Official Publication of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia

VOL. 72 - No. 9 MAY 8, 2011 ENGLISH VERSION Metropolitan- Stefan Soroka celebrated Holy Thursday in Perth Amboy, NJ

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MOTHER’S DAY GREETING

On the occasion of Mother’s Day, the Staff of “The Way” wishes all our readers who are mothers good health, long life, and the Lord’s choicest blessings. May the Holy Spirit guide you throughout your lifetime. May the Holy Mother of God guard and protect you from all evil. MANY HAPPY & BLESSED YEARS! Easter Sunday - April 24, 2011 , Philadelphia, PA

Deacon Michael Waak, Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka, and Rev. Ivan Demkiv.

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Holy Saturday Cathedral, Philadelphia

Venerating the Replica of the Shroud of Turin

May 8, 2011 2 Holy Saturday - Basket Blessing - April 23, 2011 Cathedral, Philadelphia, PA

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Rev. Ivan Demkiv

May 8, 2011 3 Ukrainian fasting comes to an end with the blessing of Paschal foods

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FRACKVILLE, PA - The prepared ahead of time and hall of St. Michael are traditionally eaten on Ukrainian Holy Pascha, thereby smelled of ham and smoked keeping cooking on the holy The Very Rev. Archpriest John M. Fields day to a minimum. kielbasi Saturday as (Photo by: David McKeown) traditional Easter food was set out to be blessed. Each family lights a candle, Traditionally, there is a red - Sugar - A reminder that which symbolizes the egg to represent Christ’s sufferings are seen The traditional blessing of radiance of the Resurrected through the blood of Christ. in the light of the the foods was held Christ, to the prayers, Resurrection. immediately after Vespers incensing and blessing of - Salt - A small amount and the Divine Liturgy of St. the foods with holy water. represents the Christians’ - Ham, roasted lamb, Basil the Great on the Vigil As Fields sprinkled the holy call to be the “salt of the sausage, kielbasi, bacon - of the Great and Holy water, family members earth” and their duty to These rich meats are Pascha, or Easter. kissed a cross he held in others. reminders of the richness his other hand. and joy of the Resurrection. The Very Rev. Archpriest - Butter - Usually in the form They also are symbols of John M. Fields welcomed The foods have the of a lamb, representing God’s overabundance and parishioners and visitors following meanings: Christ as the lamb of God limitless mercy and during the homily using the and the paschal lamb. The generosity. traditional Ukrainian - Paska - A rich, decorated butter also represents the greeting for the Easter bread, it represents Christ, goodness of Christ. It is important not to waste season: “Khrestos Voskres! as the true bread of life and any of the blessed food. The - Cheese - Cheese, along Voyistinnu Voskres!” The the living bread. crumbs, bones, etc. are with all dairy products, is Easter greeting, which Traditionally, the candle is buried so that the earth related to the prophesies means “Christ is Risen! placed in the center of the receives blessing from the that told of the prosperity Indeed He is Risen!” bread, though many use a Resurrection. and peace of the Messianic declares that Jesus Christ separate candleholder. times and are symbolic of As the blessing ceremony has risen from the dead. - Babka - A sweet bread, the special gifts given by came to a close, Fields said After the Divine Liturgy, usually with raisins, God. the fast is officially over. many people moved to the represents Mary, the - Horseradish - The “Now that you have hall, where all types of mother of God (). bitterness of horseradish is attended the Paschal foods were spread atop - Pysanky - Decorated eggs a reminder of Christ’s bitter services and that your tables to be blessed. Many with intricate designs and suffering. Paschal foods are blessed, baskets were covered by colors represent hope and you can scurry home, take embroidered linens with are likened to Christ, who - Beets - The red of the out the knife and fork, and Ukrainian designs. rose from the dead, since beets tells of Christ’s dig in. The fast is over. Passion and the blood he The foods are many that eggs, which look dead, Happy Pascha,” Fields told shed. are abstained from during bring forth new life. his congregation. the Great Fast, or Lent: - Krashanky - Plain, dyed - Vinegar - A reminder of eggs, meat, butter, rich eggs in a variety of colors, the gall Jesus was offered republicanherald.com breads and more. They are which also symbolize life. on the cross. May 8, 2011 4 Good Friday - April 22, 2011 Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Williamstown, NJ

Rev. Ruslan Romanyuk reads the Holy Gospel

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May 8, 2011 5 Holy Thursday - April 21, 2011 Assumption Ukrainian Catholic Church, Perth Amboy, NJ

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Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka washes the feet of 12 priests.

