Feast of Peter and Paul – June 29, 2022
The Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul on June 29 commemorates the two leading apostles and their martyrdoms in Rome. This article examines their origins, deaths, and relics. It is vital to remind ourselves...
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The Feast of Pentecost
Already in Old Testament times, we hear of a celebration of Pentecost, which started as a harvest festival. Later to this was added the commemoration of the giving of the Mosaic Law on Mount...
Pentecost is one of the most important moments in salvation history
This year Pentecost will take place June 5 (Gregorian Calendar) and June 12 (Julian Calendar). It is one of the most important liturgical feasts and signifies the Easter season’s end. It is also traditionally...
Sister Teodora Kopyn: The Way of the Cross in the footsteps of the Ukrainian people
My mission trip to Ukraine began in Mukachevo on April 16, 2022 as I boarded a free train to eastern Ukraine, stopping at Lviv, Kharkiv, Poltava, and Lozova. I felt relatively safe because my...
SUNDAY OF THE HOLY FATHERS OF THE FIRST ECUMENICAL COUNCIL IN NICAEA – 325 A.D.
This Sunday we commemorate the Holy Fathers of the Ecumenical Council held in Nicaea in 325. They had gathered to explain the relationship Jesus Christ to God the Father. A priest from Alexandria named...
FEAST OF THE ASCENSION (May 26, 2022)
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to Myself, so that where I am you also may be.” (John 14:3) The Feast of...
SUNDAY OF THE HOLY MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN
“Having bought a linen cloth, he (Joseph of Arimathea) took Him down, wrapped Him in the linen cloth and laid Him in a tomb that had been hewn out of the rock. Then he...
Saint Thomas’ Sunday
“Put your finger here and see my hands and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and...
Feast of St. George Great Martyr and Wonderworker
The patron saint of Western Ukraine is St. George. The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Cathedral in Lviv is named in his honor. St. George was an officer in the Roman army. He was a Christian...
CELEBRATION OF GREAT AND GOOD FRIDAY IN OUR UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Vespers with the Veneration of the Holy Shroud Prior to the celebration of Vespers, the Lord’s Tomb is set up in the center of the Church in front of the ambon. Candles or vigil...
