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	'''Parishioners with Metropolitan Ilarion'''		'''Parishioners with Metropolitan Ilarion'''


	==Archpastoral visit, 2026==		==Archpastoral visit, 2026==

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	==Archpastoral visit, 2026==		==Archpastoral visit, 2026==

	On Sunday, 5 July, 2026, the fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk) celebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Lethbridge. Hе was assisted by the Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Taras Krochak ; Archpriest Vasyl Hnativ ; Priest Nazarii Kobylniak ; Priest. Oleh Romanyna.		On Sunday, 5 July, 2026, the fifth Sunday after Pentecost, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk) Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk)] celebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Lethbridge. Hе was assisted by the Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Taras Krochak ; Archpriest Vasyl Hnativ ; Priest Nazarii Kobylniak ; Priest. Oleh Romanyna.

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	'''Parishioners with Metropolitan ~~Hilarion~~'''		'''Parishioners with Metropolitan Ilarion'''


			==Archpastoral visit, 2026==

			On Sunday, 5 July, 2026, the fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk) celebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Lethbridge. Hе was assisted by the Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Taras Krochak ; Archpriest Vasyl Hnativ ; Priest Nazarii Kobylniak ; Priest. Oleh Romanyna.


			[[File:20260705-Liturgy-Lethbridge-12 2.jpg]]

			'''Metropolitan Ilarion and others 5vii2026'''

	==Particular parish information==		==Particular parish information==

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	==Prehistory==		==Prehistory==

	It is not clear when Orthodox Christians began to settle in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethbridge Lethbridge], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta Alberta], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]. It is likely that there were [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbia Serbian] people in Lethbridge from time to time after 1900, since there were many newcomers to Canada who were working in [https://history.alberta.ca/energyheritage/coal/the-early-development-of-the-coal-industry-1874-1914/coal-town-formation/albertas-first-coal-mining-community.aspx coal mines] and on the [https://albertarailwaymuseum.com/brief-history-alberta-railway/ railways]. However, their connexion with the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Church] was only in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary Calgary], Alberta.		It is not clear when Orthodox Christians began to settle in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethbridge Lethbridge], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta Alberta], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]. It is likely that there were [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbia Serbian] people in Lethbridge from time to time after 1900, since there were many newcomers to Canada who were working in [https://history.alberta.ca/energyheritage/coal/the-early-development-of-the-coal-industry-1874-1914/coal-town-formation/albertas-first-coal-mining-community.aspx coal mines] and on the [https://albertarailwaymuseum.com/brief-history-alberta-railway/ railways]. However, their connexion with the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Church] was only in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary Calgary], Alberta (either at [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Calgary_AB_Saint_Vladimir_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_1928 Saint Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church], or at [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Calgary_AB_All_Saints_Russian_Orthodox_Church_1930 All Saints Russian Orthodox Church]).

	It is known that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Canadians Ukrainians] began to arrive in the region in the earliest part of the 20th century, although many were migrant workers, much as were the Serbs. Orthodox Ukrainians sometimes travelled south from the main [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edna-Star_colony Ukrainian Bloc Settlement] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Alberta Central Alberta] in order to find work in mines or with the railways.		It is known that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Canadians Ukrainians] began to arrive in the region in the earliest part of the 20th century, although many were migrant workers, much as were the Serbs. Orthodox Ukrainians sometimes travelled south from the main [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edna-Star_colony Ukrainian Bloc Settlement] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Alberta Central Alberta] in order to find work in mines or with the railways.

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	“Collection of Material Relating to the 50th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada, 1918-1968” (Winnipeg : Consistory of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada, 1968).		“Collection of Material Relating to the 50th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada, 1918-1968” (Winnipeg : Consistory of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada, 1968).

			Isajiw, Wsevolod ; Boshyk, Yury ; Senkus, Roman (eds.), “The Refugee Experience : Ukrainian Displaced Persons after World War II” (Edmonton : Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies Press, 1992).

	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.		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.

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	The following items clarify the nature of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada :		The following items clarify the nature of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada :
	“The Church declares that its faith, dogma and doctrine are those of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/One_Holy_Catholic_and_Apostolic_Church One, Holy, Orthodox, Catholic (Universal) and Apostolic Church], as taught by the Holy Scriptures, Sacred Traditions, the Seven Ecumenical Councils, Ten Local Councils and the Holy ~~Fathers”~~ (Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, Bylaws : Fundamental Principles, 2.01, 10 July, 2010).		“The Church declares that its faith, dogma and doctrine are those of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/One_Holy_Catholic_and_Apostolic_Church One, Holy, Orthodox, Catholic (Universal) and Apostolic Church], as taught by the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Scripture Holy Scriptures], [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Tradition Sacred Traditions], the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ecumenical_Councils Seven Ecumenical Councils], Ten Local Councils and the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_Fathers Holy Fathers]” ([https://uocc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/UOCC-Bylaws.Amended.July-15.2010.pdf Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, Bylaws : Fundamental Principles, 2.01, 10 July, 2010]).

