Priest at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
The Hermitage of the Holy Transfiguration was blessed at Gibson’s Landing, British Columbia.
Schema-Igumen Gregory (Papazian) was assigned to be the Igumen of the Hermitage of the Holy Transfiguration in Gibson’s Landing, British Columbia.
12
The establishment of a Monastic Chapel in the name of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, under the Communité Monastique de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was blessed.
15
Archpriest Michael Fourik was assigned to be Acting Rector of the Church of the Holy Resurrection in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Archpriest Andrey Somow was granted retirement. He was attached at the Church of the Holy Resurrection in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Priest Philip Speranza was assigned to be Second Priest at the Church of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut, in Calgary, Alberta.
26
At the Divine Liturgy in Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Deacon Ronald Victor Poworoznik was ordained to the Holy Priesthood. He was temporarily attached at Saint Vladimir’s Seminary in New York, as a student.
7
A Mission Station in Grande Prairie, Alberta was blessed.
12
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec, the Archdeacon Luc (Majoros) was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priestmonk Luc (Majoros) was attached at the Communauté Monastique de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov, and assigned also to the Ermitage de la Protection de la Mère de Dieu in Saint-Eusèbe de Témiscouata, Québec.
14
At the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Holy Resurrection in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Deacon Phillip Eriksson was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Deacon Phillip Eriksson was attached at Holy Resurrection Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
At the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Holy Resurrection in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the Subdeacon Taras Papish was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Taras Papish was assigned to Holy Resurrection Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
23
Archpriest Michael Fourik was assigned to be Rector of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection in Vancouver, British Columbia.
15
Priest James McLuckie was released from his attachment at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario. He was attached at the Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection in Vancouver, British Columbia.
21
Priest Matthew Searfoorce was received through Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor) from the Moscow Patriarchate, into the Archdiocese of Canada.
Priest Matthew Seafoorce was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Church of Saint John the Divine in Windsor, Ontario.
1
Archpriest Nicolas Boldireff was released from his responsibility as Rector of Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Priest Rodion Luciuk was assigned to be Rector of the Church of Saint Mark in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, together with the Yorkton Area Churches, Chapels, and Cemeteries.
2
Priest Dennis Pihach, in addition to his other duties, was assigned to be Interim Dean of Alberta.
9
The Mission Station in Grande Prairie, Alberta, was elevated to the status of Mission, and given the name of the Holy Apostle Philip.
3
Archpriest Maxim Baranovski, “on loan” was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite, in Johnstown, Ontario.
15
A Mission Station in Saint John’s, Newfoundland was blessed.
15
Priest Evan Lowig was released from his responsibilities as Rector of the Churches of Holy Transfiguration, Star ; of Saint Michael, Peno ; of Saints Peter and Paul, Dickie Bush ; of Holy Trinity, Sunland ; of Saint Nicholas, Wostok-Bukovina ; and of Saint Nicholas, Desjarlais, in Alberta.
Priest Evan Lowig was assigned to be Rector of Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
15
Priest Nikolai Nikolaev was released from his duties as Priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity Sobor in Ottawa, Ontario. He was temporarily attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
1
Archpriest Nicolas Boldireff was released from his attachment at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario, and from the Archdiocese of Canada. He was transferred to the omophor of Bishop Tikhon (Fitzgerald) of San Francisco and the West.
3
At the Church of the Sign of the Theotokos in Montréal, Québec, Deacon Lambros Kamperidis was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Lambros Kamperidis was attached at the Church of the Sign of the Theotokos, and he was given temporarily “on loan” to the omophor of Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas), and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto.
24
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta, Deacon Michael Schaplowsky was received by vesting from the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Deaon Michael Schaplowsky was assigned to be Second Deacon at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church in Edmonton, Alberta.
1
Priest Nikolai Nikolaev was released from attachment at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Priest Nikolai Nikolaev was attached at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta. He was blessed to serve the Churches of Holy Transfiguration, Star ; Saint Michael, Peno ; Holy Trinity, Sunland ; Saints Peter and Paul, Dickie Bush ; Saint Nicholas, Wostok-Bukovina ; Saint Nicholas, Desjarlais, Alberta.
15
The Mission of the Holy Martyr Peter in Calgary, Alberta, was blessed to be elevated to Parish status.
21
At the Divine Liturgy in Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario, the Subdeacon Alexander Sulakov was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Alexander Sulakov was assigned as Deacon to Christ the Saviour Sobor.
25
With the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), at the Divine Liturgy at Saint Vladimir’s Seminary in Crestwood, New York, John K Hainsworth was ordained to the Holy Diaconate. He was attached at the Chapel of the Three Hierarchs at the Seminary.
22
At the Divine Liturgy in Saint Sergius’ Monastic Chapel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Monk-subdeacon Roman (Bonnel) was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Hierodeacon Roman (Bonnel) was attached at the Communauté Monastique Saint-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec, with duties in Halifax.
1
Archpriest John C Scratch was released from his duties as Second Priest at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario. He was further granted retirement, because of poor health.
Igumen David (Edwards) was assigned to be Second Priest at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
27
Holy Trinity Church in Edmonton, Alberta was received back into the Archdiocese of Canada.
1
Priest Evan Lowig was released from his duties as Acting Rector of Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Priest Miroslaw Wojtiuk was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
Deacon Raphael Cole was released from his attachment at the Church of Saint Nicholas, Narol, Manitoba. He was attached at Holy Trinity Sobor, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
8
Priest Evan Lowig was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood. He left the Orthodox Church.
4
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Nicholas, Narol, Manitoba, Deacon Anastasy Richter was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Priest Anastasy Richter was attached at Saint Nicholas’ Church.
1
Priest Anastasy Richter was released from his attachment at the Church of Saint Nicholas, Narol, Manitoba. He was assigned to the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta, as Third Priest.
Priest Maxim Baranovski was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Church of Saint John the Divine in Windsor, Ontario.
Priestmonk Simeon (Weare) was granted retirement, due to ill health.
The Mission of Saint Nicholas in Kamloops, British Columbia became Dormant.
16
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Surrey, British Columbia, the Subdeacon Kevin S-P Miller was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Kevin S-P Miller was attached as Deacon at Saint Herman’s Church.
1
Priest Larry Reinheimer was assigned to be Missions Director of the Archdiocese of Canada.
Priest Anastasy Richter was assigned to be Youth Director of the Archdiocese of Canada.
31
Archpriest Svetislav Balevich was granted retirement. He remained attached at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
26
With the blessing of Metropolitan Theodosius, at the Divine Liturgy at Saint Vladimir’s Seminary, Deacon John K Hainsworth was ordained to the Holy Priesthood. He was attached as Priest at the Chapel of the Three Hierarchs at the Seminary.
2
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Surrey, British Columbia, the Subdeacon Christopher I Rigden-Briscall was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Christopher I Rigden-Briscall was attached at Saint Herman’s Church.
10
At the Divine Liturgy at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario, the Subdeacon Alexei Kaliouzhnyi was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Alexei Kaliouzhnyi was attached as Deacon at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor.
19
Priest Lambros Kamperidis was released from the Archdiocese of Canada. He was transferred to the omophor of Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas) of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto.
21
Priest John Bartholomew was released from the Archdiocese of Canada. He was transferred to the omophor of Archbishop Peter (l’Huillier) of New York and New Jersey.
28
Archpriest Vaso Rajak was received into the Archdiocese of Canada. He was attached at Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
10
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Sign of the Theotokos in Montréal, Québec, the Subdeacon Geoffrey Korz was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Geoffrey Korz was attached at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
1
The Mission of All Saints of Alaska in Victoria, British Columbia was renewed, with the additional name of Saint Arseny of Konevits.
Priest John K Hainsworth was received back into the Archdiocese of Canada, and he was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission of All Saints of Alaska and Saint Arseny of Konevits in Victoria, British Columbia.
2
At the Divine Liturgy at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario, Deacon Alexei Kaliouzhnyi was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Alexei Kaliouzhnyi was attached at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor.
12
At the Divine Liturgy at Saints Peter and Paul’s Russian Orthodox Sobor in Montréal, Québec, Deacon Mark Korban was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Priest Mark Korban was attached at the Church of the Sign of the Theotokos Church in Montréal, Québec.
13
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saintt-Séraphim in Rawdon, Québec, the Subdeacon Juan Pablo Ruiz-Gomar was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Juan Pablo Ruiz-Gomar was assigned as Deacon to the Church of Saint-Séraphim in Rawdon, Québec.
1
Priest Alexei Kaliouzhnyi was released from his attachment to Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario. He was assigned as Priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity Church in Edmonton, Alberta.
6
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Sobor in Edmonton, Alberta, Priest Waldemar Kuchta was received by Vesting into the Archdiocese of Canada.
The Priest Waldemar Kuchta was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
11
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Sobor in Edmonton, Alberta, Deacon Michael Schaplowsky was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Michael Schaplowsky was assigned to Saint Herman of Alaska’s Sobor as Third Priest.
19
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint-Séraphim in Rawdon, Québec, the Monk-deacon Amvrosi (Mlodzyk) was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priestmonk Amvrosi (Mlodzyk) was assigned to the Communauté Monastique de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.
1
Priest Daniel Guenther was released from his duties as Rector of Holy Trinity Church in Kayville, Saskatchewan. He remained attached at this Temple.
Priest Anastasy Richter was released from his duties as Second Priest at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
Priest Anastasy Richter was assigned as Priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity Church, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
13
Igumen Nestor (Mikhailetchko) was received through Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko) from Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak) of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. He was assigned to be Rector of the Mission of Saint Seraphim in Toronto, Ontario.
15
The establishment of a Mission Station in Sherwood Park, Alberta was blessed.
1
Priest John Polson was recalled from the Diocese of Alaska. He was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission of Saint Nicholas of Zhitcha in Whitehorse, Yukon.
13
Archpriest Dennis Pihach was assigned to be Dean of Alberta, in addition to his other duties.
14
The Mission Station in Sherwood Park, Alberta, was named for Saint Athanasius the Great.
15
Archpriest Nikolai Nikolaev was assigned to be Rector of the Churches of the Holy Transfiguration, Star ; Saint Michael, Peno ; Holy Trinity, Sunland ; Saints Peter and Paul, Dickie Bush ; Saint Nicholas, Wostok-Bukovina ; Saint Nicholas, Desjarlais, Alberta.
22
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Sobor in Edmonton, Alberta, the Subdeacon Gregory Kopchuk was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Gregory Kopchuk was attached at Saint Herman’s Sobor.
26
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Sobor in Edmonton, Alberta, the Subdeacon B Vincent Lehr was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Vincent Lehr was attached at Saint Herman’s Sobor.
30
The Mission Station of Saint Athanasius in Sherwood Park, Alberta was elevated to Mission status.
9
The Mission Station of Saint Astius in Toronto, Ontario, was elevated to Mission Status.
10
At the Divine Liturgy in Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Church in Kingston, Ontario, the Subdeacon Foti Cici was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Foti Cici was assigned to Saint Astius’ Albanian Church in Toronto, Ontario.
15
Priest Ronald V Poworoznik was released from his attachment at the Chapel in Johnstown, Ontario. He was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission of Saint Athanasius in Sherwood Park, Alberta.
