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'''Kelowna, British Columbia, Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1957'''


==Prehistory==

From 1949, Ukrainian [https://www.orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church Orthodox Christians] living in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelowna Kelowna], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia British Columbia], [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada], relied on the pastor and parish in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon,_British_Columbia Vernon], British Columbia.  There, the [https://www.ancestry.ca/genealogy/records/rev-peter-melnychuk-24-fmlpgx?geo_a=t&geo_s=us&geo_t=ca&geo_v=2.0.0&o_iid=41015&o_lid=41015&o_sch=Web+Property Archpriest Peter Melnychuk] was the pastor.  He either travelled to Kelowna to care for the believers there, or people travelled to Kelowna.  

==Founding the parish, 1957==

On 17 January, 1957, there was a meeting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E Kobrinowich.  During the meeting, it was decided that it was time to organise a parish in Kelowna.  The new community kept a sense of deep gratitude towards the parish in Vernon for the great support that they gave the Kelowna parish.  This support was given, both at the beginning and during the many years afterwards.  

On 20 January, 1957, the first [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] service was held in a rented hall with the Priest S Huculak of Vernon serving.

On 3 February, 1957, the first meeting of the community was held, and the first executive was elected :
  Makar Melnichuk, president ;  E Kobranowich, secretary ; N Kudla, treasurer ; 
  the auditors were : Vasile Ambrosie, A Osowetski, and H Yasinowski.  
The founding members and their families were :
  William Ambrosie ; E Kobrinowich ; Nikola Kudla ; T Lenden ; Alexander Osowetski ;
  Helen Serwa ; J Stocen ; H Yasinowski.

On 17 January, 1958, the first annual meeting was held in the home of [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230317700/joseph-serwatkewich Mr. and Mrs. J Serwa], with 15 members in attendance.  The main purpose of the meeting was to purchase 2 acres of land from Vasile and Dora Ambrosie for $1,000.00.  On this land would be built a Temple and a cultural centre (hall).  In March, 1958, the members began the construction of the parish hall.  Then there was discussion about the nature of the usage of the hall, as to whether it would be used for other than Divine Services at this time.  The priest, Father S Huculak, advised that the matter be forwarded to the [https://www.uocc.ca/contact/ Consistory Office] for a ruling.  In the context of this uncertainty, and the possibility that the ruling could direct usage only for worship, a secular society was formed, “[https://oook.ca/locations/ukrainian-cultural-centre/ The Ukrainian Cultural Society of Kelowna]”, and it was successfully incorporated.  The hall was constructed at 1933 Barlee Road in Kelowna.  

The incorporated society took over the agreement with Mr. Ambrosie regarding the land purchase, since throughout the process, the community had been of one mind about the site of the church structure.  Funds for the cost of purchasing the land and constructing the building were provided by the members of the congregation. 


[[File:Kelowna parish hall S.jpg]] '''Parish hall'''


'''Dispute, re-organisation, 1964-1965'''

In 1964, there were serious misunderstandings which resulted in court proceedings.  As a result, the society was disbanded.  Some of the members withdrew their support for the project and they withdrew from the community, and their financial contributions were refunded.  

In 1965, the title to the land was transferred to the [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/sts-peter-and-paul-parish/ Ukrainian Orthodox Congregation of Saints Peter and Paul in Kelowna].  The remaining members worked earnestly to supply the needs of the congregation and to repay all debts that had been incurred by the society.  Soon, new residents in Kelowna became members of the parish.

The members of the congregation at the beginning of this renewal included parishioners from the Brigida, Kudla, Mazzie, Melnichuk, Yakowluk and Yasinowski families. 

In 1967, the church choir was being led by [https://www.castanet.net/obituaries/WORONCHAK%2C_Isadore/24680/ Isadore Woronchak]. 

On 8 June, 1969, there were 33 members who authorised the executive to research the costs of materials necessary for the construction of a church building.  In September, 1969, a building committee was appointed :
  Alexander Kowalchuk, Makar Melnichuk and [https://www.castanet.net/obituaries/WORONCHAK%2C_Isadore/24680/ Isadore Woronchak].

