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Patriarch Jeremias III of Constantinople illegally removed Patriarch Cyril VI from the See of Antioch even though Jeremias III had no jurisdiction over Antioch. Jeremias illegally appointed Sylvester of Antioch, a young Greek monk, to the patriarchal See of Antioch even though that See was...

Troparion of Theophany (Tone 1) At your baptism in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity was revealed. For the Father’s voice bore witness to you by calling you his beloved Son; and the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the truth of these words. O Christ God who have appeared to us...

I write this to put forward the notion that the Council of Ephesus did not anathematize those who added words to the Creed but, rather, those that change the faith presented in the Creed. Whether or not the Filioque is a change to the faith of the Fathers of Nicaea is a topic for another thread...

From the Melkite Orthros text: Tone 8 “The grace that shines forth from your mouth like a torch has enlightened the universe, bestowing treasures of generosity upon the world, and shown us the depth of your humility. While you teach us by your words, Holy Father John Chrysostom, pray to the...

St Photios is commemorated by the Melkite Greek Catholic Church on February 6. From Melkite Sophia Press, Vespers (speaking of Rome’s treatment of St Photios in a negative light): By a lawless decree, O holy one, you were torn from your faithful flock and suffered grievously for the Faith, O...

I thought this this was an interesting post and no one responded to it. I’d like to see what the Eastern Catholics here think of this traditionally EO understanding of the Sacraments. In an old thread an Eastern Orthodox poster said: Having come from the EO Church, I particularly like this...

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https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1239956_572738749457170_1766696363_n.jpg Today the Latin Church commemorates the holy Hieromartyr Andrew Kim Taegon. I have decided to share him with you, my Eastern brethren. He is one of my favorite saints. He was the first Korean-born priest...

Today the Byzantine Catholic Churches commemorate St Theodora of Alexandria. St Theodora of Alexandria gave into the sin of adultery, repented, and received God’s grace and mercy. This is her story for all of us who struggle with lust and struggle with understanding God’s mercy. How many of us...

What do the Eastern Catholic Churches teach about men abstaining from Communion after having a nocturnal emission the night before and women who currently have their period? I know what the Eastern/Oriental Orthodox teaching about this is. What do the different Eastern Catholic Churches teach...

Troparion of the Nativity of the Theotokos in the Forth Tone “Your nativity, O Mother of God, heralded joy to the whole universe. For from you rose the Sun of Justice, Christ our God. He cancelled the curse and poured forth His grace; He vanquished Death and granted us eternal life.”

Troparion in Tone 2 “O Creator of the whole universe, Who alone have power over seasons and times, bless this year with Your bounty, O Lord, preserve the world and your Church in peace. Through the payers of the Theotokos, save us.”

August 29 Byzantine Troparion/Apolytikion in the Second Tone “The memory of the just is celebrated with hymns of praise, but the Lord’s testimony is sufficient for thee, O Forerunner; for thou hast proved to be truly even more venerable than the Prophets, since thou wast granted to baptize in...

Most Catholics quote Pope Pius’ definition of Mary’s assumption from Munificentissimus Deus as leaving it open as to whether or not she actually died a physical death. …] by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and by our own authority, we pronounce...

I am quite familiar with the fact the Western Catholics are obligated to attend Mass on Sunday and going to an Orthodox Church does not fulfill this obligation. I also know that the notion of obligation is a very Western Idea. Are Byzantine Catholics allowed to attend an Orthodox Divine Liturgy...