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St. Nicholas English Orthodox Parish 40th Anniversary of the Founding of Hierarchical Celebration with Metropolitan Gregory of Boston and Toronto  Dear and Faithful Orthodox Christians, Thy most pure Icon of the Portal, O Virgin Theotokos, is a font of spiritual healing for the whole world! The Church of the Mother of God ‘Keeper of the Portal’ in Calgary celebrated the 40th Anniversary of their founding on Saturday and Sunday June 14 and 15, 2025. How joyous and grace-filled were those two days! Our Chief Shepherd and Hierarch Gregory celebrated the Hierarchical Liturgy on Sunday with the faithful of the Church and those who had travelled to participate in the happy occasion and in thanksgiving to the Mother of God.
We made a short video of the celebrations with photos and recordings from the day and offer this as a memory of the Saviour’s blessings as we honoured His holy Mother. In sharing this, we pray it is indeed a reminder to all of the protection of God’s holy Mother. As you enjoy the video, we would also ask to please not forward this in personal social media without prior permission. Most holy Mother of God, intercede for the Church built in honour of you holy Icon, ‘Keeper of the Portal,’ and ask Thy Son and Our God for strength in proclaiming His truth and mercy. Icon of the Mother of God of the Portal installed on the Iconostas of the Church In thanksgiving to Our Saviour two new hand-painted Icons were commissioned for the Iconostas of the Church: an Icon of the Saviour, and an Icon of the Mother of God, Keeper of the Portal. Link to the Video of the 40th Anniversary of the Calgary Parish Most holy Mother of God, save us! |