	Further, “The Church recognizes the supreme canonical authority of the Patriarchal Synod in all matters pertaining to faith and canonical order” (By-Laws : Fundamental Principles, 2.02). As such, "The Church is an Archdiocese/Metropolia under the spiritual umbrella of the Patriachate of Constantinople and, as such, it is an integral part of the One, Holy, Orthodox, Catholic (Universal) and Apostolic Church, the head of which is our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ." (By-Laws : Fundamental Principles 2.03)		Further, “The Church recognizes the supreme canonical authority of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Synod_of_Constantinople Patriarchal Synod] in all matters pertaining to faith and canonical order” (By-Laws : Fundamental Principles, 2.02). As such, "The Church is an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese Archdiocese/Metropolia] under the spiritual umbrella of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Patriachate of Constantinople] and, as such, it is an integral part of the One, Holy, Orthodox, Catholic (Universal) and Apostolic Church, the head of which is our [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Jesus_Christ Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ]". (By-Laws : Fundamental Principles 2.03)

	==Southern Alberta Mission Project, 2000==		==Southern Alberta Mission Project, 2000==
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	'''Metropolitan Ilarion (Rudnyk) at the Phanar, Istanbul, 2023'''		'''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.		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 ("[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Proistamenos 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.

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	==Particular parish information==		==Particular parish information==

	This parish is part of the [Calgary Region] (Deanery) of the [Western Eparchy] of the [Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada in turn is within the jurisdiction of the [Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople]. The bishop is [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk) Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk)].		This parish is part of the [https://www.uocc.ca/eparchy/western-eparchy/calgary-region/ Calgary Region] (Deanery) of the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Western_Eparchy_of_the_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Western Eparchy] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada in turn is within the jurisdiction of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople]. The bishop is [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk) Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk)].

	This parish follows the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Revised_Julian_Calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].		This parish follows the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Revised_Julian_Calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].
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	From Highway #2, turn east on Highway #3, and drive to Lethbridge. Take the exit for 5th Avenue North. Pass Stafford Drive North, and continue until 13 Street North. Turn left (north) onto 13 Street North. The Temple is on the right, at the corner of 7th Avenue North.		From [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta_Highway_2 Highway #2], turn east on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta_Highway_3 Highway #3], and drive to Lethbridge. Take the exit for 5th Avenue North. Pass [https://www.walkscore.com/score/1002-stafford-dr-n-lethbridge-ab-canada Stafford Drive North], and continue until [https://www.mapquest.com/ca/alberta/lethbridge/t1h-4a3/2416-13-ave-n-49.71725,-112.80676 13 Street North]. Turn left (north) onto 13 Street North. The Temple is on the right, at the corner of [https://www.mapquest.com/ca/alberta/lethbridge/t1h-4z1/ 7th Avenue North].


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	E-mail : krochakt@shaw.ca		E-mail : krochakt@shaw.ca

	==References]]		==References==

	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.		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.

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	==Prehistory==		==Prehistory==

	It is not clear when Orthodox Christians began to settle in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethbridge Lethbridge], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta Alberta], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]. It is likely that there were [Serbian] people in Lethbridge from time to time after 1900, since there were many newcomers to Canada who were working in [https://history.alberta.ca/energyheritage/coal/the-early-development-of-the-coal-industry-1874-1914/coal-town-formation/albertas-first-coal-mining-community.aspx coal mines] and on the [https://albertarailwaymuseum.com/brief-history-alberta-railway/ railways]. However, their connexion with the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Church] was only in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary Calgary], Alberta.		It is not clear when Orthodox Christians began to settle in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethbridge Lethbridge], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta Alberta], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]. It is likely that there were [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbia Serbian] people in Lethbridge from time to time after 1900, since there were many newcomers to Canada who were working in [https://history.alberta.ca/energyheritage/coal/the-early-development-of-the-coal-industry-1874-1914/coal-town-formation/albertas-first-coal-mining-community.aspx coal mines] and on the [https://albertarailwaymuseum.com/brief-history-alberta-railway/ railways]. However, their connexion with the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Church] was only in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary Calgary], Alberta.
	It is known that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Canadians Ukrainians] began to arrive in the region in the earliest part of the 20th century, although many were migrant workers, much as were the Serbs. Orthodox Ukrainians sometimes travelled south from the main [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edna-Star_colony Ukrainian Bloc Settlement] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Alberta Central Alberta] in order to find work in mines or with the railways.		It is known that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Canadians Ukrainians] began to arrive in the region in the earliest part of the 20th century, although many were migrant workers, much as were the Serbs. Orthodox Ukrainians sometimes travelled south from the main [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edna-Star_colony Ukrainian Bloc Settlement] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Alberta Central Alberta] in order to find work in mines or with the railways.

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	==Establishment of the parish==		==Establishment of the parish==

	Nevertheless, the first appearance of an Orthodox Christian parish did not take place until after the beginning of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II World War II].		Nevertheless, the first appearance of an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian] parish did not take place until after the beginning of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II World War II].


