Expert thought
4 June 2019, 16:17 | Interview |
| We lack heart to heart communication – Metropolitan Borys Gudziak
Today [4 June 2019] the enthronement of the new metropolitan of Philadelphia, the head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in the USA, His Eminence Borys Gudziak, is being held. On this occasion, the festival “From Heart to Heart“is happening in Philadelphia throughout the week.
29 May 2019, 12:53 | Andrew Sorokowski's column |
…the Kyivan patriarchate envisioned in the 1620s was conceived as a joint Uniate-Orthodox entity, remaining in communion with both Rome and Constantinople. Forces on both sides sank this ambitious dream. Could it be revived today?
Religious Studies
22 November 2018, 14:51 | Religious studies |
In the context of recent events in the Orthodox world, disputes over the boundaries of church institutions often arise between the Patriarchate of Constantinople, Kyiv and Moscow. Ukraine accuses Russia of misappropriating the territory of the Kyiv Metropolis. In its turn, Moscow appeals to the fact that the ancient Kyiv Metropolis differs from the territory of modern Ukraine. RISU decided to clarify this topic, getting advice from historians. Based on this research, we prepared an infographic.
25 September 2018, 14:21 | Religious studies |
A Different Approach to the Ecclesiastical Discussion about Ukraine
The first question that arises concerning Ukraine is this: with what right and based on which holy canons, does Russia today claim the ecclesiastical and administrative dependency of the Metropolis of Kyiv?
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New metropolitan archbishop of Ukrainian Catholic Church faces challenge of renewal among U.S. faithful | 14 June 2019, 20:01 | Monitoring
The Right Man for the Right Time | 12 June 2019, 20:32 | Monitoring
The enthronement of Metropolitan Borys before the New-Martyrs | 10 June 2019, 21:08 | Monitoring
UGCC
13 June 2019, 19:30 | UGCC |
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) met for the General Assembly in Baltimore, MD on June 11-14. The new Metropolitan of Philadelphia, Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Borys (Gudziak) is taking part in it for the first time.
10 June 2019, 17:34 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
| Say "yes" to your new Metropolitan. You are all responsible for the pastoral success of Bishop Borys. This was stated by the Father and Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, His Beatitude Sviatoslav during the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in Philadelphia, at the end of the solemn celebrations "From Heart to Heart" on the occasion of the enthronement of the new Metropolitan of the Philadelphia Archeparchy of the UGCC Borys Gudziak.
8 June 2019, 22:55 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
Hundreds of young US Greek-Catholics arrive in Philadelphia to celebrate Day of Youth
Hundreds of young people gathered in Philadelphia, PA on June 8 for the Day of Youth of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in the USA. This event is part of celebrations under the slogan Heart to Heart which take place in the United States on the occasion of the enthronement of the new Metropolitan of Philadelphia Borys Gudziak.
8 June 2019, 19:18 | UGCC |
UGCC Head names challenges facing Metropolitan Gudziak
In a commentary to the Ukrainian editorial office of the Vatican Radio - Vatican News, His Beatitude Sviatoslav shared his thoughts about the challenges facing the new Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Borys Gudziak, and what the UGCC can contribute to the American society.
7 June 2019, 09:44 | International relations |
The President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine Andy Hunder believes that the Metropolitan of Philadelphia Borys Gudziak will be a powerful voice of Ukrainians in the United States of America.
6 June 2019, 19:37 | UGCC
Office of Philadelphia Mayor announces city-wide From Heart to Heart week
On the occasion of the beginning of the ministry of the new Metropolitan of Philadelphia Archeparchy of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Metropolitan Borys Gudziak, whose enthronement took place on June, 4th in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Mayor of Philadelphia James Kenney has launched a From Heart to Heart week.
6 June 2019, 10:15 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
UGCC Head in Philadelphia: We expect revival for our Church in America, not "sweet death"
As part of the celebrations of the enthronement of Bishop Borys Gudziak as head of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia, Patriarch of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Metropolitan Borys, bishops and clergy of the Philadelphia Archeparchy held a meeting on June 5.
