Saint Seraphim Orthodox Church is a Canadian nonprofit religious organization (Business Registration Number: 813208709RR0001) affiliated with Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Established in 2000, it operates as a parish serving the Orthodox Christian community in the Greater Toronto Area.

The church is dedicated to Saint Seraphim of Sarov, a revered 18th–19th-century Russian ascetic and mystic, whose relics are venerated at the parish during services[1]. Additionally, the church occasionally hosts relics of other saints, such as Saint Silouan of Athos, a 20th-century Athonite monk known for his spiritual writings[1].

Located in Richmond Hill, Ontario, the parish follows the Old Style (Julian) calendar and primarily uses Church Slavonic in its Liturgical services. Weekly Divine Liturgy is held on Sundays, with additional services scheduled according to seasonal and festal cycles. The community emphasizes traditional Orthodox practices, including veneration of icons and participation in sacramental life.

As a nonprofit entity, the church supports charitable, educational, and religious activities aligned with Orthodox Christian teachings. Its mission includes preserving Eastern Orthodox traditions within Canada’s multicultural society while fostering spiritual growth through liturgical worship and community engagement.

Note: While multiple churches in Canada share the dedication to Saint Seraphim of Sarov—including missions in Rawdon, Quebec, and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia[3][4]—this article specifically pertains to the Richmond Hill parish.

[1] https://stseraphim.ca/en [2] https://www.archdiocese.ca/community/st-seraphim-orthodox-church-richmond-hill [3] https://www.oca.org/parishes/oca-ca-rawscc [4] https://www.capebretonorthodox.org [5] https://saintseraphim.com