Synaxis of the Virgin
Today on the liturgical calendar of the Byzantine Church, we have the Synaxis (Gathering) of the Virgin. The day after the Nativity of Christ, December 26, the Byzantine Church celebrates…
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Christmas Liturgy
“What shall we do to you, O Christ, that you appeared on earth as a man for our sake?” Each of your creatures brings you a gift of gratitude: the…
Study the Nicene Creed
Studying the Nicene Creed is an essential part of our Melkite Catholic Faith. Understanding what we say at each Divine Liturgy is crucial in knowing and loving God, and the…
An interview with our Melkite Bishop
EWTN interviews Melkite Bishop Francois in the first segment of the news report for December 13, 2024. As you will recall, Damascus is the oldest capital of nation and the…
Thoughts on the Immaculate Conception
Some THOUGHTS ON THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (Sunday, December 8 ) by Sister Doctor Vassa Larin. “…And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. Then…
St. Andrew, the first called by Christ
As the First-Called, Andrew was the first of the Apostles to follow Christ, and he later brought his own brother, the holy Apostle Peter, to Christ (John 1:35-42). “St. Andrew…
Some Thanksgiving Advice from St. Paul
“And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And BE THANKFUL. Let the word of Christ dwell in…