The teaching of Christ’s descent into Hades is an inseparable part of the dogmatic tradition of the Church. It was shared by all members of the ancient church as reflected in the New Testament (NT), the works of the early … Continue reading
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The call that God has given to us to be holy is a call to be united with Him for all eternity. He, of course, cannot force us to respond to this call since He gave us free will and … Continue reading
At the center of the Christian faith is Jesus Christ and His Resurrection from the dead. As such, the Icon of the Resurrection is the most celebrated, the most common, the most cherished, the most instructive of all the icons … Continue reading
A BIG THANK YOU … is truly extended to each and every person who took the time to remember me at PASCHA. Please know your thoughtfulness is appreciated and cherished. Thank you for making me a part of your life. … Continue reading
The belief in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ digs deep into the foundations of Christianity. Who does not know the powerful words of the Apostle Paul: If Christ is not risen, then your faith is in vain. It is the … Continue reading
Високопреосвященним і преосвященним владикам, всесвітлішим, всечеснішим і преподобним отцям, преподобним ченцям і черницям, дорогим у Христі мирянам Української Греко-Католицької Церкви Христос воскрес! Як однорічний агнець, благословенний нам вінець – Христос Добровільно за всіх заколений був – Пасха очищення; І знову … Continue reading
EASTER PASTORAL LETTER OF HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV Most Reverend Archbishops and Bishops, Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers, Venerable Brothers and Sisters in Monastic and Religious Life, Dearly Beloved Laity in Christ of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church Christ is Risen! Like … Continue reading
The Great Lent and Holy Week are two separate fasts and two separate celebrations. The Great Lent actually ends on Friday of the fifth week. The following day, Lazarus Saturday, begins the Great and Holy Week. This special week begins … Continue reading
As we enter into this Great and Holy Week, I believe that the Call to Holiness is a call to truly reflect upon the events in Christ’s life as real and true revelations about how we must live if we … Continue reading
On this Willow Weekend, we use the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. The Liturgy of St. Basil the Great remains a part of the Great Lent or Fast. The Tropar for this feast has us pray: O Christ God, You … Continue reading