Announcement from Archbishop William: Daniel J. Johnson new Archeparchial Finance Officer

Editor | August 6, 2025

  Announcement

Third Metropolitan Assembly Unites Clergy & Laity Amid Historic Papal Transition

Editor | July 30, 2025

  From July 16 to 20, over 220 clergy and lay faithful gathered in Whiting, Indiana for the third biannual North American Byzantine Catholic Assembly, hosted by the Eparchy of Parma. This year’s theme, “Come Let Us Worship and Bow … Continue reading

December 2025 and past issues of The Byzantine Catholic World

Editor | October 13, 2021

Cantor Participation Form 2025

Editor | August 23, 2023

Click here for Cantor Participation Form 2025

ByzanTeen Rally 2026

Editor | November 24, 2025

ByzanTee The Intereparchial Youth Commission warmly invites all TEENS (ages 13 through high school) to join us at the ByzanTEEN Rally 2026! “Take Courage! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33 Get ready for four unforgettable days of faith, … Continue reading

New York Christmas Trip 2025 for Young Adults

Editor | November 3, 2025

  NEW YORK Christmas Trip 2025 The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites all Young Adults (18-39y.o.) to join us on our Christmas Adventure in NYC! FRIDAY Arrive anytime in the evening at your accommodation Optional: 7:30 PM Attend Vespers at St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine … Continue reading

Mission Trip to Athens, Greece for Young Adults (18-35 y.o.)

Editor | November 18, 2025

Mission Trip To Greece 2026 FINAL The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites YOUNG ADULTS (18-35 y.o.) to join a MISSION TRIP TO ATHENS, GREECE. When: June 8-20, 2026 Cost: $1,200 per person Limited space: just 12 spots Sign up link: … Continue reading

Online Bible Study for Young Women

Editor | October 7, 2025

  The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites YOUNG WOMEN (18-35 y.o.) to join an ONLINE BIBLE STUDY called: “BELOVED” Opening your heart series Part I. Are You a Young Woman Looking for Purpose and Direction? Being a young woman today can feel exciting … Continue reading

Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh on Facebook

Editor | June 11, 2025

Glory to Jesus Christ! We are excited to announce that our Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh now has an official Facebook page!  You can find us under “Archeparchy of Pittsburgh” or click here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576670981137 This will be a platform for us … Continue reading

Promise to protect

Editor | February 4, 2025

Report from the Office of Safe Environment By Sister Joanne Lickvar, OSBM Safe Environment Coordinator As we begin a new year, it is time for anyone who had background clearances in 2020 to renew them. Those whose had clearances in … Continue reading

THE BLESSING OF CANDLES: ON THE FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD IN THE TEMPLE A TRADITION OF THE BYZANTINE RITE

The Church of Jerusalem is the Mother Church of all Christians, since the liturgical year had its beginning there and the liturgical services of the Christians were formulated there. The Christian Community of Jerusalem commemorated the main events of the life of Christ with liturgical celebrations in their historic settings. These solemn festivities, however, were greatly enhanced by the participation of pilgrims who began to throng the Holy Places after the Constantinian Peace of 313. The festive celebration of the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple, as described by the Evangelist Luke, had its beginning in Jerusalem in the fourth century. Continue reading