Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA

Family Fest 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

June 11, 2013 - Remembering Patriarch/Metropolitan Mstyslav!

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Archangel Icons - Icon Workshops

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Archpastoral Portraits

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

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Graduation at St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Seventeen graduates received degrees during commencement exercises at Saint Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary (South Bound Brook, NJ) on Friday, May 24, 2013.

2013 Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday Encyclical

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

We greet you in the surpassing joy of the Risen Christ. By the grace of God, we are blessed to observe the Sixth Sunday of Pascha, which this year falls on June 9, as Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday. We embrace the diakonia of prison ministry in keeping with the example of our Risen Lord Jesus Christ, the Great Physician of our souls, who did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance; who ate in the houses of thieves and forgave the sins of harlots; and who said that, when we visit those in prison, we are in truth visiting Him, the Lord of Glory.

Parish Feast Day in Yardville, NJ

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

З самoгo ранку дiти нашoï шкoли з нетерпiнням чекали дoрoгих гoстей бiля будинку настoятеля, щoб oтримати першими благoслoвiння митрoпoлита i встелити пелюстками рoз дoрoгу для владик. З Церкoвним Хрестoм, Хoругвами i мoлитoвним пiднесенням супрoвoджували дoрoгих гoстей дo святoгo храму, де на пoрoзi з чудoвими караваями i теплими слoвами, зустрiчали Гoлoва парафiяльнoï Управи пан Василь Дерека i старoста пан Іван Івахненкo.

Prayers Urged, Metropolia Reaches Out, as Deadly Tornadoes Hit Oklahoma!

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Just yesterday, our entire country witnessed the horrors of another natural disaster: this time striking in the form of a mammoth tornado at our fellow citizens living in Oklahoma.

Metropolia Commemorates 1st Anniversary of the Repose of Metropolitan Constantine!

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

On Saturday, May 18, 2013 on the feast of the Holy Great Martyr Irene, the first anniversary of the repose of the ever-memorable Metropolitan Constantine – third Prime Hierarch of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA– was prayerfully commemorated at Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Great Prince Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox parish in Pittsburgh (Southside), PA.

2013 Annual Saint Thomas Sunday Pilgrimage!

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Вже вкотре Митрополія Української Православної Церкви США приймає на своїх землях тисячі паломників, які з’їжджаються з цілої країни на "Проводи" або Фомину неділю. Епіцентром події став цвинтар св. Андрія, на землях якого поховані тисячі не тільки наших вірних, але й ієрархи нашої святої Церкви, духовенство, жертви терору 11 вересня, воїни УПА, воїни Першої та Другої Світової війни, відомі поети, письменники, режисери, художники, композитори, музиканти та багато інших.

Chicago Deanery: The Paschal Celebration Continues!

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

As sunny and warm spring worked diligently to beautify the surroundings with its magnificent colors, the celebration of the Feast of Feasts - Pascha continued. On Monday, May 6, 2013 His Grace Bishop Daniel, the Ruling Hierarch of the Western Eparchy led the faithful of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Parish in Palos Park, IL in the celebration of the Second Day of Resurrection, “Bright Monday.”

Pascha at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago, IL!

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Українськa Православнa кaтeдpa Святого Володимира – Великодня Воскресна Літургія!

Pascha Celebration in the Parishes

Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Christ is Risen!

Христос Воскрес

Great and Holy Saturday at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Bensenville, IL!

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

On Holy Saturday, His Grace Bishop Daniel, the Ruling Hierarch of the Western Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA presided over the Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Bensenville, IL, during which numerous faithful of Chicago Deanery and greater Chicago Metropolitan area prayerfully gathered to reflect upon the great Mystery of salvation of the Crucified Savior.

Послання Святішого Патріарха Варфоломія на Пасху Христову 2013 р. Б.

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Звістка жінок мироносиць учням Христовим про Його Воскресіння була неймовірною. До того ж, слово, сприйняте спочатку як неймовірне — пізніше підтвердилося Істиною. Воскреслий Господь з'являвся Своїм учням декілька разів.

Great and Holy Friday at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago, IL!

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

On Good and Holy Friday, the most somber day of the liturgical year, about 200 parishioners, relatives and members of the community at large gathered in Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Chicago, IL, in solemn witness of the sacrifice of the Lord in order to participate in the Vespers service, at which the Holy Shroud is brought out of the sanctuary and placed in the midst of the faithful for veneration.

Great and Holy Thursday at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Chicago, IL!

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

By the Grace of God the cathedral community of St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago, IL gathered at the parish’s temple for the Matins of the Passion Gospels on Thursday evening, May 2, 2013 – as the grateful nation of the United Sattes of America marked National Prayer Day.

