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His Beatitude Lubomyr expresses gratitude for greetings
"Allow me to use this chance to thank many good, well-disposed people who in very different methods – in writing or through gifts – addressed me, to do something pleasant for me. Special thanks to all those who supported me with prayer. Cordial thanks to all of you. I do not have the possibility to thank all of you personally and directly as I would like to. In fact, in many cases I does not even know all my benefactors. Therefore I want by such a method to express gratitude for your kindness". So said His Beatitude Lubomyr, Major Archbishop of Kyiv and Halych, during his testimonial speech in the Solomiya Krushel’nyts’ka National Theater of Opera and Ballet of Ukraine in Lviv. His Beatitude Lubomyr said these words as part of the anniversary evening on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of his birth and 50th anniversary of the priesthood...
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An international academic conference «The Kyivan Church: Ecclesial tradition – historiographical problems – ecumenical prospects»
On the occasion of the 1020th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ and at the request of the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC, the Institute of Church History and Institute of Ecumenical Studies of the Ukrainian Catholic University in cooperation with the National University Kyiv Mohyla Academy, Ukrainian Christian Academic Society, and the National Preserve Sophia of Kyiv are conducting an international academic conference «The Kyivan Church: Ecclesial tradition – historiographical problems - ecumenical prospects» in Kyiv on September 11-14, 2008...
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His Beatitude Lubomyr expresses gratitude for greetings 10.09, [10:39]
"Allow me to use this chance to thank many good, well-disposed people who in very different methods – in writing or through gifts – addressed me, to do something pleasant for me. Special thanks to all those who supported me with prayer. Cordial thanks to all of you. I do not have the possibility to thank all of you personally and directly as I would like to. In fact, in many cases I does not even know all my benefactors. >>>
An international academic conference «The Kyivan Church: Ecclesial tradition – historiographical problems – ecumenical prospects» 09.09, [10:37]
On the occasion of the 1020th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ and at the request of the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC, the Institute of Church History and Institute of Ecumenical Studies of the Ukrainian Catholic University in cooperation with the National University Kyiv Mohyla Academy, Ukrainian Christian Academic Society, and the National Preserve Sophia of Kyiv are conducting an international academic conference «The Kyivan Church: Ecclesial tradition – historiographical problems - ecumenical prospects» in Kyiv on September 11-14, 2008. >>>
The Synod of bishops of the UGCC has started its work 04.09, [20:39]
Today the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, which will last until September 9, 2008, started its work in Lviv. A synod is the highest structure of the Church, which meets once a year and decides the most important questions of the Church’s life. >>>
Letter of His Beatitude Lubomyr to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine 29.08, [10:16]
Honored Mr. Minister! On Sunday August 24, I was one of many thousands in the audience of the military parade on Khreshchatyk. I am very pleased that some of the media paid attention to the presence of the heads of Churches and religious organizations there. With our presence we wanted to demonstrate that not only in the prayers very often repeated during our Divine Services do we call to mind the armed forces of our state, but we wished also to declare publicly our support. >>>
Bishop Michael (Kuchmiak) rests in peace in the Lord 28.08, [10:15]
With deep sadness we report that on August 26, 2008, in Saskatoon, Most Rev. Bishop Michael (Kuchmiak) went to rest in the Lord. >>>
Premiere of the movie «Bishop Andrey» 23.08, [14:46]
On August 22 in Kyiv, a pre-premiere showing of the feature film about Metropolitan Andrey (Sheptytsky), «Bishop Andrey,» took place. Journalists, for whom afterwards was planned a press-conference with the participation of the authors of the film and representatives of the clergy of the UGCC, were invited to the showing of the film. >>>
Ukrainians from the whole world will examine the construction of the Patriarchal Cathedral of the UGCC 22.08, [14:42]
On August 20 the solemn inauguration of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC), which today unites Ukrainian communities and organization from 30 countries of the world, took place in Kyiv. The congress will be conducted from August 20 to 22 in the Ukrainian House. >>>
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Our great memories from the Papal visit to Ukraine
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27.06.2001 Lviv International Airport. Farewell Ceremony
"Goodbye, Ukraine! ...
I ask Almighty God to bless you, the people of Ukraine, and to heal all your wounds. May his great love fill your hearts and guide you in the Third Christian Millennium towards a new future . In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit! "
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Pope's words (www.papalvisit.org.ua)
Some photos of the Holy Father in Ukraine
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