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EWTN continues "Light Of The East" Series with "Part 2" slated for production in the Fall of 2002. Hosts Fr. Michael Sopoliga and Fr. Joseph Bertha will continue the original 15 part series adding to it a more in-depth study of Eastern Catholics, as well as interviews with Eastern Catholic clergy, theologians, and personalities.

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EWTN continues "Light Of The East" Series with "Part 2" slated for production in the Fall of 2002. Hosts Fr. Michael Sopoliga and Fr. Joseph Bertha will continue the original 15 part series adding to it a more in-depth study of Eastern Catholics, as well as interviews with Eastern Catholic clergy, theologians, and personalities.

I hope that non-Byzantine Eastern Catholics (Maronites, etc.) will be included.

Michael

And Ukrainians too!

Yep, Mother Anglica and Father Mike Rock!

I would like to see something on the Ethiopian Rite is this new series. As well as the Coptics.

Does the first series still play and, if so, what time is it usually on?

Robert K.

Syrians! Syrians! :p

I watched about half of the episodes, or thereabouts, and when it came to the shows on the other rites, I was rather disappointed. It was a rather quick glance at the others, for the sake of completeness, and a more major look at the Byzantine tradition...thought it might be better to name it Light of Constantinople...it was good for Byzantines, but for the rest of us, it was somewhat lacking.

I would hope that Syrians, Copts, Ethiopians, Armenians, Chaldeans, Maronites, etc. would be more represented/involved, in such a way that one rite or tradition doesn't seem to be elevated above another, but all are presented well. Perhaps, to this end, clergy of the other EC Churches might be enlisted to help?

It would be an excellent opportunity to introduce the other EC

We are Rutheinan but have been in a Melkite parrish here in B'ham since '86. The church here led by Archbishop Raya, has worked hard to return to it's roots and is an excelent example of architecture and liturgy. It would be good to take advantage of it. This would give the priests an opportunity to share the movement of the Liturgy.

I believe the Romans would love the Akathist to the Theotokos. In fact one of our readers, Reader Jospeh(Charles Pharo) works at EWTN.

There is also an excellent Maronite Church here. Since Fr. Pacwa ia bi-ritual, I know Fr. Richard Saad has already invited him to celebrate with him. It would be most advantageous for St. Elias to be used for teaching also.

We also have a Coptic congregation that uses our church once a month.

rose

[ 04-03-2002: Message edited by: Rose ]

Dear Catholicos,

Happy Easter, Big Guy!

Ultimately, I think every Particular Church should have a program about its own spirituality that best represents its great treasures to share with others.

I would never trust a Byzantine Catholic to do a program about the Syrians or the Ethiopians . . .

Although, on second thought, I'd like to take a crack at the Ethiopian thing .

Alex

Dear Alex,

Good to see you back! How was Florida?

I agree with you, regarding every tradition having its own show. Somehow, however, I don't see that as entirely practical, at least not now. Better that the Byzantine priests doing the show now keep on doing the show, and invite guest priests to talk about themselves and their traditions.

Perhaps the ecumenical thing to do would be to invite Orthodox priests on the show too? Now there's a thought. :p

Good to see you back again, and thanks for the Easter wishes...you have no idea how good it is to eat meat again...no idea...

May God bless you during the Great Fast.

Dear Catholicos,

You had to mention meat . . .

Florida was extremely warm, but sharks did seem to come closer toward the beaches.

Last time I spotted a dolphin and I thought it was a shark.

This time, well, you know how things get changed around.

Lots of U.S. flags and flag pins around. I sported a big one and was asked if I was an American.

I told them that I was an Ally . . .

Sad, I mean, glad to be back!

God bless America!

Alex

+JMJ+

I suggest an episode (or rather a few) on Eastern Devotional practices (Akathists, Chotki, Icon Corners, etc. with an emphasis on devotion to the Theotokos).

Joe Zollars

Ukrainians are Byzantine Catholics so they were defacto covered! ;-)

anastasios

Mr. Administrator,

I know this is a bit off track but you asked for input .It would be wonderful if the the enthronement of the next Met. would be televised and the 2 fathers would be commentators for the event.

Nicky's Baba

Question: If a person is a member of the Byzantine Ruthenian rite then are they in the same rite as the Ukrainian Greek Catholics or are these two Churches considered different, at least from an American standpoint?

Robert K.

Same rite, different Church, I think.