St. Irene
Virgin and Great Martyr
Byzantine Catholic Church

 

EASTERN CATHOLIC FAITH AND TRADITIONS

 

A HISTORY OF THE UKRAINIAN CHURCH

by Msgr. V. J. Bozyk

(From the pamphlet "Who Am I? Why?", reproduced by the kind permission of the author.)

OUR ROOTS: WHERE WE COME FROM

Ever since the movie "Roots" was shown on television, it sparked an interest in everyone: "Where did I come from?" " Where are my roots?" People searching for their roots began traveling to the "Old Country" ...MORE

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a Christian?

A Christian is a follower of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that the eternal only-begotten Son of God condescended to take flesh and walk among us. He taught us the truth. By His incarnation, life, death, and resurrection...MORE

 

SELECTIONS FROM OUR HYMNS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE

May heaven and earth rejoice prophetically this day. May angels and men spiritually celebrate, for God appeared in the flesh to those groping in the darkness and resting in a shadow. Having been born of a Virgin, a cave and a manger received Him. Shepherds relate a miracle; the Magi from...MORE

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LENT AND FASTING
This is a new FAQ, and is not quite finished.

What is Lent? Lent is a period of extra prayer, fasting and penance once a year in preparation for Easter, the feast of the Holy Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent is a little over 40 days long. Lent is one of the four periods of fasting in the Byzantine year, and...MORE

 

WISDOM FROM THE EASTERN FATHERS

Why not learn about the Christian East? Too many people think that "eastern religion" is all pagan. If you would like to learn about a true eastern alternative to paganism, read on!

Here are some books which cover a wide variety of areas, and vary from simple to expert. They are grouped by topic. Some are practical and some are theoretical....MORE

 

FR. KURT'S FAVORITE READING LIST

Hello friends. Here is another reading list. This is a personal list of recommended books of a nonreligious nature. They are books that I have read lately, or was greatly influenced by at some point in my life. I hope you find something here...MORE


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