	On 22 April, 1942, the [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/holy-trinity-parish-3/ Holy Trinity Parish] was officially approved and was incorporated. It was then accepted into the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada].		On 22 April, 1942, the [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/holy-trinity-parish-3/ Holy Trinity Parish] was officially approved and was incorporated. It was then accepted into the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada].

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	The following items clarify the nature of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada :		The following items clarify the nature of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada :
	“The Church declares that its faith, dogma and doctrine are those of the One, Holy, Orthodox, Catholic (Universal) and Apostolic Church, as taught by the Holy Scriptures, Sacred Traditions, the Seven Ecumenical Councils, Ten Local Councils and the Holy Fathers” (Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, Bylaws : Fundamental Principles, 2.01, 10 July, 2010).		“The Church declares that its faith, dogma and doctrine are those of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/One_Holy_Catholic_and_Apostolic_Church One, Holy, Orthodox, Catholic (Universal) and Apostolic Church], as taught by the Holy Scriptures, Sacred Traditions, the Seven Ecumenical Councils, Ten Local Councils and the Holy Fathers” (Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, Bylaws : Fundamental Principles, 2.01, 10 July, 2010).

	Further, “The Church recognizes the supreme canonical authority of the Patriarchal Synod in all matters pertaining to faith and canonical order” (By-Laws : Fundamental Principles, 2.02). As such, "The Church is an Archdiocese/Metropolia under the spiritual umbrella of the Patriachate of Constantinople and, as such, it is an integral part of the One, Holy, Orthodox, Catholic (Universal) and Apostolic Church, the head of which is our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ." (By-Laws : Fundamental Principles 2.03)		Further, “The Church recognizes the supreme canonical authority of the Patriarchal Synod in all matters pertaining to faith and canonical order” (By-Laws : Fundamental Principles, 2.02). As such, "The Church is an Archdiocese/Metropolia under the spiritual umbrella of the Patriachate of Constantinople and, as such, it is an integral part of the One, Holy, Orthodox, Catholic (Universal) and Apostolic Church, the head of which is our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ." (By-Laws : Fundamental Principles 2.03)

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	On 22 April, 1942, the [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/holy-trinity-parish-3/ Holy Trinity Parish] was officially approved and was incorporated. It was then accepted into the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada].		On 22 April, 1942, the [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/holy-trinity-parish-3/ Holy Trinity Parish] was officially approved and was incorporated. It was then accepted into the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada].

	Then, after the end of World War II, there was an influx of newcomers to Canada, [https://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages%5CD%5CI%5CDisplacedpersonscamps.htm displaced Ukrainians], who, on immigration to Canada, arrived in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Alberta southern Alberta[ in search of work in the [https://www.producer.com/farmliving/alberta-farm-features-decades-of-beets/ sugar beet fields].		Then, after the end of World War II, there was an influx of newcomers to Canada, [https://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages%5CD%5CI%5CDisplacedpersonscamps.htm displaced Ukrainians], who, on immigration to Canada, arrived in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Alberta southern Alberta] in search of work in the [https://www.producer.com/farmliving/alberta-farm-features-decades-of-beets/ sugar beet fields].

	It was because of them that the existing Temple was constructed.		It was because of them that the existing Temple was constructed.

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	It was because of them that the existing Temple was constructed.		It was because of them that the existing Temple was constructed.
	In time, the Holy Trinity Parish came to be a multiethnic community (more than 8 ethnicities) of Orthodox believers striving to live their [https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy Orthodox Christian Faith] in Lethbridge, Alberta.		In time, the Holy Trinity Parish came to be a multiethnic community (more than 8 ethnicities) of Orthodox believers striving to live their [https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy Orthodox Christian Faith] in Lethbridge, Alberta.


			[[File:Holy Trinity Ukr Orthodox Church 643 13 St N Lethbridge 1.jpg]] '''Holy Trinity Temple'''

	==Change in status of the UGOCC, 1990==		==Change in status of the UGOCC, 1990==

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	[[File:HTCLethParishioners 2.jpg]] '''Parishioners with Metropolitan Hilarion'''		[[File:HTCLethParishioners 2.jpg]]

			'''Parishioners with Metropolitan Hilarion'''

	==Particular parish information==		==Particular parish information==

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	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.		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.

	Recent immigration from Ukraine		'''Recent immigration from Ukraine'''

	Although the population of the parish had begun to decrease somewhat with the passage of time, the increase of turmoil in Ukraine in the early 21st century resulted in a notable [https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/36-28-0001/2022004/article/00003-eng.htm increase in immigration to Canada], and an increase in the membership of Holy Trinity Parish. The membership increased also with the arrival of persons of other ethnicities as well.		Although the population of the parish had begun to decrease somewhat with the passage of time, the increase of turmoil in Ukraine in the early 21st century resulted in a notable [https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/36-28-0001/2022004/article/00003-eng.htm increase in immigration to Canada], and an increase in the membership of Holy Trinity Parish. The membership increased also with the arrival of persons of other ethnicities as well.


			[[File:HTCLethParishioners 2.jpg]] '''Parishioners with Metropolitan Hilarion'''

	==Particular parish information==		==Particular parish information==