Holy Unction Service at Sts. Peter and Paul UOC Served by the Ruling Hierarch of the Western Eparchy, His Grace Bishop Daniel and the Clergy of Chicago Deanery

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Encyclical of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for Holy Pascha 2013

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The proclamation of the Resurrection by the myrrh-bearing women to the disciples of Christ was considered delirious. Yet, the word, formerly conceived as delirious, was confirmed as Truth. The risen Lord appeared to His disciples on several occasions.

Palm - Willow Sunday at St. Panteleimon Parish, Brooklyn, NY

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

In the life of the Holy Church, a tradition consists of any event or practice that occurs regularly in a diocese or even a local parish and has become expectation in the lives of the faithful. Such a tradition begins with a small “t” as opposed to Holy Tradition (capital “T”), which is equal to Holy Scripture – the teachings and dogmas handed down throughout the life of Christ’s Church. A tradition has developed in St. Panteleimon Parish, Brooklyn, NY according to which Metropolitan Antony annually visits the parish to bless the willow branches in commemoration of our Lord’s triumphant entrance into Jerusalem when the population of the city greeted Him – mistakenly, of course as an earthly king – crying out “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel”!

Paschal Encyclical of the Permanent Conference of Ukrainian Orthodox Bishops Beyond the Borders of Ukraine

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Today millions of people – elderly and young, healthy and ailing, rich and poor, learned and unlearned, together raise their voices and, from the depths of their soul, glorify God on High and greet each other exuberantly: “Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!”

Seminarians of Saint Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary Learn About the Ancient Tradition of Pysanky!

Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Palm Sunday at St. Vladimir UOC Cathedral in Parma, OH!

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

В цьoму рoцi святo Вхoду Гoспoдньoгo в Єрусалим булo урoчистo вiдсвяткoванo у Кафедральнoму сoбoрi св. Вoлoдимира, щo у Пармi. Святкування цьoгo свята звеличив Гoлoва Кoнсистoрiï УПЦ в США, керуючий iєрарх Захiдньoï Єпархiï Святoï нашoï Церкви - Владика Даниïл. Йoгo Преoсвященствo прибув дo Парми на oстаннєзасiдання Украïнськoï Правoславнoï Лiги перед Кoнвенцiєю, яка вiдбудеться в цьoму рoцi у Пармi, Огайo. У Лазареву субoту, перед засiданням, Владика Даниïл oчoлив Бoжественну Лiтургiю у Сoбoрi св. Вoлoдимира у спiвслужiннi з заступникoм настoятеля o. Михайлoм Гoнтарукoм та диякoнoм Іванoм Шерестoм. Такoж у цей день у вечерi була вiдслужена Велика Вечiрня з Лiтiєю, яку oчoлив Йoгo Преoсвященствo разoм у спiвслужiннi o. Михайлoм Гoнтарукoм, o. Іванoм Генрi та прoтoдиякoнoм Ігoрем Махлаєм.

Senior National Executive UOL Board Meets in Parma, OH!

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The National Executive Board spent the last day of Great Lent and Lazarus Saturday in Parma Ohio. Senior National Executive Board Members traveled to Parma to review accomplishments and prepare for the 66th Annual UOL Convention. On Saturday the National Executive Board gathered in the Cathedral for Divine Liturgy. It is always beautiful for the Board to have the opportunity to start the Board Meeting with Divine Liturgy. His Grace Bishop Daniel, the Spiritual Father of Sr. UOL and President of the Consistory as well as Ruling Hierarch of the Western Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA celebrated Divine Liturgy and inspired board members and the faithful to dedicate their lives to the service our Lord and His creation. In conclusion o his remarks, Bishop Daniel greeted the Board on behalf of the Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA - His Eminence Metropolitan Antony.

27th Anniversary of Chornobyl Nuclear Explosion Remembered at the Metropolia Center of the UOC of the USA!

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

About one hundred faithful of Ukrainian Orthodox parish communities of NY/NJ Metropolitan area gathered at St. Andrew the First-Called Ukrainian Orthodox Memorial Church on April 25, 2013 to pray for the victims of Chornobyl Nuclear Disaster that happened exactly to a minute (6:23AM) on August 26, 1986. The timing of this prayer service was crucial, as the time difference between Ukraine and Chicago is 7 hours. While the bells of St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Memorial Church struck in South Bound Brook, NJ 27 times in the evening hours on Thursday, April 25th, it was exactly 1:23am in Ukraine on August 26 – the time of the 27-year old explosion.

St. Sophia Seminary Restoration Project!

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

During the last two weeks of Great Lent, St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary in South Bound Brook, NJ entered into the last stages of a slow recovery from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, following the immediate full restoration of electricity and heat, as well as repairs being made to the exterior of the Seminary’s building.