Students from Assumption Ukrainian

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May 8, 2011 7 Lenten Spiritual Journey to Christ’s Passion & Resurrection The first gathering of the a prayer to the Holy Spirit discussion at catechetical program to guide and inspire all his or her Generations of Faith was present. respective held on Sunday, April 3, table. The 2011 at Assumption After lunch, the two students then Ukrainian Catholic Church speakers from the parish, returned to in Perth Amboy, N.J. Mrs. Helen Cheloc in the auditorium English and Mr. Andrew to present The day began with one Wowk in Ukrainian began their Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am the presentation “Lent – discussion with first the provided by John sung by the Boyan Choir Commission/Omission” teenagers, followed by the Baginsky, as well as a under the direction of Mrs. intermediate group and special crucifix and a Alla Korostil in Ukrainian In order to keep some of finally the youngest prayer card with the and parts in English sung the children under 5 members who brought a prayer of St. Ephrem. by the congregation. occupied during the smile to every attendee’s Those present were asked presentation, Joan Zaleski face with their animated to recite the prayer as a After the Divine Liturgy, on had graciously provided song. family once a week at a a crisp, sunny Sunday Lenten Coloring Books and specified time, continuing afternoon when crayons for them. the theme of spiritual parishioners could have The day had been growth of the family and enjoyed many different Following the presentation, planned for weeks by a of the parish family. outings, over 100 adults three groups left the dedicated and enthusiastic Attendees were also asked and 28 children and gathering to assemble in committee that included, to share the printed teenagers gathered in the their own groups. The Father Ivan Turyk, material about the Eastern school auditorium for the children, ages 4 to 7 were Paul Makar, Sister Church with their other first presentation of the taken by Sister Maria Kelly, Yosaphata, MSMG Sister family or friends. parish catechetical MSMG; the second group, Maria, MSMG, Maria program, Generations of ages 8 to 12 was led by Alvarez, Glenys The first Generation of Faith. Sister Yosaphata Bilohowski, Robert and Faith program brought Litvenczuk, MSMG; and Helen Cheloc, Tom together parishioners of all The tables were beautifully the third group, 13-17 was Dochych, Melanie ages to learn, to share decorated in Lenten deep led by Mr. Anton Fedynyshyn, Ronald and and to grow spiritually by purple with fresh potted Massopust. Meanwhile; Ana Mascenik, Anton and gaining a deeper plants of purple and white each table was assigned Marcella Massopust, and understanding of the pansies all donated and a facilitator, accordingly in Joan Zaleski. Lenten Journey that leads prepared by Olga English or Ukrainian. The to the Glorious Yurechko. facilitator was given a set To further promote the Resurrection of Christ, the of questions that were to evangelization in the center of our faith. Father Ivan Turyk serve as guides for parish, welcomed all present then discussion. The discussions each blessed the luncheon about Lent and spiritual life participant foods for all to share that sparked active was given were coordinated by participation by all. a folder Eleanor Kataryniak and Following the discussion, with Wasyl Kiczula and borscht each facilitator presented printed prepared by Marika a few observations and material, Huna. Father Ivan invoked comments as to the generously May 8, 2011 8

Monasticism – Life of Struggle, Life of Holiness (Part 1)

Often, the answer of a call to religious life seems to be radically counter cultural. After all, who in this day and age would be crazy enough to give up an awesome job opportunity, to make money, to live a good life, get married, and have a family? Yet, “mysteriously” it seems, there are those who give all of this up, leaving everything behind to spend a lifetime in prayer, fasting, and doing good works, either in solitude or living in community.

Monastic life, for both men and women, is something that is in itself a mystery. It is mysterious primarily because it is a special calling from God to an individual soul to abandon their former way of life and become more perfectly united to God by offering up their lives as a prayer. Prayer is what defines and shapes the or in everything that they do, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This is the common thread of religious life, no matter if the monk is a contemplative who shuns the world to fast, pray, and be more closely united with God, or the active sister who spends her time engaged in works of charity. They all offer their lives up in service and in prayer, so that not only they may achieve sanctification and holiness, but also that the world may achieve sanctification and holiness through the examples they set for us in the world.

Father Paul Makar

Come and Get to Know Your Clergy And Perhaps you feel that God may be calling Religious Men and Women! you to service in His Church?

If you would like to discuss God’s call to a vocation in your life, do not hesitate to contact:

Rev. Paul J. Makar Director of Vocations Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia 827 North Franklin Street Philadelphia, PA 19123-2097

Phone: 1-215-627-0143 Fax: 1-215-627-0377

E-mail: [email protected]

Rev. Ivan Turyk

Pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church

Perth Amboy, NJ

May 8, 2011 9 “Sviachene”

On Sunday, May 1, more than 100 parishioners of Annunciation of the BVM Church in Melrose Park were welcomed to the church hall by their pastor, the Rev. Ihor Royik, for the annual “Sviachene”. Children of the parish performed a musical program, and the raffle of a beautiful torte donated for the occasion raised nearly $200 in addition to the proceeds from the event, all of which will go toward church needs. submitted by Russell Cooke

LUC Meeting – Sunday, June 5, 2011

North Anthracite Council - League of Ukrainian Catholics will meet on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 430 North Seventh Avenue, Scranton, PA. Prayer Service begins at 2:00 pm in church, with general session and fellowship social to follow in the Parish Center next door. Everyone is welcome - members are invited to bring along a new member. A special invitation is extended to former members and members who have not attended in a while.

For additional information contact Dorothy Jamula, President at 570 822-5354

May 8, 2011 10 The Catechism class of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, located in West Easton PA, learned how to make Pysanky and decorated their own Paska’s during The Great Fast. The children watched attentively and were eager to try what they had just learned. Fr. Petro Zvarych also attended the demonstration.

