(UOC-USA) As we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Ukrainian Independence, we find ourselves in perhaps the most critical moments of all Ukrainian history. We witness yet another genocidal invasion of the nation by the armed forces of the Russian Federation whose main target are the innocent civilians – mostly senior citizens and their grandchildren – sleeping … Continue reading Statement of the Council of Bishops of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA and Diaspora at the Celebration of 32nd Anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence

Fr Gregory, Sermon for Lenten Vespers (Sunday, 2023 March 19), Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Madison, WI Thou Hast Filled All With Joy On the first Sunday of Great Lent when we sing: We venerate Thy most pure image, O Good One; and ask forgiveness of our transgressions, O Christ our God. Of Thine own will … Continue reading The Joy of the Cross

Here's the prayer I said at the recent rally here in Madison commemorating the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Almighty Lord, hear the prayers of Your children and look down on our ancestral and spiritual homeland, Ukraine, in this time of great tribulation.  Bless and strengthen her soldiers, all civil authorities, the government, and … Continue reading A Prayer for Ukraine in time of War

CATECHETICAL HOMILY at the Opening of Holy and Great Lent + BARTHOLOMEW By God’s mercy Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch To the Plenitude of the Church May the Grace and Peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Together with our Prayer, Blessing and Forgiveness Be with All Most honorable brother Hierarchs and blessed … Continue reading Lenten Proclamation of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew