The Divine Services

St. Vladimir's serves according to the traditional Russian Orthodox Slavonic rubric, and services are conducted almost entirely in English. We use the traditional vocabulary ("Thees and Thous") and grammar of the English language with the intent of maintaining the dignity and solemnity of the Divine Services. At every service, we commemorate the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church in Exile, Metropolitan Vitaly, and our diocesan bishop Bartholomew of Edmonton and Western Canada.

       At Saint Vladimir's, Divine Services are conducted on major feast days of the Church, as well as every weekend, and all sincere folk are invited to attend. Please be advised that it is customary for women to cover their heads in the Church, and for everyone to wear full-length clothing - no bare arms or legs! Women stand on the left side of the church, and men stand on the right - children should stand with one of their parents. This is in keeping with the traditions of Holy Orthodoxy, and these rules, like everything else in the Church, are there for a very good reason.

       Regular weekly services include well attended vigil services at 6:00 P.M. every Saturday evening.  The Hours are begun at approximately 9:30 every Sunday morning, and following the Hours, the Divine Liturgy commences.