2
At the Divine Liturgy in Annunciation-Saint Nicholas’ Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, Deacon Foti Cici was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Foti Cici was assigned as Priest-in-charge of Saint Astius’ Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
At the Divine Liturgy in Annunciation-Saint Nicholas’ Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, the Subdeacon Gregory Scratch was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Gregory Scratch was attached as Deacon at the cathedral.
8
At the Divine Liturgy in Saint Barnabas’ Mission in Comox, British Columbia, Deacon Alexis Nikkel was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Alexis Nikkel was assigned as Priest-in-charge of this mission.
9
Deacon Kevin Miller was released from his attachment at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church in Surrey, British Columbia. He was attached at the Mission of Saint Barnabas in Comox, British Columbia.
6
With the blessing of Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko), at the Divine Liturgy in the Chapel of the Three Hierarchs at Saint Vladimir’s Seminary in Crestwood, New York, the Subdeacon Edward J Hewlett was ordained to the Holy Diaconate. He was attached at the Seminary Chapel.
30
Priest R John Polson was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood. This was the result of an inter-diocesan and inter-jurisdictional misunderstanding. He was later re-instated.
1
The establishment of the Mission of All Saints of North America in Hamilton, Ontario was blessed.
4
At the Divine Liturgy in Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario, Deacon Geoffrey Korz was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Geoffrey Korz was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission in Hamilton, Ontario.
At the Divine Liturgy in Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario, the Subdeacon Alexander Tefft was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Alexander Tefft was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan in Johnstown, Ontario.
15
Archpriest Alexander Janowski was belatedly confirmed as Rector of Saints Peter and Paul Sobor, Montréal, Québec.
1
Archpriest Andrew Morbey was released from his responsibilities as Dean of the Cathedral of the Annunciation-Saint Nicholas in Ottawa, Ontario, and from the Archdiocese of Canada. He was transferred to the omophor of Bishop Job (Osacky) of the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest, for assignment as Rector at Saint Mary’s Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
1
Priest John Jillions was received through Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko) from the Moscow Patriarchate in Britain. He was assigned to be Acting Dean of the Cathedral of the Annunciation-Saint Nicholas, Ottawa, Ontario.
24
The establishment of a Mission Station in Morristown, Newfoundland, in association with the Mission in Saint John’s was blessed.
The establishment of a Mission Station in Port Hardy, British Columbia, was blessed.
1
Priest Rodion Luciuk, retaining his other responsibilities, was released from his responsibilities as Dean of Saskatchewan.
Archpriest Orest Olekshy was assigned to be Dean of Saskatchewan for three years.
Priest R S Kennaugh was assigned to be Dean of Manitoba for three years.
15
The name of the Icon of Our Lady of Vladimir for the Mission Station in Saint John’s, Newfoundland, was blessed.
26
At Saint Athanasius’ Mission in Sherwood Park, Alberta, the Subdeacon Maurice Beecroft was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Maurice Beecroft was attached as Deacon at the Mission of Saint Athanasius in Sherwood Park, Alberta.
11
At Saint Vladimir’s Mission in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Hierodeacon Roman (Bonnel) was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Hieromonk Roman (Bonnel) was attached at the Communauté Monastique de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.
1
The Mission Station of All Saints in Toronto, Ontario, under the pastorship of Archpriest Alexander Shkalov, was blessed.
21
The establishment of the Mission Station of All Saints of North America in Canora, Saskatchewan, was blessed. It was to be served by the Clergy of Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
2
The Schema-monk subdeacon Basile (Paradis) was ordained to the Holy Diaconate. He was assigned to the Monastic Community of Saint Silouan the Athonite, and the Chapel of Saint Silouan at Johnstown, Ontario.
5
The Subdeacon Richard René was ordained to the Holy Diaconate at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church in Langley, BC. He was assigned to the Church of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut in Calgary, Alberta.
26
Priest Vladimir Tobin was tonsured to be a Stavrophor Monk in Saint Catherine’s Representation Church, Moscow. He retains his current duties, while being attached to the Monastic Community of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
30
At the Divine Liturgy in the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite, in Johnstown, Ontario, Hierodeacon Basile (Paradis) was ordained to the Holy Priesthood. He was assigned to Saint Silouan’s Chapel as Second Priest.
21
Archpriest John Scratch was tonsured to be a monk at the Cathedral of the Annunciation-Saint Nicholas in Ottawa, Ontario. He received the name John, and he became known as Igumen John (Scratch). He was attached to the Monastic Community of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
5
Priest Robert John Polson was released from his responsibilities, and from the Archdiocese of Canada. He was transferred to the omophor of Metropolitan Herman, for subsequent transfer.
31
Priest Anastasy (Stacey) Richter was released from his responsibility as Rector of Holy Trinity, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and as Rector of Holy Trinity, Kayville, Saskatchewan and its dependencies. He was transferred to the omophor of Archbishop Job and the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest.
Priest Waldemar Kuchta was released from his attachment to the Chapel of Saint Silouan in Johnstown, Ontario. He was assigned to be Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and of Holy Trinity, Kayville, Saskatchewan, and its dependencies.
1
Priest Daniel Guenther, instead of attached, was now assigned to be Second Priest at Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
25
At Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Hieromonk Philip (Speranza) was elevated to the dignity of igumen.
9
At the Divine Liturgy at the Sign of the Theotokos Church in Montréal, Québec, Protodeacon Cyprian R Hutcheon was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Cyprian R Hutcheon was elevated to the dignity of archpriest.
The Archpriest Cyprian R Hutcheon was assigned to the Sign of the Theotokos Church as Second Priest.
6
At the Divine Liturgy at Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut’s Church in Calgary, Alberta, Deacon Richard René was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Richard René was assigned to Saint Peter’s Church as Second Priest.
16
At Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church in Langley, British Columbia, the Priest Nicholas Kondratyev was tonsured to be a Rasophor Monk, with the name Peter. Still a priest of the Moscow Patriarchate, he was attached at the Monastic Community of Saint Silouan in Johnstown, Ontario.
17
At the Divine Liturgy at Holy Resurrection Sobor in Vancouver, British Columbia, Deacon John Bingham was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest John Bingham was attached to All Saints’ Monastery in Dewdney, as Priest-in-charge of a Fraser Valley mission outreach.
18
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint Mark’s Church in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Protodeacon Andrew Piasta was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
He was elevated to the dignity of archpriest.
Archpriest Andrew Piasta was assigned to Saint Mark’s Church in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, as Second Priest.
23
Priest Teimuraz Suarishvili, of the Patriarchate of Georgia, was blessed to establish a Mission Station for Georgians in Toronto, Ontario.
31
Archpriest Anatoliy Mel’nyk was released from his responsibility as Rector of Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was assigned to be Acting Rector of Saints Peter and Paul Sobor in Montréal, Québec, as of 1 August.
Archpriest Alexander Janowski was released from his responsibility as Rector of Saints Peter and Paul Sobor in Montréal, Québec. He was granted retirement. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan in Johnstown, Ontario.
1
Priest Eugeniusz Zdrojewski, on loan from the Polish Orthodox Church, was assigned to be Priest-in-charge for six weeks, of Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
15
The Mission Station of Saint John the Theologian was blessed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Priest Justin Hewlett, remaining attached at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church in Langley, British Columbia, was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission Station in Vancouver.
30
Archpriest Alexander Janowski was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood until he showed repentance.
1
The renewal of the Student and Faculty Chaplaincy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, was blessed.
Priest Christopher Rigden-Briscall, remaining attached at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church in Langley, British Columbia, was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the chaplaincy.
Archpriest Orest Olekshy, in poor health, was released from his responsibility as Rector of Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was given Retirement. He remained attached to Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with the title Pastor Emeritus.
The Georgian Mission Station in Toronto was blessed to be named for the Great Martyr George.
15
Priest Alexander Shkalov was released from his duties as Rector of the Mission of All Saints in Toronto, and from the Archdiocese of Canada. He was transferred to the Diocese of the West, and to the omophor of Bishop Tikhon (Fitzgerald), for assignment (which was to become San Diego).
Priest Eugeniusz Zdrojewski, on loan from the Polish Orthodox Church, was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission of All Saints in Toronto, Ontario.
Priest Oleg Razumov, on loan from the Archbishop of Paris of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, was assigned to be temporary Priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
24
The Mission of All Saints of Alaska and Saint Arseny in Victory, British Columbia, was given the preliminary blessing to be a Parish. Full recognition was to be granted in 2006.
15
Priestmonk Vladimir (Lysak) was recalled to the Archdiocese of Canada. He was attached provisionally at the Chapel of Saint Silouan in Johnstown, Ontario. He resided in Edmonton, Alberta.
10
In consideration of the small population of clergy and parishes in Manitoba, and in consideration of the past history, the two Deaneries of Saskatchewan and Manitoba were merged into one. The new Deanery became known as the Deanery of Manitoba-Saskatchewan.
In the context of a renewal of the combined Deanery of Manitoba-Saskatchewan, the Dean of Manitoba, the Priest Stephen Kennaugh, retaining his other responsibilities, became the Dean of the new Deanery of Manitoba-Saskatchewan.
In the context of a renewal of the combined Deanery of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and of his retirement in September, the Archpriest Orest Olekshy was released from his duties as Dean of Saskatchewan, while his other duties and attachment remained the same.
In consideration of the fiftieth anniversary of the parish, and of the fruits of his time served there, the Igumen Philip (Speranza) was named Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Edmonton, Alberta.
In consideration of the fiftieth anniversary of the parish, and the fruits of the pastorate of the Priest-in-charge, and his having been given the responsibility as Rector, the Archpriest Dennis Pihach was released from his responsibility as Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Edmonton, while all his other responsibilities remained the same.
13
At the Divine Liturgy in Annunciation Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, the Subdeacon Alexei Vassiouchkine was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Alexei Vassiouchkine was attached at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon, in addition to his other duties, was assigned to be Archdiocesan Dean for the Archdiocese of Canada.
15
The re-opening of the Church of Saint John the Divine in Windsor, Ontario, was blessed, under the lay leadership of Michael Boyar.
31
The establishment of a Mission Station in Cranbrook, British Columbia, was blessed. The Mission Station was served from Calgary.
6
The Mission Station in Cranbrook, British Columbia, was blessed to be named for Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne.
10
Priest Justin Hewlett was released as Second Priest at Saint Herman’s Church, Langley, British Columbia, and was instead attached at the same church.
The Mission Station of Saint John the Evangelist in Vancouver, British Columbia, was re-named for Saint John of Shanghai.
Priest Christopher Rigden-Briscall was released from his attachment at Saint Herman’s Church in Langley, British Columbia. He was attached as Priest at Holy Resurrection Sobor in Vancouver, British Columbia.
23
The association of Saint Arseny’s Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with the Winnipeg Theological Co-operative of the University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, was blessed.
13
The Mission Station to support the University of British Columbia Chaplaincy in Vancouver, British Columbia, was named for Saint Nino, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Enlightener of Georgia.
23
Archdiocesan Paschal Awards
Effective Pascha, Deacon Kevin Miller was blessed to wear the Double Orar.
Hieromonks Roman (Bonnel) and Basile (Paradis), and Priest Justin Hewlett, were blessed to wear the Nabedrennik.
