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  1. On August 1, until August 15, the Assumption fast begins, the last holiday of the church year. The Service of the Small Paraklesis (Intercessory Prayer) to the Most Holy Theotokos - 20 PM (EEST), daily. Rockford Hills To the Theotokos, let us run now most fervently, As sinners and lowly ones, Let us fall down in repentance, Crying from the depths of our soul: Lady, come and help us,
  2. Eastern Catholic Church Greek Catholic Church Diocese of San Andreas I. History of the Greek Catholic Church "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven;whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." (Matthew 16:13-20) In the beginning, there was only one Church, the Catholic Church (catholic = universal, from greek katolicus). Throughout the Church's history, several rites were established based on the people's relationship with God. The primary rites of the Church were the Byzantine Rite, established in Constantinople, and the Latin Rite, established in Rome, respectively, each rite was practiced in the Roman Empire, East and West, even after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. After the establishment of the patriarchates, it was decided that the first most important patriarchate should be in Rome, where St. Peter became its first bishop,and the second most important in Constantinople. Through the several Ecumenical Councils, various dogmas were laid which eventually led to the Schism of the Western and Eastern Churches, eventually leading to the foundation of the Orthodox Church after the various controversies, such as Filioque. The Orthodox Church denied the Bishop of Rome's authority as First Among Equals, thus becoming a community of autonomous churches. The Great Schism happened in 1054, during Leon IX's papacy, and Patriatch Michael's I patriarchy. After the Great Schism, The Church of East (Byzantine) broke away from the Church of the West (Latin). In 1439, a synod was held in Fererra-Florence, which aimed to unite the Eastern Church with the Church of Rome, but only part of the Byzantine Rite Church was united with the Catholic Church. In order for the Eastern Church to unite with the Catholic Church, they had to accept the so-called Florentine points: I. Papal Primacy. The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, equal to the others, but Primus Inter Pares (The First Among Equals). As found in the Bible, Peter founded the Church after being given the Keys of Heaven by Jesus. Although Peter was equal to the other apostles, he was special given his mission; II. The recognition of the Filioque (also from the Son). As written in the Gospel, the Holy Spirit proceeds the Father. The Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed agreed to the Gospel, prohibiting future alterations of the creed. However, because of heresies of the heresies of the Aryans, which established a hierarchy of the Holy Trinity, the Western Church was forced to introduce Filioque, affirming that the Holy Trinity is one and the same. Thus, the Holy Spirit proceeds after the Father and the Son. The Son was sent the Holy Spirit from the Father. However, in the Oriental Catholic Church, Filioque is not obligatory; III. The use of unleavened bread. Although the Oriental Churches use leavened bread during Mass, they henceforth have to recognize the validity of unleavened bread; IV. The recognition of the Purgatory as an intermediary space in which souls that have committed forgivable sins can atone, although it is not mentioned in the Bible. The Oriental Church which united with Rome also adopted the following: I. The infallibility of the Pope. The Pope cannot be wrong when it comes to matters of Faith; II. Immaculate Conception. The Blessed Virgin Mary was born without ancestral sin, she and Jesus are the only sinless people; III. The possibility of ordaining celibate priests. Priests can get married in the Eastern Church, in fact, in the Orthodox Church marriage is necessary for a priest to be ordained. In the Roman Catholic Church, all priests must be celibate. In the Oriental Churches, priests can be celibate or married, with the condition of being married before being ordained; IV. Baptism by sprinkling water. In the Oriental Churches, Baptism is practiced by immersion, practice rejected by the Catholic Church due to it being dangerous. The Greek Catholic Church does as it pleases when it comes to Baptism. II. Hierarchy of the Greek Catholic Church The Greek Catholic Church's hierarchy is divided between the Major Clergy and the Minor Clergy: The Major Clergy: I. Bishop. The Pope is the Bishop of Rome. A Patriarch, Metropolitan or an Archbishop are still bishops. The bishop