Welcome to The Exarchy of
Ss. Cyril and Methodius of Slovaks of the Byzantine Rite
in Canada
Christ is born! Glorify Him! May the light of the Nativity fill our hearts with peace and guide our steps in the year to come.
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2025
THE BYZANTINE CATHOLIC SLOVAK CATHEDRAL
OF THE NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD
257 Shaw Steet, Toronto ON M6J 2W7
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Vigil of Christmas
Noon Vespers with the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
Thursday, December 25, 2025 Christmas Birth of Our Lord
10:00 am S Nami Boh, English Divine Liturgy and Mirovanije
Friday, December 26, 2025 Synaxis of Theotokos
Noon Church Slavonic Divine Liturgy
Sunday, December 28, 2025 Sunday After Christmas & David, Joseph and James
10:00 am English Divine Liturgy with Slovak readings
Thursday, January 1, 2026 Circumcision of Our Lord & Basil the Great - Archbishop
Noon English Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great.
Sunday, January 4, 2026 Sunday before Theophany
10:00 am English Divine Liturgy and Great Blessing of Water and Mirovanije
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Theophany of Our Lord
Noon 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)
SUNDAYS
10:00 am English Divine Liturgy with Slovak readings.
ORDINARY FRIDAYS
12:00 PM Church Slavonic Divine Liturgy. If there is a Feast day (Obligation or Solemn) throughout the week, no Friday Liturgy.
CONFESSION
One hour before Divine Liturgy or by appointment.
OFFICE
Please call: 416.531.4836
FEAST DAYS THROUGH THE WEEK AT 12.00 PM
January 1st - Circumcision of Our Lord (No Friday on January 2nd)
January 6th - Theophany of Our Lord (No Friday on January 9th)
February 2nd - Encounter of Our Lord (No Friday on February 6th)
March 25th - Annunciation of the Theotokos (No Friday on March 27th)
April 6th - Bright Monday (No Friday on April 10th)
May 14th - Ascension of Our Lord (No Friday on May 15th)
June 24th - Birth of John the Baptist (No Friday on June 26th)
June 29th - Peter and Paul (No Friday on July 3rd)
August 6th - Transfiguration of Our Lord (No Friday on August 7th)
August 9th - Dormition of the Theotokos (No Friday on August 8th)
September 8th - Birth of the Theotokos (No Friday on September 11th)
September 14th - Exaltation of the Holy Cross (No Friday on September 18th)
October 1st - Protection of the Theotokos (No Friday on October 2nd)
November 21st - Entrance of the Theotokos (No Friday on November 20th)
December 8th - Maternity of the Holy Anna (No Friday on December 11th)
December 26th - Synaxis of the Theotokos
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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: 9:00 am
Confession: 30 minutes before Liturgy
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Humanitarian Support
The Eparchy has donated $50,000 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
Meet our priests