Пасхальне Послання Постійної Конференції Українських Православних Єпископів поза межами України у 2013 році Божому

Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Сьогодні мільйони вірних – старі і молоді, здорові і немічні, багаті і вбогі, освічені і неосвічені разом підносять свої голоси й з глибини своєї душі прославляють Всевишнього Бога і вітають один одного гучними словами: “Христос Воскрес! Воістину Воскрес!”

Once Again – Terror Shows its Ugly Face…

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

It is painful to be sitting down once again to reach out to the victims of terror in our great nation of the United States of America. Once again we view the agony on the faces of victims, survivors and family members of both, repeatedly shown on our television sets and our computer screens and we are compelled by Christian Love to convey to them our deepest sympathy. Although the number who were killed was relatively small, there are still many more in critical condition and hundreds more with less serious – physical, that is – injuries.

St. Sophia Seminary Students Serve Divine Liturgy at Halki Theological Seminary!

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

On Sunday, April 14, 2013 the day of prayerful observance of the Fourth Sunday of Great and Holy Lent, also known as the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, the graduating class of St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary, along with His Grace Bishop Daniel served Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at Holy Trinity Chapel of the monastery and the Theological School of Halki.

Visit to the Halki Seminary!

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

On Saturday morning, April 13, 2013 as the weekend of the prayerful observance of the Fourth Sunday of Great and Holy Lent, also known as the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, the graduating class of St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary, along with His Grace Bishop Daniel accompanied His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on a visit to the Theological School of Halki.

Day Four of Prayerful Pilgrimage to Constantinople!

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

On Friday, April 12, 2013, Vladyka Daniel and seminarians of St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary attended the Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts at St. George patriarchal Cathedral. His All-Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the service, while Bishop Daniel and the seminarians-clergy of the UOC of the USA received Holy Eucharist at the altar of the cathedral.

Graduating Class Visits Ecumenical Patriarchate

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Four graduating seminarians of St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary of South Bound Brook, NJ Rev. Frs. Andriy Matlak, Vasyl Dovgan, Vasyl Pasakas and Deacon Philip Harendza left with His Grace Bishop Daniel, Dean of Students of St. Sophia Seminary for a visit to Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey), at the invitation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. This trip became a reality due to a full scholarship received from the Archons of Ecumenical Patriarchate that enables graduating students to spend about 10 days in Constantinople, learning about the ministry of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the history of the relationship between the Patriarchate (Mother Church) and Kyiv Rus, the cradle of Ukrainian Orthodoxy, whose 1025th anniversary of Baptism is marked in 2013.

Metropolitan Antony Visits St. Mary Parish in Bridgeport, CT

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

On Saturday March 30, 2013 St. Mary’s Protection, Bridgeport CT. had a Lenten visit from His Eminence Metropolitan Antony, as he presided over a Soul Saturday Memorial Divine Liturgy. Even though it was a cool and crisp March morning, His Eminence received a warm welcome from the Parish Pastor Fr. Stephen Masliuk, Parish board President Bill Wresilo and Sisterhood President Anna Sabas.

Presanctified Liturgy with Metropolitan Antony at St. Michael Parish

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

There is no better Liturgical experience of Great Lent than the Presanctified Liturgy. This experience is deepened when it is well attended by parishioners, visiting clergy, and seminarians. It is deepened even further when the chanting is prayerful and beautifully executed. And this is experience is given its fullest liturgical form when it is led by the archpastor of the parish and Metropolitan of the Church. This was the case at the parish of St. Michael the Archangel in Woonsocket on the evening of Monday, April 1st as His Eminence Metropolitan Antony led the celebration of the service.

Metropolitan Antony Visits St. Andrew Parish in Boston, MA

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

His Eminence, Metropolitan Antony visited St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Boston on March 31, 2013, the second Sunday of Great Lent. He was welcomed with flowers by the children of the Parish and then was greeted with bread and salt by Jane Yavarow, Parish President. Next, Very Reverend Fr. Roman Tarnavsky extended the cross to His Eminence.

UOC High School Mission Trip 2013

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Applications now available!

All Saints Camp BIG DAY

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

URGENT: Orthodox Christians Needed to Serve on OCMC Mission Teams in 2013!

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Orthodox families, healthcare workers, and teachers of the faith are still needed for 2013 OCMC mission teams. Please prayerfully consider joining today!

2013 Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camping Season!

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Consistory Office of Youth and Young Adult MInistry: We are pleased to announce applications for campers and staff for the 2013 Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camping Season - "Am I My Brother's Keeper?"(Genesis 4) are now available.

