We owe special veneration (hyperdulia) to the Blessed Virgin Mary, since She gave birth to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Lk. 1 :35), and thus She became the Mother of God. The Greeks called Her Theotokos, and the Ruthenians Bohorodicja, which literally means the God-Bearer. The title of ” Theotokos” was acknowledged to Mary by the Third Ecumenical Council, held in Ephesus in 431 A.D. Continue reading
2026 Paschal Message
Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! Christos Voskrese! Voistinnu Voskrese! May the blessing of the Risen Lord bless you and your families during this Easter Season! After the coldest and longest winter in the North Eastern United States, … Continue reading
A Cry for Peace and Justice from the Eastern Catholic Bishops of the United States
A Cry for Peace and Justice from the Eastern Catholic Bishops of the United States We, bishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches in the United States, gathered in prayer and dialogue at our annual assembly in St. Louis, … Continue reading
As war in the Middle East continues, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is closed
As war in the Middle East continues, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is closed.
Third Metropolitan Assembly Unites Clergy & Laity Amid Historic Papal Transition
From July 16 to 20, over 220 clergy and lay faithful gathered in Whiting, Indiana for the third biannual North American Byzantine Catholic Assembly, hosted by the Eparchy of Parma. This year’s theme, “Come Let Us Worship and Bow … Continue reading
Pascha 2026, April 2026 and past issues of The Byzantine Catholic World
Cantor Participation Form 2025
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Working Retreat for College Students at Mount St. Macrina
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites all college students to come and join the Working Retreat at Mt. Macrina on August 2-4, 2026. The cost of the retreat is $70, which includes accommodation, all meals, snacks, and … Continue reading
ByzanTeen Spring Hike 2026
2026 ByzanTeen Spring Hike The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites all 7th Grade through High School Students to Walking the Walk: A Spring ByzanTeen Hike. When? May 16, 2026 Where? Raccoon Creek State Park Wildflower Reserve The Wildflower Reserve contains … Continue reading
POSTPONED: Echoes East and West: Listen, Teach, Send
Echoes East and West: Listen, Teach, Send A weekend of prayer, community, and formation Eastern and Western Churches forming young people as disciples of Christ Echoes East and West: Listen, Teach, Send Rooted in the pastoral vision of the USCCB … Continue reading
Youth and Young Adult Events 2026
ByzanTeen Rally 2026
ByzanTeen Rally 2026 The Intereparchial Youth Commission warmly invites all TEENS (ages 13 through high school) to join us at the ByzanTEEN Rally 2026! “Take Courage! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33 Get ready for four unforgettable days … Continue reading
Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh on Facebook
Glory to Jesus Christ! We are excited to announce that our Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh now has an official Facebook page! You can find us under “Archeparchy of Pittsburgh” or click here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576670981137 This will be a platform for us … Continue reading
Promise to protect
Report from the Office of Safe Environment By Sister Joanne Lickvar, OSBM Safe Environment Coordinator As we begin a new year, it is time for anyone who had background clearances in 2020 to renew them. Those whose had clearances in … Continue reading
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