is the descendant of the apostles, which granted their authority and powers to their descendants through the rite of the Laying of the Hands; II. Priest. There are different types of priests, such as bishops, archpriests and vicars. The priests do not have the full priesthood, only the bishops. The priest is ordained by the bishop. The priest is in charge of a parish, or is assigned to help another priest as a vice-parish priest, or even assigned to an administrative function. The priest leads the Holy Mass and other sacraments daily; III. The Deacon, which is either permanent or temporary. The temporary deacon prepares to become a priest. The deacon has the lowest status among the Major Clergy. He must assist the priest or bishop during liturgical matters. Those who wish to become married priests must married during their diaconate. The deacons were the disciples of the apostles and the first bishops. They appeared before the priests. The Minor Clergy: I. Hypodeacon. They help the priest, but they must not be confused with the deacons; II. Lecturer. He is the choir's leader. He receives this title in the 3rd year of seminar. During his second year as a seminarian, he is accepted for diaconate or priesthood, and during the first year he obtains the clerical attire. III. About Monkhood In the Eastern Church there is the Order of Saint Basil the Great. The monks are called Basilians, and it is the only monastic order in the Byzantine rite. However, there are Latin monastic orders that practice the Byzantine rite. Franciscans, Jesuits, etc. are not monks, the only Latin monks are the Benedictines, but those Latin orders are accepted. IV. The Greek Catholic Church of San Andreas The Bishop of the Greek Catholic Church of San Andreas is James Malkovich, ordained in 2000. He was appointed bishop of San Andreas by the age of 50 by Pope Benedict himself during an ordainment ceremony in Rome along ten other bishops. He founded the Greek Catholic seminary in Los Santos, where seminarians prepare for priesthood. Both the Greek Catholic and Roman Catholic churches share the Catholic Cathedral of Los Santos. Bishop Malkobich is also working in accomodating a monastery in Los Santos County. Together with the other Greek Catholic priests, and under the supervision of Vicar General Michael Hughes, the diocese of San Andreas is developing at a steady pace. Rector Aaron Foster is currently coordinating the Greek Catholic Seminary of Los Santos. V. ((Out of Character)) This faction has been opened by a 4th year seminarian at the Greek Catholic Seminary, thus our perspective and portrayal are throughly guided. Althoguh it is a religious faction, we're open to members of the community of all faiths. Our objective is to portray the first church faction on the community. Knowledge of Catholic rites and theology are not required in order to join the faction. We will be hosting various religios and community-related events alongside other factions, such as the Government. The Greek Catholic Church of San Andreas condemns religious fanaticism and violence. Anyone who wants to participate in the project can leave me a message. You can find more or inquire about roleplaying with us on our discord: (https://discord.gg/N8vtFCqqvx)
  3. Saint Anthony of Padua Dear Christians, Today we celebrate Saint Anthony of Padua. I propose, in order to get closer to him, the following prayer to him. Saint Anthony, among all the Saints of God, you have been endowed with a special power to protect and help all those who put their hope in you. The dead have risen at your command, the blind have regained their sight, you have restored the health of the suffering, and you have not denied the comfort of your support to any of the pious. This concern of yours for the needs of people fills me with holy trust, with which I run to your goodness, asking for your help (it is said in the mind, good desire, request). For your burning love for Jesus, who rested in your arms as a heavenly baby and for your tender love for the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus, please show your great power and help me. In the sufferings I have suffered, in the misfortunes that befall me, in my sorrows of soul, in sufferings and deprivations, in the innumerable troubles of life, in the temptations that trouble and seduce me, when my passions revolt with anger and when I see that the evil spirit is plotting against my soul to lose it, to you I direct my thought, miracle-worker, and I ask that in all my needs, soul and body, I be relieved and comforted by your protection, because thus encouraged and full of gratitude girl of you, to reach through you the God of mercies in the eternal greatness of heaven. Amen!
