Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church
Orthodox
Our parish
Welcome
The church is the house of God. It is open to all who enter with reverence and in the fear of the Lord. All who seek a spiritual home in the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad are welcome.
Parishioners
Our parish is comprised of old and new Russian immigrants, Serbian, Bulgarian, Romanian and Greek Orthodox Christians, and Canadian converts to Orthodoxy.
Fellowship & Education
Sunday lunches: From late summer to late spring our sisterhood prepares wonderful meals for our enjoyment and fellowship. Everyone is invited.
Book store: Open after every Sunday Liturgy. Offering spiritual literature, icons, baptismal crosses, greeting cards, calendars, etc.
Library: Open after every Sunday Liturgy. Offers a growing selection of spiritual literature in many languages.
Sunday School: "Law of God" for children. All children are invited to attend after communion in the church hall.
History
Originally founded in the 1950s to service the spiritual needs of Russian Orthodox Christians in the Ottawa region, the current church was built in 1988 to commemorate 1000 years of Christianity in Russia.
Adjacent to the church stands St. Vladimir’s Russian Seniors Residence that provides accommodations to qualified persons over the age of 65.
Service Times
Schedule of services
We have services at our church every week:
Vigil - every Saturday, starts at 6 pm;
Divine Liturgy - every Sunday, starts at 9:30 am.
On Church Feasts Divine Liturgy and Vigil can also be held during the week.
Location
99 Stonehurst Avenue
Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
K1Y 4R6
Staff
Alexis Pjawka
Priest
Contacts
Tel: 6133169820
Web: http://www.memorialchurch.ca/en/parish
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