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The feast of the Protection of the Mother of God begins

Today, with the Great Vespers with Litia at the Cathedral of St Volodymyr the Great in Paris, we began the celebration of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. This feast reminds us of the special maternal care of the Theotokos over God's people. Throughout the centuries, the Protection has occupied a special place in the Ukrainian people. October 1st for Ukrainians combines three important events at once: the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, the Day of Ukrainian Cossacks, and the Day of Defenders of Ukraine. This evening, we especially pray for all those who are defending Ukraine today, for those who have given their lives for it, for their families, and for our entire people. May the Most Holy Theotokos cover Ukraine with Her Protection, protect our defenders, and grant our people peace. Most Holy Theotokos, save us!

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Feast of St Josaphat, bishop and martyr

At the Cathedral of St Volodymyr the Great in Paris, the celebration of the memory of St Josaphat, archbishop of Polotsk, a holy martyr, has begun. The celebration started with Great Vespers with a litia, which was led by Bishop Ihor Rantsya, Bishop of the Eparchy of St Volodymyr the Great in Paris. After the service, Bishop Ihor Rantsya greeted the sister of Josaphat on the feast of her heavenly patron and wished her to follow the virtues of St Josaphat, in particular his deep faith, love for God and the Church, zeal in serving and striving for unity.

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Emmanuel Community seminarians at the cathedral

This Wednesday, 11 November, Fr Jérôme Thomas, vicar of the Cathedral of St Volodymyr the Great in Paris, had the joy of welcoming seminarians and educators from the Emmanuel Community seminary. The meeting began with the Divine Liturgy, which was served at noon, followed by a common meal, during which the participants had the opportunity to converse and exchange thoughts on the Byzantine liturgical tradition, history, and peculiarities of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church.

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Schedule of Divine Services for November 8-15, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ, dear parishioners! Schedule of Divine Services for the upcoming week. Sunday, November 8, Synaxis of St. Archistragel Michael and other Bodiless Powers 08:00 - Divine Liturgy 10:00 - Divine Liturgy 12:00 - Divine Liturgy 15:00 - meeting of the FOUR community 17:00 - Divine Liturgy 18:30 - meeting over a cup of coffee or tea, for all those who wish, aged 30 and above. Monday, November 9 09:00 - cleaning of the church (all are invited to help with the cleanliness of God's church) 18:00 - Divine Liturgy 19:00 - Vespers Tuesday, November 10 18:00 - Divine Liturgy 19:00 - Vespers Wednesday, November 11 18:00 - Divine Liturgy 19:00 - Vespers Thursday, November 12, St. Josaphat, Archbishop of Polotsk 18:00 - Divine Liturgy Friday, November 13, St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop 18:00 - Divine Liturgy 19:00 - Vespers Saturday, November 14 09:00 - Divine Liturgy for the deceased and Panakhyda 17:00 - Great Vespers 18:00 - Divine Liturgy (Sunday) 20:00 - meeting of the CAMPUS community Sunday, November 15 08:00 - Divine Liturgy 10:00 - Divine Liturgy 12:00 - Divine Liturgy The chancery of the Cathedral of St Volodymyr the Great is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00. Thursday is a day off for the chancery. The church is open on this day at 17:00 and closes after the Divine Liturgy. On Saturday and Sunday, the chancery is open throughout the day. Exception - Sunday, November 15, when the Cathedral of St Volodymyr the Great will close at 14:00 due to the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, which will take place on this day at 15:00 at the Military Cathedral of St. Louis (Saint-Louis-des-Invalides) on the occasion of honoring the memory of the victims of the Holodomor. Participation in the divine service is free, but entry is possible only with prior registration.