In Memory of Helen Chicules

October 29, 2026 | Board of Trustees

With great sadness, we are reporting the passing of our dear church member, Helen Chicules. Her family was one of the pillars of the church for many years.

Helen Chicules was a long-time parishioner of Sts. Cyril and Methody Cathedral. She was named an Honourable Member in 2018 for her long service at the church. She and her sister Hope helped Father Elieff with administrative work when the church was on Trinity Street, and were involved in bookkeeping and writing the church bulletin. They continued their dedicated work when the church moved to Sackville Street.

In 1964, at the Panahida for her parents, Helen decided to serve coffee along with pastries. This was the first time coffee was served after the Church Service, and it has continued to this day – a legacy to remember.

We all want to express our condolences to her family members and her friends. All the parishioners are invited.

May her memory be eternal.

General Meeting of the Members — Saturday, October 17, 2026

October 17, 2026, following the church service | Invitation of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of St Cyril & Methody Charitable Organization warmly invites the members to attend a General Meeting on Saturday, October 17, 2026, following the church service.

Please mark this day in your calendar and make every effort to attend. Your presence and participation are important and very welcome.

The agenda of the meeting is sent to the members separately by e-mail.

Divine Liturgy on Saturday, October 10

October 10, 2026 (Saturday), 10:30 a.m. | Served by Father Valeri Choumarov

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in our church at 10:30 a.m., served by Father Valeri Choumarov. All parishioners and friends of the cathedral are warmly invited to pray together with us.

After the Liturgy, coffee and refreshments brought by the parishioners will be served in the hall — a good opportunity to stay together, see one another and talk.

Next Saturday, October 17, the General Meeting of the members will be held after the church service. The agenda has been sent to the members by e-mail.

The Saturday Divine Liturgy in September — Every Saturday at 10:30 AM

September 2026 | Served by Father Valeri Choumarov

The Saturday Divine Liturgy has returned to the cathedral. From September 1 it is celebrated on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., served by Father Valeri Choumarov, and a reminder is sent to the members before each service.

After every Liturgy, coffee and other refreshments brought by the parishioners are served in the hall. It is the hour of the week when the parish simply remains together — sees one another, talks, and keeps the friendships that hold a community.

Everyone is welcome — members, friends, families, and anyone who wishes to pray with us. Church rites — prayers, baptisms, weddings and memorial services — may be arranged for any day except Sunday.

Saturday Divine Liturgy Resumes — Every Saturday at 10:30 AM

Effective September 1, 2026 | Announcement of the Church Board

The Church Board informs its parishioners that, beginning September 1, 2026, a Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in the church every Saturday at 10:30 a.m., led by Father Valeri Choumarov.

After the service, coffee and other refreshments brought by the parishioners will be served in the hall. This will be an opportunity for us to remain together, see one another, and socialize in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.

In addition, with the exception of Sundays, various church rites — prayers, baptisms, weddings, and memorial services — may be performed in the church by prior arrangement.

May everyone feel welcome and accepted as part of our church community. Together, let us maintain the church as a place of prayer, fellowship, friendship, and spiritual closeness.

The Church Board

Summer Service Schedule — Saturday Liturgies Pause Until September

July 2026 | Notice to Members and Friends of the Cathedral

Dear members and friends of the Sts. Cyril and Methody Macedono-Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Cathedral, we wish to inform you that the Saturday Divine Liturgies are temporarily discontinued during the months of July and August.

The Saturday services will resume in September, and a follow-up announcement with the exact date will be sent to our members and published here on the parish website. We thank you sincerely for your understanding.

The clergy remain available throughout the summer for baptisms, memorial services, house blessings and pastoral needs. Please contact the church office to make arrangements.

The Saturday Divine Liturgy Begins — with Father Valeri Choumarov

June 20, 2026 (Saturday) | The first of the Saturday Liturgies

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the first of the parish’s Saturday Divine Liturgies was celebrated. Father Valeri Choumarov kindly agreed to serve the Liturgy every Saturday for our parish community — a turning point for a cathedral that had been without regular services since the winter.

The Board of Trustees invited all members and friends of the cathedral to join in prayer and worship as this new Saturday ministry began, and after the Liturgy everyone was welcome to stay for coffee, light refreshments and fellowship.

The Saturday Liturgies continued through the end of June, paused for July and August, and resume on September 1 — see the announcement at the top of this page.

Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with His Grace Bishop Kliment

January 24–25, 2026 | The visit of His Grace, and the Annual Members Meeting

His Grace Bishop Kliment arrived at the cathedral on Friday, January 23, 2026. At his own wish there was no official reception — he asked instead to be available to the parishioners, and met with those who wished to speak with him.

On Saturday evening His Grace led the Hierarchical Vespers, and on Sunday morning the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy — Matins at 10:00 and the Liturgy at 10:30. For a parish that has been without a permanent priest for much of this year, these two services were a day of great consolation.

A light lunch followed the Sunday Liturgy, and after it the Annual Members Meeting, at which the parish elected its new Board of Trustees.

Cathedral Choir — New Members Welcome for 2026

2026 — Open Auditions | Rehearsals by arrangement

The Cathedral Choir of Sts. Cyril and Methody is at the heart of our parish worship. For over a century, the choir has lifted the Divine Liturgy with sacred song, chanting the ancient Byzantine and Bulgarian Orthodox musical traditions that connect us to our ancestors in the faith.

We are actively seeking new members — both experienced singers and those willing to learn. Whether you have a background in sacred music or simply a love for Orthodox hymnody and a desire to serve the Lord through song, we invite you to join us.

To express interest or to arrange an audition, please contact the church office at 416-368-2828 or by email at scmcathedraltoronto@hotmail.com.

"Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth." (Psalm 96:1)