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Ss. Cyril and Methodius of Slovaks of the Byzantine Rite
in Canada
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”
Luke 2:10
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2024
THE BYZANTINE CATHOLIC SLOVAK CATHEDRAL
OF THE NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
257 Shaw Steet, Toronto ON M6J 2W7
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Vigil of Christmas
12:00 pm Vespers with the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Christmas Birth of Our Lord
10:00 am S Nami Boh, English Divine Liturgy and Mirovanije
Thursday, December 26, 2024 Synaxis of Theotokos
12:00 pm Church Slavonic Divine Liturgy
Sunday, December 29, 2024 Sunday After Christmas & David, Joseph and James
10:00 am English Divine Liturgy with Slovak readings
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Circumcision of Our Lord & Basil the Great - Archbishop
12:00 pm English Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great.
Sunday, January 5, 2025 Theophany of Our Lord
10:00 am English Divine Liturgy and Great Blessing of Water and Mirovanije
Monday, January 6. 2025 Theophany of Our Lord
12:00 pm English Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
REGULAR YEARLY SCHEDULE IN OUR CHURCHES
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TORONTO
The Byzantine Catholic Slovak Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God
Location: 257 Shaw St, Toronto, ON M6J 2W7 (map)
Feast days through the week: 12:00 pm (Slovak or English)
Fridays: 12:00 am (Church-Slavonic) (if there is a Feast throughout the week, no Friday Liturgy)
Sundays: 10:00 am (English with Slovak readings included)
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HAMILTON
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church
Location: 1406 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8H 2W5 (map)
Feast days through the week: 10:00 am (English)
Fridays: 10:00 am (English)
Sundays: 10:30 am (English)
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OSHAWA
The Protection of the Mother of God Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church
Location: 464 Ritson Rd S, Oshawa, ON L1H 5J9 (map)
Sundays: 10:00 am (English)
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WINDSOR
St. Michael’s Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church
Location: 2120 Byng Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 3E2 (map)
Sundays: 9:30 am
Confession: 30 minutes before Liturgy
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The Eparchy has donated $25,000 in support of humanitarian aid to Ukraine through CNEWA which works in close cooperation with Caritas Ukraine (mobilizing to serve an influx of refugees, creating field kitchens to help with humanitarian aid, medical help or spiritual and psychological support).
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— John 15:13
Our Parishes
The Byzantine Catholic Slovak Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God
Toronto, Ontario
Greek-catholic church of the Nativity of the Mother of God in Toronto for Slovaks of the Eastern Rite was established Rev. L. Minya.
The Protection of the Mother of God Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church
Oshawa, Ontario
In 1949 Slovak Greek Catholic Community decided to set up a parish. From 1949 to 1952 they attended St. Vladimir and Olga’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Fr. Andrej Krafčík C. Ss. R., as the first priest of this community, held services at St. Angela’s.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church
Hamilton, Ontario
Our Church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Zosnutia Presvätej Bohorodičky) is one of several Slovak Byzantine Catholic churches that are part of the Slovak Eparchy of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Canada.
St. Michael’s Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church
Windsor, Ontario
In 1949 Slovak Greek Catholic Community decided to set up a parish. From 1949 to 1952 they attended St. Vladimir and Olga’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Fr. Andrej Krafčík C. Ss. R., as the first priest of this community, held services at St. Angela’s.
Our Priests
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