Priests John Hainsworth, Mark Korban, Geoffrey Korz, Alexis Nikkel, and Michael Schaplowsky were blessed to wear the Purple Skoufia.
29
Deacon Juan Pablo Ruiz-Gomar was ordained to the Holy Priesthood at Saints Peter and Paul Sobor in Montréal, Québec.
The Priest Juan Pablo Ruiz-Gomar was attached at Saint Seraphim’s Church in Rawdon, Québec, as Deanery Supply Priest.
14
The Subdeacon Lasha Tchantouridze was ordained to the Holy Diaconate at Saint Nicholas’ Church, Narol, Manitoba.
Deacon Lasha Tchantourize was attached at the same Church.
24
Protodeacon : Deacon Wilhelm Friesen ;
Jewelled Cross : Igumen Philip (Speranza) ;
Palitsa : Igumen David (Edwards), Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon, Archpriest Andrew Piasta, Archpriest Dennis Pihach ;
Igumen (titular) : Hieromonk Marc (Pierre), Hieromonk Simeon (Weare) ;
Archpriest : Priests Daniel Guenther, Robert Kennaugh, Andrew Piasta ;
Gold Cross : Priests James Griggs, Vasily Kolega, Rodion Luciuk.
29
The Subdeacon Nicholas Young was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko), at our request.
He was attached to Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor, Toronto, Ontario.
1
At our request, in Romne, Ukraine, Priest Robert S Kennaugh was elevated to the dignity of archpriest by Archbishop Mark (Petrovtsiy) of Sumy, Ukraine.
30
Archpriest Waldemar Kuchta was released from his responsibility as Priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity Church in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. He was attached as Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
1
Priest Michael Schaplowsky was released from his attachment at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Sobor in Edmonton, Alberta. He was attached at Saint Athanasius’ Church in Sherwood Park, Alberta.
13
At the Clergy Synaxis in Calgary, Alberta, Priest Daniel Guenther was elevated to the dignity of archpriest.
15
Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon, remaining Archdiocesan Dean, was released from his responsibilities at the Sign of the Theotokos in Montréal, Québec. He was assigned to be Rector of Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Priest Daniel Guenther was released from his duties as Acting Rector of Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He remained in the same Church as Second Priest.
1
The Mission of All Saints of North America in Hamilton, Ontario, was elevated to the status of a church. Priest Geoffrey Korz is Rector.
Priest James S Griggs was released from his responsibilities as Rector of Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Mission in Kingston, Ontario.
Priest James S Griggs was attached as Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan in Johnstown, Ontario, as Deanery Supply Priest.
Priestmonk Luke (Majoros) was, in addition to his attachment at the Chapel of Saint Silouan, assigned to be Priest-in-charge of Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Church in Kingston, Ontario.
15
Archpriest Teimuraz Suarishvili was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood.
1
At the Divine Liturgy at Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario, Deacon Nicholas Young was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Nicholas Young was attached as Priest at the Sobor.
The Mission of Saint Seraphim of Sarov in Toronto, Ontario was named a church. Igumen Nestor (Mikhailetchko) was assigned to be Rector.
The name of the Mission Station of All Saints was changed to the Mission Station of Saint Innocent of Alaska.
Mar Elias Church in New Westminster, British Columbia, was declared to be dormant.
Priest Johanna Ayoub was released from his responsibilities as Rector of Mar Elias’ Church, and was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
10
Priest Eugeniusz Zdrojewski was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood.
12
The Mission Station of Saint Nicholas of Myra was blessed in Toronto, Ontario. Priest Nicholas Young was assigned to be Priest-in-charge.
19
At the Divine Liturgy at the Sign of the Theotokos’ Church in Montréal, Québec, the Subdeacon K Anthony Mansour was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Anthony Mansour was attached as Deacon at the Church of the Sign of the Theotokos.
29
The Mission Station of All Saints of North America in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was re-opened.
Priest Andrew Jarmus was received through Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko) from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. He was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission Station of All Saints of North America in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
6
Deacon Constantine Katsilas was received into the Archdiocese of Canada from Archbishop Nathaniel (Popp), and the Romanian Episcopate. He was assigned to the Church of Saint John the Divine in Windsor, Ontario.
1
Deacon Constantine Katsilas was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Contantine Katsilas was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of Saint John the Divine’s Church, Windsor, Ontario.
In addition to his other duties, Hieromonk Luke (Majoros) was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Mission in Kingston, Ontario.
10
Priest Walter (Vladimir) Smith was received from Bishop Tikhon (Mollard) of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania. He was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity Church, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
16
Archpriest Waldemar Kuchta was given the blessing provisionally to serve in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, at the request of Metropolitan John (Stinka) of Winnipeg.
1
The Mission of the Holy Apostle Barnabas in Comox, British Columbia, is now to be known as the Mission of the Holy Apostle Barnabas in the Comox Valley, British Columbia.
3
At the Sign of the Theotokos Church, Rasophor Nun Stephanie (Stephanida) was tonsured to the Lesser Schema with the name Stephania. She was attached at the Monastic Community of Saint Silouan of Mount Athos, in Johnstown, Ontario, while remaining at the Sign of the Theotokos Church in Montréal, Québec.
31
At the Chapel of the Entrance of the Theotokos in Holy Transfiguration Hermitage in Gibson’s Landing, British Columbia, Schema-monk-subdeacon Samuel (Panchuk) was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
The Schema-Hierodeacon Samuel (Panchuk) was assigned to be Deacon to this Hermitage.
1
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint Herman of Alaska’s Church, Langley, British Columbia, the Subdeacon Kurt Edward Jordan was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Kurt Edward Jordan was assigned as Deacon to Saint Herman’s Church.
Priest Ronald Poworoznik was assigned to be Rector of the Mission of Saint Athanasius in Sherwood Park, Alberta.
8
Diocesan Paschal Awards
Nabedrennik : Priests John Bingham, Richard René, Christopher Rigden-Briscall, Walter Smith
Kamilavka : Priest John K Hainsworth
Double Orar : Deacons Gregory Kopchuk, Vincent Lehr
8
Holy Synod Spring Session Awards
Igumen (titular) : Hieromonks Daniel (Baeyens), Simeon (Weare)
Archpriest : Priests Andrew Jarmus, James McLuckie, Andrey Somow
Palitsa : Archpriests Michael Fourik, Anatoliy Mel’nyk, Lawrence Reinheimer
28
The establishment of a Domestic Chapel at the home of Nil and Sheilagh Nellis near Kaslo, British Columbia, was blessed.
1
The Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Rawdon, Québec was named “The Russian Orthodox Cemetery in the Name of Saint Seraphim of Sarov in Rawdon, Québec”.
11
Priest Constantine Katsilas was assigned to be Rector of Saint John the Divine’s Church in Windsor, Ontario.
Hierodeacon Theodosios (Bourjeily) was received from Bishop Alexander (Mufarrij) of the Antiochian Archdiocese, through Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko), into the Archdiocese of Canada. He was attached at the Communauté Monastique de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov à Rawdon, Québec. He assists primarily at the Church of Saint-Benoît, Montréal, Québec.
27
Archpriest Waldemar Kuchta was released from his attachment at the Chapel, and from the Archdiocese of Canada, to Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko). He was transferred to Metropolitan Joseph (Bosakov) of the Bulgarian Patriarchate, in the USA.
Deacon Alexander Tefft was released from his attachment at the Chapel, and from the Archdiocese of Canada, to Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko). He was transferred to the Patriarchate of Antioch in the United Kingdom, where he pursued higher education (towards a PhD).
9
Priest James Griggs, retaining his other duties in the Greek Archdiocese, was recalled from his service in the Church of the Dormition in Ottawa, Ontario. He was assigned to be Third Priest at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Ottawa, Ontario.
18
Priest Walter Smith, retaining his other responsibilities, was released from his responsibility as Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Kayville, Saskatchewan.
Holy Trinity Church, Kayville, Saskatchewan, was to be served by Deanery Clergy.
27
Paschal Archdiocesan Awards were presented as follows :
Deacon Maurice Beecroft : Double Orar
Priestmonk Basile (Paradis) : Nabedrennik
Priest Richard René : Nabedrennik
Priest Christopher Rigden-Briscall : Nabedrennik
Priest Walter Smith : Nabedrennik
Priest Nicholas Young : Nabedrennik
Priest Walter Smith : Nabedrennik, Skoufia
Priest Jacques-Jude Lépine : Kamilavka
Deacon Gregory Scratch's status at Annunciation Cathedral in Ottawa was changed from "attached" to "assigned".
14
Holy Synod Awards
Priest Phillip Eriksson : Gold Cross
Priest Gregory Nimijean : Gold Cross
Priestmonk Vladimir (Tobin) : Igumen
Igumen David (Edwards) : Jewelled Cross
15
Priest Nectaire Féménias was received through Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko) into the Archdiocese of Canada. He was attached at Holy Trinity Mission, Québec.
Priest Alexei Kaliouzhnyi was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood.
14
Hieromonk Vladimir (Lysak) was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik.
15
Priest Christopher Rigden-Briscall was released from his responsibilities at Holy Resurrection Sobor, at Saint Nino’s Mission, at Holy Cross Chaplaincy at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan in Johnstown, Ontario. He was given on loan to Bishop Alexander (Mufarrij) of the Antiochian Diocese of Ottawa, Eastern Canada, and Upstate New York for assignment.
Priest Justin Hewlett was assigned the responsibility of Holy Cross University Chaplaincy at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Priest Justin Hewlett, in addition to his other responsibilities, was blessed to serve ad interim the Mission of Saint Nino in Vancouver, on behalf of the Deanery.
21
Igumen Sevastjon (Derkach) was received “pro tem” into the Archdiocese of Canada, from the omophor of Archbishop Avgustin (Markevitch) of Lviv, Ukraine. He was attached as Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan in Johnstown, Ontario.
1
Hieromonk Daniel (Baeyens) was released from the Chapel of Saint Silouan, and the Archdiocese of Canada, to Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko), for transfer to the Romanian Archdiocese of America.
14
Higoumène Irénée (Rochon), retaining all his other responsibilities, was released from his responsibility as Rector of the Church of Saint-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.
Priest Juan Pablo Ruiz-Gomar was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Church of Saint-Séraphim de Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.
1
Protodeacon Nazari Polataiko was received through Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko) into the Archdiocese of Canada. He was assigned to the Annunciation Cathedral in Ottawa.
31
Priest Richard René was released from his duties at Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut's Church in Calgary, Alberta. He was assigned to be Rector of Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne's Mission in Cranbrook, British Columbia.
1
Priest Justin Hewlett was assigned to the University of British Columbia Chaplaincy of the Holy Cross in Vancouver, British Columbia, in addition to his other duties.
7
The Subdeacon Daniel Boerio was ordained to the Holy Diaconate in the Annunciation Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario.
Deacon Daniel Boerio was attached at the cathedral.
10
Priest John Beal was received from Bishop Benjamin (Peterson), and the Diocese of the West. He was assigned to be Second Priest at Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut's Church in Calgary, Alberta.
15
Priest Justin Hewlett, retaining all his other responsibilities, was released from his attachment at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska, in Langley, British Columbia.
18
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie Church in Montréal, Québec, Hierodeacon Silouan (Bourjeily) was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Hieromonk Silouan (Bourjeily) was attached as Priest at the Church of Saint-Benoît.
