Orthodox Churches in Saskatchewan

Orthodox Christianity in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has 26 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 21 cities and towns. That is roughly 19.1% of the 136 listed parishes in Canada, which places Saskatchewan at number 3 among every province by parish count. 7 of the listings publish a phone number and 5 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 18 parishes in Saskatchewan that publish a founding year, the earliest is Holy Trinity Cemetery Chapel -- Hampton in Hampton, Saskatchewan (1903), and the most recent community to be established is Protection of the Holy Mother of God Church in Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan (2009) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Saskatchewan

Orthodox parishes in Saskatchewan are organised under the following dioceses. The jurisdiction matters in practice: it determines whether a parish keeps the Julian (Old) or Revised Julian calendar, and therefore the civil dates of Nativity, Theophany and the fixed feasts.

• Archdiocese of Canada20
• Romanian Episcopate6

Cities in Saskatchewan with Orthodox churches

• Canora · 3
• Rhein · 3
• Regina · 2
• Endeavour · 1
• Fort Qu'Appelle · 1
• Fort Qu’Appelle · 1
• Gorlitz · 1
• Hampton · 1

Attending a service in Saskatchewan

Visitors are welcome at any Orthodox parish. Services follow the liturgical day rather than a fixed programme, so check the daily Scripture readings, the fasting rule for that date, and the saint commemorated before you go. On Sundays the Divine Liturgy is normally in the morning, preceded by Orthros; on the eve of a great feast most parishes serve Vespers or a Vigil.

Frequently asked about Orthodox churches in Saskatchewan

How many Orthodox churches are there in Saskatchewan?

This directory lists 26 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Saskatchewan, spread across 21 cities and towns. That is about 19.1% of the 136 listed parishes in Canada, making Saskatchewan the number 3 province by parish count.

Which cities in Saskatchewan have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Saskatchewan are Canora, Rhein, Regina, Endeavour, Fort Qu'Appelle. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Saskatchewan?

Parishes in Saskatchewan belong to 2 listed dioceses: Archdiocese of Canada (20), Romanian Episcopate (6). Jurisdiction affects the liturgical calendar a parish follows, so check whether yours keeps the Julian (Old) or Revised Julian calendar before planning feast days.

What is the oldest Orthodox church in Saskatchewan?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Saskatchewan is Holy Trinity Cemetery Chapel -- Hampton in Hampton, Saskatchewan, founded 1903. The most recently founded is Protection of the Holy Mother of God Church (2009).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Saskatchewan?

Service times change with the liturgical season, so call the parish or open its website from the listing above. Use the daily Orthodox calendar on this site to see the feast, fasting rule and Scripture readings for the day you plan to attend.

Other provinces

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• Quebec
• Yukon

See the full Canada Orthodox parish directory or the USA directory.