Well, very informative and fun video. As an Eastern Orthodox ( Cradle Greek Orthodox from Greece), I appreciate your efforts to inform your Roman Catholic viewers about the richness of the eastern spirituality and beauty of. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷
Really fun and easy-to-understand video. Well done. I'm a cradle Latin Catholic who discovered Eastern Catholicism a few years ago. I love the way they do church. Any Catholic who's ever considered Orthodoxy can have Orthodoxy while still being in communion with Rome. Win-win.
Great video. I was raised and still part of the RCC. Although I feel this is the right fit, I do appreciate the Eastern Catholic churches. I have been to a Greek Byzantine Catholic church, Maronite Catholic Church. I hope that before the summer is over or early fall I can attend the Ukrainian Catholic church. I also just discovered in St. Paul, we have a Syro Malabar church. I hope one day I can attend. I really appreciate the liturgy of the Eastern Catholic churches.
Very, very overdue video! The very best of all of them YT videos on the topic. SUBSCRIBED! Many thanks, and may God bless you and your family! HC-JAIPUR (14/10/2023) .
Haha very funny and beautiful video! I was baptized in Latin Church and I attend an Armenian Rite Church for 3 years. Actually, like you mentioned in the video, I find more positive and helpful to focusing on becoming Christ-like rather than focusing on my sins yet I adore both theologies and my Patron Saint is Padre Pio! I try to pray daily Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Jesus Prayer as much as I can. God bless you dear sisters and brothers! ✝️
Great video! Thanks for your ministry. Just one minor correction though….At 1.29 you cut to a photo of Pope Tawadros of the Coptic Orthodox Church conversing with Pope Francis when the commentary referred to …”Patriarchs that are in full communion with Rome”… I’m sure this was an unintentional oversight but could be misleading nevertheless. I pray that the Coptic Orthodox Church reunites with the Catholic Church one day. They have much wisdom to share with us.
The Maronite Church is indeed an “Eastern Catholic Church”, but it is not classified as one of the "main" Eastern liturgical rites because it is part of the broader “West Syriac Rite”. The “Maronite Church” uses the “West Syriac Rite”, which it shares with other churches such as the Syriac Catholic Church. However, the Maronite Church is distinct because it has always been in full communion with Rome and has its own unique traditions and liturgical practices. The Maronite Church traces its origins to St. Maron in the 4th century and has a rich heritage that blends Syriac spirituality with a strong connection to the See of Peter. It retains many beautiful Eastern traditions while also reflecting a deep bond with the universal Catholic Church.
While it’s true that none of the original apostles directly founded the Church in Byzantium, the importance of Constantinople as a patriarchate is rooted in both historical developments and the Church's understanding of apostolic succession. The city of Byzantium, later Constantinople, became a significant Christian center due to its status as the new capital of the Roman Empire under Emperor Constantine. The First Council of Constantinople in 381 and later the Council of Chalcedon in 451 recognized Constantinople as having a special place of honor, "second in eminence and power to Rome" due to its imperial significance and its growing Christian community. The Church has always believed that apostolic authority is not confined strictly to geographic locations where the apostles physically ministered. Instead, it is passed down through apostolic succession-the unbroken line of bishops that trace their spiritual heritage to the apostles themselves. Constantinople’s role as a patriarchate reflects this broader understanding of how the Church recognizes and honors centers of significant Christian life and leadership. It's important to remember that titles like "patriarchate" or "see" are expressions of the Church's mission to maintain unity and order in a global faith community. These titles are not just about historical facts but about the spiritual guidance that these centers provide to the faithful. We hope this helps to clarify the reasoning behind the Church’s recognition of Constantinople as a patriarchate. The Church continues to value the wisdom and spiritual heritage of all its ancient sees, including Constantinople, as integral to our shared Christian journey.
Well, very informative and fun video.
As an Eastern Orthodox ( Cradle Greek Orthodox from Greece), I appreciate your efforts to inform your Roman Catholic viewers about the richness of the eastern spirituality and beauty of.
Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷
Proud to be a Syro Malabar Catholic from India tracing origin to Thomas the Apostle following East Syriac Liturgy
Really fun and easy-to-understand video. Well done. I'm a cradle Latin Catholic who discovered Eastern Catholicism a few years ago. I love the way they do church. Any Catholic who's ever considered Orthodoxy can have Orthodoxy while still being in communion with Rome. Win-win.
kudos to use the "Laitn" the video uses "Roman" despite being otherwise very accurate.