May 8, 2011 11 Eastern Catholic meet in St. Louis

The bishops of the terms of office were Eastern Catholic Churches extended from one year in the U.S.A. met at the to 3 years. Maronite Pastoral Center The following were in St. Louis, MO, April 13 elected to office: President, and 14. They met as the John Kudrick; Vice- Eastern Catholic president, Archbishop Associates, an Stefan Soroka; Secretary, organization formed 40 Bishop John Michael years ago, and as the Botean; and Treasurer, relatively recent Region XV Bishop Robert Shaheen. of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Encounter 2012 Two new members, approved Bishop Yousif Habash of Father Gregory Noga, the Syriac and Dr. Barbara Lutz and Bishop Eusebius of the Bishop Nicholas Samra Syro-Malankara reported on the progress communities will He and Ms. Helen Exarchate, were formally of the Eastern Catholic participate. Kennedy have served as welcomed. Father Peter Eparchial Directors of Short discussions the Region XV’s first Kochera represented Religious Education and covered various topics, representatives. They will Bishop Eusebius who was God With Us Publications. including grants from the end their well-served and unable to attend because They also reported on the Home Mission Collection; well-appreciated term of of his ad limina visit to the planning and preparation outreaches to Eastern office this year. Holy Father. Father Eugene for Encounter 2012, of Catholics from Catholic The bishops elected Yackanich represented the which they were given University of America, Bishop John Kudrick as Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, responsibility. Walsh University and SS. chairman of the Region. of which he is the The final version of a Cyril & Methodius Various bishops were administrator sede statement of the Eastern Seminary; an update on recognized for their vacante. Catholic bishops on the Charter for the participation on the In addition to stewardship was Protection of Children and various conference opportunities to pray approved for distribution. Young People; ways to committees. together, to share concerns assist Eastern Catholics in Preparations were and to strengthen fraternal Vocations Fair 2012 the Middle East, especially begun for the first bonds, a number of issues approved by supporting the Catholic corporate visit ad limina were addressed. A presentation on the Arabic TV station of the Eastern Catholic New by-laws for the Eastern Catholic Vocations Telemuiere/Noursat; and bishops to the in E.C.A. were approved, Fair was given by the 2012 international 2012. Previously, the adjusting terminology to Archbishop Soroka. This Synod of Bishops on the bishops each joined their conform to that of the program of prayer New Evangelization. neighboring Code of Canons of the services, exhibits and As Region XV of the counterparts. Eastern Churches and conversation is scheduled U.S.C.C.B., the bishops The annual meeting conforming to for the weekend of the heard a report from Mr. ended by joining the modifications in practice March for Life in James Dubois, one of the for their that were introduced since Washington, DC. Vocation Region’s 2 representatives Lenten weekday worship. the first by-laws were directors of many of the on the conference’s created. Among these, and religious National Advisory Council.

May 8, 2011 12 Philadelphia commemorates 25th anniversary of Chornobyl Teresa Siwak, "The Way" (Photos: Tanya Bilyj)

The Ukrainian community of the Greater Philadelphia area, in solidarity with and support from the local Japanese community, commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear catastrophe on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the located at 830 North Franklin Street, Philadelphia PA 19123.

All proceeds raised during the commemorative concert that featured Ukrainian choirs and a performance by the Japanese-American community were designated for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Wreath-laying ceremony

The evening began with a wreath-laying ceremony followed by the lighting of a memorial candle for the victims of the nuclear tragedies.

Welcoming remarks were delivered by Metropolitan- Archbishop Stefan Soroka followed by a prayer service for the souls of the victims of the nuclear tragedies in Ukraine and in Japan.

Among the speakers of the evening included Tomoko Torii, Lighting of a memorial candle Executive Director and President of the “Harmony for Peace Foundation.” Tomoko Torii spoke about the tragic bond that is shared between Japan and Ukraine, she said, “No people in the world have suffered the effects of nuclear disaster and radioactive contamination more directly and with greater consequence.” She also expressed her sincere thanks to everyone attending and performing that evening for their compassionate decision to donate the proceeds from this anniversary gathering to aid the victims of Japan. She said, “Having the generous support of everyone here tonight, you who 25 years later still hold the horror of 1986 close to your hearts touches us deeply.”

Other speakers of the evening included Ulana Mazurkevych, Mariya Vengrenyuk, Andriy Mikitov, and Kostyantyn Vorona. (Continued on next page) Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka

May 8, 2011 13 Philadelphia commemorates 25th anniversary of Chornobyl (continued from previous page) (Photos: Tanya Bilyj) The groups who performed during the program included: Men’s Choir of the First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church; “Prometheus” Ukrainian Male Chorus; Bell Choir of the First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church; “Accolada” Chamber Choir; a musical presentation on the keyboard by Wataru Niimori; and a Japanese Fan Dance.

The evening ended with the singing of the Easter hymn Khrystos Voskres “Christ is Risen” and a reception in the church hall.

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Men’s Choir, First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church

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Tomoko Torii Wataru Niimori May 8, 2011 14 Philadelphia commemorates 25th anniversary of Chornobyl (continued from previous page) (Photos: Tanya Bilyj)

Japanese Fan Dance “Prometheus”

Bell Choir, First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church “Accolada”

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(Group Photo: Leo Iwaskiw, "America") May 8, 2011 15 Philadelphia commemorates 25th anniversary of Chornobyl

Welcoming remarks by Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka on April 26, 2011.

th 25 Anniversary preventative actions. respective communities this week, these royal of Chornobyl Many people died. Many attempt to generously help doors remain open survivors developed cancer our brothers and sisters in signifying that the gates of Õðèñòîñ Âîñêðåñ! or have weakened immune our native lands in times heaven are wide open. Christ is Risen! systems. of tragedy. I congratulate Souls of those who die this and thank the Ukrainian week immediately enter the Twenty-five years ago a Twenty-five years later, the community represented by heavenly kingdom. I tragic nuclear accident people of north eastern the Ukrainian Educational believe that our prayers occurred in Chornobyl, Japan suffer a worse and Cultural Center of offered today for the souls Ukraine. Unit 4 of the catastrophe. A nuclear Philadelphia for their of the departed of the Chornobyl power power plant suffered major initiative in organizing this nuclear accidents in generating complex damage following a commemorative Ukraine and in Japan will exploded at 1:23 am on severe earthquake and a observance this evening. also be immediately April 26th, 1986. Disbelief powerful tsunami. Best Thank you for dedicating received by our loving and guided the actions of efforts to contain the the free will offerings of merciful Lord Jesus Christ. Alexander Akimov, a leakage of radiation have those in attendance for the panicked nuclear engineer been minimally successful assistance of Japanese A commemorative who saw the reactor go so far. The Japanese victims of the nuclear program will follow the out of control. He tried to people and the people of accident. Most of all, we prayer service. We lower the control rods into neighboring nations have thank you for gathering to welcome everyone to visit the reactor, but they also suffered from a lack pray together in this holy with one another in a light jammed. He sent two of information being given shrine dedicated to our reception to be held colleagues to lower the to them. It is feared that Blessed Mother who following this evening’s rods by hand. They the health of many nurtures the suffering. program, in the church hall returned, faces turning Japanese people may located beside the parking brown from lethal doses have been seriously We will begin with a brief area just to your left. of radiation. They affected by the radiation prayer service for the souls reported that there were exposure in the air and of the victims of the nuclear Christ is Risen! no control rods. And there water. Many have died tragedies in Ukraine and Õðèñòîñ Âîñêðåñ! was no reactor. Mr. from the earthquake and in Japan. This is Bright Akimov did not believe the subsequent tsunami. Week, the week of Easter them. For hours, he and Sunday, when we his bosses told Moscow Today, the Ukrainian celebrate the resurrection that the reactor was intact. American and the of our Lord and Savior, From the moment of the Japanese American Jesus Christ. It is a very world’s worst nuclear communities gather special time to offer accident, denial and together in this holy shrine prayers for the souls of the misinformation were the to commemorate these departed. You will notice rule. The people of horrific tragedies. My in front of you the royal Ukraine and the heartfelt welcome to doors of the iconostas are surrounding nations were representatives of both wide open. Normally, not given warning so that communities gathered they are closed except they could take here today. Our during the Liturgies. All of

