Fairfax man works to unite Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians
catholicherald.com - 2026.09.25 - But if the 1,000-year schism between the “two lungs” of the church is ever resolved, the Fairfax man who has devoted his life to healing...
October 1, 2026
Protection of the Mother of God
And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For He has regarded the low estate of His servant; surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name." (Luke 1:46-49)
The icon is of the Protection of the Mother of God (October 1st).
News of the Christian East
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Leo and the patriarchy
ugcca.ua - 2026.07.27 - As the Ukrainian Catholic Church continues to form Catholics more than four years after the country was first invaded by Russia, there are signs that...
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Cardinal O’Malley at Catholic-Orthodox conference: ‘Come together and pray for unity’
ewtnnews.com - 2026.07.16 - Cardinal Seán Patrick OʼMalley, retired archbishop of Boston, encouraged Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians to pray together for...
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Pope Leo XIV: Failure to Understand Eastern Christianity Impoverishes the Church
ncregister.com - 2026.06.18 - Pope Leo XIV has emphasized the value of the Eastern Catholic Churches, warning that failing to understand them is harmful to the Church. In a...
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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...
Feasts & Fasts - October
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Protected by your coming, O Mother of God, * the faithful people celebrate today with joy; * and gazing upon your most pure image, * we say with compunction: * “Cover us with your honored protection, * and deliver us from every evil, * entreating your Son, Christ our God, to save our souls.” (Troparion) October Please continue to pray for a swift and peaceful conclusion to the wars in Ukraine, the Middle East, Ethiopia and every conflict worldwide. Please also pray for the peace and safety of all those who are deprived of liberty. The Eparchy of Passaic is collecting stipends to support priests in Ukraine. The Eparchy of Newton is collecting donations to support the Church in the Middle East. Please support them as best you can!! |
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