e knew not whether we “Wwere in heaven or earth… We only know that God dwells there among men, and their service is fairer than the ceremonies of St. Sophia Orthodox Church other nations. a Parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia The ” 195 Joseph Street, Victoria, British Columbia Canada V8S 3H6 Orthodox email: [email protected] website: www.saintsophia.ca phone: (250) 704-2838 Church ith these words, envoys sent from Services are in English Russia by Prince Vladimir in the Wyear 987 recorded their impression of Saturday Constantinople’s awesome Orthodox Cathedral, Hagia Sophia. They had been sent to search for Vigil – 6 p.m. – Всенощное бдение the true religion. Within a year of their report, Prince Vladimir and the Russian people were Sunday baptized in Christ by Orthodox missionaries. Hours – 10 a.m. – Часы Today, as in Prince Vladimir’s time, the Orthodox Church – fully aware that man is a union of body Divine Liturgy – 10:30 a.m. – Божественная Литургия and soul – uses all the beauty of creation to move Vespers – 5 p.m. – Вечерня her faithful children to prayer and worship: icons, beautiful singing, sweet-smelling incense, and Archpriest: Father John Adams majestic services. Deacon: Father Gordian Bruce The Greek word ‘Orthodoxia’ means ‘correct praise’ or ‘correct teaching’ and in the Orthodox worship the praise and teaching are closely interwoven.
Jesus Christ founded His Church through the Apostles. By the grace received from God at Pentecost, the Apostles established the Church throughout the world. In Greece, Russia, and elsewhere, the True Apostolic Church continues to flourish, preserving the Faith of Christ pure and unchanged.) JanuaryJanuary 20120155 ServiceServicess
Saturday January 3- Vigil 6pm Sunday January 4- Liturgy 10:30am Sunday Evening Vespers- 5pm
Tuesday January 6- Eve of Nativity Great Compline and Matins 9pm Wednesday January 7- Midnight Nativity Service (immediately following the above service)
Saturday January 10- Vigil 6pm Sunday January 11- Liturgy 10:30am Nativity Yolka Luncheon
Saturday January 17- Vigil 6pm Sunday January 18- Liturgy 10:30am Sunday January 18- Vigil for the Feast of Theophany 6pm Monday January 19- Theophany Liturgy 10:30am with Blessing of the Waters