May 8, 2011 16 OBITUARY OF THE RIGHT REVEREND MONSIGNOR MICHAEL FEDOROWICH

JANUARY 19, 1930-APRIL 25, 2011

The Right Reverend As a major seminarian at pastor; Protection Monsignor Michael St. Josaphat Ukrainian of the BVM Fedorowich, fell asleep in Catholic Seminary, Church, Bristol, the Lord, Bright Monday Washington, D.C., he PA; Assumption afternoon, April 25, 2011. matriculated at The of the BVM He served God and the Catholic University of Church, Perth faithful of the Ukrainian America, Washington, Amboy, NJ; Catholic Church as a priest D.C., where he completed Annunciation of incardinated in the his theological studies the BVM Church, Ukrainian Catholic required for priestly Melrose Park, the Office of Religious Archeparchy of ordination in 1955 and PA; St. Josaphat Church, Education; member of the Philadelphia for over 50 earned his Licentiate in Parma, OH, where he board of the Catholic years, until his retirement Sacred Theology. provided the leadership Apostolate; editor of The from the active ministry as for the construction of the Way; member of the pastor of Transfiguration He was ordained to the cathedral of the Parma Tribunal; member of the of Our Lord Church in holy priesthood on June Eparchy of St. Josaphat; seminary advisory board. Shamokin due to ill health 11, 1955 by the late and Transfiguration of Our in 2006. For the past two Archbishop Constantine Lord Church, Shamokin, He also served as years, he had been a Bohachevsky in the old PA. Protopresbyter of the resident of Maria Joseph Cathedral of the South Anthracite Deanery Manor, Danville, Pa. Immaculate Conception, From 1962 to 1974 and and Spiritual Director of Philadelphia, PA. from 1983 to 1993, he the South Anthracite Monsignor Fedorowich, served as rector of the Deanery Holy Name one of seven children, was The newly-ordained Father Immaculate Conception Society. born to the late Michael Michael celebrated his Cathedral in Philadelphia and Anastasia Wolos Divine Liturgy of and during his tenure as On May 31, 1968, Fedorowich in Mahanoy Thanksgiving in his home rector the new cathedral Paul VI elevated him to Plane, PA on January 19, parish, St. John the Baptist was constructed in the the rank of papal 1930. Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1960’s. chamberlain with the title Maizeville, PA. of Very Reverend He attended St. Basil Monsignor. He received Preparatory School in He served as assistant Because of his another papal Stamford CT, where he pastor of the following administrative talents and ecclesiastical honor when graduated as class parishes: Ss. Peter and organizational skills, Msgr. Pope John Paul II elevated valedictorian in 1947. Paul, Ansonia, CT; St. Fedorowich also served the him to the rank of domestic Michael the Archangel, Archeparchy of with the title of Right He then enrolled in St. Hartford, CT; St. Nicholas, Philadelphia as vicar Reverend. Basil’s College Seminary, Philadelphia, PA. general, a member of the Stamford, CT, and earned college of consultors and Besides his parents, he a Bachelor of Arts Degree He served as pastor of St. member of the was preceded in death by with a major in Philosophy Piux X Church, Houston, archieparchial in 1951. TX, where he was founding corporation; director of (Continued on next page) May 8, 2011 17 OBITUARY OF THE RIGHT REVEREND MONSIGNOR MICHAEL FEDOROWICH a sister, Anna Maclean, John the Baptist Ukrainian It was Msgr. and brothers Peter, Walter, Catholic Church, Fedorowich’s desire John and Raymond Maizeville, Pa. by that those wishing to Fedorowich. Metropolitan-Archbishop do so, may offer Stefan Soroka, Bishop contributions in his Msgr. Michael is survived Basil H. Losten, and his memory for: The Poor by a sister, Olga Cleary, priests. and Hungry in Ukraine, North Miami, FL and nieces c/o Ukrainian Catholic and nephews. Interment was in Nativity Archeparchy of of the Blessed Virgin Mary Philadelphia, 827 His funeral Divine Liturgy Ukrainian Catholic North Franklin Street, was celebrated, Tuesday, Cemetery, Cumru Philadelphia, Pa. May 3 at 10 a.m. in St. Township, Reading, PA. 19123-2097.

