Archangel Michael Orthodox Christian Mission
Orthodox Christian Mission Parish in Kelowna
The Archangel Michael Mission has served Kelowna Orthodox Christian community since 2011, holding Divine Liturgy in Church Slavonic on scheduled Sundays under Archpriest Michael Fourik, Dean of the British Columbia Deanery. The mission also offers an educational program for anyone interested in learning about the Orthodox faith or preparing for baptism, making it a welcoming entry point for newcomers to Orthodoxy in the Okanagan.
For Orthodox Christians in the Okanagan, St. Michael the Archangel Mission offers a place to worship without having to travel to Vancouver. Founded in 2011 and led by Archpriest Michael Fourik, Dean of the British Columbia Deanery, the mission holds services in Church Slavonic on scheduled Sundays.
What the mission offers:
- Confession at 9:30am and Divine Liturgy at 10:00am on scheduled Sundays
- A dedicated educational program for those exploring the Orthodox faith or preparing for baptism
- A welcoming community for both longtime Orthodox Christians and newcomers
The mission meets at Sveti Ilija Kelowna Serbian Orthodox Church at 585 Gerstmar Road. Check the schedule ahead of a visit, since services run on scheduled Sundays rather than every week.