At the monthly meeting of 12 April, 1970, 33 members were given 3 plans to choose from.  Plan #3 was chosen.  Further discussion followed. 

==Construction of the Temple, 1971-1973==

At a meeting of 28 members on 4 April, 1971, it was decided firmly to proceed with the project.  The contractor, Nicholas Kitz, was chosen and a contract was signed on 2 July, 1971.  On 18 July, 1971, the [https://uocc-stmichael.ca/sample-page/history/ Archpriest Michael Fyk] (of [[Calgary AB Saint Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1928 |Saint Vladimir's Church]] in [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/calgary/ Calgary], [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/alberta/ Alberta],) and the local priest, the [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rt-rev-protopresbyter-jakiw-rybalka/ Archpriest Jakiw Rybalka], blessed the site of the future Temple.   Construction began on 20 July, 1971.

On 12 April, 1972, although the domes had not yet been installed, the first liturgical service was offered in the new building.  Then the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dome domes] were installed, and the construction of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconostasis iconostas] followed later.  On 9 July, 1972, the first Hierarchical [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] was served by [[Metropolitan Andrew (Metiuk) |Archbishop Andrew (Metiuk)]], together with the Archpriest J Rybalka and Deacon John Tkachuk. 

In 1973, the congregation borrowed $7,000.00 from amongst the parishioners for the purchase of the domes and the completion of the interior.  In addition, the parishioners contributed a considerable amount of personal labour in the construction, as well as in applying the asphalt to the parking area and providing the landscaping. 

'''Formation of Ukrainian Women's Association, and Ukrainian Self-Reliance Association'''

In 1974, the [http://uwac-national.ca Ukrainian Women’s Association], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savella_Stechishin Dr. Savella Stechisen] Branch, was organised, as was also the [https://www.usrl-cyc.org/about/history Ukrainian Self-Reliance Association].  Both organisations have made significant contributions to the parish.  One of the main purposes of the women’s association was to raise funds for the construction of a parish hall.  The women’s association also prepared for the local establishment of a branch of the [https://www.ucc.ca/ucc-member/ukrainian-orthodox-youth-of-canada-cymk/ Ukrainian Orthodox Youth of Canada].  The women’s association consistently worked hard to raise funds to provide for parish necessities such as [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Liturgical_objects liturgical items], carpeting and the like.  This provision included a considerable amount of hand-work such as embroidered towels and cloths and vestments.

On Sunday, 26 October, 1975, the debt for the mortgage was retired.  On the same day, loans were obtained from parish members for the previous purchase of the domes and for the completion of the interior, including the completion of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconostasis iconostas].

==Parish cemetery section, 1976==

In 1976, the parish congregation purchased 200 cemetery plots at [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2191676/lakeview-memorial-gardens Lakeview Memorial Gardens].

In 1977, the iconostas was completed.  [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconography Icons] were prepared by the [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/winnipeg Winnipeg] [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/winnipeg iconographer], Mrs. S Stackursky.

'''Fire, damage, and repair, 1979'''

In 1979, there was a fire in the Temple which destroyed some of the wooden icons and a few other wooden items.  Because the original craftsman reposed in Christ soon after the work was done, another craftsman did the work to replace them in 1980.

'''A mandolin orchestra'''

A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandolin mandolin] orchestra was formed within the parish.  It consisted mostly of retired men and women.  

'''Ukrainian Trident Cultural Society, 1979'''

In 1979, the “[https://ukraine.ua/stories/trident-tryzub/ Ukrainian Trident] Cultural Society” was formed with similar purposes to other organisations that wished to foster and promote the [https://www.britannica.com/place/Ukraine/Cultural-life religious, cultural and traditional heritage of Ukrainian people]. 

On 30 September, 1979, a chapter of the Order of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Apostle_Andrew Saint Andrew] was established in Kelowna.  Since then, at the annual Divine Liturgy and dinner on the order's feast-day, contributions are solicited towards the support of [[Winnipeg MB Saint Andrew’s College 1932 |Saint Andrew’s College]] in [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/winnipeg/ Winnipeg], [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/manitoba/ Manitoba].

