Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L

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#316629 - 03/26/09 09:21 PM Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy Land
Mateusz Member Registered: 06/07/03 Posts: 317 Loc: Delaware	http://www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=94595
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#316709 - 03/27/09 01:56 PM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Mateusz]
Fr Serge Keleher Member Registered: 06/22/06 Posts: 5599 Loc: Dublin	So the Pope will serve Vespers in a Greek-Catholic cathedral during his Holy Land visit - excellent (and an obvious improvement on John Paul II's visit). I look forward to watching the service. Fr. Serge
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#317059 - 03/30/09 06:01 PM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Fr Serge Keleher]
Latin Catholic Member Registered: 05/23/08 Posts: 1456 Loc: Norway	I hope the service will be made available here: http://www.benedictxvi.tv/
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#317109 - 03/31/09 08:48 AM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Latin Catholic]
Philippe Gebara Member Registered: 05/14/06 Posts: 804 Loc: Rio de Janeiro/ RJ - Brazil	Will it be in byzantine rite or roman?
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#317196 - 03/31/09 09:45 PM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Philippe Gebara]
Logos - Alexis Member Registered: 08/10/02 Posts: 4636 Loc: Georgia	I'd love to see the Pontiff celebrate Vespers according to the Byzantine Rite, but I assume it will be according to the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite. Alexis
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#317198 - 03/31/09 09:53 PM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Logos - Alexis]
Latin Catholic Member Registered: 05/23/08 Posts: 1456 Loc: Norway	Alexis, Why do you assume so? Since it is a Melkite Greek-Catholic cathedral, I would assume that it would be in the Melkite Greek-Catholic rite. In fact, from what I have learnt about our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, and his profound love of the liturgy, I think it is very likely that his Holiness would want to preside at Vespers in the Melkite Greek-Catholic rite. But since only the place and not the rite has been announced, we don't know yet. However, I do look forward to finding out! Edited by Latin Catholic (03/31/09 09:58 PM)
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#317202 - 03/31/09 11:11 PM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Latin Catholic]
Collin Nunis Member Registered: 07/27/07 Posts: 602 Loc: Perth, Australia	Technically, while the Pope's normative rite is the Latin Rite, he has the canonical power to be multi-ritual. I'd love to see him follow in JPII's footsteps and celebrate the Byzantine Rite.
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#317203 - 03/31/09 11:41 PM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Philippe Gebara]
Ghosty Member Registered: 09/27/05 Posts: 487 Loc: Seattle	I can't imagine it being in anything other than the Byzantine Rite. At the risk of sounding like a papolator, this is Benedict XVI we're talking about. Peace and God bless!
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#317265 - 04/01/09 11:26 AM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Ghosty]
Erie Byz Member Registered: 07/06/07 Posts: 434 Loc: Buffalo, NY	I would also presume that it will be according to the Byzantine Rite. It states that he is presiding, not celebrating, therefore I assume he'll be sitting in a place of prestige somewhere.
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#317300 - 04/01/09 04:18 PM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Erie Byz]
Logos - Alexis Member Registered: 08/10/02 Posts: 4636 Loc: Georgia	Well I certainly would love to be wrong! Alexis
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#317319 - 04/01/09 08:35 PM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Ghosty]
Latin Catholic Member Registered: 05/23/08 Posts: 1456 Loc: Norway	Originally Posted By: Ghosty I can't imagine it being in anything other than the Byzantine Rite. At the risk of sounding like a papolator, this is Benedict XVI we're talking about. Peace and God bless! You don't sound like a papolator, but you do risk sounding like a papabenedictosextodecimolator. May I join you in the club? Edited by Latin Catholic (04/01/09 08:52 PM)
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#317343 - 04/02/09 02:07 AM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Latin Catholic]
Fr Serge Keleher Member Registered: 06/22/06 Posts: 5599 Loc: Dublin	Sounds like fun. Can we arrange for this club to serve Viennese pastries? Fr. Serge
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#317463 - 04/02/09 08:53 PM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Fr Serge Keleher]
dochawk Member Registered: 11/22/07 Posts: 886 Loc: Las Vegas	Originally Posted By: Serge Keleher Sounds like fun. Can we arrange for this club to serve Viennese pastries? After all, sometimes a pastry is just a pastry! hawk
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#317529 - 04/03/09 02:30 PM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Fr Serge Keleher]
Latin Catholic Member Registered: 05/23/08 Posts: 1456 Loc: Norway	Yes, Fr. Serge, I think there should be choice of both Danish and Viennese pastries Edited by Latin Catholic (04/03/09 02:31 PM)
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#318310 - 04/08/09 01:56 PM Re: Re: Pope Benedict XVI to lead Vespers in Melkite church in Holy L [Re: Latin Catholic]
Philippe Gebara Member Registered: 05/14/06 Posts: 804 Loc: Rio de Janeiro/ RJ - Brazil	The Pope does will celebrate in the Byzantine rite! Subdeacon Matta of Australia commented with me that he is helping out some Melkites in Jordan with English liturgical texts, in preparation for the Pope's visit there in May.
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