28
At the Divine Liturgy at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario, Deacon Roman Pavlov was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Roman Pavlov was attached as Priest at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor.
2
At the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, the Subdeacon D Alexander Moisa was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon D Alexander Moisa was assigned as Deacon to the cathedral.
7
At the request of Archbishop Job (Osacky), Deacon Daniel Boerio was released from his attachment at the Annunciation Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, and from the Archdiocese of Canada.
Deacon Daniel Boerio was transferred to the omophor of Archbishop Job (Osacky), of the Diocese of the Midwest, for assignment.
25
Igumen Philip (Speranza) was released from his attachment at the Monastic Community of Saint Silouan in Johnstown, Ontario. He was installed as Abbot of the Hermitage of the Protection in Edmonton, Alberta (in addition to his other responsibilities).
24
Priestmonk Peter (Kondratyev) was received through Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen) from the Moscow Patriarchate into the Archdiocese of Canada. He was attached at the Monastic Community of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario, and at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
1
The Igumen Irénée (Rochon), retaining all his other duties, was released from his responsibility as Administrator of the Cemetery of Saint Seraphim in Rawdon, Québec.
The Priest Juan Pablo Ruiz-Gomar was assigned to be Administrator of the Cemetery of Saint Seraphim in Rawdon, Québec.
1
Priest Roman Pavlov was assigned to Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario, as Second Priest.
19
The Mission Station of Saint Nicholas of Myra in Toronto, Ontario was advanced to the status of a Mission. Priest Nicholas Young was released from his attachment at Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario. He was assigned to be Rector of the Mission of Saint Nicholas of Myra in Toronto, Ontario.
Igumen David (Edwards) was assigned to be Second Priest at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
4
The re-establishment of the Mission Station in Canora, Saskatchewan, temporarily under the protection of All Saints of North America, was blessed.
In addition to his other duties, the Archpriest Andrew Piasta was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission Station of All Saints of North America in Canora, Saskatchewan.
1
In addition to his other duties, the Archpriest John Jillions was assigned to be Ecumenical Officer of the Archdiocese of Canada.
The Church of Nicholas, founded in 1908, which is now at the Alberta Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, at Tofield, Alberta, was returned to the list of Temples of the Archdiocese.
8
The establishment was blessed of the Saint Maria (Skobtsova) Orthodox Outreach Centre, and its Chapel of the Protection of the Theotokos, as a part of the Church of All Saints of Alaska, and Saint Arseny, in Victoria, British Columbia.
10
The Hermitage of Saint Elias, near Dickie Bush, Alberta, was revived.
12
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Dickie Bush, Alberta, Hieromonk Alexander (Pihach) was elevated to the dignity of igumen. He was installed as Igumen of the Hermitage of Saint Elias, Alberta.
15
Priestmonk Basile (Paradis), remaining a member of the Monastic Community of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario, was attached to the Sobor of Saints Peter and Paul in Montréal, Québec.
1
The Hermitage of Saint Nicholas of Myra, at Gibson’s Landing, British Columbia, was blessed.
The Monk Anna (Barkham), remaining a member of the Monastic Community of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario, was assigned to the Hermitage of Saint Nicholas at Gibson’s Landing, British Columbia.
1
Archpriest John Jillions was released from his responsibilities as Dean of the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Ottawa, Ontario. Retaining all his other responsibilities, he remained attached at the Cathedral.
In addition to all his other duties, Igumen Alexander (Pihach) was assigned to be Interim Dean of the Annunciation Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario.
Priest Symeon Rodger was released from his attachment at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Ottawa, Ontario. He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
4
Deacon Alexei Vassiouchkine was released from his attachment at Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
Deacon Alexei Vassiouchkine was attached as Deacon at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Priest Leonid Misnik, returned to the list of clergy, and remaining in Canada, was released to the omophor of Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen), for subsequent transfer to the Moscow Patriarchate.
13
The Subdeacon Gregory Wright was ordained to the Holy Diaconate in the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska, Langley, British Columbia.
Deacon Gregory Wright was assigned to be Second Deacon at Saint Herman’s Church in Langley, British Columbia.
30
The Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon was granted release from his responsibilities as Rector of Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He remained assigned to the Sobor, as Associate Priest.
The Archpriest Daniel Guenther was assigned to be Interim Rector of Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
1
By the Grace of God, the Episcopal Ordination of Archimandrite Irénée (Rochon) to be Bishop of Québec, and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Canada was accomplished by Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen), and many other bishops, at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Ottawa, Ontario.
Bishop Irénée (Rochon), retained his responsibility as Abbot of La Communauté Monastique de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov, of Rawdon, Québec.
Bishop Irénée (Rochon), retaining all his other responsibilities, was released from his duties as Dean of Québec and the Maritimes.
Bishop Irénée (Rochon) , retaining all his other responsibilities, was assigned to be Rector of the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec.
26
The Priest Nicholas Young was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission Station of the Holy Transfiguration in Huntsville, Ontario.
31
Priest Walter Smith was released from his responsibility as Rector of Holy Trinity Church in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
He was attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario. He was also granted a Leave-of-absence for one year.
1
The Archpriest Anatoliy Mel’nyk, retaining all his other duties, was assigned to be Interim Dean of Québec and the Maritimes.
8
At the Divine Liturgy in Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the Subdeacon Leonard Herrem was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Leonard Herrem was assigned as Third Deacon to Holy Resurrection Sobor.
10
Protodeacon Wilhelm Friesen was assigned as First Deacon to Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Deacon Taras Papish was assigned as Second Deacon to Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
15
Igumen David (Edwards) was assigned to be Interim Rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
3
Deacon Ioan Sturzu was received into the Archdiocese of Canada from Archbishop Nicolae (Condrea) of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese.
Deacon Ioan Sturzu was assigned as Deacon to the Church of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut in Calgary, Alberta.
13
At the Divine Liturgy at the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta, the Archpriest Gerasim B Power was received from the Ukrainian Catholic Church into the Orthodox Church within the Archdiocese of Canada.
The Archpriest Gerasim B Power was attached as Priest at the Church of All Saints of Alaska, and Saint Arseny in Victoria, British Columbia.
31
Deacon Gregory Kopchuk was assigned as First Deacon to the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
Deacon Daniel Friesen was assigned as Second Deacon to the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
Mark Petasky, Reader, was assigned to be Secretary of the Western Office of the Archdiocese of Canada in Edmonton, Alberta.
1
At the Divine Liturgy, at the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta, the Deacon Vincent Lehr was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Vincent Lehr was assigned as Supply Priest to the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton.
At the Divine Liturgy, at the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta, the Subdeacon Matthew Francis was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Matthew Francis was assigned as Third Deacon to the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
Priest Miroslaw Wojtiuk was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood.
1
The Mission Station of the First-called Apostle Andrew in Canora, Saskatchewan was advanced to Mission Status.
26
Igumen Peter (Kondratyev) was assigned to be Interim Priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
4
Paschal Archdiocesan Awards :
Priest John Bingham, the Nabedrennik, Purple Skoufia, and the Kamilavka ;
Priestmonk Silouan (Bourjeily) the Nabedrennik ;
Priest Justin Hewlett, the Purple Skoufia, and the Kamilavka ;
Priest Constantine Katsilas, the Purple Skoufia and the Kamilavka ;
Deacon Kurt Edward Jordan the Diaconal Double Orar ;
Deacon Ioann Starzu, the Diaconal Double Orar.
Holy Synod Paschal Awards :
Priest Phillip Eriksson the Gold Cross ;
Priestmonk Luke (Majoros), the Gold Cross ;
Priestmonk Peter (Kondratyev), to be an igumen ;
Priest Vasyl' Kolega to be an archpriest ;
Priest Rodion Luciuk, to be an archpriest ;
Archpriest Lawrence Reinheimer, to wear the Palitsa ;
Archpriest Lawrence Farley, to wear the Jewelled Cross ;
Archpriest Michael Fourik, to wear the Jewelled Cross ;
Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon to wear the Jewelled Cross ;
Igumen Alexander (Pihach), to wear the Jewelled Cross ;
Protodeacon Raphael Cole, to wear the Purple Kamilavka.
7
Igumen Peter (Kondratyev) was assigned permanently as Priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
31
Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon was released from his responsibilities as Rector of Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. He was granted retirement.
1
Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon was attached at the Bishop's Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Archpriest Daniel Guenther, in addition to his other duties, was assigned as Interim Priest-in-charge of Holy Resurrection Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
15
Archpriest Stephen Slipko was released from his attachment at Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Sobor in Vancouver, British Columbia, and from the Archdiocese of Canada, and he was transferred to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, under the Omophor of Metropolitan John (Stinka).
Bishop Irénée (Rochon) ordained the Subdeacon Nicolas P Svetlovsky to the Holy Diaconate in the Sobor of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Montréal, Québec.
Deacon Nicholas P Svetlovsky was assigned as Deacon to the Sobor.
Archpriest Stephen Keaschuk was released from his attachment at the Bishop's Chapel of Saint Silouan in Johnstown Ontario, and from the Archdiocese of Canada, and was transferred to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, under the Omophor of Metropolitan John (Stinka).
The Russian-language Mission in Edmonton, Alberta, was named for Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow, Enlightener of North America.
Bishop Irénée (Rochon) ordained the Rasophor-monk-Subdeacon Philip (Ptashnik) to the Holy Diaconate. He was assigned to the Monastery of All Saints of North America in Dewdney, British Columbia.
Archpriest Lawrence Farley was released from his responsibilities as Dean of British Columbia and Yukon ; he was appointed as Confessor for the Deanery of British Columbia and Yukon until the following Archdiocesan Assembly.
Archpriest Vasyl’ Kolega was re-appointed as Dean of Alberta and the Northwest Territories until the following Archdiocesan Assembly.
Igumen Philip (Speranza) was appointed as Confessor for the Deanery of Alberta and the Northwest Territories until the following Archdiocesan Assembly.
Archpriest Robert S Kennaugh was released from his responsibilities as Dean of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Nunavut, while retaining all other responsibilities.
Archpriest Rodion Luciuk was appointed as Dean of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nunavut until the following Archdiocesan Assembly.
Priestmonk Vladimir (Lysak) was appointed as Confessor of the Deanery of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Nunavut until the following Archdiocesan Assembly.
Archpriest Oleg Kirilow was re-appointed as Dean of Ontario until the following Archdiocesan Assembly.
Priest Geoffrey Korz was appointed as Confessor of the Deanery of Ontario until the following Archdiocesan Assembly.
Archpriest Anatoliy Melnyk was appointed as Dean of Québec and the Maritimes until the following Archdiocesan Assembly.
Bishop Irénée (Rochon) was appointed as Confessor of the Deanery of Québec and the Maritimes until the following Archdiocesan Assembly.
15
Priest Juan Pablo Ruiz-Gomar was released from his responsibilities as Rector of l’Église Saint-Séraphim in Rawdon, Québec.
Archpriest Daniel Guenther was released from his responsibilities as Interim Priest-in-charge of the Sobor of the Holy Resurrection in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, while retaining all his other responsibilities.