  4. How is the Greek Catholic Liturgy? ( Fr. Thomas Loya, America)
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  6. Archdiocese of San Andreas I.About Greek-Catholic Church The Catholic Church is the largest church in the world, founded by Jesus Christ. There are many rites in the Catholic Church. The main rite in the Catholic Church is the Latin rite, practiced by the Roman Catholic Church. Another very important rite is the Byzantine rite, practiced by the Greek Catholic Church. The great schism of 1054 led to the loss of the communion between the Latin and Byzantine rites, between Rome and Constantinople. The Church of Rome retained the name of the Catholic Church while the other churches, now led by a local leader named patriarch, assumed the name of Orthodox Churches. The desire for communion of some Orthodox communities led to the Florentine points, formed at the council of Ferrara-Florence(1417-1431). In order to enter into communion with the Catholic Church, becoming a Catholic Church of Byzantine rite, he had to respect the 4 Florentine points: 1.The Primacy of the bishop of Rome, the Pope is the first of equals, he is the greatest of the bishops. 2.Filioque, The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son, 3.The recognition of the host, the unleavened bread, 4.Purgatory, a place where souls are cleansed of sins before reaching heaven. These four points made communion with the Catholic Church. Currently there are other differences, due to the Catholic church, between the Greek Catholic and Orthodox churches, although both are of Byzantine rite. One of them is the infailibilty of the pope, another is the immaculate conception. However, there are also differences between the Greek Catholic Church and the Roman Catholic Church, due to the rite, the Byzantine tradition. The main thing is the possibility for priests to get married. There are differences of vestments, of liturgical movements, even the Liturgy is totally different. II.The Structure of the Greek-Catholic Church 1.Pope: He is the supreme leader of the Catholic Church, he is the successor of St.Peter. He is the bishop of Rome, residing in the Vatican. The current Pope is Pope Francis. The pope is elected after a conclave of cardinals. 2.Cardinal: The Cardinal is also a bishop and is in charge of a larger area. Not all countrier need to have a cardinal. A cardinal under the age of 80 is called a cardinal elector, meaning he participates in the election of the future pope, after the death of the current one. To become a cardinal you must be a bishop and be appointed by the Pope. 3.Bishop/Archbishop: Is elected to lead a diocese. There are also auxiliary bishops, who do not yet have a diocese, and their formal diocese is a historical one. The bishop is considered a descendant of the apostles, because the apostles were bishops, this power was also passed from hand to hand(by the laying of hands). In the Greek-Catholic Church, the church synod elects bishops. The synod consists of other bishops. The election of the bishop is made afther the retirement of the other. The retired bishop remains emeritus. The bishop may ordain priests. 4.Priest: The priest is ordained by a bishop to lead the liturgy in a church. It belongs to a single church. The priest may hold all sacraments, except the sacrament of the priesthood. A priest can be married or unmarried. If he aspires to be a bishop, he is not allowed to be married. There are priests who are archpriests, they take care of all the churches in their city or village. There are also vicar priests. 5.Deacon: The deacon is ordained as a result of his desire to become a priest in the future. They can have either the role of helping a priest in a church, or the role of following the bishop everywhere to help him. Before being ordained a deacon, he had to decide whether to remain married or unmarried. Once he has been ordained unmarried, he is no longer allowed to marry. 6.Hypodeacon: In the Greek-Catholic Church is also the hypodeacon. He has fewer roles than a deacon. He belongs to the minor clergy. This role is obtained in the 4rd year of the seminar. 7.Lecturer: The church lecturer is the person who reads the apostle and the messages related to the church. This role is obtained in the 3rd year of the seminar. 8.People: People are the ones who are server by the church, they are the most important. III.About Liturgy There are three types of Liturgy. The Liturgy of Saint John, Liturgy of Saint Basil and Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. The Presanctified Liturgy is held only in Lent. The Liturgy of Saint Basil is celebrated only a few times a year. The Liturgy of Saint John is the most frequent, every day, including Sunday, is this Liturgy. The Liturgy is divided into two. The liturgy of the word, wich ends with the gospel(sermon) and the liturgy of the gifts(wich begins with the Cherub). Before a feast and on Saturday evening, the veaspers are celebrated. There are many others, such as Eucharistic adoration, The First Hour, The Third Hour, The Novena...If the Liturgy takes place when it is a feast, it will be called the Imperial Liturgy. The main role of the liturgy is to share and listen to the word of the Lord. IV.Schelude Schelude will always be announced. Sunday Liturgy is held at 6 P.M. evening at Rockford Hills Catholic Church, after the Roman Catholic Mass. At the same time, all the events will be announced, both after the Liturgy and on the official page. If you want to become a Catholic, of Byzantine rite, we are waiting for your message on the official account. (( @Alexav )). The current Bishop of San Andreas is James Malkovich Full Name: Age: Catechumen or baptized: ((V.OOC)) This faction is a serious one. I am a student of Greek Catholic seminar, so I have the necessary experience. Anyone who wants to become a member can get in touch with a message. Any type of character is allowed in relation to the faction, as the church is open to anyone, regardless of their past( of course, a man with a bad past cannot join the clergy, but can become something else).
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