In 1981, the parish’s membership grew to number 112, consisting of 87 families and 25 single persons.  It helped during these years that the Archpriests [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233058068/michael-fyk Michael Fyk] and [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-vancouver-sun-rt-rev-nicholas-moro/49142039/ Nicholas Moroz] were both living in retirement in the area, and they were able to help the assigned priest (at this time, the [https://www.oca.org/clergy/Peter-Bodnar/ Priest Peter Bodnar]).  This was especially the case, since during this decade the parish of Saints Peter and Paul in Kelowna had become part of the newly-developed Kelowna-[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon,_British_Columbia Vernon] Region of the [https://uocc-we.ca/ Western Eparchy].  One priest was assigned to be responsible for 2 parishes.  From that time, the trio of parishes includes Kelowna, Vernon and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamloops Kamloops].  Near the end of 1981, the [http://usracanada.org Ukrainian Self-Reliance Association] (TYC) was established.  It is a part of the local branch of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Canadian_Congress Ukrainian Canadian Congress] (KYK).  They focus their efforts on the cultural-educational aspects, and they work together with the women (CYK) for the needs of the congregation and for the parish. 

==25 years, 1982==

In 1982, the parish celebrated its 25th anniversary.  There was an archpastoral visitation by [[Metropolitan John (Stinka) |Archbishop John (Stinka)]].  He served the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on 11 July, 1982, and a special celebration followed.

In 1986, [https://www.castanet.net/obituaries/WORONCHAK%2C_Isadore/24680/ Isadore Woronchak] was ordained to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter Priesthood]. 

In 1990, the parish hall was expanded, mostly through volunteer help.  A wheelchair ramp was installed for both the hall and the Temple.

==Re-naming of the UGOCC, 1990==

In 1990, the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada was officially renamed “[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]” (UOCC) by an Act of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_of_Canada Parliament of Canada].  

'''The UOCC entered into Eucharistic union with the Patriarchate of Constantinople, 1990'''

In 1990, the 18th Sobor of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/winnipeg Winnipeg], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/manitoba Manitoba], decided to enter into Eucharistic Union with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecumenical_Patriarch_of_Constantinople Ecumenical Patriarchate] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantinople Constantinople] (Istanbul).  This decision also changed the relationship with the other Orthodox dioceses and parishes in Canada in a positive way.
 
'''Development of a housing complex for seniors, 1994'''

In 1994, a portion of the parish property was leased for the construction of a 27-unit affordable housing complex for seniors.  The founding directors were :
  J Boyko ; A Danyliu ; M Dubyk ; H Pawlyshyn ; P Stelmaschuk ; William Tokarik.  
The residence was called “[https://www.stspeterandpaulkelowna.com/ohhs Orchard Haven Housing Society]” (in Ukrainian, the name means “Quiet Garden”).  It is a 3-storey structure, whose residents of age 50 and older own their own portions of the structure.  All members are [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church Orthodox Christians] who are members of this parish.  The structure includes a community hall for the use of the residence, and it includes a crafts room, games room, library, workshop and roof garden. 

'''Development of other communities'''

Also in 1994, [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/all-saints-parish/ a new Temple] was opened in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/kamloops Kamloops], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/british-columbia British Columbia], and a priest was assigned to serve there.  The [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/dormition-of-st-mary-parish/ Dormition of Saint Mary Parish] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon,_British_Columbia Vernon], British Columbia, became a sister parish to Kelowna.

The construction of the housing complex was completed in 1995, and the official blessing by [[Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak)]] was on 3 July, 1995.

In 2002, there was a renovation of the pews in the Temple.  

In 2007, the [https://www.uocc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Fr.-Isadore-Woronchak-Jan-27.2022.pdf Archpriest Isadore Woronchak] was assigned to serve in this parish and in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/vernon Vernon].  In that same year, the parish celebrated its 50th anniversary.  At this time, [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_John_(Stinka) Metropolitan John (Stinka)] made an archpastoral visitation to the parish and served an Hierarchical Divine Liturgy.

In 2010, the Archpriest Isadore Woronchak retired, and after that he served in the community as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emeritus emeritus] priest.


