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Resolutions of the 2006 Synod of Ukrainian Greek Catholic Bishops

November 10, 2006 - Posted on December 19, 2006 - UGCC

The Resolutions of the Patriarchal Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Which Took Place in Lviv-Briukhovychi From September 13 to 20 in the year of the Lord 2006 .  Ukrainian English

 

Peter Visits Andrew – And Prays at the Blue Mosque

December 2, 2006 - Chiesa

For Benedict XVI, reconciliation between the Church of Rome and the Eastern Churches is part and parcel of the Church’s proclamation to non-Christians. The symbol of the Hagia Sophia.  Link

 

Ukrainian University Marks a Milestone:
Catholic Institute Welcomes Accreditation in Theology

April 2, 2006 - Zenit

The Ukrainian Catholic University celebrated the licensing of theology as an academic discipline by Ukraine's Ministry of Education. The academic recognition of theology is significant since Ukraine had been the only country in Central and Eastern Europe where theology enjoyed no civil rights.  Link

 

Pope Salutes Ukrainian Catholics for Braving Persecution

March 16, 2006 - CWNews

Pope Benedict XVI has issued a statement commemorating the Soviet-staged "Synod of Lviv" in 1946, which inaugurated years of persecution for the Ukrainian Catholic Church.  Link

 

Catholic Leader Calls for Single Ukrainian Patriarchate

December 21, 2006 - CWNews

The Major Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church has renewed his call for the reunion of the Catholic and Orthodox churches in Ukraine.   Link

 

about us

We are Byzantine Christians who strive to live and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those of our age.

 

Who is St Irenaeus?

Born between 115 and 125 in or near Proconsular Asia; Priest of the Church of Lyons under the persecution of Marcus Aurelius, Bishop of Lyons, successor to the holy martyr St. Pothinus; Martyred in 202; Major influences: St. Polycarp of Smyrna; Contribution: as a bishop dedicated to being a pastor and a missionary, he was heroic in his battle against the heresy of Gnosticism. More...

 

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Membership in the Society is by recommendation of a member and approval by the director. Those who do not know any members may contact the director directly in order to submit a request.

 

Who picks these items?

Very Rev. Archpriest Robert Anderson (affectionately known as Fr. Bob) sends out regular emails to Society members about current events. These are his picks of newsworthy current events.

 

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