† Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Sobor, Vancouver

His Grace, the Right Reverend Seraphim Bishop of Ottawa and Canada arrived in Vancouver on Friday, September 5, 2003. He was greeted at the airport by the Dean, Reverend Lawrence Farley, Father Michael Fourik and Father Andrey Somow. His Grace stayed in Vancouver for 20 days visiting all parishes of the OCA in British Columbia.
On Monday, September 8, 2003, on the Feast of Nativity of the Mother of God His Grace headed the Pontifical Liturgy at the Holy Resurrection Church. Concelebrating were: the Rector of the Church – Archpriest Michael Fourik and Priest Andrey Somow.
On Thursday, September 14, on the Eve and on the day of the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross His Grace Vladyka Seraphim celebrated the Divine Liturgy with Father Lawrence Farley at St. German Church in Langley.
The Pontifical Liturgy on the Patronal Feast Day of our church on Sunday, September 21, 2003, was headed by His Grace, Bishop Seraphim. Concelebrating were: the Rector of the church Archpriest Michael Fourik, Archpriest Stephen Slipko, Archpriest Andrey Somow and Father James McLucky was praying in the Holy Altar and received Holy Communion. Assisting at the Pontifical Service were Sub-Deacons: George Vishniakoff, Konstantin Somov, Dimitri Krayzliah, who was ordained to reader rang.
At the Divine Service many people were present. The choir, directed by Kirill Bolshakov, decorated the service by its beautiful singing.
After the Divine Liturgy, there was a feastal banquet at which everyone enjoyed the delicious food prepared by our Sisterhood. At the end of the banquet on behalf of all parishioners His Grace Bishop Seraphim remarked once again on the efforts and labor of all parishioners of our Sobor.
During his stay in Vancouver Vladyka had the opportunity to meet many parishioners and guests of all parishes in the Vancouver area. He also visited parishioners homes. We sincerely thank you, dear Vladyka, for your visit to our city, for your prayers and archpastoral blessing. Is polla eti Despola!