2013 OCMC Orthodox Mission Team Opportunities Now Available!

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

OCMC is excited to announce 2013 Orthodox Mission Team opportunities. Next year, team members will have the opportunity to share the Orthodox Christian faith by offering evangelism, catechism, healthcare, construction, and youth ministry in 7 countries around the world.

Paschal Sermon of St. John Chrysostom

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

If any man be devout and loves God, let him enjoy this fair and radiant triumphal feast. If any man be a wise servant, let him rejoicing enter into the joy of his Lord. If any have labored long in fasting, let him now receive his recompense. If any have wrought from the first hour, let him today receive his just reward. If any have come at the third hour, let him with thankfulness keep the feast. If any have arrived at the sixth hour, let him have no misgivings; because he shall in nowise be deprived therefore.

Якщо хто благочестивий і любить Бога, нехай насолодиться цим світлим торжеством. Якщо хто раб благорозумний, нехай увійде, радіючи, у радість Господа свого. Якщо хто потрудився, постячися, нехай прийме нині винагороду. Якщо хто від першої години працював, нехай отримає нині справедливу заплату. Якщо хто після третьої години прийде, дякуючи, нехай святкує. Якщо хто після шостої години з'явився, нехай не засумнівається, тому що нічого не втратив.

Why Do We Need To Have Palm Sunday?

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

As Orthodox Christians we consider Palm Sunday as one of our beloved Major Feast Days. This day is also known as the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. All four Biblical Gospel accounts tell the story. A week before His Resurrection, Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem riding a donkey. The people who greeted Jesus, in a manner of honor, covered His path by laying down clothing and branches. The entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is “triumphal” because it is an event intended to proclaim that the Prince of Peace (Jesus Christ) has arrived as the King of Israel. This is why Jesus rode on a donkey - a symbol of peace, as opposed to a warrior on horseback.

Четверта Неділя Великого Посту

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

В той самий час, як Христос, узявши з собою трох апостолів Петра, Якова, й Івана вийшов на гору Фавор і там преобразився решта учнів лишились внизу під горою, де вже стала збиратися чимала громада. Якийсь чоловік привів із собою біснуватого сина і просив учнів щоб уздоровити дитину. Учні пробували це зробити, але не змогли. Коли ж Ісус зійшов з гори на долину, нещасний батько став просити Ісуса щоб Він врятував його сина, - і Спаситель одним словом вигнав нечистого духа. Тоді учні запитали Ісуса, чому вони не змогли цого зробити. Ісус відповів: «Цей рід недуги нічим не можна вигнати, тільки молитвою й постом.» З цього бачимо, що піст і молитва – могутня зброя, якою треба воювати проти нечистого духа. Великого добродійства зазнав цей юнак від Ісуса: він з дитинства був обплутаний злим духом що люто знущався над ним. Терпів хлопець, а з ним його батьки, що безпорадно дивилися щодня на його терпіння. І нарешті всі його страждання скінчилися. Ісус взяв юнака за руку і віддав батькам.

Благовіщення Пресвятої Богородиці

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Святе Передання та наші богослужбові тексти розповідають, що Пречиста Діва Марія в трьохрічному віці була віддана на служіння при єрусалимському храмі. Згідно іудейського закону, коли ці дівчата-служниці ставали повнолітніми і вже не мали права постійно находитись та прислуговувати у храмі, то вони могли вийти заміж та влаштовувати своє особисте життя. У випадку з Дівою Марією це питання полагоджували служителі єрусалимського храму, бо рідні батьки Її Йоаким та Анна давно вже померли. Бачачи побожність юної Марії та знаючи про Її прагнення до чистого та цнотливого життя, священики не видали юну Марію заміж в повному сенсі цього слова, але тільки заручили Її з пристарілим восьмидесятилітнім старцем Йосипом. Юна Діва Марія повинна була доглядати та допомагати старцю Йосипу в його старості. Треба теж нам пам'ятати, що в тогочасному суспільстві заручення було тільки першим юридичним кроком до одруження, декларацією наміру одружитися, але не одруженням в повному сенсі цього слова.

Друга неділя великого посту

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Перебуваючи в часі великого посту, ідучи дорогою духовного подвигу, для всіх нас є невід'ємною частиною нашого життя очищення для того, щоб підготовити себе до великого свята - Воскресіння Господнього. Розуміючи піст - як стримання, достоїнство людини володіти собою, перемагати зло в самому собі, перемагати свої недобрі звички та пристрасті. Піст є обмеження потреб тіла, щоб віддати більше уваги вищим прагненням душі людської. Дорога, якою ми ідемо в часі чотиридесятниці — це є високий відданий Богові настрій душі, є рішуче відмежування від усього того, що може цей настрій принизити, чи зіпсувати спокусами життя.