About

O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness

The Church of St. John the Evangelist is an Anglican Church in the Diocese of Montreal.

Since its inception in 1861, St. John’s has been faithful to the mission set out by our founder, Father Edmund Wood: to uphold the fullness of Catholic faith and worship within the Anglican Communion.

St. John’s is characterized by a strong sense of Catholic tradition: an orthodox and faithful theological and doctrinal outlook, a caring and compassionate attitude on moral and social issues, a full liturgical calendar, a liturgy faithful to the Western Rite, a rich and varied musical offering, and a diverse devotional life.

The exterior of the church, showing its red roof.

The priest, sacred ministers, altar party, and choir lead the rogation procession outdoors on the city streets of Montreal.

Timeless tradition in an urban world

St. John’s stands in the Anglo-Catholic tradition of bringing the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ, to the city core.

Defined by our location near the city center, universities, shops, offices, and theaters, we are now delighted to find ourselves within the Quartier des Spectacles. Our church is officially partnered with this municipal project, and we are experiencing a revival of our parish as a venue for concerts and cultural events. The construction of many new housing units in our area is also heralding a return of a residential presence to this part of the downtown core.

Our congregation is a mixture of people of diverse ages and backgrounds, from throughout the Montreal region and from afar. Our parishioners find at St. John’s the respect they are seeking and the ‘sense of holiness’ that enriches their lives. The parish also attracts people from other denominations seeking a more traditional style of worship, and a greater openness.