[[File:Sts Peter and Paul Ukrainian Kelowna BC interior.jpg]]  '''Temple interior, iconostas'''

==60 years, 2017==

On 9 July, 2017, [[Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk)]] and [[Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk)]] served the Divine Liturgy together in the parish on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the parish.  


[[File:20170709 Kelowna 60 2S.jpg]]  [[File:20170709 Kelowna 60 3 S.jpg]]  

'''Hierarchical Divine Liturgy''' ;  '''Festal dinner main table'''


[[File:20170709 Kelowna 60 4.jpg]]  '''Choral presentation'''


In 2017, the Kelowna parish welcomed the [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/rev-fr-chad-pawlyshyn/ Priest Chad Pawlyshyn] and his family ([https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbytera Dobrodiyka] Carmen, Anastasia, Demetrius and Cyprian), who was assigned to serve this parish.   He arrived in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okanagan Okanagan] Parochial District from [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/vancouver-island Vancouver Island].
==Centennial of the UOCC, 2018==

In 2018, the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OOEew2Belw 100th anniversary of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada] and also of [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/holy-trinity-cathedral-2/ Holy Trinity Cathedral] were marked at an extraordinary sobor (assembly) at the cathedral in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatoon Saskatoon], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatchewan Saskatchewan].

The purpose of the sobor was to [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzGxRwxvkcXcZDBxWbrrKQfPcchP?projector=1 celebrate 100 years] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada].  The celebrations were attended by Ukrainian Orthodox faithful from across Canada and beyond.  

The Sobor began on Thursday, 9 August, 2018, with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in the Chapel of [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Saskatoon_SK_Saint_Petro_Mohyla_Institute_1916 Saint Petro Mohyla Institute], presided by [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Andriy_(Peshko) Bishop Andriy (Peshko)] of the [https://uocceast.ca/ Eastern Eparchy], with the responses sung by the Clergy led by [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rev-fr-michael-lomaszkiewicz/ Father Michael Lomaszkiewicz].  This was followed by an All-Canada Clergy Conference.  


[[File:CentennialConferenceSaskatoon 2.png]]  '''Centennial Clergy Conference'''


All gathered for [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Vespers Vespers] at the Mohyla Institute Chapel and this was followed by a wine and cheese reception as the delegates and guests registered for the Extraordinary National Council.  

The celebrations continued for a year.

==2020-2021 Coronavirus-19 virus restrictions on parishes==

In early 2020, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19 Covid-19 virus] made its appearance in Canada, and it quickly became a world-wide pandemic.  Because of the rules governing gatherings that were laid down by the provincial and city governments, the parish stopped any further services after 8 March, 2020. Including the rules regarding social distancing, the decreasing numbers permitted for any gathering, and the considerations regarding the health of all concerned, this and other parishes were required to close for a time.  

As elsewhere, there was some controversy about the legal requirements.

==Bereavement, 2022==

On 25 January, 2022, [https://www.uocc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Fr.-Isadore-Woronchak-Jan-27.2022.pdf Archpriest Isadore Woronchak], former pastor of the parish, fell asleep in the Lord in Kelowna.  

The [http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/burial-services-over-presbyter-or-over-bishop Funeral Services for the Burial of a Priest] [https://www.uocc.ca/burial-rite-for-the-very-rev-archpriest-isidore-woronchak-monday-january-31-2022/ were offered] in the [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/sts-peter-and-paul-parish/ Temple of Saints Peter and Paul] on Sunday, 30 January, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., by [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rev-fr-cornell-zubritsky/ Archpriest Cornell Zubritsky] ; [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rev-fr-timothy-chrapko/ Priest Timothy Chrapko], and [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/rev-fr-chad-pawlyshyn/ Priest Chad Pawlyshyn]. 

The Memorial Divine Liturgy and [http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/litiya-trisagion-dead Litiya] were [https://www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/woronchak-isadore/ offered] on Monday, 31 January, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. by the same priests.  

Following the funeral obsequies, the body of Archpriest Isidore Woronchak was interred at [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2191676/lakeview-memorial-gardens Lakeview Memorial Gardens]. 