SAINTS CYRIL AND METHODIUS (May 11)

Jesus said: “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd”. (Jn. 10, 9-16)

These brothers, death, when he received probably not til later) and political mission to the ruler natives of Thessalonika, the habit of a monk. At in due course took over of the judaized Khazars are venerated as the an early age he was sent the chair of Photius, between the Dnieper and apostles of the Southern to Constantinople, where gaining for himself a great the Volga. This he carried Slavs and the fathers of he studied at the imperial reputation, evidenced by out with success, though Slavonic literary culture. university under Leo the the epithet “the the number of converts he Cyril, the younger of them, Grammarian and Photius. Philosopher”. For a time made to Christianity was baptized Constantine Here he learned all the he retired to a religious among the Khazars has and assumed the name by profane sciences but no house, but in 861 he was doubtless been much which he is usually known theology; however he was sent by the emperor, only shortly before his ordained deacon (priest Michael III, on a religio- (Continued on next page) May 8, 2011 18 CYRIL AND METHODIUS (May 11) (continued from previous page)

exaggerated. The elder might be written. The much success, but were office of the Western brother, Methodius, who, characters now called soon handicapped by their church both brothers are after being governor of “cyrillic”, from which are lack of a bishop to ordain referred to as bishops, it one of the Slav colonies in derived the present more priests. The German is far from certain that Cyril the Opsikion province, had Russian, Serbian and prelate, the bishop of was in fact consecrated. become a monk, took part Bulgarian letters, were Passau, would not do it, For while still in Rome he in the mission to the invented from the Greek and Cyril therefore died, on February 14, Khazars, and on his return capitals, perhaps by the determined to seek help 869. The “Italian legend” to Greece was elected followers of St. Cyril; the elsewhere, presumably of the saints says that on of an important “glagolitic” alphabet, from Constantinople Cyril’s death Methodius monastery. formerly wrongly attributed whence he came. went to Pope Adrian and In 862 there arrived to St. Jerome, in which the On their way the told him, “When we left in Constantinople an Slav-Roman liturgical brothers arrived in Venice. our father’s house for the ambassador charged by books of certain Yugoslav It was at a bad moment. country in which, with Rostislav, prince of Catholics are printed, may Photius at Constantinople God’s help, we have Moravia, to ask that the that prepared for this had incurred laboured, the last wish of emperor would send him occasion by Cyril himself, excommunication; the East our mother was that, missionaries capable of or, according to the was under suspicion; the should either of us die, the teaching his people in their legend, directly revealed proteges of the Eastern other would bring back the own language. Behind this by God. emperor and their liturgical body for decent burial in request was the desire of In 862 the two use of a new tongue were our monastery. I ask the Rostislav to draw nearer brothers set out with a vehemently criticized. One help of your Holiness for to Byzantium as an number of assistants and source says that the pope, me to do this.” The pope insurance against the came to the court of St. Nicholas I, sent for the was willing; but it was powerful German Rostislav; they were well strangers. In any case to represented to him that “It neighbours on his west, received and at once got Rome they came, bringing is not fitting that we should and this was a good to work. But the position with them the alleged relics allow the body of so opportunity for the Eastern was very difficult. The new of Pope St. Clement, which distinguished a man to be emperor to missionaries made free use St. Cyril had recovered taken away, one who has counterbalance the of the vernacular in their when in the Crimea on his enriched our church and influence of the Western preaching and way back from the city with relics, who by emperor in those parts, ministrations, and this Khazars. Pope Nicholas in God’s power has attracted where German made immediate appeal the meantime had died, distant nations towards us, missionaries were already to the local people. To the but his successor, Adrian who has been called to active. It favoured too the German clergy this was II, warmly welcomed the his reward from this place. ecclesiastical politics of objectionable, and their bearers of so great a gift. So famous a man should Photius, now of oopposition was He examined their cause, be buried in a famous Constantinople, who strengthened when the and he gave judgement: place in so famous a city.” decided that Cyril and Emperor Louis the German Cyril and Methodius were And so it was done. St. Methodius were most forced Rostislav to take an to receive episcopal Cyril was buried with great suitable for the work: for oath of fealty to him. The consecration, their pomp in the church of San they were learned men, Byzantine missionaries, neophytes were to be Clemente on the Coelian, who knew Slavonic, and armed with their pericopes ordained, the use of the wherein the relics of St. the first requirement was from the Scriptures and liturgy in Slavonic was Clement had been the provision of characters liturgical hymns in Slavonic, approved. enshrined. in which the Slav tongue pursued their way with Although in the (Continued on next page)

May 8, 2011 19 SAINTS CYRIL AND METHODIUS (May 11) (continued from previous page)