Priest Juan Pablo Ruiz-Gomar was assigned as Rector of the Sobor of the Holy Resurrection in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
31
Igumen David (Edwards) was released from his responsibilities as Rector of Holy Trinity Church in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and from his attachment at Saint Herman of Alaska's Sobor in Edmonton, Alberta.
Priest John Bingham was released from his responsibility as attached at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Langley, British Columbia.
1
Igumen David (Edwards) was attached at the Bishop's Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Priest John Bingham was assigned as Rector of Holy Trinity Church in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
The Hermitage of the Annunciation in New Germany, Nova Scotia, was released from being a Metochion of the Communauté Monastique de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov. The hermitage was blessed to function independently.
The Priestmonk Roman (Bonnel) was released from membership in and attachment to the Communauté Monastique de Saint-Séraphim de Sarov. He was assigned to be the Superior of the Hermitage of the Annunciation in New Germany, Nova Scotia.
The Mission of Saint Andrew the First-called in Canora, Saskatchewan was released from any attachment to the Church of Saint Mark in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
The Archpriest Andrew Piasta was released from any attachment to the Church of Saint Mark in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. He was assigned to be Rector of the Mission of Saint Andrew the First-called in Canora, Saskatchewan.
14
At the Divine Liturgy in Holy Resurrection Sobor in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Subdeacon Peter Tsz-Lung Choi was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Peter Tsz-Lung Choi was assigned to be Deacon at the parish of Saint John of Shanghai and Saint Nino of Georgia in Vancouver, British Columbia.
At Holy Resurrection Sobor in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monk-deacon Samuel (Panchuk) was ordained to the Holy Priesthood. He was assigned as Economos to the Chapel of the Entrance of the Theotokos of Holy Transfiguration Hermitage in Gibsons, British Columbia.
27
The Priest Nectaire Féménias was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik, the Purple Skoufia, and the Purple Kamilavka.
1
At the Divine Liturgy, in the Cathedral of the Annunciation-Saint Nicholas in Ottawa, Ontario, the Subdeacon Sebastian Scratch was ordained to the Holy Diaconate. He was assigned as Fourth Deacon to Annunciation Cathedral.
Bishop Irénée (Rochon) was appointed to be pastorally in charge of the Archdiocese of Canada for three months.
Archbishop Seraphim (Storheim) began a Leave-of-absence of three months.
Archbishop Seraphim (Storheim) was suspended by the Holy Synod of Bishops from all episcopal functions pending the legal resolution of accusations brought against him.
19
Archpriest Oleg Kirilow was released from his responsibilities as Dean of Ontario and Rector of the Sobor of Christ the Saviour in Toronto, Ontario.
The Archpriest Oleg Kirilow was granted retirement.
Archpriest Vasyl Kolega was assigned to be Interim Priest-in-charge of Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario, while retaining all his other responsibilities.
Igumen Nestor (Mikhailetchko) was assigned to be Confessor of the Deanery of Ontario.
Priest Geoffrey Korz was released from his duties as Confessor of the Deanery of Ontario. He was assigned to be Dean of Ontario.
5
The Holy Transfiguration Mission Station in Hunstville, Ontario, was declared dormant.
6
Deacon Alexei Vassiouchkine was released from his status as Deacon attached at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
At the Divine Liturgy in Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario, Deacon Alexei Vassiouchkine was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Deacon Alexei Vassiouchkine was attached at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario, as Supply Priest for the Deanery of Ontario.
8
Archpriest Michael Fourik, in addition to all his other responsibilities, was assigned to be a member of the Diocesan Court.
Archpriest Anatoliy Mel’nyk, in addition to all his other responsibilities, was assigned to be a member of the Diocesan Court.
Reader Dr John Hadjinicolaou was assigned to be a member of the Diocesan Court.
Mr. David Grier was assigned to be a member of the Diocesan Court.
1
Archpriest Vasyl Kolega was released from his responsibilities as Dean of Alberta and Rector of Holy Trinity Church in Smoky Lake, Alberta and the associated group of Churches.
Archpriest Vasyl Kolega was assigned to be Rector of Christ the Saviour Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
Priest Kaleeg John Hainsworth was granted a three-month Leave-of-absence for health reasons from 1 May to 1 August.
Archpriest Gerasim Power was released from his responsibilities as Priest-in-charge of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut Church in Calgary, Alberta.
Archpriest Gerasim Power was assigned to be the Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Smoky Lake, Alberta and the associated group of rural parishes, effective 1 May.
Priest Gregory Nimijean was released from his responsibilities as Attached Priest at Saint-Benoît de Nursie Church in Montréal, Québec. He was assigned to be Rector of Saint-Benoît de Nursie Church in Montréal, Québec.
Archpriest James Griggs was released from his responsibilities as Second Priest at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Ottawa, Ontario. He was assigned to be Dean of the Cathedral of the Annunciation-Saint Nicholas in Ottawa, Ontario.
Archimandrite Alexander (Pihach) was released from his responsibilities as Interim Dean of the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Ottawa, Ontario. He was returned to his full-time assignment as Rector of the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
Archimandrite Alexander (Pihach) was assigned to be Dean of Alberta in addition to his other duties.
Archpriest Lawrence Reinheimer was released from his responsibilities as Rector of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut Church in Calgary, Alberta. He was attached at the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
Archpriest Phillip Eriksson was released from his responsibilities as Second Priest of the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta. He was assigned to be Rector of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut Church in Calgary, Alberta.
Archdiocesan Awards May, 2011
Archpriest Michael Fourik was awarded the right to wear the Mitre.
Priest John Kaleeg Hainsworth was awarded the right to wear the Purple Kamilavka.
Priest Richard René was awarded the right to wear the Purple Kamilavka.
Priest Alexis Nikkel was awarded the right to wear the Purple Kamilavka.
Hieromonk Samuel (Panchuk) was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik.
Priest Vincent Lehr was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik.
Priest Juan Pablo Ruiz-Gomar was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik, and the Purple Skoufia.
Priest Roman Pavlov was blessed to wear the Purple Skoufia.
Priest Nicholas Young was blessed to wear the Purple Skoufia.
Deacon Anthony Mansour was blessed to wear the Diaconal Double Orar.
Deacon Daniel Friesen was blessed to wear the Diaconal Double Orar.
Deacon Lasha Tchantouridze was blessed to wear the Diaconal Double Orar.
Synodal Awards May, 2011
Priest Gregory Nimijean was elevated to the dignity of archpriest.
Igumen Alexander (Pihach) was elevated to the dignity of archimandrite.
Hieromonk Luke (Majoros) was elevated to the dignity of igumen.
Igumen Marc (Pierre) was awarded right to wear the Palitsa.
Archpriest Daniel Guenther was awarded the right to wear the Palitsa.
Archpriest Andrew Piasta was awarded the right to wear the Jewelled Cross.
Igumen Gregory (Papazian) was awarded the right to wear the Jewelled Cross.
Archpriest Robert Kennaugh was awarded the right to wear the Jewelled Cross.
Priest Mark Korban was awarded the right to wear the Gold Cross.
Protodeacon Wilhem Friesen was blessed to wear the Purple Kamilavka.
7
Archpriest Cyprian Hutcheon was released from his responsibilities as Attached Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario. He was attached as Second Priest at the Sign of The Theotokos Church in Montreal, Québec.
12
Gerard Miketon was tonsured a Reader and ordained Subdeacon. He was assigned to the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
Kyle Cyril Parrott was tonsured a Reader and ordained Subdeacon. He was assigned to the Church of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut in Calgary, Alberta.
17
John Belzile was tonsured a Reader. He was assigned to the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
26
Brent Boblinski was tonsured a Reader and ordained Subdeacon. He was assigned to Saint Nicholas’ Church in Narol, Manitoba.
Reader David Herman Pensato was ordained Subdeacon. He was assigned to Saint Nicholas’ Church in Narol, Manitoba.
John Palmer was tonsured a Reader and ordained Subdeacon. He was assigned to the Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.
1
Igumen Peter (Kondratyev) was released from his responsibilities as Rector of the Sobor of the Holy Trinity in Winnipeg, Manitoba and he was granted retirement.
Igumen Peter (Kondratyev was attached at Saint Silouan the Athonite Chapel in Johnstown, Ontario.
12
Reader Dmitri Belyaykov was ordained Subdeacon. He was assigned to the Sobor of Saints Peter and Paul in Montréal, Québec.
23
Priest Eugeniusz Zdrojewski was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood until repentance.
31
At the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, Subdeacon John Palmer was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon John Palmer was assigned to the Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.
Deacon John Palmer was granted a Leave-of-absence for study for one year.
17
The Mission of Saint Nicholas of Myra in Toronto, Ontario was declared to be dormant.
1
Priest Roman Pavlov was released from his responsibilities as Second Priest at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario. He was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Hieromonk Silouan (Bourjeily) was released from his priestly duties at the Church of Saint Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec.
Hieromonk Silouan (Bourjeily) was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Holy Lady of Vladimir Mission in Saint John’s, Newfoundland.
4
At the Divine Liturgy, at the request of Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen), Subdeacon Philip Halliwell was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Philip Halliwell was attached at the Monastery Church of Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk in South Canaan, Pennsylvania, USA.
18
Igumen Peter (Kondratyev) was released from his status as Attached Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite Chapel in Johnstown, Ontario, and from the Archdiocese of Canada. He was transferred to the omophor of Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen) for future transfer to the omophor of Metropolitan Seraphim (Stergiulis) of Kythera (Orthodox Church of Greece).
3
Priest John Bingham was released from his responsibilities as Priest-in-charge at the Mission of Saint Nikolai, Bishop of Zhitsa, in Whitehorse, Yukon.
9
At the Divine Liturgy, at the request of Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen), Deacon Philip Halliwell was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
The Priest Philip Halliwell was attached as Priest at the Monastery Church of Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk in South Canaan, Pennsylvania, USA.
23
Gabriel Friesen was tonsured a Reader. He was assigned to the Saint Herman of Alaska Church in Langley, British Columbia.
30
Nestor Fourik was tonsured a Reader. He was assigned to the Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Sobor in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was awarded the right to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
15
Priest Kaleeg John Hainsworth was released from his responsibilities as Rector of All Saints of Alaska Church in Victoria, British Columbia.
Priest Kaleeg John Hainsworth was granted the status of Unassigned Cleric.
Deacon Lasha Tchantouridze was released from his responsibilities as Deacon at Saint Nicholas’ Church in Narol, Manitoba.
Deacon Lasha Tchantouridze was granted a Leave-of-absence for one year, with the status of Unassigned Cleric.
30
Hieromonk Silouan (Bourjeily) was released from his responsibilities as assigned Priest-in-charge of the Holy Lady of Vladimir Mission in Saint John’s, Newfoundland.
Hieromonk Silouan (Bourjeily) was granted the status of Unassigned Cleric.
Deacon Petr Boitchuk was released from his responsibilities as Deacon attached at the Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Deacon Petr Boitchuk was attached as Deacon at Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Sobor in Montréal, Québec.
1
Archpriest John Jillions was released from his responsibilities as Attached Priest at the Annunciation Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, and from the Archdiocese of Canada. He was transferred to the omophor of Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen).
5
Deacon Nicolas Svetlovsky was released from his responsibilities as Deacon attached at the Sobor of Saints Peter and Paul in Montréal, Québec. He was attached as Deacon at the Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.