==2020-2021 Coronavirus-19 virus restrictions on parishes==

In early 2020, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19 Covid-19 virus] made its appearance in Canada, and it quickly became a world-wide pandemic.  Because of the rules governing gatherings that were laid down by the provincial and city governments, the parish stopped any further services after 8 March, 2020.  Including the rules regarding social distancing, the decreasing numbers permitted for any gathering, and the considerations regarding the health of all concerned, this and other parishes were required to close for a time.  

As elsewhere, there was some controversy about the legal requirements.

==Election of Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk), 2022==
'''Election of a nominee by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada'''

On 15-19 June, 2022, the 24th Sobor of the Ukrainian Orthodox of Canada was convened "[https://www.dictionary.com/browse/online on-line]".  This conference-meeting was convened thus instead of convening physically (as customarily) in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg Winnipeg], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manitoba Manitoba].  There were 6 cathedrals in Canada where this meeting took place simultaneously through a computer-network :  in Winnipeg, Manitoba ([https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Winnipeg_MB_Holy_Trinity_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Metropolitan_Cathedral_1946 Holy Trinity Metropolitan Cathedral]) ; Vancouver, British Columbia ([https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Vancouver_BC_Holy_Trinity_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Cathedral_1937 Holy Trinity Cathedral]) ; in Edmonton, Alberta ([http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Edmonton_AB_Saint_John_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Cathedral_1923 Saint John's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral]) ; in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ([https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Saskatoon_SK_Holy_Trinity_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Cathedral_1918 Holy Trinity Cathedral]) ; in Toronto, Ontario ([https://www.stsvladimirandolgacathedral.ca/ Saints Vladimir and Olga Cathedral]) ;  in Montréal, Québec ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Sophie_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Cathedral Saint Sophie Cathedral]).  

There was a total of 205 delegates, which was near the average attendance for such sobors.  

In the course of the work of the Sobor, there was the necessary election in order to nominate to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Synod Holy Synod] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Church of Constantinople] a candidate for election as Archbishop of Winnipeg and Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, who would succeed the Retired [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Yurij_(Kalistchuk) Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk)].  

There were 3 candidates who were considered :  [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Job_(Getcha) Archbishop Job (Getcha)], [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk) Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk)], and [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Andriy_(Peshko) Bishop Andriy (Peshko)].   The final choice of the members of the sobor was Archbishop Job (Getcha).  He had received more than the minimum required 51% of the votes, and there was no subsequent voting required.  

The election by the Sobor (Assembly) of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada then had to be confirmed by the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Synod_of_Constantinople Holy Synod of Bishops of Constantinople] (as is described in the [https://uocc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/UOCC-Bylaws.Amended.July-15.2010.pdf Consistory By-laws]).  

Upon having received the nomination (with accompanying documents) from the Sobor of the UOCC, the Holy Synod of the Church of Constantinople elected Vladyka Ilarion (Rudnyk) to become Archbishop of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg  Winnipeg] and Metropolitan of the [https://www.uocc.ca/about/ Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canada].  

The Holy Synod of the Church of Constantinople elected [https://orthodoxia.ch/en/name/736/show Archbishop Job (Getcha)] to become Metropolitan of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisidia Pisidia], in west-central [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey Türkiye] (Turkey), north of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycia Lycia], and east of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus Ephesus].    

'''Confirmation of election in Constantinople/Istanbul, 2022'''

On 29 August, 2022, Vladyka Ilarion (Rudnyk) was at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fener Phanar] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantinople Constantinople] for the purpose of the first confirmation of the election in June, 2022.  He co-served the Divine Liturgy with [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)] in the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Patriarchal_Church_of_Saint_George_(Phanar) Cathedral of Saint George] at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fener Phanar].

'''Enthronement as Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, 2022'''

On Saturday, 19 November, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., in [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Winnipeg_MB_Holy_Trinity_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Metropolitan_Cathedral_1946 Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral] in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the [https://www.facebook.com/HTUOMC/videos/469634775273077/ Enthronement Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was served].  Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) presided at the Divine Liturgy.  He was assisted by [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Andriy_(Peshko) Bishop Andriy (Peshko)], many [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter priests], several [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Deacon deacons], [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Subdeacon subdeacons] and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Acolyte Altar-servers].  Present also were [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Sotirios_(Athanassoulas) Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios (Athanassoulas)], [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Exarch Exarch] of Canada for the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Patriarchate of Constantinople], and Retired [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Yurij_(Kalistchuk) Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk)], Former Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada.  

