Christ the Saviour, Orthodox Church in the Pembina Valley Inc.

Overview Christ the Saviour, Orthodox Church in the Pembina Valley Inc. is a Canadian nonprofit organization that serves the Orthodox Christian community in southern Manitoba. The church is part of the broader network of Orthodox Christian institutions in the region and operates under the guidance of relevant ecclesiastical authorities.

History The establishment of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church began when residents from Winkler joined the Orthodox faith and attended services at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Narol, located north of Winnipeg. This initial connection eventually grew into a movement to establish a closer Orthodox presence in the Pembina Valley.

Faith and Beliefs The church adheres to traditional Orthodox Christian beliefs, affirming the Nicene Creed. Key tenets include the belief in one God, the Father Almighty, the divinity and redemption offered through Jesus Christ, and the role of the Holy Spirit. They also recognize the authority of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church and the significance of apostolic succession in maintaining the continuity of faith from the time of the Apostles.

Services and Operations Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church conducts monthly Divine Liturgies in the Pembina Valley, with services often led by clergy from St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. These liturgies are typically held at various locations and are open to all interested individuals. Currently, the church does not have a fixed location but utilizes available venues for its religious services.

Business Registration The organization is registered as a nonprofit with a specific business registration number, reflecting its legal status in Canada.

Community Engagement The church invites the public to participate in its liturgical life, hosting services such as Presanctified Liturgies during Lent and special observances like those on Great and Holy Friday.

Parent Church and Deanery Affiliation Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in the Pembina Valley is affiliated with St. Nicholas Orthodox Church and falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Deanery within the Archdiocese of Canada.