August 2022 and recent issues of The Byzantine Catholic World

Editor | October 13, 2021

The Byzantine Catholic World AUGUST 2022 The Byzantine Catholic World JULY 2022 The Byzantine Catholic World JUNE 2022 The Byzantine Catholic World MAY 2022 The Byzantine Catholic World PASCHA 2022 The Byzantine Catholic World APRIL 2022 The Byzantine Catholic World … Continue reading →

Most Reverend Peter Rusnak appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Archeparchy of Presov

Editor | April 25, 2022

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! The Vatican announced today the resignation of Metropolitan Archbishop Jan Babjak, S.J. as head of the Metropolitan Archeparchy of Presov, Slovakia. Most Reverend Peter Rusnak, until now bishop of the Eparchy of Bratislava, … Continue reading →

Metropolitan Archbishop William Skurla speaks at “A Prayer Gathering for Peace”

Editor | March 7, 2022

In solidarity with the Pittsburgh-area Ukrainian community March 6 at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland (Pittsburgh), Pa. Good Afternoon! Glory to Jesus Christ! Slava Isusu Christu! The people of Pittsburgh have gathered today at the Roman Catholic Cathedral … Continue reading →

Vatican Bulletin 3-3-22: Change of the circumscription Saints Cyril and Methodius of Toronto, Canada and appointment of apostolic administrator

Editor | March 3, 2022

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2022 Great Fast Message to Pray for the Church in Ukraine

Editor | February 25, 2022

Click on link below for a message from Metropolitan Archbishop William Skurla Great Fast Pastoral – 2022 Ukraine

Cathedral celebrates 125 years

Editor | August 1, 2022

by The Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh On Sunday, June 26, the parish family of St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, Pa. celebrated the 125th anniversary of its founding. The celebration began with the Divine Liturgy celebrated by … Continue reading →

Annual Pilgrimage Message

Editor | August 1, 2022

by Sister Elaine Kisinko, OSBM It seems obvious that we can have many valid and serious concerns today. Our world, our country and even our personal environments do not seem to be the peaceful, happy or at least better … Continue reading →

“Truly a blessing”

Editor | August 1, 2022

16-YEAR-OLD ST. GREGORY PARISHIONER ATTENDS BYZANTEEN YOUTH RALLY IN EMMITSBURG, MD. by Gretchen Bartz St. Gregory, Upper St. Clair, Pa. From June 30 to July 3, I attended the ByzanTeen Youth Rally at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, … Continue reading →

Archeparchy, Eparchies raise $500K for Ukraine

Editor | May 3, 2022

The Byzantine Catholic World talks with Bishop Nil Lushchak of the Eparchy of Mukachevo By David Mayernik Jr., Editor The Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh and Eparchies of Parma, Passaic and Phoenix have collected more than $500,000 to help … Continue reading →

WORLD NEWS (Catholic News Service)

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Film based on Indiana woman’s true story ‘reclaims beauty of adoption’
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-16
Catholics express sorrow, offer prayers after Orthodox church fire in Egypt
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-16
Beyond the border, reunification of Latin American families takes years
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-15
Bianca Jagger steps to the forefront in defense of Nicaraguan bishop
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-15
Grammy-nominated musician Sarah Hart releases new Marian hymn
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-15
Mary teaches primacy of humility over power, success
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-15
Pope warns Somalia at risk of famine, appeals for aid
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-15
A week into government detention, Nicaraguan bishop speaks of forgiveness
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-12
Catholic agencies feel pinch of fewer donations for school-supply drives
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-12
Catholic agencies say Inflation Reduction Act addresses long-standing goals
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-12
St. Peter’s on Capitol Hill offers hospitality to migrant busloads
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-11
For many in Oberammergau, the Passion Play is a family tradition
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-11
Amid grief and loss, long-term recovery is on horizon for eastern Kentucky
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-11
Hong Kong: Five-day trial set for Cardinal Zen, four defendants
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-11
Berra, Hodges lead winners in balloting for Catholic baseball all-star team
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-10
Archbishop Wester apologizes for harms caused by nuclear weapons industry
Source: CNS Published on 2022-08-10

An Explantation of the Byzantine Rite Liturgical Practice of Observing All Souls Saturdays

ETERNAL MEMORY! VIČNAJA PAMJAT’! ALL SOULS SATURDAY “The Holy Fathers were convinced that the commemoration of the departed by alms and sacrifices (Divine Liturgies) brings great comfort and benefit to them.” (SYNAXARION FOR MEAT-FARE SATURDAY) O Church, equally observed in … Continue reading →