'''Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) at the Phanar, Istanbul, 2023'''

On Sunday, 2 July, 2023, Ecumenical [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)] was present and praying during the Divine Liturgy at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._George%27s_Cathedral,_Istanbul Saint George's Cathedral] in the Patriarchate compound. He gave the blessing that Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) preside ("horostasia") over the Divine Liturgy. [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Job_(Getcha) Metropolitan Job (Getcha)] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisidia Pisidia], [https://www.goarch.org/-/bishop-athenagoras-of-nazianzos Bishop Athenagoras (Ziliaskopoulos)] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazianzus Nazianzos], and the Honourable [https://uk-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/%D0%9D%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%96%D0%BB%D1%8C%D1%81%D1%8C%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%A0%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B0%D0%BD_%D0%91%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87?_x_tr_sl=uk&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Roman Nedilskyi], [https://orthodoxtimes.com/ecumenical-patriarch-met-new-consul-general-of-ukraine-in-constantinople/ General Consul of Ukraine in Constantinople] were also present and praying with the congregation of the Faithful.

==Change of calendar for the UOCC, 2023==

On 1 December, 2023, in accordance with the resolutions of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, [https://www.uocc.ca/primatial-encyclical-annoucement-of-the-adoption-of-the-revised-julian-calendar-by-the-ukrainian-orthodox-church-of-canada/ Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk) announced] that, effective that day, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada moved to use the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Revised_Julian_Calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].   He allowed that for a brief period of time, a parish might remain on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_calendar Old (Julian) Calendar].  

It seems that subsequently, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Edmonton_AB_Saint_John_Saint John's Cathedral] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton Edmonton], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta Alberta], was the first to adopt the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Julian_calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].  

However, a previously-existing group of persons began to encourage resistance to the immediacy of this change.  It was their understanding that the process would be determined ultimately and finally at the next [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sobor general sobor of the UOCC].  Therefore, on 16 December, 2023, Metropolitan Ilarion [https://www.uocc.ca/communique-from-the-office-of-the-metropolitan/ issued a formal letter] concerning the situation, together with a letter of support sent to him by his predecessor (Retired [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Yurij_(Kalistchuk) Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk)]).  He called the resisters to repentance. 


  '''Priests who have served the parish of Saints Peter and Paul include :''' 
  
  Protopresbyter S Huculak		1957-1959
  Protopresbyter H Wasyliw		1959-1963
  Protopresbyter Leonid Diachina	1963-1964
  Archpriest J Rebalka			1964-1972
  [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-vancouver-sun-rt-rev-nicholas-moro/49142039/ Protopresbyter N Moroz]		1972-1977
  Archpriest A Lakusta			1977-1980
  Protopresbyter G Turzansky		1980-1981
  [https://www.oca.org/clergy/Peter-Bodnar/ Priest Peter Bodnar]			1981-1984
  Protopresbyter P Blazuk			1984-1988
  Protopresbyter M Stetzenko		1988-1996
  [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-very-rev-archpriest-georg-podtepa/ Archpriest Georg Podtepa]		1996-1998
  Priest W Popovitch				1998-1999
  [https://cropo.com/tribute/details/1183/RT-REV-MITRED-ARCHPRIEST-MIKOLAJ-DEREWIANKA/obituary.html Archpriest M Derewianka]		1999-2001
  [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rt-rev-mitred-archpriest-pawlo-berezniak/ Archpriest Pawlo Berezniak]		2001-2003
  Archpriest Dr. I Plewa			2003-2007
  [https://www.uocc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Fr.-Isadore-Woronchak-Jan-27.2022.pdf Archpriest Isadore Woronchak]	2007-2014
  [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-very-rev-archpriest-roman-trynoha/ Archpriest Roman Trynoha]		2014-____

==Particular parish information==

This parish is a part of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okanagan Okanagan] Parochial District of the [http://uocc-we.ca/ Western Eparchy] of the [http://uocc.ca Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada].  The bishop of the eparchy is [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk) Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk)]. 

