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Attending our first Byzantine Catholic Church Service
#415542 04/22/16 06:27 AM
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We will be attending our first service this Sunday. We had been attending an SSPX mass in Phoenix. Do we call it a mass? Are the priests called "Father" ? How is communion given? altar rail? Any help is appreciated. Is the service given in church Greek?
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Christ is Risen!!

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry that this will come after your first Divine Liturgy.

Father will serve/celebrate it. Communion is by intinction with a spoon, probably standing. If the parish is Byzantine/Ruthenian it will most likely be English; may have some Slavonic.

Don' know that I've ever heard of "Church Greek."

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sjkrol01 #415551 04/24/16 09:01 PM
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I hope that your first experience went well.

Attending Greek Catholic services can be quite a big change of pace when compared to your regular attendance at the SSPX's Latin Masses.

Nevertheless, there is a great wealth of spiritual riches to be found in the East, and I pray that you will continue learn about our traditions!

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

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