St. Methodius now belonged of old to the continued to persecute his all were there. For took up his brother’s Holy See. metropolitan, even to the Methodiuis had been all leadership. Having been During the extent of forging pontifical things to all men that he consecrated, he returned, following years St. documents. After his death, might lead them all to bearing a letter from the Methodius continued his Wiching obtained the Heaven.” Holy See recommending work of evangelization in archepiscopal see, The feast of SS. him as a man of “exact Moravia, but he made an banished the chief disciples Cyril and Methodius, understanding and enemy of Svatopluk, whom of his predecessor, and always observed in the orthodoxy”. Kosel, prince he rebuked for the undid much of his work in land of their mission, was of Pannonia, having asked wickedness of his life. Moravia. extended to the whole that the ancient Accordingly in 878 the During the last four Western church in 1880 archdiocese of Sirmium archbishop was delated to years of his life, according by Pope Leo XIII. As (now Mitrovitsa) be the Holy See both for to the “Pannonian legend”, orientals who worked in revived, Methodius was continuing to conduct St. Methodius completed close co-operation with made metropolitan and divine worship in Slavonic the Slavonic translation of Rome they are regarded the boundaries of his and for heresy, in that he the Bible (except the books as particularly suitable charge extended to the omitted the words “and the of Machabees) and also patrons of church unity borders of Bulgaria. But Son” from the creed (at of the Nomokanon, a and of works to further the the papal approval and that time these words had compilation of Byzantine reunion of the dissident decided actions did not not been introduced ecclesiastical and civil law. Slav churches; they are intimidate the Western everywhere in the West, This suggests that venerated alike by Catholic clergy there, and the and not in Rome). John circumstances were Czechs and Slovaks and situation in Moravia had VIII summoned him to preventing him from Croats and Orthodox now changed. Rostislav’s Rome. Methodius was able devoting all his time to Serbs and Bulgars. nephew, Svatopluk, had to convince the pope both missionary and episcopal According to Slavonic allied himself with of his orthodoxy and of concerns; in other words, usage they are named in Carloman of Bavaria and the desirability of the he was fighting a losing the preparation of the driven his uncle out. In 870 Slavonic liturgy, and John battle with the German Byzantine Mass. Methodius found himself again conceded it, with influence. He died, haled before a synod of certain reservations, for probably at Stare Mesto German bishops and God, “who made the (Velehrad), worn out by his Butler’s “Lives of the interned in a leaking cell. three principal languages, apostolic labours and the Saints” Only after two years could Hebrew, Greek and Latin, opposition of those who the pope, now John VIII, made others also for his thought them misdirected, get him released; and then honour and glory”. on April 6, 884. His funeral John judged it prudent to Unfortunately, in service was carried out in withdraw the permission to accordance with the wishes Greek, Slavonic and Latin: use Slavonic (“a barbarous of Svatopluk, the pope also “The people, carrying language”, he called it), nominated to the see of tapers, came together in except for the purpose of Nitra, which as suffragan huge numbers; men and preaching. At the same to Sirmium, a German women, big and little, rich time he reminded the priest called Wiching, an and poor, free men and Germans that Pannonia implacable opponent of slaves, widows and and the disposition of sees Methodius. This orphans, natives and throughout Illyricum unscrupulous prelate foreigners, sick and well -

May 8, 2011 20 Beatification events highlight Blessed John Paul’s courage, faith By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service

Pope John Paul II was a Rome. The next morning ”I felt true believer, a 60,000 people gathered something courageous voice of truth in St. Peter’s Square for a had changed and a man whose witness Mass in thanksgiving for in me, and I to the faith grew more the beatification. was healed,” eloquent as his ability to she said. The speak declined, Pope The official celebrations crowd in the Benedict XVI and others began with a nighttime Circus who worked closely with prayer vigil April 30 at the Maximus erupted in even at the moment of his the late pope said at Circus Maximus, the site applause. . death people “perceived events for his beatification. of ancient Roman the fragrance of his sanctity racetrack. . Many others in the crowds and in any number of ways ”John Paul II is blessed for the events also had God’s people showed their because of his faith - a The vigil crowd - estimated personal stories about veneration for him. For this strong, generous and at about 200,000 people Pope John Paul. Likewise, reason, with all due respect apostolic faith,” Pope - cheered French Sister Pope Benedict ended his for the Church’s canonical Benedict said May 1 just Marie Simon-Pierre, whose homily at the beatification norms, I wanted his cause minutes after formally cure from Parkinson’s Mass sharing his own of beatification to move beatifying his predecessor. disease was accepted as personal story. forward with reasonable the miracle that paved the haste.” . In the beatification way for Pope John Paul’s ”I would like to thank God proclamation, Pope beatification. The nun for the gift of having After the Mass, Pope Benedict said that after a beamed as she recounted worked for many years Benedict went into St. consultation with many her unexpected healing. with Blessed Pope John Peter’s Basilica and knelt bishops and faithful and Paul II,” he said. in prayer for four minutes a study by the She said when she was before Blessed John Paul’s Congregation for Saints’ diagnosed with As prefect of the casket, which was set in Causes, he had decided Parkinson’s in 2001 at the Congregation for the front of the main altar. that “the venerable servant age of 40, she found it Doctrine of the Faith from After the pope left, the of God, John Paul II, difficult to watch Pope 1982 until his election in concelebrating cardinals pope, henceforth will be John Paul, who suffered 2005, Pope Benedict said filed up to the wooden called blessed” and his from the same disease. “I he worked at the pope’s casket, touching it lightly feast will be Oct. 22, the saw in him the image of side “and came to revere and kissing it. anniversary of the my illness. But I admired him.” . inauguration of his his strength and courage,” Later, the Vatican opened pontificate in 1978. she said. . ”His example of prayer the basilica to the general continually impressed and public and kept it open Italian police said that for Two months after the pope edified me: he remained until 3 a.m. Vatican police the beatification Mass died, her condition deeply united to God even said 250,000 people filed more than 1 million people worsened. Then, after amid the many demands past the casket or knelt in were gathered in and prayers to the late pope, of his ministry,” the pope prayer near it in those first around the Vatican and she awoke early one said. . 13 hours. The basilica was in front of large video morning feeling well rested. screens in several parts of Pope Benedict said that (Continued on next page) May 8, 2011 21 Beatification events highlight Blessed John Paul’s courage, faith (continued from previous page)

