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Baptism and First communion of baby Alexander (Sander)

On August 5, 2023, in our Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Sobor in the city of Vancouver, the baptism of baby Alexander (Sander) took place and this day will no doubt remain in our memory as one of the most joyful and happiest days in our lives.

We were very glad to see all our

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From the Rector – Soul Saturday and General PANIKHIDA

Christ is amongst us!

Dear brothers and sisters, on the Soul Saturday, June 3, in our Church at 6 pm we’ll have Vespers and General PANIKHIDA.

On the Pentecost Sunday, right after the Divine Liturgy all of us go to our Orthodox Cemetery for PANIKHIDA. After the Panikhida we’ll have a memorial pot

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In memory of Yuri Gusev

Our parishioner Yuri Gusev died on March 8, 2023 as a result of an illness.

The funeral service for Yuri (in the baptism of George) was held at the Monastery of All Saints of North America on Devdni 11 March.Yuri is buried in our Orthodox cemetery.

March 12, 2023 – Litiya for the deceased

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35th Anniversary of Fr. Michael Fourik’s ordination to the Priesthood

On the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos the Holy Resurrection Sobor in Vancouver celebrated the 35th Anniversary of Fr. Michael Fourik’s ordination to the Priesthood.

Fr. Michael was appointed as rector of Holy Resurrection in October 1999. In 2003, in recognition of his devoted service, Father Michael was elevated to the

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May 18th 2022. Funeral Service for Karine Karibian

We invite you to join the live broadcast of the service from our Church on May 18th, 2022 at 11:00 AM PST.

In order to receive notifications about scheduled broadcasts and published videos, we recommend you to subscribe to our video channel HolyRes in YouTube.

You also may submit your names/memory books to be read/mentioned

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Evgeny Drozdenko’s biography

Eugene was a wonderful friend, husband, and an exceptional father.

He was born on November 26, 1974 in Uman – a city located in Cherkasy Oblast in central Ukraine, to the east of Vinnytsia. Uman is the administrative center of Uman Raion

When Eugene was young his family moved up north to a

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August 8 Short memorial service for Evgeny Drozdenko

On August 5, our parishioner Yevgeny Drozdenko died tragically.

Evgeny had a light, non-conflict character. He was distinguished by courage, reliability, justice, friendliness and kindness to others. Many, with his help, were able to get a job.

Evgeny devoted a lot of time and effort to our Sobor. His youngest son Michael serves at the altar and sings church tunes wonderfully.

We

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November 27th, 2020. Funeral Service. Matushka Laura – live broadcast

Memorial and Funeral Services will be held in our Church on November 26 and 27th 2020. Due to pandemic only immediate family members are allowed in the church. We invite you to join the live broadcast of the Funeral Service from our Church on November 27th 2020 at 10 AM PST.

Some information about

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November 26th, 2020. Memorial Service. Matushka Laura. Live broadcast

Memorial and Funeral Services will be held in our Church on November 26 and 27th 2020. Due to pandemic only immediate family members are allowed in the church. We invite you to join the live broadcast of the Memorial Service from our Church on November 26 2020 at 7 PM PST.

Some information about

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Olga Fetisova passed away on Oct 5, 2020

Dear friends!

Eternal memory to Olga Petrovna Fetisova. She left on October 5th.

Panikhida at the Holy Resurrection Cathedral on Wednesday 7 October at 18:30

The funeral service is on Thursday 8 October at 10:00.

Everlasting memory!

In Christ Father Michael Please read more about Olga at http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Eugene_and_Olga_Fetissoff

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Memory Eternal to Marina Koskinen
November 28, 1935 – June 30, 2020

Marina is our parishioner. Many of us will remember her smile, her benevolent nature, attention to people. Marina passed away unexpectedly in the evening of June 30th, 2020 in Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 84. She will be remembered and sadly missed by her son, Darrell; daughter-in-law, Sherie; granddaughter, Tabitha; great-granddaughter, Hayden;

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November 28, 1935 – June 30, 2020

Aug 13 2020 Jessica Baptising

Jessica was Baptised by Fr Michael in the Ocean at Deep Cove, North Vancouver

Feb 13 2010 Memory eternal to Vladyka Varlaam

Our beloved Vladyka Varlaam passed away Vladyka lived a difficult but happy life in Christ.

The Lord allowed Vladyka Varlaam to bring us comfort in life situations, prayed firmly for us, instructed and strengthened in Faith during confession, in sermons, and in person.

Through the personal charm of Vladyka, his extraordinary smile, his simple

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March 2, 2019 Consecration of the Orthodox cemetery

We invite everyone to the ceremony of the Consecration of the Orthodox cemetery on March 2, 2019 at 12 noon. Father Michael and other Greater Vancouver Orthodox priests will attend the ceremony.

After the consecration of the cemetery, the Administration offers snacks. Additionally, we ask you to bring one dish to the

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Invitation to see the territory of the Orthodox cemetery before the autumn weather

Dear parishioners,

The Vancouver Orthodox Cemetery authorities invite all participants of this project to visit the cemetery next Saturday, September 22, from 11:00 to 14:00. You and your relatives will be able to see the territory before the autumn weather, and also take the documents to your plots! If you cannot collect your documents on

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110 years since death of Archpriest Valentin Amfiteatrov (1836-1908)

The service to the memory of Archpriest Valentin Amfiteatrov has been held at the Moscow Vagankovsky cemetery.

Please click the link to read the biography http://orthochristian.com/56226.html

Memory Eternal to Larisa Kaminskaya

On April 9, unexpectedly for friends and loved ones, our parishioner Larisa – a wonderful woman, a kind, strong spirit-person, a caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, beloved wife, died.

Originally from Poltava, Larisa managed to comprehend the heights of medical sciences in Moscow.

For many of us, Larisa is an example of a demanding

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5 April 2018 The funeral of Raisa Kolesnikova

The service

From Fr Michael

From Family and Friends

Raisa Kolesnikova – Memory internal

On March 29, 2018 at 14.45 in our hospital in Vancouver (VGH) our dear parishioner Raisa Kolesnikova died.

I often ask myself, how did we end up with my family in Vancouver? To justify mymself said that after retirement in a crumbling country it is difficult to raise children, after many years of service, nothing

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Jan 6 2018 Greetings from the member of Parlament Joe Pescisolido

Nov 19 2017 Congratulations with Michael’s day

Saturday July 15th and Sunday July 16th – GARAGE SALE

Funeral service for Tania Romeril (Zaionchkovsky) on June 28

The Funeral service for Tania Romeril (Zaionchkovsky) will take place on June 28 2017 at 10 am (an hour and a half long) at Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Sobor (75 East 43rd Ave Vancouver).

Then burial is in Tsawwassen at Boundary Bay Cemetery 856 56th Street at about 12:30 pm. …it is not a large

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