	August 2022
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	1 Procession of the Cross Procession of the Cross August 1, 2022 Procession of the Venerable and Life-giving Cross. Commemoration of the SS. Seven Machabee Brothers, Martyrs, their names being Abim, Antonin, Gurius, Eliazar, Evseon, Alim, Marcell, and their Mother, Solomonia, and their Master, Eleazar, martyred 173 B.C. during the reign of Antiochus, son of Seleucius. See more details •	2 9th Sunday After Pentecost 9th Sunday After Pentecost August 2, 2022 1 Cor 3:9-17 Mt 14:22-34 See more details •	3 Isaacius & Others Isaacius & Others August 3, 2022 Our venerable fathers, Isaacius, Dalmatius, and Faustus. Isaacius died A.D. 368 in the reign of Valens, Emperor. He had predicted the death of Valens, the Arian, going into battle. This prediction fulfilled, Dalmatius and Faustus died in the reign of Theodosius the Great, Emperor (379-395). See more details •	4 Seven Youth of Ephesus Seven Youth of Ephesus August 4, 2022 SS. Seven Youth of Ephesus, Martyrs, their names being: Maximilian, Dionisius, Amblichus, Martin, Antonin, John, and Marcell. (Confer October 22.) St. Eudokia, Venerable-Martyr. See more details •	5 Eusignius Eusignius August 5, 2022 St. Eusignius, Martyr, an old soldier in the army of Constantine Chlorus, Emperor, who at the age of one hundred and ten years, refused to sacrifice to idols on command of Julian the Apostate, Emperor. He was scourged and beheaded as a Christian at Antioch in Syria A.D. 362. See more details •	6 Transfiguration of Our Lord Transfiguration of Our Lord August 6, 2022 The Transfiguration of our Lord, God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. By this manifestation of His Divine Glory, Jesus Who has just foretold His Passion to the Apostles, strengthened their Faith and prepared them for His sufferings and death. See more details •
7 Domitius Venerable Martyr Domitius Venerable Martyr August 7, 2022 2 Cor 1:12-20 Mt 22:23-33 See more details •	8 Emilian Bishop Confessor Emilian Bishop Confessor August 8, 2022 St. Emilian, Confessor, Bishop of Cyzicus, fearlessly denounced the Iconoclasts. He was brought before the Emperor Leo the Armenian, subjected to many indignities, and died in exile A.D. 820. SS. Eleutherius and Leonidas, Martyrs. See more details •	9 10th Sunday After Pentecost 10th Sunday After Pentecost August 9, 2022 1 Cor 4:9-16 Mt 17:14-23 See more details •	10 Lawrence Archdeacon Martyr Lawrence Archdeacon Martyr August 10, 2022 St. Lawrence, Archdeacon-Martyr, one of the most famous martyrs of Rome. He was a Deacon of the Pope St. Sixtus II. This holy deacon was tortured and in the end was roasted alive on a gridiron A.D. 258, under Emperor Valerian. See more details •	11 Euplus Martyr Euplus Martyr August 11, 2022 St. Euplus, Archdeacon-Martyr, endured death A.D. 304 during the reign of the Emperor Diocletian. He was put on the rack and bidden to worship Apollo, Mars, and Aesculapius. He replied that he adored only the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. See more details •	12 Photius & Anicetus Photius & Anicetus August 12, 2022 SS. Photius and Anicetus, Martyrs, suffered death A.D. 288 during the reign of Diocletian, Emperor. See more details •	13 Maximus the Confessor Venerable Maximus the Confessor Venerable August 13, 2022 Our Venerable father, Maximus, Confessor; died from totures A.D 662, in the reign of Constans II. His tongue torn out and right hand cut off, he died in prison. See more details •
