Patriarch Emeritus Gregorios III's Paschal Message
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matt. 5: 9)
With this holy verse, I extend my paschal greetings to all relatives, friends and...
June 24, 2026
Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
The angel said, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb. And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God." (Luke 1:13-16)
The icon is of the Nativity of Holy Forerunner, Prophet and Baptist, John (June 24th).
News of the Christian East
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The Eastern Churches: Distinguishing Church and Rite
ncregister.com - 202.03.28 - Nearly every article or social media post about current restrictions on the Latin Mass eventually produces a familiar refrain: “If this can...
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Synod establishes new Commission dedicated to Eastern Churches
vaticannews.va - 2026-02-20 - The General Secretariat of the Synod has created a new body dedicated to developing proposals for the revision of the Code of Canons of the...
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Forgiveness, the ‘gateway to Lent’: a Melkite Catholic perspective
melbournecatholic.org | 2026-02-14 | For many Eastern Christians, Great Lent is not just another season on the calendar but the season around which the entire year turns,...
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Exarch of historic Byzantine abbey near Rome explains richness of Eastern Catholicism
EWTNnews.com | Diego López Marina | 2026-02-13 - “Catholics of the Byzantine tradition are one of the various Churches that exist in the Christian East,” explained Bishop...
Feasts & Fasts - June 2026
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Blessed are You, O Christ our God, * who showed the fishermen to be most wise, * sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, * and through them catching the whole world in a net. * O Lover of mankind, glory to You! (Troparion of Pentecost) May 31 - June 29 The Apostles' Fast June Please continue to pray for for a swift and peaceful conclusion to the wars in Ukraine, the Middle East and Ethopia, and for the peace and safety of all those who are deprived of liberty around the world. The Eparchy of Passaic is collecting stipends to support priests in Ukraine. The Eparchy of Newton is collecting dontations to support the Church in the Middle East. Please support them as best you can! |
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