10
Archpriest Lawrence Reinheimer was released from his responsibilities as Attached Priest at the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta. He was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the All Saints of Alaska Church in Victoria, British Columbia.
11
At the Divine Liturgy, at the Saint Herman of Alaska Sobor in Edmonton, Alberta, Subdeacon Jesse Isaac was ordained to the Holy Diaconate. He was assigned to the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
At the Divine Liturgy, Deacon Matthew Francis was ordained to the Holy Priesthood. He was assigned to be Second Priest to the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
14
At Smoky Lake, Alberta, Archpriest Gerasim (Power) was tonsured by Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen) to be a Rasophor Monk at Holy Trinity Church.
18
Reader Paul Mentenko was ordained to be a Subdeacon. He was assigned to the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut Church in Calgary, Alberta.
Reader Brent Andrew Applegate was ordained to be a Subdeacon. He was assigned to the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut Church in Calgary, Alberta.
Reader Peter Ziriada was ordained to be a Subdeacon. He was assigned to the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut Church in Calgary, Alberta.
7
Altar-server Alexandru Dumitrashko of the Sobor of Saints Peter and Paul in Montréal, Québec, was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
Altar-server Roman Protsko of the Sobor of Saints Peter and Paul in Montréal, Québec, was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
Altar-server Vladislav Gluchenchenko of the Sobor of Saints Peter and Paul in Montréal, Québec, was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
11
Igumen Luc (Majoros) was released from his responsibilities as Rector of the Mission of Saint Gregory of Nyssa in Kingston, Ontario.
Igumen Luc (Majoros) was granted a Leave-of-absence for one year, and he was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
Higoumène Marc (Pierre) was released from his responsibilities and attachment as Priest at the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec.
Higoumène Marc (Pierre) was granted retirement and given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
Hiéro-Schema-moine Basile (Paradis) was released from his responsibilities and attachment as Priest at the Sobor of Saints Peter and Paul in Montreal, Québec and at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Hiéro-Schema-moine Basile (Paradis) was granted retirement and given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
1
Priest Roman Pavlov was assigned to be Rector of Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Priest Geoffrey Korz was assigned to be Rector of the Church of All Saints of North America in Hamilton, Ontario.
Igumen Nestor (Mikhailetchko) was released from his responsibilities as Rector of the Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov in Toronto, Ontario.
26
Igumen Nestor (Mikhailetchko) was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood.
27
Priest Alexei Vassiouchkine, in addition to his other responsibilities, was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov in Toronto, Ontario.
11
Dragos Giulea was tonsured to be a Reader and ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec.
12
Archpriest Vasyl Kolega was assigned to be Confessor of the Deanery of Ontario.
Subdeacon Jeremy Scratch was assigned to be the Lay Representative of the Deanery of Ontario to the Archdiocesan Council.
Deacon Jesse Isaac was assigned to be the Lay Representative of the Deanery of Alberta and the Northwest Territories to the Archdiocesan Council.
18
At the Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov in Toronto, Ontario, Reader Vadim Ivlev was ordained to be a Subdeacon. He was assigned to the Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov in Toronto, Ontario.
Reader Viktor Makarov was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon at the Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov in Toronto, Ontario.
28
Priest Alexei Vassiouchkine was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik, the Purple Skoufia and the Purple Kamilavka.
7
At the Divine Liturgy, Subdeacon Dmitry Belyaykov was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Dmitry Belyaykov was attached as Deacon at the Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Sobor in Montréal, Québec.
15
Priest Juan Pablo Ruiz-Gomar was blessed to wear the Purple Kamilavka.
Priest Vincent Lehr was blessed to wear the Purple Skoufia and the Purple Kamilavka.
Priest Matthew Francis was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik.
Priest Anthony Estabrooks was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik.
17
Archpriest Daniel Guenther was granted a Leave-of-absence for six months.
20
Deacon Petr Boitchuk was granted a Leave-of-absence for one year.
22
At the Divine Liturgy, Reader Dragos Giulea was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Dragos Giulea was attached as Second Deacon at the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec.
24
The name of the Bishop’s Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite was changed to be the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
10
Igumen Philip (Speranza) was elevated to the dignity of archimandrite.
Archpriest Lawrence Reinheimer was blessed to wear the Jewelled Cross.
Higoumène Marc (Pierre) was blessed to wear the Jewelled Cross.
Hieromonk Gerasim (Power) was elevated to the dignity of igumen.
Hiéromoine Roman (Bonnel) was elevated to the dignity of igumen.
Priest Geoffery Korz was blessed to wear the Gold Cross.
Prêtre Nectaire Féménias was blessed to wear the Gold Cross.
Priest John Bingham was blessed to wear the Gold Cross.
11
Philippe Leroux was tonsured to be a Reader at the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec.
20
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Chahor, Alberta, was returned to the Archdiocese of Canada (OCA) from being temporarily served by clergy of the Moscow Patriarchate.
Igumen Gerasim (Power), in addition to his other responsibilities, was assigned to be Rector of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Chahor, Alberta.
29
Archimandrite Alexander (Pihach) was granted a Leave-of-absence for one month.
5
Priest Andrew Anderson was received into the ranks of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Canada.
Priest Andrew Anderson was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission of Saint Gregory of Nyssa in Kingston, Ontario.
9
Matthew Beynon was tonsured to be a Reader and ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Mission of the Theotokos of the Life-Giving Spring in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
1
Hiérodiacre Amvrosi (Mlodzyk) was granted a Leave-of-absence for one month.
The Mission of Saint Athansius, in Sherwood Park, Alberta, was declared to be closed.
Priest Ronald Poworoznik was released from his duties as Rector of the Mission of Saint Athanasius in Sherwood Park, Alberta.
Priest Ronald Poworoznik was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
2
Protodeacon Raphael Cole was granted a Leave-of-absence for six months.
5
Deacon Petr Boitchuk was released from his attachment at the Sobor of Saints Peter and Paul in Montréal, Québec.
Deacon Petr Boitchuk was released from the Archdiocese of Canada to the omophor of Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen) for transfer to the Russian Orthodox Church.
10
Priest Richard René was released from his responsibilities as Rector of the Mission of Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne in Cranbrook, British Columbia. He was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
Altar-server Matfei Mouskhelichvili of the Sobor of Saints Peter and Paul in Montréal, Québec, was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
15
At the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut in Calgary, Alberta, Subdeacon Andrew Applegate was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Andrew Applegate was attached as First Deacon at the Church of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut in Calgary, Alberta.
22
At the Divine Liturgy, Subdeacon Kevin Wigglesworth was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Kevin Wigglesworth was attached as Second Deacon at the Church of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut in Calgary, Alberta.
29
At the Divine Liturgy, Deacon Gregory Scratch was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Priest Gregory Scratch was assigned to be Second Priest to the Church of Saint Nicholas in Narol, Manitoba.
Priest Gregory Scratch was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik, the Purple Skoufia and the Purple Kamilavka.
20
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Dickie Bush, Alberta, was released from the Saint Tikhon Family of Parishes, and blessed to be served by the Deanery of Alberta and the Northwest Territories’ Supply Clergy.
Archpriest Nikolai Nikolaev, retaining all his other responsibilities, was released from his responsibilities as Rector of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Dickie Bush, Alberta.
Archimandrite Alexander (Pihach), in addition to his other responsibilities, was blessed to be the co-ordinator of the services at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Dickie Bush, Alberta.
Deacon Maurice Beecroft was released from his attachment as Deacon at the Mission of Saint Athanasius in Sherwood Park, Alberta.
Deacon Maurice Beecroft was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
1
Archpriest Robert S. Kennaugh was released from his responsibilities as Rector of the Church of Saint Nicholas in Narol, Manitoba, and as Priest-in-charge of the Church of Saint Nicholas in Sandy Lake, Manitoba.
Archpriest Robert S Kennaugh was given retirement.
Archpriest Robert S Kennaugh was attached at the Church of Saint Nicholas in Narol, Manitoba, as Rector Emeritus.
Priest Gregory Scratch was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Church of Saint Nicholas in Narol, Manitoba.
Archpriest Rodion Luciuk, in addition to his other responsibilities, was blessed to be the co-ordinator of services at the Church of Saint Nicholas in Sandy Lake, Manitoba.
The Church of Saint Nicholas in Sandy Lake, Manitoba, was blessed to be served by the Supply Clergy of the Deanery of Manitoba Saskatchewan and Nunavut.
Archpriest Alexander Janowski was released from his responsibilities and attachment in retirement as Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite.
Archpriest Alexander Janowski was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
Hieromonk Vladimir (Lysak), retaining all his other responsibilities, was released from his responsibilities as Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite.
Hieromonk Vladimir (Lysak) was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
Priest Symeon Rodger was released from his responsibilities and attachment as Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite.
Priest Symeon Rodger was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
Priest Walter Smith was released from his responsibilities as Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite.
Priest Walter Smith was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
Archpriest Oleg Kirilow was released from his responsibilities and attachment as Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite.
Archpriest Oleg Kirilow was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
Deacon Gregory Kopchuk was released from his responsibilities and attachment as Deacon at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite.
Deacon Gregory Kopchuk was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
Deacon Achilleas Kasapi was released from his responsibilities and attachment as Deacon at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite.
Deacon Achilleas Kasapi was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
Priest Alexei Kaliouzhnyi was released from his responsibilities and attachment as Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite.
Priest Alexei Kaliouzhnyi was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
Priest Miroslaw Wojtiuk, while remaining under suspension, was released from his responsibilities and attachment as Priest at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite.
Priest Miroslaw Wojtiuk was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
11
Igumen Gerasim (Power) was given the blessing to be tonsured as a stavrophor monk for the Skete of Saint Elias at Dickie Bush, Alberta.
Archimandrite Alexander (Pihach), with the blessing, tonsured Rasophor Monk Gerasim (Power) to be a Stavrophor Monk in the Skete of Saint Elias. Archimandrite Alexander (Pihach) was blessed to be the mentor of Igumen Gerasim.
17
Ivan Rostotski was tonsured to be a Reader and was ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Church of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called in Canora, Saskatchewan.
Ron Sklaruk was tonsured to be a Reader and was ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Church of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called in Canora, Saskatchewan.
24
Brian Sanderson was tonsured to be a Reader and he was ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
Nelson Reid was tonsured to be a Reader and he was ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Moose Jaw, SK.
Andriy Pryadko was tonsured to be a Reader and he was ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Moose Jaw, SK.
30
Sean Reid was tonsured to be a Reader at the Church of All Saints of North America in Hamilton, Ontario.
15
Archimandrite Alexander (Pihach) was granted a Leave-of-absence for one month from his responsibilities as Rector of the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, AB, and as Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Canada.
Archpriest Phillip Eriksson, in addition to his other responsibilities, was assigned to be Dean of Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
Priest Vincent Lehr was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta, for a one-month term.
17
Archpriest Daniel Guenther was released from his responsibilities at the Sobor of the Holy Resurrection in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Archpriest Daniel Guenther was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Kayville, SK.
28
Altar-server Alexandros Hadjinicolaou of the Church of the Sign of the Theotokos in Montréal, Québec, was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
4
Reader Matthew Zacharias was ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Ottawa, Ontario.