14 Translation of the Relics Theodosius of the Cave Translation of the Relics Theodosius of the Cave August 14, 2022 Heb 13:7-16, Mt 11:27-30 See more details •	15 Dormition of the Theotokos Dormition of the Theotokos August 15, 2022 Holy Day of Obligation Phil 2:5-11 Lk 10:38-42 & 11:27-28 Dormition (Assumption) of the Theotokos. It is considered to be our Lady's greatest Feast. The Commemoration of her death and the Assumption of her body and soul into heaven was the occasion of special devotion in very early times. In Ephesus in was observed even in the first century. In A.D, 1950 Pope Pius XII define and promulgated the Assumption of the Theotokos to be a Dogma of the Church. See more details •	16 11th Sunday After Pentecost 11th Sunday After Pentecost August 16, 2022 1 Cor 9:2-12 Mt 18:23-35 See more details •	17 Myron Martyr Myron Martyr August 17, 2022 St. Myron, Martyr, who was seized by the imperial officers of Decius, Emperor, tortured and executed for the Faith A.D. 250 in Cyzicus on the Sea of Marmora. SS. Paul and Juliana, his sister, Martyrs in Palestine. Both patiently endured savage torture before being beheaded with other Martyrs under Julian the Apostate. See more details •	18 Florus & Laurus Florus & Laurus August 18, 2022 SS. Florus and Laurus, Martyrs. They were twin brothers and stone-cutters by trade, who for the Faith were put to death by drowning in a well A.D. 320 under the power of Licinius. See more details •	19 Andrew Apostle Andrew Apostle August 19, 2022 St. Andrew, the "First-called" Apostle, brother of St. Peter the Prince of the Apostles. He was a disciple of St. John the Baptist. Tradition has it that he was crucified on a cross shaped in the form of an X at Patras in Achiia (Greece) A.D. 60, under the reign of Nero, Emperor. See more details •	20 Samuel & Stephen, King of Hungary Samuel & Stephen, King of Hungary August 20, 2022 St. Samuel, Prophet, in the 11th century B.C. St. Stephen the First, Apostolic King of Hungary, died A.D. 1038. His Right Hand is miraculously kept intact. See more details •
21 Thaddeus Apostle Thaddeus Apostle August 21, 2022 St. Thaddeus, Apostle, one of the 70 Apostles, descendant of a Jewish Family in the city of Edessa, and was a disciple of St. John the Baptist-Precursor. He died in peace at Beiruth, in Palestine. SS. Bassa and her children, Theogonius, Agapius, and Pista (Fidelis), Martyrs, suffered death under one of Diocletian's colleagues about A.D. 304. See more details •	22 Agathonicus & Others Agathonicus & Others August 22, 2022 St. Agathonicus and with him: Zoticus, Theoprepius (which means "Grace of God"). Acindynus and Severianus, Martyrs, suffered death A.D. 304 during the reign of the Emperor Maximian. See more details •	23 12th Sunday After Pentecost 12th Sunday After Pentecost August 23, 2022 1 Cor 15:1-11 Mt 19:16-26 See more details •	24 Eutyches Bishop Martyr Eutyches Bishop Martyr August 24, 2022 St. Eutyches, Bishop-Martyr, disciple of John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist. See more details •	25 Return of the Relics of Bartholomew Return of the Relics of Bartholomew August 25, 2022 Return of the Relics of Bartholomew, Apostle. (Confer June 11.) St. Titus, Apostle. Titus was the favoured disciple of St. Paul and was his successor as the first Bishop of the Island of Crete. He died full of merits about the close of the first century. See more details •	26 Adrian & Natalie Adrian & Natalie August 26, 2022 SS. Adrian and Natalie, Martyrs, endured death A.D. 304 during the reign of Maximian, Emperor. See more details •	27 Poemen Venerable Poemen Venerable August 27, 2022 2 Cor 10:7-18 Mk 3:28-35 See more details •
28 Moses the Ethiopian Moses the Ethiopian August 28, 2022 Our venerable father, Moses, an African Negro of Abyssinia, styled the "Ethiopian Hermit." Our holy father, Augustine, Confessor and Bishop of Hippo in Africa. He is one of the greatest doctors of the Western Rite Church. He died A.D. 430. St. Anna, daughter of Phanuel. (See 3rd day of February.) See more details •	29 Beheading of John the Baptist Beheading of John the Baptist August 29, 2022 Acts 13:25-33 Mk 6:14-29 The Beheading of St. John, Glorious Prophet, Precursor and Baptist. He was beheaded by Herod Antipas at the instigation of Herodias. See more details •	30 13th Sunday After Pentecost 13th Sunday After Pentecost August 30, 2022 1 Cor 16:13-24 Mt 21:33-42 See more details •	31 Deposition of the Cincture of the Theotokos Deposition of the Cincture of the Theotokos August 31, 2022 Deposition of the Venerable Cincture of the Theotokos, translated from the See of Zela to Constantinople, A.D. 908. See more details •