Prayer of the Eastern Catholic Churches for Pope Francis
Fox 29 Philadelphia - A delegation of Patriarchs and Archbishops from the Eastern Catholic Churches lead a prayer in Greek during the funeral of Pope Francis.
Christ is Risen!
Indeed, He is Risen!
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The icon is of the Descent into Hades.
News of the Christian East
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This Year’s Shared Easter Provides ‘Joy’ to Catholic-Orthodox Blended Families
The Orthodox and Catholic Churches have a united celebration in 2025, for the first time in eight years.
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Appeal for the Collection for Christians in the Holy Land, 17.03.2025
Letter from the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches
The “pro Terra Sancta” Collection
Summary Report from the Custody of the Holy Land on projects and works
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Resignation of apostolic exarch for Ukrainian faithful of Byzantine rite resident in Italy and appointment of apostolic administrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis
vatican.va - The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the apostolic exarchate for Ukrainian Catholic faithful of Byzantine rite resident in
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Bishop Milan Lach, S.J., appointed Apostolic Visitator for Slovakian Greek-Catholic faithful in Western Europe
vatican.va - The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Milan Lach, S.J., auxiliary of Bratislava for Catholics of Byzantine rite, as apostolic visitator for Slovakian
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Feasts & Fasts - Pascha
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Christ is Risen! + Indeed, He is Risen!
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Although You descended into the tomb, O Immortal One, * You destroyed the power of Hades; * You arose as the victor, O Christ God, * proclaiming to the myrrh-bearing women: “Rejoice!” * You gave peace to Your Apostles, * and resurrection to the fallen. (Kontakion). |
May
4 Third Sunday of Pascha (Myrrh-Bearing Women)
11 Fourth Sunday of Pascha (Healing of the Paralytic)
14 Mid-Pentecost
18 Fifth Sunday of Pascha (Samaritan Women at the Well)
25 Sixth Sunday of Pascha (Man Born Blind)
26 Memorial Day (USA), Victoria Day (Canada)
29 Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord, God, and Savior, Jesus Christ
June
1 Seventh Sunday of Pascha (Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council)
7 Fifth All-Souls Saturday
8 Pentecost - Descent of the Holy Spirit
Please continue to pray for for a swift and peaceful conclusion to the wars in Ukraine, the Middle East and Ethopia, and for the peace and safety of all those who are deprived of liberty around the world. The Eparchy of Passaic is collecting stipends to support priests in Ukraine. The Eparchy of Newton is collecting dontations to support the Church in the Middle East. Please support them as best you can!
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