Welcome to St Maria’s!
At St Maria’s:
You’ll find a community where visitors and members can share fellowship together as we feast, fast, laugh and weep as one.
You’ll participate in a parish that brings new life to ancient Christian wisdom through Bible study, communal worship, and the creative work of our members.
You’ll engage with servants who seek to offer humble support to the poor, the refugees, the suffering, and those most in need around us.
You’ll share in a mission that welcomes all people by fostering an atmosphere of wholistic worship, both other-worldly and mystical while remaining immediate and graspable.
We are ever ancient and ever new.
On February 19th, 2023
Archbishop Irenee presiding at Divine Liturgy
We were visited by his Eminence Archbishop Irenee who presided over the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon.
On January 15th, 2023
The Newly-Illumined are led by Fr Yuri
The Baptism and Chrismation of six new members of St Maria’s. A joyous Sunday filled with prayer, good fellowship, and God’s blessings.
On January 8th, 2023
The community gathered in prayer by the lake
We joined together outside by Lake Ontario for the Great Blessing of Water. A little chilly but not windy which is nice.
On December 5th, 2022
Fr Yuri speaking with the kids.
Fr Yuri delivered a children’s sermon for the feast of St Nicholas. Every child received three gifts: One to have now, one to give away now, and one to keep till Christmas Day!
On November 20th, 2022
Fr Yuri blessing Nolan
Jared and Nolan joined the ranks of the Catechumens at St Maria’s!
On August 21st, 2022
Just a regular Sunday
We celebrated the After-Feast of the Dormition which included two Churchings.
On July 17th, 2022
The reading of the Gospel during the Festal Procession.
Our community celebrated our Patronal Feast Day in honour of St Maria of Paris. Celebrations included the reception of Luke and Marco into the Orthodox Church and a festal procession after the Divine Liturgy.
On July 16th, 2022
Vespers in Erica’s backyard.
Our community celebrated vespers outdoors for our Patronal Feast Day. After the service there was a potluck with guitars and banjos!
On June 26th, 2022
Everyone enjoying a game.
A “The Office” themed baby shower was organized for Nikyla. Notice the staplers in jello…
On June 26th, 2022
Fr Yuri prays for Julie and Elliot
Our parish welcomed our newest member - Elliot. We also welcomed back Julie after forty days of rest and recuperation.
On June 25th, 2022
Friends gathered around good food and games.
We celebrated a baby shower for Elliot and Julie. The Spring and Summer of 2022 brought three newborns to our community!
On June 12th, 2022
Zenaida’s parents and godparents receive a blessing.
Zenaida Miru was Baptized. The joy of the service overflowed into a time of outdoor fellowship with food, drinks, and good company.
On April 23rd, 2022
Fr Yuri performing the Ablution
Justin and Jo were received into the Orthodox Church at the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Holy and Great Saturday.
On January 9th, 2022
The community gathered in prayer by the lake
Though the wind was howling and our hands were stiff with cold we gathered at the shores of Lake Ontario to perform the Great Blessing of Water on the Sunday after Theophany.