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Photo: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople embraces newly enthroned Pope Francis after his inaugural Mass in Rome on March 19, 2013.

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Maronite bishops worried by spread of weapons, seek government controls 2017-07-07
Turkey holds off on seizure of Orthodox properties 2017-07-07
Blog: Religion the most productive way to integrate Roma 2017-07-06
Syria’s Assad meets with Melkite Patriarch, seeks Christian support for national unity 2017-07-06
His Beatitude Sviatoslav in Chicago: "His Beatitude Lubomyr knew about the appointment of Bishop Venedykt, rejoiced and awaited this day" 2017-07-04
Chaldean Patriarch Louis Raphael regrets emigration of Iraqi Christians 2017-07-04
New Publication: Pastoral Letters of Patriarch Gregorios III 2017-07-04
The Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma held Eparchial Youth Days 2017-06-30
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, in letter to Pope, highlights persecution of Christians 2017-06-30
Pope greets delegation from Ecumenical Patriarch 2017-06-27
Bishop Milan Lach, S.J., appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Eparchy of Parma 2017-06-24
Patriarch to consecrate Lebanon, Middle East to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 2017-06-23
Federal court blocks deportation of Iraqi Christians 2017-06-23
Concession of the “Ecclesiastica Communio” to the new Patriarch of Antioch of the Greek Melkites, His Beatitude Youssef Absi, 22.06.2017 2017-06-23
Pope recognizes ‘heroism’ of Eastern Catholic churches 2017-06-22
Bishop Joseph Absi elected patriarch of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church 2017-06-21
NYC Pontifical Shrine To Host Coptic Liturgy for 133rd Annual Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 2017-06-19
Melkite Synod meets to elect new Patriarch 2017-06-19
Maronite Patriach fears inadequate moral teaching, urges efforts to keep families intact 2017-06-19
Christian population of Iraq, Syria halved since 2011 2017-06-15
Moscow patriarch emphasizes Christian link between Russia, Latin America 2017-06-13
Patriarch Lubomyr finds his last rest in the Patriarchal Cathedral crypt 2017-06-07
Russian Catholics seek reassurance from Pope 2017-06-07
Mass desecration of Christian graves in Kosovo city 2017-06-06
Papal tribute to Cardinal Husar, deceased leader of Ukrainian Catholic Church 2017-06-05
Papal Nuncio, Ecumenical Leaders, to meet at Orientale Lumen Conference 2017-06-01
Cardinal Lubomyr Husar falls asleep in the Lord at 84 2017-06-01
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visits Germany 2017-05-31
Report: renewed crackdown on Christians in Eritrea 2017-05-29
Moscow patriarchate seeks allies in battle against restrictive legislation in Ukraine 2017-05-26
Massacre of Copts on pilgrimage in Egypt 2017-05-26
Oppose slaughter of Christians, Trump tells Muslim leaders in Saudi Arabia 2017-05-23
In Assisi (Italy) Head of UGCC called Franciscan monks to pray for peace in Ukraine 2017-05-19
Russian Patriarch says meeting with Pope drew world’s attention to persecution 2017-05-19
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Bishops of the United States and Canada Meet In Glen Cove, New York 2017-05-18
Russian Patriarch urges opposition to proposal changing status of Orthodox churches in Ukraine 2017-05-18
Abbas meets with Russian patriarch 2017-05-18
Syriac prelates urge UN protection for Christians in northern Iraq; Chaldean patriarchate demurs 2017-05-15
Saudi cleric: forbid Sign of the Cross in soccer competition 2017-05-15
Letter from Patriarch Emeritus Gregorios III regarding his resignation 2017-05-14
Egypt: Islamic cleric suspended from ministry after denouncing Christians and Jews 2017-05-14
Papal greeting, thanks to Coptic Orthodox leader 2017-05-14
His Beatitude, Patriach Gregory III Resigns 2017-05-06
Pope tells Egypt’s Catholics: ‘the only fanaticism believers can have is that of charity’ 2017-05-01
Al-Azhar International Conference on Global Peace 2017-05-01
In search of Egypt’s Catholics 2017-04-29
Ecumenical Patriarch speaks on role of religion in world peace 2017-04-28
Pope decries violence, underlines Christian unity, on first day of Egypt visit 2017-04-28
Pope arrives in Egypt 2017-04-28
Pope offers Mass for Coptic patriarch 2017-04-26

Teachings of Christ

“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account." (Matthew 5:11 ESV)

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Holy Prophet Elias

The glorious Elias, * an angel in the flesh, the foundation of prophets and the second Forerunner of the coming of Christ * sent grace from on high to Elisha * to drive away sickness and cleanse lepers. * Wherefore, he pours forth healings for those who honor him. (Troparion - Tone 4)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

O Prophet and foreseer of the great works of our God, * O renowned Elias, who, by your word restrained the clouds of rain, * pray for us to the only One Who loves mankind. (Kontakion - Tone 2)

The Church celebrates the memory of the Holy Prophet Elias on July 20th.

Random Proverb

"Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live." (Proverbs 4:4 ESV)

Pray Without Ceasing

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Wisdom from the Church Fathers

It is better to eat meat and drink wine and not to eat the flesh of one's brethren through slander.

Abba Hyperechius