EWTN, of interest to ECs

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Barbkw recently posted about the Ukrainian Catholic Church - on EWTN this Sunday.

Here is some additional programming of interest:

Most Holy Mother of God Catholic Church

This program presents a short history of a Catholic parish in Vladivostok, Russia, from its demise under Communism, to its resurrection in the 1990’swith the arrival of priests from the United Sates.

Repeats this afternoon Thu 02/10/11 -6:30 PM EST
I have very mixed feeling about this mission, tho I’ve heard their priests interviewed and they’re wonderful men.

Christian Witness in the Middle East aired in the US Wed, and repeats 02/12 5:00 AM EST

This impacting documentary takes you inside the lives of Christians in Syria and Jordan, and includes interviews with with Bishop Giuseppe Nazzaro, (Latin Bishop of Syria), and Bishop Selim Sayegh, (Latin Patriarchal Vicar of Jordan.

A Grave in Perm The Father Walter Ciszek Story

The moving story of Father Walter Ciszek, a Roman Catholic priest convicted of being a “Vatican Spy”, he spent numerous years in Soviet prisons.

Tue 02/15/11 3:00 AM ET
Tue 02/15/11 6:30 PM

Christians of Nineveh

An engaging overview of the Christian history and present day life of Christians in the country of Iraq.

Wed 02/16/11 3:00 AM ET
Wed 02/16/11 6:30 PM ET

Son of Maryam

A poignant story about the friendship between a Muslim adolescent and an elderly Catholic priest living in Iran; this film highlights the common ground between Muslims and Catholics.

Wed 02/16/11 1:00 PM ET
Sat 02/19/11 8:00 PM ET

Sudan- and You Do Not Cry with Us

This dramatic documentary takes viewers inside the ongoing Sudanese Civil War, focusing on the Christian struggle to keep the faith in the midst of tragedy and injustice. The war, now in its 19th year, is largely ignored by the international community.

Sun 02/20/11 2:00 AM ET
Fri 02/25/11 10:00 PM ET
Sat 02/26/11 2:00 PM ET

Earlier this month they had Crisis in the Holy Land What is behind the exodus of Christians from the Holy Land? Will the holy sites sacred to the Faith become museums run by ticket -takers instead of a welcoming, worshipping community? Get a glimpse into the everyday life of this forgotten, faithful remnant. Find out how the Franciscan’s Holy Land Foundation assists the Living Body of Christ in Israel with schools, jobs, subsidised h ousing, and medical benefits.

Sometimes the dates and time vary in different parts of the world. The schedules for various regions/countries can be found here.