October 1, 2023
Protection of the Mother of God
And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For He has regarded the low estate of His servant; surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name." (Luke 1:46-49)
The icon is of the Protection of the Mother of God (October 1st).
News of the Christian East
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Eastern Christian Publications Announces Vintage Books
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Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church concludes Holy Synod in Rome
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“Synod of Hope”: the second Synod of Bishops of the UGCC during the full-scale war begins in Rome
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Pope Francis Appoints Father Robert Pipta as Bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma
WASHINGTON (usccb.org) - Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Robert M. Pipta as bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma. Bishop-elect Pipta is a...
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Greek Catholic Bishop: Synod on Synodality Is Not Like Eastern Synods
Greek Byzantine Catholic Bishop Manuel Nin stresses that Synod means, above all, journeying with Christ and warns against “Christian...
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Save Your people, O Lord, and bless Your inheritance; * grant victory to Your Church over her enemies * and protect Your commonwealth by Your Cross. (Troparion) October Please continue to pray for for a swift and peaceful conclusion to the war against Ukraine, and for the peace and safety of all those who are deprived of liberty around the world. The Eparchy of Passaic is collecting stipends to support priests in Ukraine. Please support them as best you can! |
Teachings of Christ the Savior
“Whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:33 ESV)
Truth to Live By
"Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest." (Proverbs 6:6-8 ESV)
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