Monthly Archives: February 2012

Our Church Right Column

Our Priest: Fr. Pavlo Popov Our Deacon: Fr. Dc. John Novocilsky, Jr What should I expect? What do I need to know? May I receive communion? St. Sophia’s Biography Introduction to Eastern Catholicism Intro to Eastern Christian Liturgy Intro to … Continue reading

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Pascha or Easter?

What’s in a Name: Pascha or Easter? By Our Lady of Fatima Russian Catholic Church San Francisco, California   The theological name for the Feast of the Resurrection is Pascha. From its form, we can see that the Greek word … Continue reading

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Catechesis Begins at St. Sophia!

Our parish celebrated an achievement today with our first parish-wide catechetical session. Father Pavlo and Father Deacon John discussed the Great Fast. If you were unable to attend, ask them for the Generations of Faith handouts. The session was followed … Continue reading

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The Bright Sadness

Today marks the third day of our 48-day Great Fast that is leading us to the Paschal joy of the Resurrection.  As our Roman Catholic brethren begin their lenten journeys today by putting ashes on their heads, we continue ours … Continue reading

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Bows and Prostrations

Bows and Prostrations When people are moved in other Christian traditions, they might sing, “Halleluiah,” or shout “Amen,” or drop to their knees in worship, or raise their hands in praise. In the same way, we use movement to express our praise, … Continue reading

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Confession in the Bible

Confession in the Bible We know that the early church practiced sacramental Confession. We also know that the early church composed, collected, and canonized the Bible. You might surmise that Confession is therefore in the Bible; if you did so, … Continue reading

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Early Church Fathers on Confession

The Early Church Fathers on Confession Here are some quotes from early church fathers which show the sacramental tradition of the Mystery of Confession’s unbroken lineage from the earliest days of the Christian church.   Didache 4:14; 14:1 As early … Continue reading

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UGCC begins year of Patriarch Josyf Slipyj

During the Synod of Bishops, held from February 8–9, 2012, in retreat center of the Lviv Archeparchy of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Bryukhovychi (near Lviv), began the Year of Remembrance of Patriarch Josyf Slipyj in honor of the … Continue reading

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