At the Divine Liturgy, Subdeacon Nikolay Melnik was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Nikolay Melnik was attached as Fourth Deacon at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Ottawa, Ontario.
6
Reader Tikhon Bishop was ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Church of Saint Herman of Alaska in Langley, British Columbia.
3
Altar-server Jonah Nimijean of the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec, was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
Altar-server Elijah Nimijean of the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec, was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
Altar-server Luke Mitchell of the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec, was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
Altar-server John Mitchell of the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec, was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec, Deacon Dragos Giulea was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Priest Dragos Giulea was attached at the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec, as Supply Priest of the Québec and Maritimes Deanery.
10
Altar-server Peter Griggs of the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Ottawa, Ontario, was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
21
Priest Mark Korban was released from his attachment as Priest at the Church of the Sign of the Theotokos in Montréal, Québec.
Priest Mark Korban was released from the Archdiocese of Canada to the omophor of Archbishop Nikon (Liolin) of Boston, New England and the Albanian Archdiocese.
Igumen Luke (Majoros) was attached as a Supply Priest of the Deanery of Ontario at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Igumen David (Edwards) was attached as a Supply Priest of the Deanery of Ontario at the Chapel of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
1
Mitred Archpriest Anatoliy Melnyk was assigned to be Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Canada.
2
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Smoky Lake, Alberta, Deacon Daniel Friesen was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Priest Daniel Friesen was attached as a Supply Priest at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Smoky Lake, Alberta, of the Deanery of Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
Priest Daniel Friesen was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik.
3
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut in Calgary, Alberta, Deacon Andrew Applegate was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Priest Andrew Applegate was attached at the Church of the Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut in Calgary, Alberta, as a Supply Priest of the Deanery of Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
10
At the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Ottawa, Ontario, Deacon Nikolay Melnik was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Priest Nikolay Melnik was attached at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Ottawa, Ontario, as a Supply Priest of the Deanery of Ontario, and of the Deanery of Québec and the Maritime Provinces.
Deacon Alexandru Moisa was blessed to wear the Diaconal Double Orar.
13
By decision of the Holy Synod of Bishops, Igumen Nestor (Mikhailetchko) was permanently deposed from all functions of the Holy Priesthood.
21
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Deacon John Palmer was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Priest John Palmer was released from his assignment as attached at the Church of Saint Seraphim of Sarov in Rawdon, Québec.
Priest John Palmer was attached at the Church of Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kiev in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as a Supply Priest of the Deanery of Québec and the Maritime Provinces.
1
Archpriest Andrew Piasta was granted an extension to a Leave-of-absence until 31 December, 2013.
Hieromonk Vladimir (Lysak)’s appointment to be the Priest-in-charge of the Mission of Saint Andrew the First-called Apostle in Canora, Saskatchewan, was extended to the end of December, 2013.
5
Deacon Leonard Herrem was blessed to wear the Diaconal Double Orar.
Deacon Gregory Wright was blessed to wear the Diaconal Double Orar.
Priest Roman Pavlov was blessed to wear the Purple Kamilavka.
Priest Michael Schaplowsky was blessed to wear the Purple Kamilavka.
Priest Juan Pablo Ruiz-Gomar was blessed to wear the Gold Cross.
Priest Gregory Scratch was blessed to wear the Gold Cross.
Priest Nectaire Féménias was elevated to the dignity of archpriest.
Igumen Vladimir (Tobin) was blessed to wear the Palitsa.
Igumen Luke (Majoros) was blessed to wear the Jewelled Cross.
Igumen Marc (Pierre) was elevated to the dignity of archimandrite.
12
Altar-server Gerald Bartel was tonsured to be a Reader at the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Reader Gerald Bartel was ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Sobor in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 12 May, 2013.
22
At the Divine Liturgy at the Sobor of the Holy Resurrection in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Deacon Leonard Herrem was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Priest Leonard Herrem was released from his assignment as attached at the Sobor of the Holy Resurrection in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
The Church of All Saints in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, was returned to the pastoral care of the Deanery of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nunavut.
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Saint Walburg, Saskatchewan, was returned to the pastoral care of the Deanery of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nunavut.
Priest Leonard Herrem was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Church of All Saints in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, and of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Saint Walburg, Saskatchewan.
Priest Leonard Herrem was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik.
Priest Vincent Lehr was released from his duties as Priest-in-charge of the Church of All Saints in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan.
Priest Vincent Lehr was released from his duties as Priest-in-charge of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Saint Walburg, Saskatchewan.
Priest Vincent Lehr’s appointment as Priest-in-charge of the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta, was extended for a period of six months.
1
Mitred Archpriest Anatoliy Melnyk was granted the blessing and permission to establish a Mission Station in the Frost Village church in Shefford, Québec.
12
Rasophor Anne (Lavoie) was tonsured to the Mantiya with the name Séraphima.
Female Monk Séraphima (Lavoie) was attached at the Monastic Community of Saint Silouan the Athonite.
18
Altar-server Patrick Shabatowski was tonsured to be a Reader at the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
25
Mitred Archpriest Michael Fourik was re-assigned to be Dean of the British Columbia and Yukon Deanery.
Archpriest Phillip Eriksson was re-assigned to be Dean of the Alberta and the Northwest Territories Deanery.
Priest Gregory Scratch was assigned to be Dean of the Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nunavut Deanery.
Priest Geoffrey Korz was assigned to be Dean of the Ontario Deanery.
Archpriest Gregory Nimijean was re-assigned to be Dean of the Québec and Maritimes Deanery.
Mitred Archpriest Anatoliy Melnyk was re-assigned to be Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Canada.
Protodeacon Nazari Polataiko was re-assigned to be Secretary of the Archdiocese of Canada.
Mr. Nikita Lopoukhine was re-assigned to be to be Treasurer of the Archdiocese of Canada.
Deacon Sebastian Scratch was blessed to wear the Diaconal Double Orar.
1
Priest John Palmer was released from his attachment at the Church of Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as a Supply Priest of the Deanery of Québec and the Maritime Provinces.
Priest John Palmer was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission Station of the Holy Lady of Vladimir in Saint John’s, Newfoundland.
Archpriest John Tkachuk was released from all his responsibilities as Rector of the Church of the Sign of the Theotokos in Montréal, Québec.
Archpriest John Tkachuk was granted retirement.
Archpriest John Tkachuk was attached as Rector Emeritus at the Church of the Sign of the Theotokos in Montréal, Québec.
2
Archpriest Gregory Nimijean, in addition to his other duties, as Dean of the Québec and Maritimes Deanery, was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Church of the Sign of the Theotokos in Montréal, Québec for a term of six months until 1 March, 2014.
4
Deacon Sebastian Scratch was released from his assignment as Attached Deacon at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Ottawa, Ontario.
Deacon Sebastian Scratch was attached as a Deacon at the Sobor of the Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
5
The Mission of Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne in Cranbrook, British Columbia, was blessed to be served by the clergy of the Alberta and Northwest Territories Deanery.
Priest Andrew Applegate, in addition to his other duties, was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission of Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne in Cranbrook, British Columbia.
Hieromonk Silouan (Bourjeily), in addition to his other duties, was attached as Priest of the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec.
3
The Monastery of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Spencerville, Ontario, was officially established as an incorporated entity of the Archdiocese of Canada, The Orthodox Church in America, with the official name, “The Monastery of Saint Silouan the Athonite”.
10
Deacon Kurt Edward Jordan was released from his assignment as Attached Deacon of the Church of Saint Herman in Langley, British Columbia.
Deacon Kurt Edward Jordan was attached as Deacon at the Church of Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
11
Hierodeacon Phillip (Ptashnik) was released from his assignment as Attached Deacon of the Monastery of All Saints of North America in Dewdney, British Columbia.
Hierodeacon Phillip (Ptashnik) was granted the status of Unassigned Cleric.
13
Altar server Irenaeus (Bradley) Jersak was tonsured to be a Reader at the Monastery of All Saints of North America in Dewdney, British Columbia.
20
At the Divine Liturgy at the Three Hierarchs Chapel of Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, in Crestwood, New York, with the blessing of Metropolitan Tikhon (Mollard), Subdeacon Kyle (Kirill) Parrott was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Kyle (Kirill) Parrott was attached as Deacon to the Three Hierarchs Chapel of Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, in Crestwood, New York.
3
At the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Ottawa, Ontario, Subdeacon Justin Mitchell was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Justin Mitchell was attached as Deacon at the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec.
5
The Sobor of the Holy Trinity in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was entrusted with the following 16 particles of the Holy Relics of the Venerable Fathers of the Kyiv Caves :
The Venerable Hieromonk Damian, the Healer ; The Venerable Athanasius, the Recluse ; The Venerable Igumen Nikon ; The Venerable Abramius, the Lover of Labour ; The Holy Bishop Ephraim of Pereyaslavl ; The Venerable John, the Faster ; The Venerable Elias of Murom ; The Venerable Zinon ; The Hieromartyr Kuksha, Enlightener of the Vyati ; The Venerable Prochorus, the Orach-eater ; The Venerable Nestor, the Chronicler ; The Venerable Hypatius, the Healer ; The New-hieromartyr Vladimir , Metropolitan of Kyiv ; The Venerable Great-Schema Monk Hilarion ; The Holy Bishop Laurence of Turov, the Recluse ; The Holy Bishop Niphon of Novgorod.
15
Monk Tikhon (Green) was released from his attachment at the Monastic Community of Saint Silouan the Athonite in Johnstown, Ontario.
Monk Tikhon (Green) was transferred to the Hermitage of Saint Elias in Dickie Bush, Alberta.
Igumen Gerasim (Power) was assigned to be Igumen of the Hermitage of Saint Elias in Dickie Bush, Alberta.
18
Archpriest Andrew Piasta was released from all his responsibilities as Rector of the Mission of Saint Andrew the First-called Apostle in Canora, Saskatchewan.
Archpriest Andrew Piasta was granted retirement.
Archpriest Andrew Piasta was attached as Rector Emeritus at the Mission of Saint Andrew the First-called Apostle in Canora, Saskatchewan.
Hieromonk Vladimir (Lysak), in addition to his other duties, was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission of Saint Andrew the First-called Apostle in Canora, Saskatchewan, for a term of six months.
22
Priest Vincent Lehr’s assignment as Priest-in-charge of the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta was extended for another term of six months.
30
Priest Nicholas Young was released from all his responsibilities and duties as Attached Priest of the Sobor of Christ the Saviour in Toronto, Ontario.
Priest Nicholas Young was attached as Priest at the Mission of Saint Gregory of Nyssa in Kingston, Ontario.
1
Archpriest Gregory Nimijean was released from his assignment as Rector of the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec.
Archpriest Gregory Nimijean, in addition to his duties as Dean of the Québec and Maritime Deanery, was assigned as Rector of the Church of the Sign of the Theotokos, in Montréal, Québec.
Priest Dragos Giulea was appointed as Priest-in-charge of the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal, Québec, for a six-month term.
18
Alexander Treiger was tonsured to be a Reader at the Church of Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Alexander Treiger was ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Church of Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Monk Cassian (Marek) was ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Church of Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Monk Subdeacon Cassian (Marek) was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Hierodeacon Cassian (Marek) was attached as Deacon at Saint Sergius of Radonezh Chapel of the Hermitage of the Annunciation in New Germany, Nova Scotia.
