about us
Lead Pastor
Rev. Matthew Diano-Brown
Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, in a loving Christian family. He made his commitment to Christ seriously at age 19, which led to answering the call to ministry.
Since 2016, Matthew has served as a pastor with the Quebec District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Studied at Vanier College for music performance, holds a Bachelor’s of Theology from Vanguard, and a Master’s of Business Management from Briercrest.
He is passionate about raising the next generation of Christian leaders, fostering unity among churches, and sharing the beauty of Jesus wherever he has the opportunity.
Matthew is married to the love of his life, Luisa, who is his greatest support and joy as they serve the Lord together in life and ministry.
- Church office : +1 (514) 731-8630
- Email: pmatthew@cvcmontreal.com
Beliefs
Christ Victorious Church is affiliated with the Quebec District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. The church has adopted the “Statement of Fundamental and Essential Truths” that can be found on the PAOC website.
Our History
Christ Victorious is an English-speaking church affiliated with the Quebec District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. It traces its origins to the Filipino Fellowship at Evangel Pentecostal Church in downtown Montreal, from which a founding group was commissioned in 1997 to establish a congregation in the Côte-des-Neiges area of the city. The church began as a developing assembly under the auspices of the Eastern Ontario and Quebec District of the PAOC, and in 2006 was incorporated as a self-governing assembly under the Quebec Religious Organizations Act. It rented space on Victoria Avenue until acquiring its own premises in 2009.
The church was founded by Pastor Victoria Asprec, who served as senior pastor until her retirement in 2016. Pastor Bejserlino Serra succeeded her, serving from 2017 to 2024, followed by Rev. Jean Lasanté from 2024 to 2026. Rev. Matthew Diano-Brown was elected in March 2026 and currently serves as lead pastor.
The founding pastor is Victoria Asprec and she served as senior pastor until her retirement in 2016. Pastor Bejserlino Serra served as senior pastor from 2017 to 2024, and Rev. Jean Lasanté from 2024 to 2026. Rev. Matthew Diano-Brown is currently the senior pastor.