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 Dormition of the Mother of God (August 15th).
Washington, DC - The following is an excerpt from a press release from the SEIA News of the East from the USCCB Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs:
For many
...vatican.va - 19.07.2025 - The following is the Message sent by the Holy Father Leo XIV to the participants in the Third Metropolitan Assembly of the Byzantine Catholic
...Catholic News Service - A group of Orthodox and Catholic pilgrims from the United States met Pope Francis on July 17 at his residence in Castel Gandolfo.
vatican.va - 16.07.2025 - The Synod of Bishops of the Patriarchal Church of Antioch of the Greek-Melkites has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the
...vatican.va - 02.07.2025 - This morning, in the Consistory Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience the members of the Synod of the
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While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him.” When the disciples [Peter, James, and John] heard this, they fell on their faces and were filled with awe. (Matthew 17:5-6) You were transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God, * showing Your glory to Your Disciples as far as they were able to bear it. * Through the prayers of the Mother of God, * let Your everlasting Light shine also upon us sinners. * O Giver of Light, glory to You! (Troparion) August Please continue to pray for for a swift and peaceful conclusion to the wars in Ukraine, the Middle East, Ethopia and every conflict worldwide. Please also pray for the peace and safety of all those who are deprived of liberty. The Eparchy of Passaic is collecting stipends to support priests in Ukraine. The Eparchy of Newton is collecting dontations to support the Church in the Middle East. Please support them as best you can! |
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