The UGCC is switching to a new calendar: how the dates of the holidays will change
By decision of the Synod of Bishops, the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church switches to the Gregorian calendar for fixed holidays from September 1. From now on, the church will celebrate Christmas on December 25. This was announced by His Beatitude Sviatoslav on the live broadcast of “Live TV”. The church announced changes in the part of movable holidays (the date of which changes every year relative to the accepted calendar). Easter remains unchanged. “Taking into account the numerous requests of believers and conducting preliminary consultations with the clergy and monastics of our Church about the urgent need to reform the Liturgical Calendar of the UGCC in Ukraine, as well as taking into account pastoral radios,” His Beatitude Svyatoslav noted. Photo: Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church For those parishes or individual communities that feel they are not yet ready for such a step, they can leave the possibility of liturgical life according to the Julian calendar for the period until 2025. BEING ADDED… Read also: 25 or 7: according to which calendar will Ukrainian Greek Catholics celebrate Christmas
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