Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Sophia
Waterloo ON
N2J 2Y2
Who we are
The first meeting of Ukrainian Orthodox parishioners took place on April 27, 1952. Eighteen people were present at this meeting. Their goal was to find a home where the soul could find joy, their own church.
By the 25th of May they had rented space in an Evangelical church where Father D. Foty conducted the service. Various priests came from London, Waterford and Grimsby. This first Ukrainian Orthodox congregation endured 17 years without a home. Services were held only once a month while the membership increased. Finally, in March of 1969, their patience was rewarded with the purchase of the present building in Waterloo for $45,000. On the 31st day of August, 1969 after renovations were completed — the first service was celebrated. Most of those early worshippers have passed on, but their hard work and enthusiasm remains in those left to continue the faith.
By the 25th of May they had rented space in an Evangelical church where Father D. Foty conducted the service. Various priests came from London, Waterford and Grimsby. This first Ukrainian Orthodox congregation endured 17 years without a home. Services were held only once a month while the membership increased. Finally, in March of 1969, their patience was rewarded with the purchase of the present building in Waterloo for $45,000. On the 31st day of August, 1969 after renovations were completed — the first service was celebrated. Most of those early worshippers have passed on, but their hard work and enthusiasm remains in those left to continue the faith.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Reverend Father Myroslav Shmyhelskyy
Phone:
Fax:
(519) 342-2359
Leader Email:
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Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Sophia Service Times
Services Schedule / Розклад богослужень
Sunday
Літургія Liturgy 10 am
Saturday
Панахида Panahyda 10 am
Вечірня Vespers 5 pm
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Sunday
Літургія Liturgy 10 am
Saturday
Панахида Panahyda 10 am
Вечірня Vespers 5 pm
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Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Sophia History
Help my unbelief
Dear God, help my unbelief. When I'm in pain, I forget that you care about me. I forget that you have helped me through my trials. I forget that you hold me in your arms to keep me safe. I forget that you are feeling my pain with me. I forget that you love me, I forget that I am important to you. Show me your presence - let me feel your enveloping love. Heal my hurting soul. Thank you for staying with me even in my unbelief.
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Sophia listing was last updated on the 7th of May, 2016
