Is it possible to attend another rite for the same Holy Day?

[Harpazo]

Just as the title says. I’ve been attending a Maronite parish, and I was wondering if there were Holy Days that they had in common with the Latin Rite, such as the Feast of All Saints. If at all possible, I’d like to avoid all the Latin Rite parishes in my area because they seem not close to being orthodox at all. Having shared Holy Days would make this much, much easier.

Thanks in advance

Pace e Bene
Andrew

 

[Woodstock]

There is some overlap between the calendars, but they do have a different liturgical calender and different saints to commemorate meaning a different festal calendar, too. While you are free to attend the Maronite parish, you remain bound to the Roman Catholic canons and days of obligation.

Is there not a Roman Catholic monastery or religious order nearby you could attend instead? Or you could move an hour north as the Arlington diocese has quite a reputation for orthodoxy.

These two churches would probably have good advice for you. Both are in your diocese. If you are closer to the Arlington diocese, there are a number of other choices available as well.

St. Benedict Chapel
A Latin Mass Ministry of St. Gregory the Great
521 McCosh Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320

Contact(s): Fr. Kevin Willis FSSP and Fr. Daniel Geddes FSSP
Phone: (757) 382-0471
Web page: stbenedict-chesapeake.com

Mass times: Sun: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM; Mon-Thur: 8:00 AM; Fri: 7:00 PM; Sat: 9:00 AM; 12:00 PM

**St. Joseph’s Catholic Church **
828 Buford Road
Bon Air, VA 23235

Contact(s): Fr. Adrian Harmening OSB
Phone: (804) 342-1319
Web page: rc.net/richmond/stjoes

Mass times: Sun: 8:30 AM., 11:00 AM; Mon: 10:00 AM; Tue: 10:00 AM; Wed: 6:00 PM; Thu: 10:00 AM; Fri: 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM

 

[Isa_Almisry]

Just as the title says. I’ve been attending a Maronite parish, and I was wondering if there were Holy Days that they had in common with the Latin Rite, such as the Feast of All Saints. If at all possible, I’d like to avoid all the Latin Rite parishes in my area because they seem not close to being orthodox at all. Having shared Holy Days would make this much, much easier.

Thanks in advance

Pace e Bene
Andrew

If you don’t mind me asking, why are you in the Maronite parish to begin with? Is it to get away from the unorthodox Latins?

Which brings up a question: is it OK to change rites because you don’t like NO?

Back to the OP: if you’re at the Maronite parish because you like it, why don’t you stay.

Which brings up a question: if you are changing rites, are you bound to the old one until the old bishop releases you, or can you start in the meantime in the new one? I ask honestly, because besides being in good standing, I don’t get the requirements on switching rites.

 

[Woodstock]

If you don’t mind me asking, why are you in the Maronite parish to begin with? Is it to get away from the unorthodox Latins?

Which brings up a question: is it OK to change rites because you don’t like NO?

Back to the OP: if you’re at the Maronite parish because you like it, why don’t you stay.

Which brings up a question: if you are changing rites, are you bound to the old one until the old bishop releases you, or can you start in the meantime in the new one? I ask honestly, because besides being in good standing, I don’t get the requirements on switching rites.

This tends to be coming up in a number of threads. Why don’t we open a new thread which is not about a specific person’s situation and instead about changing Churches in general? I’ll go start it if you would please join me there so that this person can get the specific advice desired.

Here is the thread.

 

[Harpazo]

I’ve actually found that the Maronite Rite and the Latin Rite share the same day for All Saints Day, and the Immaculate Conception. My question still remains, am I still obligated to attend a Latin Rite church, or does it not matter since it’s on the same day.

Thanks to all who have answered so far. I appreciate the replies.

Pace e Bene
Andrew

 

[wynd]

I’ve actually found that the Maronite Rite and the Latin Rite share the same day for All Saints Day, and the Immaculate Conception. My question still remains, am I still obligated to attend a Latin Rite church, or does it not matter since it’s on the same day.

From the Catechism:
2180. The precept of the Church specifies the law of the Lord more precisely: “On Sundays and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass.” “The precept of participating in the Mass is satisfied by assistance at a Mass which is celebrated anywhere in a Catholic rite either on the holy day or on the evening of the preceding day.”

“Anywhere in a Catholic rite” seems to imply that you can go to any Catholic church to fulfill the obligation.

 

[bpbasilphx]

Properly, the term is “change of sui juris church”, not “change of rites.”

A person may change his sui juris church (by proper procedure) for any good reason, including improved spiritual benefit to himself.

 

[kitkatty]

From the Catechism:
2180. The precept of the Church specifies the law of the Lord more precisely: “On Sundays and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass.” “The precept of participating in the Mass is satisfied by assistance at a Mass which is celebrated anywhere in a Catholic rite either on the holy day or on the evening of the preceding day.”

“Anywhere in a Catholic rite” seems to imply that you can go to any Catholic church to fulfill the obligation.

Harpazo, WYND gave a correct answer. I`ll just add that you can fulfill the holyday in any Catholic sui iuris Church even though they may not be celebrating the same feast day as your own Latin, your obligation is still fulfilled. In my case I am Byzantine but have to go to Latin church to fulfill my holyday obligation.