opened again after the Cardinal Dziwisz said. thanksgiving Mass May 2 so more people could pay The assassination attempt their respects. took place May 13, 1981, while the pope was riding Presiding at the Mass of through the square during thanksgiving May 2, his weekly general Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, audience. . Vatican secretary of state, thanked God for “having During the beatification given us a pope able to Mass May 1, a silver give the Catholic Church reliquary containing a vial not only a universal reach of Blessed John Paul’s St. Peter’s Square (Photo: www.ugcc.org.ua) and a moral authority on blood was carried up to a global level like never the altar by Polish Sister before,” but also one who Tobiana Sobodka, who helped Catholics be “more ran Pope John Paul’s spiritual, more biblical and household, and by Sister more centered on the Marie Simon-Pierre, who word of God.” was cured of Parkinson’s disease. . ”Finally, we thank the Lord for having given us a The reliquary, a sculpture like him,” Cardinal Bertone of olive branches, also was said. . carried in procession to the altar at the thanksgiving Polish Cardinal Stanislaw Mass. . Dziwisz of Krakow, who attended the was Pope John Paul’s While the biggest groups Beatification. (Photo: www.ugcc.org.ua) personal secretary for of pilgrims at the nearly 40 years, spoke at beatification events came the beginning of the from Italy and Poland, thanksgiving Mass, noting more than 80 countries that the late pope was sent official delegations declared blessed in the and most of them had at same square where least a few pilgrims present almost 30 years ago a as well... Turkish gunman tried to assassinate him. (Contributing to this story were John Thavis and ”We can never forget that Carol Glatz at the 30 years ago, in this very Vatican.) square, he gave his blood Blessed John Paul's Casket for the cause of Christ,” www.catholicstandard.org (Photo: www.ugcc.org.ua)

May 8, 2011 22 Remembering the Pope’s Visit to the Cathedral

Pope John Paul II visited the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia, PA on October 4, 1979. This historic visit continues to be a cherished memory of the clergy, religious and faithful of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

On that historic day in 1979, the Cathedral was decorated with gold and white mums, a kingly- red carpet and was adorned with papal banners. When the Holy Father greeted all present with “Slava Isusu Kristu” in Ukrainian, applause rose from the worshippers bringing a warm smile to the Pontiff’s face. The Pope underscored the importance of the Ukrainian Church in the Universal Catholic Church. In a matter of forty minutes the Pope had come and gone. He spoke to thousands gathered at the Cathedral but touched the hearts of millions of Ukrainians with an embrace that will never be forgotten.

Blessed John Paul, Pray For Us!

A memorial of the Pope's visit is visible to the left of the entrance to the Cathedral.

May 8, 2011 23 PASTORAL LETTER OF HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV TO ALL CLERGY AND CLERICS OF THE UKRAINIAN GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH ON HOLY THURSDAY

Dear brothers in Christ’s him? What does He say to to wash one another’s feet” the Most Holy Eucharist. priesthood! us and what is He doing (John 13:12-14). Opening up to His disciples the possibility of receiving for us? Of all the mystical Thus the Savior teaches us On Holy Thursday, when in communion His Body and actions of Christ taking that His Priesthood is not a our Savior gathered His Blood prior to His own place at this Supper, I premise for human disciples at the Last Supper, death on the cross, Jesus would like to draw to your dominion, power, or before His Passion, I too, Christ makes them attention only the following privilege. To be a priest - wish to gather all of you members of His own Body three: the washing of means to be a servant for around me by means of this and His Blood: He enters disciples’ feet, the gift of His all, to daily wash and purify pastoral letter. into their lives and makes Body and Blood under the humans made unclean, to them His Church, which is At the Mystical Supper with appearance of bread and serve ones neighbor by the His Body (see 1 Cor 12:27). His apostles, Jesus Christ wine to be received and to example given by the Lord. Receiving the Eucharistic established the Mystery of be eaten, and the Prayer “A servant is not greater Gifts, the apostles the Holy Priesthood. He has to the Father for all of us. than his master; now is he also chosen and called all themselves are received by The first action or gesture, who is sent greater than he of us, to also participate in Christ! By taking, they which is reenacted in our who sent him,” – says Christ this great mystery; and has themselves are taken. By cathedral churches with the (John 13:16). To be a priest made this service the partaking of His Body and rite of foot-washing on Holy – means to a servant of purpose of our lives and our Blood in Holy Communion, Thursday itself, Christ in a cleansing for human earthly mission. On this they partake in His Life, visible and moving way, beings, so that every festive day, I sincerely wish enabling them to enter into humbles Himself before His person might be able to to greet all of you who have His death and resurrection, disciples and shows them, participate in the pure life become participants of the to drink of His chalice – that He is among them as of Christ Himself. eternal Priesthood of our and in this way, to be a servant. Explaining His Savior Himself; and How important it is for all transformed to become action to His disciples, who together with you, to reflect of us, especially in these participants in His eternal are surprised and taken upon its content, and the days of the Great Fast Priesthood, according to aback, the Saviour says to responsibilities we must when for hours we hear the the order of Melchizedek them: “Do you know what I fulfill within our Church and confessions of the faithful, (Ps 109:4). In the letter to have done for you? You call among our people. to be ourselves cleansed the Hebrews, we find me Teacher and Lord; and and washed by Christ is this significant emphasis on this Look upon Christ today, you are right, for so I am. “bath” of the soul, which unity between the new and who once again joins us If I then, your Lord and we refer to as the Mystery eternal Priesthood of Christ and presides at His Mystical Teacher, have washed of Holy Repentance! And and the eternal New Supper. How shall we see your feet, you also ought so, let us turn to this mystery Covenant which has been of God’s mercy often; allow sealed by His Blood. Christ to serve us; and Having been permeated by permit Him to make us the Body and Blood of capable in the service of Christ, the apostles at the others. “If I do not wash Mystical Supper became you” - says Christ to Peter participants not of a human and also to each of us - priesthood, but of a Divine “You have no part in Me” Priesthood – a Priesthood (John 13:8). of the Divine Person of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is The second important point the eternal High Priest, in our reflection and the according to the order of culmination of Christ’s Photo: www.ugcc.org.ua Mystical Supper is the institution of the mystery of (Continued on next page) May 8, 2011 24 PASTORAL LETTER OF HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV (continued from previous page)

