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MOVING FEASTDAYS TO NEW CALENDAR

Beginning September 1, 2023, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine switches to a new style for fixed holidays while adhering to the current Paschalia. The UGCC in Ukraine will celebrate all fixed feasts in the new style. Primarily, Christmas — on December 25, Epiphany — on January 6, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary — on March 25, Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary — on October 1, St. Nicholas Day — on December 6, etc. For more information, click on this link: https://ugcc.ua/en/data/historical-decision-the-ugcc-in-ukraine-switches-to-a-new-calendar

METROPOLITAN BORYS EXPRESSES HIS CONDOLECES TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND THE UNITED STATES

Dear Leaders and Members of the Jewish Community of Philadelphia and in the United States,

   Please accept my condolences on the occasion of the unconscionable terrorist attack on Israel this past weekend. The scale and pitiless nature of the assault is heartrending. Terrorism is never an answer! I express my sincere solidarity with your people.

   During our Saturday and Sunday services, we raised prayers for justice and peace for you, your friends, and your relatives. Yesterday, commemorating in Philadelphia the Babyn Yar genocidal massacre of Jews and others with leaders of the Jewish and Ukrainian communities of our city, we were not only mourning past antisemitic crimes and crimes against humanity.

   We stood together renewing our commitment to work for peace and justice for all. We stood together as brothers and sisters in shock regarding what is happening before the world’s eyes today, both in the Holy Land and in Ukraine. No more genocide!

   More than ever today, Ukrainians and Jews, people of faith and people of goodwill, can understand each other as we face acts meant to lead to our annihilation. At a time when the person of the president of Ukraine unites our peoples, let us pray together that the will of God may be done on earth as it is in heaven.

   I pray that Israel enjoys freedom and independence, democracy, justice, and peace.

 

Respectfully,

Borys Gudziak

Ukrainian Catholic Metropolitan-Archbishop of Philadelphia

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                                                   FOUR PRIESTS HONORED

Four Priests of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia to be Honored with the Dignity of Archpriest:

Reverend Roman Dubitsky

Reverend Taras Lonchyna

Reverend John Seniw

Reverend Robert J. Hitchens

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               METROPOLITAN BORYS RECEIVES AN AWARD FROM PRESIDENT ZELENSKY

On September 21, in Washington, DC as part of the visit of President Volodymyr Zelensky to the USA, an award ceremony was held to honor individuals for "significant personal contribution to strengthening interstate cooperation, support of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and popularization of the Ukrainian state in the world." The Metropolitan of Philadelphia, Borys Gudziak, received the award of the President of Ukraine - the Cross of Ivan Mazepa.​-232/

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