By Patricia Paddey It’s official: there are more Americans (38%) who teach their children to believe in Santa Claus than there are those (28%) who tell the biblical story of the birth of Christ at this time of year. For those of us who delight in the real meaning of...
CHRISTMAS GREETING OF HIS BEATITUDE LUBOMYR TO THE FAITHFUL OF THE UKRAINIAN GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH Dearly Beloved in Christ! Today, on the Sunday of the Holy Fathers, the Gospel recounted the genealogy of Jesus Christ, from Abraham to the birth of our Saviour....
SVYATA VECHERYA – HOLY SUPPER (Ukrainian traditions on Christmas Eve) by Orysia Paschak Tracz) 1. Strict Fast in preparation for the Feast 2. At dusk, youngest son announces the first star of sunset: Zvizdal Bo’a zvizda na nebil! The star God’s star is in...
“Sviata Vecherya.” Just the mention of the traditional, 12-course, meatless Christmas Eve meal enjoyed by Ukrainian Catholics and Orthodox worldwide, evokes warm memories of familial gatherings. For many, this culturally rich Holy Supper is the central highlight of...
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