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Why is there not even a word about the feast of Saint Josaphat, which falls today (Nov. 12th) on the byzcath home page?
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Why is there not even a word about the feast of Saint Josaphat, which falls today (Nov. 12th) on the byzcath home page?
Did the webmaster forget?
AHEM - our Admin tends not to forget things like this. << Today's Saints November 12 - Our Holy Father John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria; Our Venerable Father Nilus; The Holy Martyr Josaphat, Archbishop of Polotsk; The Holy Prophet Ahijah; Saint Nilus the Myrrh-Gusher of Mt Athos >> It was there , it is still there and I suspect it will stay there for the rest of today
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If I remember correctly  , there was a warm debate about this when Alex was actively here...  james
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Saint Josaphat, Martyr for the Union, intercede for us!
He is one of my heroes, and I personally entrusted myself to his intercession while kneeling before his incorrupt body in St. Peter's Bascilica in Rome back in 2002.
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I was a little disappointed that we had his feast day liturgy today at 9 am. We only had 6 people and 2 priests. 7 pm would have been more appropriate.
A blessed Feast of St Josaphat's Day to everyone.
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For what it's worth, we in the Latin Rite celebrated his feast today also. The reading was a portion of the encyclical Ecclesiam Dei by Pope Pius XI. Gordo, a) you don't get much sleep, do you?  b) where in St. Peter's was St. Josaphat's body? Michael
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For what it's worth, we in the Latin Rite celebrated his feast today also. The reading was a portion of the encyclical Ecclesiam Dei by Pope Pius XI. Gordo, a) you don't get much sleep, do you? b) where in St. Peter's was St. Josaphat's body? Michael LOL! No I do not. I have good company in heaven, though! THE VENERABLE ALEXANDER [AKIMETES]
Alexander was born in Asia, educated in Constantinople and after the completion of his schooling he devoted himself to military service and attained the rank of an officer. Reading Holy Scripture, he came across the words of the Savior: "If you seek perfection, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor. You will then have treasure in heaven. Afterward come back and follow me" (St. Matthew 19:21). These words had such an effect on Alexander that he immediately sold and distributed all that he had and withdrew into the wilderness. After many mortifications and labors in purifying himself, he established a monastery of the Sleepless Oneswith a special constitution according to this rule: the divine services [offices] were carried on night and day without interruption in his community. The brotherhood was divided into twenty-four relays [cursus]. Each relay knew their hour of the day and night and went to church to continue the reading and singing of the preceding relay. Carrying nothing with him, Alexander traveled much throughout the eastern regions enlightening men with the Faith of Christ. Alexander disputed with heretics, worked miracles by the Grace of God, grew old serving the Lord and finally ended his earthly life in Constantinople in the year 430 A.D. where his relics manifested miraculous power and glory through which God glorifies His holy servants. Take a right by Blessed John XXIII, a left at St. Gregory Nanzianzen, walk a few yards and then look to your left directly across from the confessionals. At the time I was there, the area was sectioned off for confessions, so I had to go to confession first before I could venerate his relics. God bless! Gordo
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Gordo, Well, the Venerable Alexander was a whole lot smarter than you -- he started an Order, where they could take turns not sleeping! That's the military way.  It's been a long while since I was at St. Peter's, and they've moved some of the people around, so I got lost following the directions. St. Peter's is sure one big sacred nekropolis. And they have quite a lineup of heavy hitters! Did you manage to get to the grave of St. Peter? I did, but not right up close -- about 20-30 feet away. Looking forward to hitting the sheets himself soon... Michael
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Did you manage to get to the grave of St. Peter? I did, but not right up close -- about 20-30 feet away.
Looking forward to hitting the sheets himself soon...
Michael Yes, we got the special "scavi" tour and, if I recall correctly, got within a few feet or so of the tomb. Somebody in our party knew someone somewhere. It really was quite the blessing. God bless, Gordo
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Oh the scavi tour. I was blessed to go on it about 20 years ago. I still react when I think of coming so close to the man whom Jesus named Peter and upon whom Christ built his Church. It brought tears!
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Fr. Steele,
Saint Josaphat was a martyr for the cause of union between the Ruthenian Church in Rus (Belarusan & Ukrainian) and the Holy See of Rome in the 17th century. He is on the Ukrainian, Belarusan and Ruthenian Byzantine Calendars.
Blessings,
Lance
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I played for a RC mass on his feastday, and the priest mentioned him numerous times in the sermon.
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Sorry, I missed it. Thanks for the info!
I was a bit concerned, because I am a big fan of Saint Josaphat, I didn't want him to be forgotten!
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noticed that myself. the Latin Missal (1965 Maryknoll) mentions St. Josaphat's feast day today, but my Ruthenian calender said nothing about it.
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Jonn
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