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CORRECTION - SERVICE TONIGHT (FRIDAY) BEGINS AT 8PM (not 7pm)

Dormition of the Mother of God
Свято Успeння Божої Матері

All are welcome to come celebrate the feast - inside the church or outside in the courtyard

Do not be negligent of your Christian obligations. Attend some or all of the above mentioned services below. Let us gather, as did the Apostles in Gethsemane, and fittingly pay our respects at the funeral services our Mother, the Lady Theotokos.

Не будьте недбалі до своїх християнських зобов’язань. Складіть відповідні плани. Зберемось, як це зробили апостоли в Гефсиманії, і належним чином віддячимо похоронними послугами нашої Матері, Дами Богородиці!

THE SERVICES

TONIGHT Friday August 13th
Praises at the Tomb of The Mother Of God 8pm-9:30pm
The Praises at the Tomb. This unique and beautiful service is similar to Jerusalem Matins of Holy Saturday. We gather around the shroud of the Theotokos and praise our Holy Mother. A procession with the shroud takes place at dusk. If for good reason you cannot get to church for the above services - this is your chance to pay your respects to “the Mother of Life”.

Saturday August 14th
Eve of the Dormition Vigil (Vespers+Matins) 7pm-9:30
The Vigil Service. We begin the feast on the eve. The service consists of Vespers and Matins with blessing of the loaves, carrying forth of the icon, and anointing. Come for part or all of the service.

Sunday August 15th
Feast of the Dormition Divine Liturgy (bring flowers to bless at Liturgy 9:30 am Hours / 10am Liturgy. The main liturgical celebration of the feast. All are strongly encouraged to attend - bring your children! Bring flowers and herbs for blessing.

All Week
DORMITION FAST + FOOD DRIVE - Prayer, fasting continues this week during which we will be collecting food for the St. Louise Food Bank in Brampton. Especially needed are jam, black tea, canned milk, oil, corn beef, and vinegar. Please bring your donations of food to any service.

Activities for Children (download)
Dormition Feast Activities + Study guide

AN EXPLANATION OF THE FEAST
What Is a “Dormition”? Our English word echoes the French and Latin words for “sleep.” The corresponding Greek word, koimi- sis, appears in English as “cemetery,” or “sleeping place.” By calling death a “repose” or a “falling asleep” we are affirming our faith that death is not an ultimate reality. read more