Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Saint Sophia
Our Church, Our Parish
1 John 1
The Word from the Beginning
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;
(For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and show unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)
That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that you also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus — Welcome!
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Saint Sophia is located in Waterloo, Ontario and is part of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, headed by His Eminence Metropolitan YURIJ (Kalistchuk)
Being a Metropolitanate with full internal autonomy, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada has as its canonical head His All Holiness, BARTHOLOMEW, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch to whom it has canonical reference in all things.
The church of Saint Sophia in Waterloo is a member parish of the Eastern Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, headed by His Grace ANDRIY (Bohdan Peshko), Bishop of the Eastern Diocese.
Parish Priest: Reverend Father Myroslav Shmyhelskyy
Rev. Fr. Myroslav Shmyhelskyy with Artur and Valerii, on pilgrimmage to St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery, Florence, Arizona, 2011.
Psalm 83
To the chief Musician upon Git'tith.
A Psalm for the sons of Korah.
Longing for God's House
How lovely is Your tabernacle, О Lord of hosts!
My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the Lord;
My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
Еven the sparrow has found a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may lay her young —
even Your altars, О Lord of hosts,
my King and my God.
Blessed are those who dwell in Your house;
they will still be praising You.
Blessed is the man whose strength is in You,
whose heart is set on pilgrimage.
Аs they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a spring;
the rain also covers it with pools.
Тhey go from strength to strength;
each one appears before God of Zion.
О Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer;
give ear, О God of Jacob!
О God, behold our shield,
and look upon the face of Your anointed.
For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
the Lord will give grace and glory;
no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
О Lord of hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in You!
Morning and Evening Prayers, Orthodox Church of St. Sophia
How to find us
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Sophia is located at 154 King Street North in Waterloo, Ontario — between University Avenue and Bridgeport Road East — 4.5 km from Highway 85 (Conestoga Parkway). A complete set of driving directions from communities all over Southern Ontario are available on the Contact Us page.
Reverend Father Myroslav Shmyhelskyy
Phone/Fax: (519) 342-2359
Cell: (519) 497-1303
Email: mms_myroslav@hotmail.com
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Sophia
154 King Street North
Waterloo, ON
N2J 2Y2
Public Transit
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Saint Sophia is located a short distance from Wilfred Laurier University and the entire University of Waterloo campus — with access to the surrounding community provided by well-serviced public transit routes. Parishioners can take advantage of the Region of Waterloo's Grand River Transit Service linking Cambridge and Kitchener with Waterloo.
Number 7 Bus
The Number 7 Bus North (to King and Marshall) stops at James Street — a block north of our parish. The Number 7 Bus South (to King and Ezra) stops at Ezra Avenue, a block and a half north of our parish, on the opposite side of King Street.
To help plan your route and determine departure and arrival times, use the GRT's EasyGo Trip Planner, or consult their website: www.grt.ca.