BYZANTINE CHRISTMAS: FEAST OF RECREATION

BYZANTINE CHRISTMAS: FEAST OF RECREATION

St Gregory of Nazlanzus sums up the Eastern Christian view of Christmas in his famous statement that the Nativity of Christ “is not a festival of creation but a festival of recreation.” The birth of Christ, although a historical event, is not an end but a...

The 2013 Sheptytsky Institute Study Days in Edmonton

Date: Friday, July 5 –Sunday, July 7 Theme: “Spiritual Legacy of the 1025th Anniversary of the baptism of Rus’ – Ukraine” Main Speakers: Fr. Andriy Chirovsky (Spiritual Lagacy) Fr. Peter Galadza (Liturgical Legacy), Fr. Andrew Onuferko (Catechetical Legacy) Then...

Alberta Goes to World Youth Day Rio July 2013

Alberta Goes to World Youth Day Rio July 2013, is youth-oriented Catholic Church event for young adults 18 to 35. Come join other Young Adults on the pilgrimage WYD 2013. More information is on our website http://youth.edmontoneparchy.com or contact Millie Schietzsch...
In Defense Of The Christmas Tree

In Defense Of The Christmas Tree

Several years ago during the Christmas season, a religious program on television caught my attention. The program featured a discussion on the dangers of cults, especially to young people. I found myself agreeing with the panelists as they warned young people about...