Its sad that we have this confusion about if its Orthodox or Catholic. This is a "hybrid" if you will, Orthodox tradition but rejects much of the theological aspects of Orthodoxy. I pray one day the churches will unite, for Orthodoxy is the true faith..... Come Home
On the contrary, we accept MOST of the theological aspects of Orthodoxy (Christology, eschatology, devotion to the Theotokos etc.) We have far more in common than you think. In a world that is increasingly secular (or Muslim), we better find a better way to talk to each other. I join you in prayer for the union of all (it's in our petitions in the Liturgy--"our" meaning yours and mine.) The number of Orthodox subscribers I have tell me that we are on the "same page."
Father Jason is a priest in the Ukrainian Catholic Church--and yes, we should look Orthodox. We are not Roman Catholic, but one of several sui iuris Churches that make up the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.
It is great to finally see that the Western Church finally is reallystart respecting the Eastern Churches and all the great traditions they contribute with to the Catholic Church; including the blessings of married presbyters !!!!!
@Menechem Before the 1100's--but not in North America in the last century. The world has changed and married Catholic clergy (albeit Eastern Catholic) ordained on North American soil are no longer a strange or unusual creature.
Still I think it is sad, how much vernacular language has been introduced. It defiles the holy traditions of the Ruthenian and other Eastern Churches. The vernacular languages today change quickly, and melody intoning often mismatches with English translations. May God grant the Eastern Catholic Churches and the (traditional!) Latin Church may vocations. Please conserve Catholic orthodoxy, without compromise.
It's SO interesting how Ukrainian Greco Catholic churches vary from one parish to another. Our Ukrainian priests (I am sure) don't know ANY Greek. Infact, I think we try to get them from Ukraine because not many are becoming priests whom are Canadian/American.
Congratulations to Father Jason and best wishes to all at St. Elias. So wonderful to see a new priest being ordained, and to hear a beautiful traditional liturgy.
father jason is my school priest :P he came into my careers class today to talk about this and he showed us this video
bowlchamp411 1 month ago
Its sad that we have this confusion about if its Orthodox or Catholic. This is a "hybrid" if you will, Orthodox tradition but rejects much of the theological aspects of Orthodoxy. I pray one day the churches will unite, for Orthodoxy is the true faith..... Come Home
5692Nate21 11 months ago
On the contrary, we accept MOST of the theological aspects of Orthodoxy (Christology, eschatology, devotion to the Theotokos etc.) We have far more in common than you think. In a world that is increasingly secular (or Muslim), we better find a better way to talk to each other. I join you in prayer for the union of all (it's in our petitions in the Liturgy--"our" meaning yours and mine.) The number of Orthodox subscribers I have tell me that we are on the "same page."
tsyhan 11 months ago
Man! I can only imagine how he's feeling! Overcome with joy! Watching this is helping me discern my vocation to the Priesthood!
ukieflip 1 year ago
please, forgive my ignorance. are they Orthodox? everything looks Orthodox, but it said "Ukrainian Catholic"?
tmh726 1 year ago
Father Jason is a priest in the Ukrainian Catholic Church--and yes, we should look Orthodox. We are not Roman Catholic, but one of several sui iuris Churches that make up the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.
tsyhan 1 year ago
It is great to finally see that the Western Church finally is reallystart respecting the Eastern Churches and all the great traditions they contribute with to the Catholic Church; including the blessings of married presbyters !!!!!
muscleslave001 1 year ago
@muscleslave001 This has been going on for hundreds of years (the 1100's) what do you mean finally?
Menechem 1 year ago
@Menechem Before the 1100's--but not in North America in the last century. The world has changed and married Catholic clergy (albeit Eastern Catholic) ordained on North American soil are no longer a strange or unusual creature.
tsyhan 1 year ago
Sts. Vladimir and Olga may bless this new priest.
Still I think it is sad, how much vernacular language has been introduced. It defiles the holy traditions of the Ruthenian and other Eastern Churches. The vernacular languages today change quickly, and melody intoning often mismatches with English translations. May God grant the Eastern Catholic Churches and the (traditional!) Latin Church may vocations. Please conserve Catholic orthodoxy, without compromise.
IustitiaPax 1 year ago
Is the new priest married? I've seen ring on right hand..
aries640 1 year ago
@aries640 Married...w/ children...and thriving in North Carolina.
tsyhan 1 year ago
It's SO interesting how Ukrainian Greco Catholic churches vary from one parish to another. Our Ukrainian priests (I am sure) don't know ANY Greek. Infact, I think we try to get them from Ukraine because not many are becoming priests whom are Canadian/American.
snowboarderdude 1 year ago
Good job Father Jason!!!
milezhuuse 2 years ago
In this year of the Priest, thank you all for being priests. +
Hkepfer 2 years ago
Axios!
rwprof 3 years ago
Nice to hear everything sung and not recited.
Mnohaja Lita to Father Jason.
pravoslavny 3 years ago
Congratulations to Father Jason and best wishes to all at St. Elias. So wonderful to see a new priest being ordained, and to hear a beautiful traditional liturgy.
jwbhomer 3 years ago
Axios!
It's a joy to witness God's will realized!
mmelnyk15 3 years ago
AXIOS to the fullest
ase4102 3 years ago
Αχιος! σχιος! αχιος! Beautiful ceremony!
Loyolny 3 years ago
Axios!
Congratulations to this sacred ordination.
(I would prefer Church Slavonic language instead of modern English and modern Ukrainian though.)
Great video.
IustitiaPax 3 years ago
Axios!
Congratulations Fr. Jason!
CanCatholic 3 years ago