Melchizedek; through Him (John 17). Christ prays to for every parish and for means, and have sacrificed we have access to the the Father not only in the every monastic community temporal conveniences; perfect salvation and presence of His disciples: to have such men and and today they are in communion with God (Heb He prays for them and in women of prayer, so that places that are most difficult 7:11-28). them, from the depths of by power of the Holy Spirit and where we (as a Church) their very being. This unity and by the intercession of are most needed. Thank The Holy Mysteries of the between the prayer of Christ Himself – the High you, for sharing with our Eucharist and the Christ and the apostles is Priest, our Church may life faithful without complaining Priesthood were instituted made complete by the in the fullness of the Divine the deficiencies and on the same day, by one power and action of the Life! hardships of current socio- divine action of Christ. And Holy Spirit through the economic circumstances, Gazing upon our Savior so, we can say that the Mystery of the Priesthood, and for bringing to them the today, at His Mystical priestly life is a Eucharistic just as Christ is united in Word of God and the Supper, we see that in all life. The priest of Christ the Mystery of the Eucharist example of true Christian His features, His words and serves the Divine Liturgy to His Church as its Head. marriage. Your witness and actions the important, yet every day, in order to lead That is why St. Augustine your sacrifice is a most- veiled truth about His his faithful into communion teaches: “When we turn to precious treasure, upon priestly service: Christ’s with the Body and Blood of God in prayer, we should which our Church priest is he, who the Lord, by means of his not detach from Him His continues to grow and generously gives of himself. pastoral service and care Son; and when the Body develop. of souls, and by the of the Son prays, then it is In imitation of Christ, the proclamation of God’s not detached from its priest gives to the people I sincerely pray for those Word. It is from the Head. In this way, the same not only what he has: time, priests who today feel lost, Eucharist that the priest Person, the only Saviour of knowledge, strength and disillusioned, wounded, or draws his strength and zeal; the Body, our Lord Jesus gifts (either personal or of who suffer from trials and in the Eucharist he renews Christ, the Son of God, is his family). He also gives temptations. May the Lord his consecration to God the One Who prays in us, himself completely to his this day strengthen you and and discovers his own for us, and is the One to people as a servant; that your families; may He bathe identity. Being essentially whom we pray” (St. by the power of the Holy you in His Divine Love and Eucharistic, the life of priest Augustine, commentary on Spirit in the Mystery of the heal your wounds with His is an offering for the People Psalm 85). Priesthood, he may bring Body and Blood; may He of God: a sacrifice for the every human being to speak from your inmost people and a way to God. The prayerful service of the Christ, and through Him, to being the Word of eternal Only by living such a life, priest in Christ’s Church unity with the Father - the life! Drinking to the bottom can a pastor of souls come flows from this perspective Source of eternal life. the chalice of the Lord’s and understanding of suffering servant, let us to know God ever more On this most solemn day, I Christ’s Service. Daily courageously follow Him to deeply; be immersed into extend my sincerest prayer from the Divine His glorious third-day the understanding of the gratitude to all my brothers Praises – our prayer rule – resurrection! Word of His Divine Gospel; in Christ’s Priesthood, who and proclaim the Word to is one of the essential responsibilities of our life with zeal and with sacrifice, +SVIATOSLAV His People in the power of serve God and His the Holy Spirit. and an inseparable part of our priestly vocation. When Church. All the good things The third important action a priest daily prays Matins, happening in our Church of Christ, who dines the Hours, Vespers and today, are taking place, together with us at His other parts of the liturgical thanks to God’s and Mystical Supper, is His rule of the day, then even your untiring service. prayer. Together with His if he is alone, he prays With deep respect, I bow disciples, Jesus sings praises always in the Church, with my head before hundreds to the Father and offers His the Church and for the of priestly families, who priestly prayer for them Church! How important it is have given of their own May 8, 2011 25 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 5-8, 2011: Carnival, St. Nicholas Ukrainian June 5, 2011: The Archeparchial Office of Religious Catholic School, 223 President St, Passaic, NJ Education will hold the 1st Annual Festival of Children's Religious songs, at the Cathedral in May 14 & 28, 2011: Pre-Cana Marriage Class at Philadelphia, PA. Please contact Fr. Volodymyr Annunciation Church, Melrose Park, 215-635-1627. Popyk at 215-627-0143 or Ukrainian Catholic Priests.

May 15, 2011: “Sviachene” Easter Dinner after 9 June 5, 2011: LUC Meeting, St. Vladimir Ukrainian AM Liturgy at the Cathedral, 830 N. Franklin Street, Greek Catholic Church, Scranton, PA, 2pm Philadelphia, PA. June 18, 2011: Centennial Open House - Basilian May 15, 2011: Icon Lecture Series, 2-5pm, BASILIAN Motherhouse SPIRITUALITY CENTER, 710 Fox Chase Road, Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046. June 26, 2011: 12 to 6 pm - Ukrainian Festival and Dinner at St. Anne’s Ukrainian Catholic Church May 15, 2011: 57th Annual Pilgrimage to the Mother - 1545 Easton Road - Warrington, PA 18976 of God of Zarvanytsya at 12:30pm, Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1629 W. Cayuga St., August 13-14, 2011: Sister Servants of Mary Philadelphia, PA 19140 Immaculate’s Holy Dormition Pilgrimage, Sloatsburg, NY. May 15, 2011: Spring Ukrainian Dance and Music Program, Assumption School, Perth Amboy, NJ, 1pm. September 26-29, 2011: Clergy Retreat in Long Branch, NJ. May 22, 2011: Easter Dinner "Sviachene", St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 428 N. October 2, 2011: Centennial Pilgrimage - Sisters Seventh Ave, Scranton, PA at 1pm. For information of St. Basil the Great call 570-346-2414. Reservation deadline is May 15th. November 6, 2011: Sisters of the Order of St. May 23-25, 2011: Spring Clergy Conference in Basil the Great celebrate their Centennial with a Hershey, PA. Liturgy at the Cathedral, Philadelphia, PA.

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