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Religious Language

Religious Language

by Brent Kostyniuk It goes without saying that language is central to any society. It allows the members of that society to exchange thoughts and ideas and, in turn, prosper. While the language of a particular society may not be totally unique, it will have developed individual characteristics. Often this takes the form of slang, understood only by members of the society. For example, during the Second World War, Royal Air Force pilots referred to the aeroplanes as “kites.” In other cases, a society will have developed specific meanings for otherwise common words or have invented words unique to itself.…
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The Resolutions of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church

The Resolutions of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church

DECREE Вих. ВА 24/202 ENG To the glory of the Holy, Consubstantial, Life-creating and Undivided Trinity,of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,and for the good of the People of God entrusted to us. Amen BY DIVINE GRACEAND IN FULL COMMUNIONWITH THE ROMAN APOSTOLIC SEE SVIATOSLAV,Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halychof the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church To the Most Reverend and God-loving Bishops,the reverend clergy, venerable monks and nunsand lay faithful of the particular Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church I DECLARE AND PROMULGATE The Resolutions of the Synod of Bishopsof the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church Zarvanytsia, July 2–12, 2024 A. D. 1. To acknowledge the state of implementation of the decisions of the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC in 2023. 2. To bless the continuation of the work of the Patriarchal Liturgical…
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The Gospel is the Power of God to Salvation for Everyone Who Believes (Rm 1:16)

The Gospel is the Power of God to Salvation for Everyone Who Believes (Rm 1:16)

Вих. ВА 24/207 ENG Pastoral Letter of the Synod of Bishopsof the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church 2024 To the Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the UGCC While they were talking and discussing together,Jesus himself drew near and went with them (Lk 24:15). Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ! We, the bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church from Ukraine and various parts of the world, have gathered at the feet of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God in Zarvanytsya from July 2 to 12 for the annual Synod. For the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion,…
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New Particular Law for the UGCC

New Particular Law for the UGCC

This article was updated on June 25, 2024. In 2018 the UGCC promulgated the newest version of the Particular Law. You can find the official Ukrainian alongside an unofficial translation of the document here:UGCC Particular Law 2021 (PDF) (Word) (archeparchy.ca) The newest version of ecclesial laws for Ukrainian Catholic faithful was officially promulgated on 4 April 2018 and will take effect on 7 April 2018. This was accomplished by the publishing of both the Decree of Promulgation and the text of the updated version of Particular Law on the Church's official website for this purpose. The full text is presently…
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“Buying a Mass Card”

“Buying a Mass Card”

by Brent Kostyniuk When a loved one is gravely ill, or perhaps has passed away, we long to do whatever is possible to help them in this world, or the next. Out first inclination should be to pray for that person. However, often it seems as if our prayers are not enough. We want to do more. We want a stronger and more direct means of imploring God’s mercy. At those times, we often approach our pastor and request a Divine Liturgy be said for that person. When I was growing up, I often heard my parents and relatives talk…
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A Short Historical Summary of the Ukrainian Catholics in Canada

A Short Historical Summary of the Ukrainian Catholics in Canada

by Most Rev. Andrew Roborecky, D.D. [CCHA Journal 16 (1949), 25-36] In 1891 two Ukrainian Catholic peasants left their wives and parents, and alone, knowing no friends, language or customs, sailed for Canada. Like Joshua, they sailed “to spy out the land.” These two sturdy pioneers were Wasyl Eleniak, still living in Chipman, Alberta, and Ivan Pilipiwsky, who died several years ago. They came from the village of Nebiliw, county Kalush, in Galicia, then Austria-Hungary. Pilipiwsky went to Alberta, while Eleniak worked hard for two years on a farm near Winnipeg, saved his earnings, and sailed back to his native…
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Why Byzantine Catholics Fast in June

Why Byzantine Catholics Fast in June

By observing the Apostles’ Fast, we can share in the Apostles’ struggle and consider how we are supposed to spread the gospel. by Dominic Cassella | National Catholic Register This year, on May 19, we celebrated Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and the holy Theotokos. Traditionally, this is marked as the beginning of the Church. It is fitting that, in the Byzantine tradition, this feast is followed by the Sunday of All Saints. The trajectory of the Byzantine liturgical year is obvious. From the darkness of Lent to the deep sadness of the Crucifixion, the celebration…
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Holy Protection Shrine – for Life and Culture

Holy Protection Shrine – for Life and Culture

Some exciting news - a new initiative led by Fr. Jason Charron for a national pilgrimage destination in which the sacredness of life is celebrated. This will be a heavenly appeal-in-stone to the LORD and His Holy Mother's intercession for the protection of life in our culture. It will be a national shrine built in sacred Byzantine style as a prayerful convergence of Eastern and Western Christian traditions. We intend to build a 1000-year church of timeless beauty for generations to come as a holy site of pilgrimage and renewal for a culture of life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqeVMR0ba50 Holy Protection Shrine website
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Wondering what to eat this Apostles’ Fast?

Wondering what to eat this Apostles’ Fast?

Turns out that as Pascha was rather early this year, we have a much longer Apostles' Fast than usual. It runs May 27 to June 28, a full 32 days - almost as long as the Great Fast! You may be wondering what to eat through this fasting period of the Church Year. Well, over at ByziMom they have you covered with new recipes appearing! They even have a book ready for purchase! Head on over to ByziMom for your lenten recipes! ByziMom
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