The Site

The Saint Arseny Institute uses various facilities within Winnipeg. Currently, lectures are held at the University of Winnipeg as well as in the homes of the instructors. The Institute also holds occasional services at the OCA churches in Winnipeg.

Future Expansion

There is potential for expansion of facilities or the acquiring of accommodation for students in the immediate area depending on the direction in which the Institute goes; that is, toward a focus on distance education, residential education, or both.

Orthodox Resources in Winnipeg

There are three parishes and one mission of the Orthodox Church in America in Winnipeg, served by three priests, a protodeacon, and three deacons who all have long experience in the service of the Church. There is also a monastic presence. Besides the unique histories and ministries of these three parishes, there is also an English-speaking mission of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, and there are also parishes of the Romanian, Greek, Serbian, Ukrainian, Coptic and Ethiopian Orthodox Churches in Winnipeg where one can learn more about the richness of world-wide Orthodox Christianity.

A number of competent iconographers have their homes and workshops in Winnipeg. Their work can be seen in different places in the city. They offer workshops from time to time and are usually willing to make presentations or help those who want to learn more about iconography and its place in Orthodox worship.

Other Orthodox services available in Winnipeg include an Orthodox books and church goods store operated by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. Additional opportunities for studies in Orthodox theology are available through St. Andrew's College.