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Photo: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople embraces newly enthroned Pope Francis after his inaugural Mass in Rome on March 19, 2013.

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Christmas 2020 Message from Patriarch Gregorios III 2020-12-17
+Bishop Gerald N. Dino: Eternal Memory And Blessed Repose 2020-11-27
As refugees increase, German bishops work to include Eastern Catholics 2020-10-22
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Bishop Marián Andrej Pacák, C.SS.R from the Slovak Eparchy of Toronto 2020-10-22
Timeless liturgy bridges New World and Old 2020-09-17
U.S. Ukrainian Catholics assist western Ukraine with flood relief 2020-08-28
Ohio Byzantine Catholics host copy of weeping icon as part of regional pilgrimage 2020-08-25
‘Worship is essential’ : Anchorage church on capacity limits 2020-08-17
Ecumenical Day of Mourning for Hagia Sophia declared for Friday, July 24th 2020-07-23
Bishop Milan (Šašik) Falls Asleep in the Lord 2020-07-15
Sisters of Mary Immaculate announce Virtual Pilgrimage in August 2020-06-29
These Brides of Christ are the Joy of Christ the Bridegroom 2020-06-23
Annual Mount St. Macrina pilgrimage canceled, virtual pilgrimage is in the works 2020-06-23
McLean, Virginia: Sunday of Orthodoxy Celebration 2020-03-02
Keeping Eastern Catholic traditions 2020-02-23
“The Final Blessing” of generous priest 2020-02-23
Byzantine Compline at the Vigil of the March for Life 2020-01-24
2019 Christmas Message and Blessing of the Patriarch Emeritus Gregorios III 2019-12-15
Holy Transfiguration Parish Ordains New Lectors, Subdeacons and Deacon 2019-11-18
Ruthenian women's community established as eparchial monastery 2019-10-05
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav: Pope wants Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church to develop and flourish 2019-07-09
Vatican Prefect visits Eastern Catholic Churches in United States 2019-06-20
Monk's tonsure at Wisconsin monastery seen as hopeful sign for vocations 2019-02-23
Bishop Borys Gudziak appointed as Metropolitan and Archbishop of the UGCC Archeparchy of Philadelphia 2019-02-18
Emeritus Patriarch Gregorios III 2018 Christmas Letter 2018-12-25
Funeral of Archimandrite Robert Taft, S.J. 2018-11-20
Gregorios III as Guest in the Peace Hall 2018-10-06
Patriarch Emeritus Gregorios III as Guest of Honour at the DINO Panel Discussion 2018-10-06
DINO Address by Patriarch Emeritus Gregorios III 2018-10-06
Patriarch Emeritus Gregorios III makes a surprise visit to Father Franz Pitzal 2018-10-06
Centenary of the Re-establishment of the Benedictine Abbey of Niederaltaich, Germany 2018-09-27
Meet Jesuit Milan Lach, North America’s youngest bishop 2018-09-04
Scenes from the 84th annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help 2018-09-04
Hundreds gather for Marian pilgrimage to Pennsylvania town on fire 2018-09-02
Byzantine bishop calls attack on Indiana priest ‘reprehensible’ 2018-08-28
Priest attacked in church; assailant cited abuse scandal 2018-08-22
Pope Francis Names Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted As Apostolic Administrator of the Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix 2018-08-01
Greeting of the Holy Father to the Delegation from the Patriarchate of Moscow (Audience, 30 May 2018) 2018-06-04
Bishop Milan Lach, S.J. appointed Bishop of Parma 2018-06-01
Melkite priest celebrates 50 years 2018-05-07
London’s Westminster Cathedral Host’s Historic Byzantine Liturgy 2018-05-06
Ecumenical Conference to Discuss “Sister Churches” 2018-05-06
Vatican Commissions Eastern Christian Publications to Reprint Greek Liturgical Texts 2018-05-06
Byzantine Catholic Prayer App now Available from Eastern Christian Publications 2018-05-06
New Book by Patriarch Emeritus Gregorios III: Ecclesiology between East and West 2018-03-11
Christians protest against the abuse of blasphemy laws in Lahore 2018-03-04
Iraqi religious leaders: a law is needed to punish fanaticism that instigates hatred 2018-03-04
Syrian Authorities Give UN Green Light to Deliver Aid to Eastern Ghouta 2018-03-04
Analysis: Why Greek Catholics of Ukraine seek recognition as a patriarchate 2018-03-03
Christians in Damascus are coming under heavy fire 2018-03-03

Teachings of Christ

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10 ESV)

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Lamb and Redeemer

When You were baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, * worship of the Trinity was revealed, * for the Father's voice bore witness to You, calling You His “beloved Son”, * and the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the certainty of these words. * O Christ God, * Who appeared and enlightened the world, glory to You! (Troparion, Tone 1)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

You have appeared to the whole world today, * and Your light, O Lord, is signed upon us, * who with knowledge praise You in song: * "You have come, and You have appeared, O Unapproachable Light." (Kontakion, Tone 4)

Random Proverb

"Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live." (Proverbs 4:4 ESV)

Pray Without Ceasing

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Wisdom from the Church Fathers

Christ is Risen! 
O the marvel! the forbearance! the immeasurable meekness! 
The Untouched is felt; the Master is held by a servant, 
And He reveals His wounds to one of His inner circle. 
Seeing these wounds, the whole Creation was shaken at the time. 
Thomas, when he was considered worthy of such gifts, 
Lifted up a prayer to the One Who deemed him worthy, 
Saying, "Bear my rashness with patience, 
Have pity on my unworthiness and lighten the burden 
Of my lack of faith, so that I may sing and cry, 
`Thou art our Lord and God.'" 

Kontakia of Romanos, V. 1, On Doubting Thomas