4 June 2019, 21:38 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
| Metropolitan Borys Gudziak: Go and testify, listen to your hearts and help Church revive itself
At the end of the enthronement ceremony, the new Metropolitan of Philadelphia appealed to several thousand believers who arrived on 4 June to the Cathedral of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Philadelphia, PA not only from the USA but also from Ukraine, France, Belgium, Germany, Canada, to congratulate Archbishop Borys Gudziak.
4 June 2019, 20:25 | UGCC |
| Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak takes official lead of Archeparchy of Philadelphia
The official enthronement ceremony of the new Metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Borys Gudziak, took place on June 4 in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia, with participation of 50 bishops from the Eastern Catholic, Roman Catholic and Ukrainian Catholic Churches, over a hundred of priests and members of the monastic orders.Bishop Boris became the seventh Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archeparchy (Metropolia) of Philadelphia of the UGCC.
2 June 2019, 21:44 | UGCC |
| The week-long exhibit is one of the many events inaugurating the episcopal ministry of the new metropolitan-archbishop of Philadelphia Borys Gudziak, who will be enthroned Tuesday, June 4.
31 May 2019, 13:44 | UGCC |
On the second anniversary of the departure of His Beatitude Lubomyr Husar of the blessed memory, on May 31, the Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Sviatoslav administered a memorial service in the Church of the Holy Annunciation in Lviv.
31 May 2019, 11:36 | UGCC |
On Sunday, June 2 at 4:30 pm, Dr. George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, will present a talk entitled "Twentieth Century Witness and Twenty First Century Mission: Eastern Catholics and the Universal Church" in the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
30 May 2019, 11:44 | UGCC |
New Metropolitan-Archbishop of Рhiladelphia Borys Gudziak to be enthroned June 4
Over 50 bishops, will participate in ceremonies installing the new spiritual leader of ukrainian catholics in the united states with over 2200 laity in attendance
29 May 2019, 14:43 | Religion and society |
On May 24, the bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church issued an Appeal to the Faithful on the occasion of the Year of Family, in which they provided sad statistics on divorces in Ukraine, and called on Ukrainians to support the spiritual and moral situation in the family because the fate of all people and the state depends on it.
25 May 2019, 16:36 | Vatican |
UGCC Head shares about his expectations from July meeting with Pope
The Pope has invited the Metropolitans of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and the Permanent Synod to a meeting that will take place in Rome on July 5 and 6, 2019. His Beatitude Sviatoslav shares his expectations of the upcoming meeting.
15 May 2019, 14:02 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
UGCC Head discussed with Knights of Columbus US headquarters development of Knights in Ukraine
On May 13, 2019, the Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, His Beatitude Sviatoslav, visited the Knights of Columbus headquarters in New Haven, CT, their main residence in the United States. In addition, the Primate presided over the Liturgy, according to the Department of Information of the UGCC.
13 May 2019, 17:05 | UGCC |
UGCC Head: Now the Greek Catholics face the most difficult – building Patriarchate
The fact that today the Greek Catholics are still facing the most difficult task – to build a patriarchate – was mentioned by the head of the UGCC on May 11 in Philadelphia, PA where these days he is on an official visit. Patriarch Sviatoslav took part in the celebration of the 45th anniversary of the "St Sophia" Society of Ukrainian Catholics in the United States. This partnership is doing a great job in restoring the Patriarchal Fund which should become the foundation for the building of the Patriarchate of the UGCC.
13 May 2019, 15:06 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
UGCC Head suggests creation of state educational program for Ukrainians from all over the world
Patriarch of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Sviatoslav came up with an initiative to create a state educational program on history and culture for Ukrainians from all over the world.
13 May 2019, 09:17 | Interchurch relations |
Metropolitan Epifaniy does not rule out possibility of future union between OCU and UGCC
Metropolitan Epifaniy, the head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, has recently said he does not exclude the possibility of unification of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine with the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. He told this to Espresso TV channel.
12 May 2019, 11:03 | Ukrainians outside of Ukraine |
On May 11, Patriarch Svyatoslav of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church visited schoolchildren of Our Ukrainian School in Philadelphia, PA (USA). The Primate had separate meetings with older high school students, with junior students, and with students of middle school age. The First Hierarch encouraged young Ukrainians to keep alive their language and culture, regardless of where they are.
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