2026 Paschal Message

Editor | March 31, 2026

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

Editor | March 18, 2026

    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

Editor | March 18, 2026

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

Editor | July 30, 2025

  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 →

May 2026 and past issues of The Byzantine Catholic World

Editor | October 13, 2021

Cantor Participation Form 2025

Editor | August 23, 2023

Click here for Cantor Participation Form 2025

Working Retreat for College Students at Mount St. Macrina

Editor | May 6, 2026

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

Editor | April 27, 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

Editor | March 30, 2026

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

Editor | January 8, 2026

ByzanTeen Rally 2026

Editor | November 24, 2025

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

Editor | June 11, 2025

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

Editor | February 4, 2025

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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THE TRADITIONAL BYZANTINE CELEBRATION of the FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD

“Christ is born, glorify him! Christ came from heaven, welcome Him! Christ is on earth, exult! Sing to the Lord all the earth, Joyfully praise Him all you nations, For He has become glorious!”

With these inspiring words, Saint Gregory of Nazianz (d. 390) began his famous sermon On the Nativity, which was later incorporated into the Canon of the Nativity by St. Cosmas of Maiuma (d. 760) . We can also trace the origin of our traditional Christmas greeting: Christ is born! Glorify Him! to th is source. Throughout the preNativity period, which in our rite begins on November 21 st, we are given a glimpse of the mystery of the Incarnation as these words solemnly resound in our churches. By them we are also invited to be joyful and to exult as we welcome into our midst Emmanuel, God with us, at Christmas time. Continue reading →