19
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Subdeacon Alexander Treiger was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Alexander Treiger was attached as Deacon at the Church of Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
At the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Hierodeacon Cassian (Marek) was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Hieromonk Cassian (Marek) was attached as Hieromonk at the Chapel of Saint Sergius of Radonezh of the Hermitage of the Annunciation in New Germany, Nova Scotia.
20
Priest Stelian Liabotis was received into the ranks of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Canada.
Priest Stelian Liabotis was attached as Priest at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario.
26
At the Church of Saint Gregory of Nyssa in Kingston, Ontario, the Altar-server Vadim Ignatov was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
At the Church of Saint Gregory of Nyssa in Kingston, Ontario, the Altar-server Theodore Collins was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
At the Church of Saint Gregory of Nyssa in Kingston, Ontario, the Altar-server Alexander Kovalev was blessed to wear the orar of a Subdeacon.
At the Church of Saint Gregory of Nyssa in Kingston, Ontario, the Altar-server Nicholas Liabotis was blessed to wear the Orar of a Subdeacon.
29
Aida Airapetov was granted the blessing and permission to establish a Russian Cultural/Religious Centre in Rawdon, Québec.
Aida Airapetov was granted the blessing and permission to begin work for the establishment of a Russian Cultural/Religious Centre in Rawdon, Québec.
18
Hieromonk Basile (Paradis) was suspended from all functions of the Holy Priesthood.
25
The members of the newly elected parish council of the Sobor of the Holy Trinity in Winnipeg, Manitoba, were blessed to serve in the capacities to which they were elected for the year 2014-2015.
Deacon Kyle Parrott was granted the blessing to petition for ordination to the Holy Priesthood of The Orthodox Church in America.
27
Reader John Gryba was ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Annunciation-Saint Nicholas Cathedral, in Ottawa, Ontario.
At the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation-Saint Nicholas Cathedral, in Ottawa, Ontario, Subdeacon John Gryba was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon John Gryba was attached as Deacon at the Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Zhitsa Mission, in Whitehorse, Yukon.
1
Priest John Palmer was reappointed as Priest-in-charge of the Holy Lady of Vladimir Mission Station, in Saint John’s, Newfoundland, for another six-month term until 1 September.
2
At the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, Deacon John Gryba was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.
Priest John Gryba was assigned to be Priest-in-charge of the Mission of Saint Nikolai of Zhitsa in Whitehorse, Yukon.
20
Hieromonk Basile (Paradis) was permanently deposed from all functions of the Holy Priesthood.
21
The Mission of the Holy Apostle Philip in Grande Prairie, Alberta, was officially closed.
The Holy Synod of Bishops decided that, effective 23 March, 2014, Archbishop Seraphim (Storheim) would be retired, and that the See of Ottawa and Canada be declared vacant.
24
25
Reader Michael Cherry was ordained to be a Subdeacon at the Annunciation-Saint Nicholas Cathedral, in Ottawa, Ontario.
26
Priest Daniel Friesen was appointed to be the Priest-in-charge of Saints Peter and Paul Russo Greek Catholic Church in Dickie Bush, Alberta for a six-month term until 26 September, 2014.
2
Deacon Lasha Tchantouridze was released from the Archdiocese of Canada to the omophor of Archbishop Nikon (Liolin) of Boston, New England and the Albanian Archdiocese.
20
Archdiocesan Paschal Awards
Deacon Nicholas Svetlovsky was blessed to wear the Diaconal Double Orar.
Deacon Peter Choi was blessed to wear the Diaconal Double Orar.
Priest Daniel Friesen was blessed to wear the Purple Kamilavka.
Priest Leonard Herrem was blessed to wear the Purple Skoufia.
Priest Matthew Francis was blessed to wear the Purple Skoufia.
Priest Anthony Estabrooks was blessed to wear the Purple Skoufia.
Priest John Palmer was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik.
Priest Nikolay Melnik was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik.
Priest Dragos Giulea was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik.
Priest Andrew Applegate was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik.
Holy Synod Paschal Awards
Priest Justin Hewlett was blessed to wear the Gold Cross.
Priest Constantine Katsilas was blessed to wear the Gold Cross.
Priest Vincent Lehr was blessed to wear the Gold Cross.
Priest Andrew Anderson was elevated to the dignity of archpriest.
Priest Stelian Liabotis was elevated to the dignity of archpriest.
Igumen Roman (Bonnel) was blessed to wear the Palitsa.
Archpriest Phillip Eriksson was blessed to wear the Palitsa.
Archpriest Nectaire Féménias was blessed to wear the Palitsa.
Igumen Roman (Bonnel) was blessed to wear the Jewelled Cross.
Igumen Gregory (Papazian) was elevated to the dignity of archimandrite.
Deacon Taras Papish was elevated to the dignity of protodeacon.
30
Priest Geoffrey Ready was received into the ranks of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Canada.
Priest Geoffrey Ready was attached as Priest at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
22
Priest Vincent Lehr was reappointed indefinitely as Priest-in-charge of the Sobor of Saint Herman of Alaska in Edmonton, Alberta.
24
At the Spring Meeting of the Archdiocesan Council in Ottawa in 2014, Bishop Irénée (Rochon) was nominated to be a candidate for Diocesan Bishop of Ottawa.
25
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary in Crestwood, New York, on behalf of Metropolitan Tikhon (Mollard), the Canadian seminarian Deacon Kirill (Kyle) Parrott was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by Bishop Michael (Dahulich) of New York and New Jersey.
Priest Kirill (Kyle) Parrott was attached as Priest at the Chapel of the Three Hierarchs at Saint Vladimir’s Seminary.
29
Priest Richard René was granted the blessing to work as a Prison Chaplain.
8
At All Saints’ Church in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Priest Vincent Lehr was blessed to wear the Gold Cross.
At All Saints’ Church in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Priest Michael Schaplowsky was blessed to wear the Purple Kamilavka.
At All Saints’ Church in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Priest Daniel Friesen was blessed to wear the Purple Kamilavka.
13
Gregory Richlo was tonsured to be a Reader at the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
24
Hieromonk Vladimir (Lysak) was released from his duties as Rector of the Mission of Saint Andrew, the First-called Apostle in Canora, Saskatchewan.
Hieromonk Vladimir (Lysak) was given the status of Unassigned Cleric.
1
Priest Dragos Giulea was assigned as Rector of the Church of Saint-Benoît de Nursie in Montréal Québec.
Archpriest Rodion Luciuk was assigned as Priest-in-charge of the Mission of Saint Andrew, the First-called Apostle, in Canora, Saskatchewan.
1
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint Seraphim’s Church in Rawdon, Québec, the Subdeacon Igor Alexandrovsky was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
2
Deacon Igor Alexandrovsky was assigned as Deacon to the Holy Trinity Church in Québec City, Québec.
19
At the Divine Liturgy in the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos in the Monastery of the Caves in Kyiv, Ukraine, with the blessing of Metropolitan Tikhon (Mollard), Protodeacon Nazari Polataiko was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by Metropolitan Onufry (Berezovsky) of Kyiv and all Ukraine.
Priest Nazari Polataiko was attached as Priest at the Annunciation-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario.
31
Deacon Gregory Kopchuk was suspended from all functions of the Holy Diaconate.
10
On 10 September, 2014, the Wonder-working Icon of the Mother of God, Abbess of Mount Athos, was invited to visit the Archdiocese of Canada. The Icon was venerated in eastern Canada 15-30 November, 2014.
2
At the Archdiocesan Assembly on Thursday, in Gatineau, Québec, following the resolution of the Archdiocesan Council (acting as the Episcopal Search Committee), the Archdiocesan Assembly voted in favour of presenting Bishop Irénée (Rochon) to the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in America, as the nominated candidate for canonical election to the vacant Archiepiscopal See of Ottawa and Canada.
10
Priest Anton Filchak was released from his duties as Supply Priest of the Ontario Deanery, and from his attachment at Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Sobor in Toronto, Ontario.
Priest Anton Filchak was encouraged to act in accordance with the standard canonical procedure of the Orthodox Church and to report to his ecclesiastical authorities of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Kyiv, Ukraine, and to inform them about the termination of his services in the Archdiocese of Canada, The Orthodox Church in America.
14
At the Sobor of Saints Peter and Paul in Montréal, Québec, the Reader Hlib (Gleb) Melnyk was ordained to be a Subdeacon.
At the Divine Liturgy at the Sobor of Saints Peter and Paul in Montréal, Québec, Subdeacon Hlib (Gleb) Melnyk was ordained to the Holy Diaconate
Deacon Hlib (Gleb) Melnyk was attached as Deacon at the Sobor of Saints Peter and Paul in Montréal, Québec.
27
Archpriest John Tkachuk was released from his assignment as Attached Rector Emeritus of the Church of the Sign of the Theotokos in Montréal, Québec.
Archpriest John Tkachuk was released from the Archdiocese of Canada, and transferred to the omophor of Bishop Michael (Dahulich) of New York and New Jersey.
28
Priest Geoffrey Ready was blessed to wear the Purple Skoufia.
Priest Geoffrey Ready was blessed to wear the Nabedrennik.
Priest Geoffrey Ready was blessed to wear the Purple Kamilavka.
11
Deacon John Sturzu was released from his responsibilities as an Unassigned Cleric of the Archdiocese of Canada.
Deacon John Sturzu was removed from the Archdiocese of Canada list of clergy.
13
Priest Miroslaw Wojtiuk was released from his responsibilities as an Unassigned Cleric under suspension from the Archdiocese of Canada.
Priest Mirosalw Wojtiuk was removed from the Archdiocese of Canada list of clergy.
27
Priest Matthew Francis was granted the blessing and permission to establish The Holy Apostles Mission Station in the city of Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Priest Matthew Francis, in addition to his other responsibilities, was assigned as Priest-in-charge of The Holy Apostles Mission Station in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
29
Deacon Jesse Isaac was blessed to wear the Diaconal Double Orar.
Priest Nazari Polataiko was elevated to the dignity of archpriest.
30
At the Primatial Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation to the Theotokos-Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, Bishop Irénée (Rochon) was enthroned by Metropolitan Tikhon (Mollard) to be the Bishop of Ottawa and Canada. He was assisted by Archbishop Nathaniel (Popp), Bishop Michael (Duhalich), Bishop David (Mahaffy), Bishop Alexander (Mufarrij), Bishop Job (Smakouz), Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru), 31 priests and 6 deacons.
6
Stephen Sharman was tonsured to be a Reader at Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church in Narol, Manitoba.
Reader Stephen Sharman was ordained to be a Subdeacon at Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church in Narol, Manitoba.
At the Divine Liturgy at Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church in Narol, Manitoba, Subdeacon Matthew Beynon was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.
Deacon Matthew Beynon was attached as Deacon at Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church in Narol, Manitoba.
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Paul Bartlett was tonsured to be a Reader at Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne Orthodox Church in Cranbrook, British Columbia.
Reader David Pasivirta was ordained to be a Subdeacon at Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne Orthodox Church in Cranbrook, British Columbia.
2015
On 21 October, 2015, Archbishop Seraphim (Storheim) was deposed from the Holy Episcopate by the Holy Synod of Bishops of The Orthodox Church in America.