Bishop Ioan Casian highlights faith and identity as Montreal parish marks 25 years

Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada attended celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel Parish in Montreal, Canada, held from 1 to 3 October.

The bishop noted that “in the reality of Orthodox communities in North America, 25 years already represents a seed that has taken root and is beginning to bear fruit”.

The anniversary programme included conferences on various topics and liturgical services. Bishop Ioan Casian celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Saturday and highlighted the anniversary’s significance for the Montreal parish community.

“Christians have founded churches and monasteries and have passed this faith down from generation to generation, to us today, keeping the message of salvation alive,” His Grace said.

“This mission, and later this church, has proved to be a dwelling place of God and a home where we come to pray and remember God, but at the same time, above all, to remember who we are. Because this is essential.”

Communion with God The Bishop of Canada explained that preserving the faith and listening to God are important for Romanian communities.

“The moment we forget to speak with and about God, we…