His All Holiness, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, on the Day of the Protection of the Environment - 09/01/2008! - 08/30/08

Once again, as the ecclesiastical year begins, we are called to reflect – with renewed spiritual intensity in Christ and especial sensitivity – on the state of our bountiful planet, and to offer particular prayers for the protection of the whole natural world.

The Falling Asleep of the Mother of God! - 08/26/08

"Let us crown the Church with songs on the falling asleep of the ark of God; for today doth heaven open its bosom to receive her who gave birth to the One whom all cannot contain. And earth doth adorn itself in blessing and splendour, restoring the fount of life."  (Vesperal Litiya of the Feast, Fifth Tone)

The Feast of the Transfiguration! - 08/17/08

In the biblical narratives of our Lord's Transfiguration it is easy to discern different points of inclusion and emphasis peculiar to each writer. Only Luke, for instance, mentions that Jesus was praying was He was transfigured, and only Matthew remarks that the disciples "fell on their faces."

I’m a College Student: How Could I Possibly Find Time to Pray! - 08/08/08

by Albert S. Rossi, Ph.D.

During an Orthodox College Fellowship retreat last spring, a college student said, "If I put Christ first, the suffering will be great and the joy will be greater."

Patriarchal Proclamation on the Holy Pascha! - 04/16/08

Dearly beloved Brethren and Children in the Lord,

“Behold, the winter has passed!”  “Arisen is the spring” of salvation; “flowers appear across the land, the sound of the turtle-dove is heard, … the vines are in bloom and give forth their fragrance”. 

Pascha 2008! - 04/16/08

To the venerable clergy of all ranks and the devout laity of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church beyond the borders of and within Ukraine.  May the Peace of the Risen Lord be with you all!

Christ is Risen!  Indeed He is Risen!

Great Lent 2008! - 02/22/08

2008 Great Lent Web Resources! - 02/22/08

Click here to Begin Your 2008 Great Lent Journey! 

Archpastoral Nativity Letter - 12/14/07

Archpastoral Nativity Letter (English)

Archpastoral Nativity Letter (Ukrainian)

Just Enough Crumbs - 09/23/07

The 17th Sunday after Pentecost
Fr. John Haluszczak

Two Commandments for Our Times - 09/09/07

The 15th Sunday After Pentecost
Fr. Charles Baxter

The Guests at the Marriage Feast - 09/02/07

The 14th Sunday after Pentecost
His Eminence Archbishop Vsevolod

A Harvest is Expected - 08/26/07

The 13th Sunday After Pentecost
Fr. Deacon Ihor Mahlay

The Great Commandment - 08/19/07

The 12th Sunday After Pentecost
Fr. Myroslav Schirta