Passing of an era of liturgical heavyweights. I feel that he even surpasses Schmemman in the impact on reviving his churches liturgy. Where I grew most Ukrainian Catholic churches have just now installed modified iconstases let alone revived a full liturgy and other services.
I think the Protodeacon in the service is from one of the most traditional Ukrainian Catholic churches in North America. They have an impressive cycle of services which puts many Orthodox churches to shame.
This is sadly part of a very common occurrence in Kosovo. Vandals enter churches, set them on fire, then they urinate and defecate in them. ...
"The World is trying the experiment of attempting to form a civilized but non-Christian mentality. The experiment will fail; but we must be very patient in awaiting its collapse; meanwhile redeeming the time: so that the Faith may be preserved alive through the dark ages before us; to renew and rebuild civilization, and save the World from suicide."
Passing of an era of liturgical heavyweights. I feel that he even surpasses Schmemman in the impact on reviving his churches liturgy. Where I grew most Ukrainian Catholic churches have just now installed modified iconstases let alone revived a full liturgy and other services.
ReplyDeleteI think the Protodeacon in the service is from one of the most traditional Ukrainian Catholic churches in North America. They have an impressive cycle of services which puts many Orthodox churches to shame.
ReplyDeleteYour right, one priest and Deacon are from St Elias in Brampton, ON. Very beautiful parish that gets liturgy.
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