Father Ihor Okhrimtchouk†, B.Th., B.Comp.Sci., B.Ed., 22 March 1970 - 23 June 2021. Beloved husband of Jennifer. Devoted and loving father of Taras and Maryana. Dear son of the late Yaroslav and Larysa. Cherished son in law of Tom and Lillian Yakielashek and brother in law of Gordon (Kathryn) Atamanchuk. Uncle of Jane, William and Greta.

A private Funeral Liturgy was held on Tuesday, June 29, followed by interment at the parish cemetery. The late Fr. Ihor was laid to rest next to his late mother, Larysa.

The video of the Funeral Liturgy is available at: http://www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ServiceDetail/14486

In memory of our late Fr. Ihor, donations to Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Ottawa Iconography Fund or to In Memoriam Fund for the late Fr. Ihor would be appreciated. Donations can be made, noting "Iconography Fund" or "In Memoriam Fund for the late Fr. Ihor", using e-transfer to Treasurer.UOCCOttawa@gmail.com or by cheque, payable to the "Ukrainian Orthodox Church", and mailing to: Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 1000 Byron Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2A 0J3.

Vichna ta Sveetla Pam'yat — Our memories of Fr. Ihor will be eternal.

 

For the schedule of church services, please see Schedule of Church Services page

Attendance in church is limited to 35 people. In the event you require urgent pastoral assistance, please leave a voice message on the church office telephone at 613-728-0856.

DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES OUR CHURCH
RELIES INCREASINGLY ON YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT

To make your donation click here to learn more.

Sunday Liturgy is also live streamed from many Ukrainian Orthodox churches in Canada. A list of these churches is provided on the website of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada

 

For Ukrainian community events in Ottawa, please see Ukrainian Community Events page

Events Calendar Buletins

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral

1000 Byron Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 0J3
Tel: (613) 728-0856

Church Office Hours:
Monday 4pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Parish Priest: Fr. Ihor Okhrimtchouk
E-mail: stamaryuocc@sympatico.ca

Administrative Assistant: Tatiana Zoubareva
E-mail: ukrorthodoxottawa@gmail.com

SCHEDULE

Vespers

6:00 P.M. usually every first Saturday of the month. (vespers is served predominantly in Ukrainian, and lasts approximately 50 minutes)

Divine Liturgy

10 AM on Sunday and Holy Days, 9 AM in the summer months (July, August and first Sunday in September). The Liturgy is served predominantly in Ukrainian, with selected portions in both Ukrainian and English.

Reading of the Hours

One-half hour before Liturgy, fifteen minutes before Vespers.

Confession

After Vespers, before the Liturgy, or by appointment.

Baptisms

Parents must arrange a personal meeting with Father to make arrangements. God-parents must be practicing Orthodox Christians. Baptising a Child in the Orthodox Church presupposes that the child will be raised as an Orthodox Christian.

Weddings

Couples must arrange a personal meeting with the priest to make arrangements. If one of the parties is not Orthodox certain conditions may apply.

Hall Rentals

Please call 613-722-1372 or email rentals1000@gmail.com
visit our website at www.1000byron.org

Boutique

Ukrainian greeting cards, Easter Egg supplies, CDs, Ukrainian embroidery patterned tablecloths, and much more. Open after Liturgy, or by appointment (phone 613-830-1472).

Church Choir

Rehearsal on Thursdays at 7:30 PM in the choir loft.
For information, please contact Oxana Genina at ogenina@nursesunions.ca

Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada

For information call 613-830-1472

Sunday School

For children aged 4 years & older, Sunday 10:15am - 11am.
For more information, contact Jennifer at okhri1jr@gmail.com

Ukrainian Language Classes for adults

For more information, please contact
Oleh Belkin 613-842-4782

Donating to our Church through the United Way

If you would like to donate to our Church through the United Way, please let the United Way know that you are donating your funds to the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral

Our name in CRA registry is:

UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST. MARY, OTTAWA

or you can use our official charity #
108148263RR0032