This parish follows the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_calendar  Old (Julian) Calendar].  

The Altar Feast-day of this parish is the Feast of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feast_of_Saints_Peter_and_Paul Holy Apostles Peter and Paul], 29 June/12 July. 

In 2024, the pastor of this parish (and 3 other parishes in the Okanagan Parochial District) is the [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/rev-fr-chad-pawlyshyn/  Priest Chad Pawlyshyn].  


Address :

[https://www.stspeterandpaulkelowna.com/ Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and Paul]  

1935, Barlee Road

Kelowna, British Columbia 

V1Y 4S3

Telephone : 250-860-7384

Web-site : http://stspeterandpaulkelowna.com/ 

[https://www.facebook.com/people/Sts-Peter-Paul-Ukrainian-Orthodox-Church-Kelowna/100067481460366/ Facebook]  


President :  Joanne Rak 	

Telephone : 250-768-8399	

E-mail : president@stspeterandpaulkelowna.com


Directions :

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelowna Kelowna] is located 390 km (242 mi) northeast of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver Vancouver].  The journey by car takes approximately 4 hours.  

From Vancouver, follow the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_Highway_1  Trans-Canada Highway #1] east ; BC [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_Highway_5 Highway #5] north ; and BC [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_Highway_97C Highway #97C] to the Okanagan Highway, BC #97N.  Take the exit, and follow the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_Highway_97 Okanagan Highway/BC #97N] south to Kelowna.

From Highway #97, exit on [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cooper+Rd,+Kelowna,+BC/@49.8788063,-119.4431823,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x537d8cb7f68e3381:0x9e707ed0a16fd46!8m2!3d49.8788063!4d-119.4431823!16s%2Fg%2F1td3fq2k?entry=ttu Cooper Road], drive south to [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Springfield+Rd,+Kelowna,+BC/@49.8792023,-119.4278658,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x537d8cc464824ccb:0xa9e3d2750dc8705a!8m2!3d49.8792023!4d-119.4278658!16s%2Fg%2F1th0mk_x?entry=ttu Springfield Road], and turn right onto Springfield Road.  Drive to [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Barlee+Rd,+Kelowna,+BC/@49.879876,-119.4483579,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x537d8cb70668b3d9:0x3008546c6461447a!8m2!3d49.879876!4d-119.4483579!16s%2Fg%2F1td64_4d?entry=ttu Barlee Road] and turn right.  (An approach from the opposite direction on Springfield Road does not allow for left turn at Barlee Road.) 

The Temple complex is found at the junction of Barlee Road and Springfield Road, opposite the [https://www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/ Springfield Funeral Home].  


[https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/rev-fr-chad-pawlyshyn/ Priest Chad Pawlyshyn]  

Telephone : (250) 319-5979 (mobile)

E-mail : fr.c.pawlyshyn@hotmail.com


Priest Chad Pawlyshyn is responsible also for :  
[https://www.uocc.ca/parish/st-michael-parish-2/ Saint Michael’s Parish] ([https://www.uocc.ca/eparchy/western-eparchy/kamloops-prince-george-region/ Kamloops-Prince George District]) ; 

[https://www.uocc.ca/parish/all-saints-parish/ All Saints Parish] (Kamloops-Prince George District) ; 

[https://www.uocc.ca/parish/dormition-of-st-mary-parish/ Dormition Of Saint Mary Parish] ([https://www.uocc.ca/eparchy/western-eparchy/kelowna-vernon-region/ Kelowna-Vernon District]).


[[File:Sts Peter and Paul Ukrainian Kelowna BC.jpg]]

==References==

[https://www.uocc.ca/about/history/ A Brief History of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]   

[https://www.stspeterandpaulkelowna.com/parish  Parish history] 

Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and Paul, “50th Anniversary Ukrainian Orthodox Church Saints Peter and Paul” (Kelowna, BC : Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and Paul, 2007).

