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For those who attend BC parishes only:

Why do you attend a BC parish? single choice
	I was raised in the Byzantine rite, and don't know anything different
	I was raised in the Byzantine rite, and I love it!
	I'm Latin rite, and I came to the Byzantine rite to escape the horror
	I'm Latin rite, and I came to the Byzantine rite because I love it
	A combination of the above choices (please explain);
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What would you do if you did not have a BC church within a reasonable distance? single choice
	I would go mainstream Roman Catholic (Novus Ordo Mass);
	I would go traditionalist Roman Catholic (pre-VII Latin Mass);
	I would go Orthodox
	I would go Protestant
	I don't know, stop asking me these questions!
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For the first question, I voted that it was a combination of the choices, so I'll explain: when I first came to the Byzantine rite, it was both because I wanted to "escape the horror", but also because I was embracing Byzantine worship and spirituality. The more I learn, the more I love it.

For the second question, I voted that I would go Orthodox if I did not have access to a Byzantine Catholic church. For those of you who know me, that shouldn't come as a big shock. Myself personally, I just don't spiritually fit in the West.

God bless,

Karen

I can't answer your first question because my situation isn't listed.

CDL

Hi Carson,

Oh, I'm sorry! I thought I pretty much covered everything. You're welcome to explain if you feel comfortable doing so.

God bless,

Karen

Karen, Karen, Karen ... You do like to stir things up don't you.


Okay - I came to the Eastern Rite by accident. I have friends who are traditionalist Catholics. The wife grew up attending a Byzantine parish (though she is canonically Roman Catholic).

In talking to them about their beliefs and preferences she mentioned they regularly attend a Byzantine parish. Knowing nothing at all about the Eastern Rites (I'm a recent convert to the RCC) I was curious about the differences.

I attended the Divine Liturgy to more fully know about the Church. I stayed because it is beyond compare more beautifully, spiritually fulfilling and meaningful than anything else I've ever seen.


As for what I would do if there were no options for an Eastern Rite parish in my area. Well ... This won't surprise anyone who knows me (least of all you), I would become Orthodox.

In fact, I may end up doing that even if I have an Eastern Rite parish option.

If no BCC where available I would attend an Orthodox church and rush over to the nearest RCC to get communion and leave.

OOOOH Karen - doesn't really apply to me either.

I became EC but how I got here is not listed [ well it wasn't straightforward, admittedly ]

And there's no doubt that should anything happen to my Parish I would have a real problem.

I'm hoping to visit our Greek Orthodox Cathedral soon

Hey you!

I guess yours would fall under the fourth choice then-- you came over because you like it.

The friends you speak of would probably fall under the third choice.

And as for you "doxing", I'm falling over with shock. Nah, not really, actually.

God bless,

Karen

LOL! Why not, that's what a lot of them do anyway... show up late, receive communion, and walk out the door. Maybe they're all going to the Orthodox liturgy?

God bless,

Karen

Well, if you want to explain, I'd love to hear your story.

God bless,

Karen

Karen
there was a thread last year which gave part of the story

my Reception

And that is as far as I will go

Of course, Karen, another option would be to start an Eastern Catholic mission in your area!

I know personally the powerful appeal of doxing, but if you get permission from your bishop, why not start having lay led Typica services instead of going to either the Latin or the Orthodox churches?

I know you are not in that situation right now, but I think it should be a consideration. Maybe its just me, but I'm a big believer in building community where you can.

Gordo

Thanks, that was beautiful!

God bless,

Karen

Hi Gordo, thanks for the suggestion.

I didn't know you could do that. I'd personally love to do something like that, but I'm not sure that my particular bishop would allow it. It couldn't hurt to ask.

Lay led Typica services? What would we do about liturgies--- we'd need a priest. Oy vey...

God bless,

Karen

I was a United Methodis minister who was never Latin Catholic and joined the BC Church. If there were no BC Churches I'd Dox. I did not vote because my situation is not represented.

CDL