Not all the eastern churches broke away at the same time. For example there is the Coptic Church that split from Rome in the 400’s
I am very proud of being a Catholic with heart down to earth gratefully❤
Proud Catholic from the Maronite rite ❤ always been loyal to Rome and our beloved Pope ☦️
Great video. I was raised and still part of the RCC. Although I feel this is the right fit, I do appreciate the Eastern Catholic churches. I have been to a Greek Byzantine Catholic church, Maronite Catholic Church. I hope that before the summer is over or early fall I can attend the Ukrainian Catholic church. I also just discovered in St. Paul, we have a Syro Malabar church. I hope one day I can attend. I really appreciate the liturgy of the Eastern Catholic churches.
Very, very overdue video! The very best of all of them YT videos on the topic.
SUBSCRIBED!
Many thanks, and may God bless you and your family!
HC-JAIPUR (14/10/2023)
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
As an Melkite Catholic this video is actually awesome
Thank you!
Haha very funny and beautiful video! I was baptized in Latin Church and I attend an Armenian Rite Church for 3 years. Actually, like you mentioned in the video, I find more positive and helpful to focusing on becoming Christ-like rather than focusing on my sins yet I adore both theologies and my Patron Saint is Padre Pio! I try to pray daily Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Jesus Prayer as much as I can. God bless you dear sisters and brothers! ✝️
Great video! Thanks for your ministry. Just one minor correction though….At 1.29 you cut to a photo of Pope Tawadros of the Coptic Orthodox Church conversing with Pope Francis when the commentary referred to …”Patriarchs that are in full communion with Rome”… I’m sure this was an unintentional oversight but could be misleading nevertheless. I pray that the Coptic Orthodox Church reunites with the Catholic Church one day. They have much wisdom to share with us.
Awesome. Learning made fun. Keep it up!
We will!
Excellent...and maybe providential at this time.
Great video!
A very useful video - and a great reminder of the diversity that exists under the "Catholic" umbrella.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Am I to understand that Maronite is NOT one of the main eastern liturgical rites?
The Maronite Church is indeed an “Eastern Catholic Church”, but it is not classified as one of the "main" Eastern liturgical rites because it is part of the broader “West Syriac Rite”. The “Maronite Church” uses the “West Syriac Rite”, which it shares with other churches such as the Syriac Catholic Church. However, the Maronite Church is distinct because it has always been in full communion with Rome and has its own unique traditions and liturgical practices. The Maronite Church traces its origins to St. Maron in the 4th century and has a rich heritage that blends Syriac spirituality with a strong connection to the See of Peter. It retains many beautiful Eastern traditions while also reflecting a deep bond with the universal Catholic Church.
Are these the American Catholic History guys?
We are not sure what you mean by that.
Syro Malabar rite
No apostle ever was in Byzantium / Constantinople. It's incorrect to call it a patriarchy.
While it’s true that none of the original apostles directly founded the Church in Byzantium, the importance of Constantinople as a patriarchate is rooted in both historical developments and the Church's understanding of apostolic succession. The city of Byzantium, later Constantinople, became a significant Christian center due to its status as the new capital of the Roman Empire under Emperor Constantine. The First Council of Constantinople in 381 and later the Council of Chalcedon in 451 recognized Constantinople as having a special place of honor, "second in eminence and power to Rome" due to its imperial significance and its growing Christian community.
The Church has always believed that apostolic authority is not confined strictly to geographic locations where the apostles physically ministered. Instead, it is passed down through apostolic succession-the unbroken line of bishops that trace their spiritual heritage to the apostles themselves. Constantinople’s role as a patriarchate reflects this broader understanding of how the Church recognizes and honors centers of significant Christian life and leadership.
It's important to remember that titles like "patriarchate" or "see" are expressions of the Church's mission to maintain unity and order in a global faith community. These titles are not just about historical facts but about the spiritual guidance that these centers provide to the faithful.
We hope this helps to clarify the reasoning behind the Church’s recognition of Constantinople as a patriarchate. The Church continues to value the wisdom and spiritual heritage of all its ancient sees, including Constantinople, as integral to our shared Christian journey.
Wow, great video!