Yereniuk, Prof. Roman, “[https://uocc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Short-History-of-the-UOCC.pdf A Short Historical Outline of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC)]” 


'''Additional information :'''

Huculak, Michael, “[https://diasporiana.org.ua/wp-content/uploads/books/13723/file.pdf Ukrainians in British Columbia and their Contribution to the cultural Life of the Province]”, trans. Marta D. Olynyk (Richmond, BC : Ivan Franko Cultural Society, 1984)  

Sametz, William, “[https://diasporiana.org.ua/wp-content/uploads/books/7079/file.pdf My father the priest : the life and times of the Very Reverend Dr. Peter Sametz : founding missionary priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]” (Toronto : Hypertex Plus, 2008). ISBN : 9780969670056. 

Tarasar, Constance J, ed., “[https://archive.org/details/orthodoxamerica10000unse/page/n3/mode/2up Orthodox America 1794-1976 : Development of The Orthodox Church in America]” (Syosset, NY : The Orthodox Church in America Department of History and Archives, 1975). ASIN : B000ZLZAUE.

[https://www.uocc.ca/parish/sts-peter-and-paul-parish/ Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Kelowna, British Columbia parish listing ] 

[https://orthodox-world.org/en/i/24664/Canada/British-Columbia/Kelowna/Church/Saints-Peter-and-Paul-Orthodox-Church Orthodox World listing]  

[https://www.uocc.ca/  Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada web-site]

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Orthodoxwiki article about the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canada]   

[http://uocc-we.ca/ Western Eparchy web-site] 

[https://www.patriarchateofconstantinople.com/index.html Ecumenical Patriarchate web-site]   

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecumenical_Patriarchate_of_Constantinople Wikipedia article about the Ecumenical Patriarchate]   

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Demetrios_I_(Papadopoulos) Patriarch Demetrios I (Papadopoulos)]    

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Bartholomew_(Archontonis) Patriarch Bartholomew (Archontonis)]   

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_I_(Ohienko) Metropolitan Ilarion (Ohienko)]  

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Michael_(Khoroshy) Metropolitan Michael (Khoroshy)]  

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Andrew_(Metiuk) Metropolitan Andrew (Metiuk)]  

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Wasyly_(Fedak) Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak)]    

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_John_(Stinka) Metropolitan John (Stinka)]  

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Yurij_(Kalistchuk) Metropolitan Yuriy (Kalistchuk)]  

[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk) Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk)]  

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Andriy_(Peshko) Bishop Andriy (Peshko)]  

[http://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages%5CU%5CK%5CUkrainianOrthodoxChurchofCanada.htm Encyclopedia of Ukraine article about the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]   

[https://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages%5CB%5CR%5CBritishColumbia.htm Encyclopaedia of Ukraine article about British Columbia]   

[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ukrainian-canadians Canadian Encyclopedia article about Ukrainian Canadians]   

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Canadians Wikipedia article about Ukrainian Canadians]   

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_diaspora Wikipedia article about the Ukrainian diaspora]

[http://wayback.archive-it.org/2217/20101208162026/http://www.edukits.ca/multiculturalism/student/immigration_ukrainian_e.html Ukrainian Immigration to Canada] 

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/List_of_parishes_in_British_Columbia_(Canada) Orthodoxwiki list of parishes in British Columbia]  

[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2191676/lakeview-memorial-gardens Findagrave reference for Lakeview Memorial Gardens]   

[https://www.uocc.ca/burial-rite-for-the-very-rev-archpriest-isidore-woronchak-monday-january-31-2022/ Funeral services for Archpriest Isidore Woronchak] (30-31 January, 2022)  

[https://www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/woronchak-isadore/ Obituary for Archpriest Isadore Woronchak]  

[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk)#Enthronement_as_Metropolitan_of_the_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada,_2022 Enthronement of Bishop Ilarion (Rudnyk) as Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada] (19 November, 2022) 

[https://www.uocc.ca/primatial-encyclical-annoucement-of-the-adoption-of-the-revised-julian-calendar-by-the-ukrainian-orthodox-church-of-canada/ Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) announces Change of Calendar] (1 December, 2023) 





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