The Akathistos is the most beautiful hymn by which the Byzantine Church celebrates the divine motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary, solemnly proclaimed at the Council of Ephesus in 431 A.D. (cf. Byzantine Leaflet Series 1983, No. 27). It celebrates the Virgin ‘s role in the mystery of the Incarnation. Continue reading
Announcement from Archbishop William: Daniel J. Johnson new Archeparchial Finance Officer
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Third Metropolitan Assembly Unites Clergy & Laity Amid Historic Papal Transition
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
November 2025 and past issues of The Byzantine Catholic World
Cantor Participation Form 2025
Click here for Cantor Participation Form 2025
New York Christmas Trip 2025 for Young Adults
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
Online Bible Study for Young Women
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
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
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
WORLD NEWS (Catholic News Service)
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