BYZANTINE CATHOLICS AND "CUM DATA FUERIT" By Metropolitan Archbishop Stephen I am often asked questions about the Byzantine Catholic Church and if they are Orthodox or not. Recently, someone asked what I knew about "Cum Data Fuerit" and if I could explain it. So, it is my intention to make a humble attempt at disclosing the differences and what caused many Uniate Byzantines to return to the Orthodox Church. What I have said below is only meant to give a very introductory explanation and does not go into historic details. Byzantine Catholics for the most part were once members of the Holy Orthodox Christian Church, much like Western Rite Orthodox were once united with Rome. For various reasons, including force many years ago, many Orthodox faithful joined with the Roman Church and were given the name "Byzantine Uniate Catholics, Greek Catholics or simply Byzantine Catholics." However, since the early 1900's many of these have returned home to their Orthodox Faith. One that is most familiar to us is the return of the Carpatho-Russian Greek Catholic Church to Orthodoxy under Archbishop Orestes Chornock in July 1935, and today is known as the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church (although some have dropped the word "Greek"). At that time 37 parishes were in opposition to the latinization attempts being conducted by the Roman Catholic Church. The forming Diocese in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania called a Diocesan Council-Sobor, and the 300-year-old "Unia" agreement was abrogated. Thus the Carpatho-Russian people returned to their ancestral Orthodox Faith. It was also at this Sobor that the Right Reverend Orestes Chornock was elected Bishop-Nominee of the new Diocese. The Carpatho-Russians received Christianity from Ss Cyril and Methodius.
One of the several reasons that have caused Byzantine Catholics to return to the Orthodox Church was that of a Papal decree issued in 1929 called "Cum Data Fuerit" which prohibited married Byzantine Catholic priests from immigrating to North America. This proclamation served as a catalyst for thousands of Slavic Americans to return to the Orthodox Church from which their ancestors separated from in the 16th and 17th centuries. Rome did not want a presence of married clergy in North America as this, they believed, would cause much confusion, disharmony, and may become a cause for Roman-Rite clergy to want to be married. When these clergy left the Orthodox Church for Rome, the Pope did not insist they leave their wives, as was the case with Roman clergy in the early Church when Rome abolished the married priesthood. So as long as they remained in their countries where this was known everything was thought to be okay. In North America, other than Orthodox Catholic priests, no Roman priest was married and this was something that Rome did not want to confront at that time. As an example, Father Alexis Toth was called to serve St Mary Greek Catholic Church in Minnesota in the early 1900's, but when he arrived Archbishop John Ireland of Minneapolis refused him the pastorate because he was married. After a long time of trying to have Rome intercede for him in this matter without success, he petitioned the Russian Orthodox Church Diocese in San Francisco California to receive him. This was effected and Father Toth was very instrumental in leading many other parishes into the same union. It is said that approximately 80-90% of Russian Orthodox Christians in the United States were at one time Byzantine Catholics under Rome. Byzantine Catholics use the same Liturgies as do Orthodox Catholics, they wear the same vestments, use icons instead of statues, make the Sign of the Cross as we do, use leavened bread for Holy Communion, and in most cases still use the customs of Orthodoxy. However, unlike the Orthodox, they have accepted Papal Primacy, Purgatory, Immaculate Conception and other Roman innovations that are not accepted by the Orthodox Catholic Church. The Orthodox Church prays for the return of all her children back to the Faith of our Fathers in Christ God. God be with you all.
SEPARATION OF ROME FROM ORTHODOX CATHOLICISM By Mitred Archimandrite Fr Timothy Kjera I would like to open this article that will principally center on the Roman Innovation of "Immaculate Conception" with what His Beatitude refers to as "Familial Separation." Without denial, and historically factual, the Church of Rome was indeed one of the five original patriarchates of the Catholic Church of Christ God until A.D. 1054. It was their separation from the other four patriarchates that caused them to become an independent Church and Patriarchate, one that not only separated from the body but also one that became plagued with innovations. Many Orthodox Catholic jurisdictions today see a lack of validity within the Roman Church, and some feel that they exist in heresies unacceptable to the rest of Christian Catholicism. Although both feelings have substance, we cannot forget that they are still part of the Catholic Church mentioned by St Ignatius of Antioch, who succeeded St Peter as Bishop of Antioch. As stated by His Beatitude, "One cannot end Familial Identity simply because a son leaves his father and wants nothing to do with him, or because he might go astray and embrace things that might not be condoned by the rest of the family." Certainly the familial majority may want to isolate him from others in order to protect what is right and just, but he is still a part of the family because of his birth. The Roman Church was also born of Christ God just as the Churches of Antioch, Jerusalem, Alexandria and Constantinople (Istanbul today). All five, and their successions, had the blood of Christ flowing through their individual Churches. They were all Christian and all Catholic. However, disagreements caused by Rome existed at least 1,000 years prior to the Great Schism in A.D. 1054. Rime began to approve new doctrines and dogmas that were not acceptable to the rest of Catholicism and continued this until finally there was no way to reconcile such matters any longer. One of the many issues that arose before and after the Great Schism that even many Romans do not understand is that of the Immaculate Conception. To many Roman Catholics this term simply means that Christ was born immaculately of the Blessed and Holy Theotokos Mary. To them they see no wrong with this and, if this were the definition, i.e., that Christ was born of a virgin and that He was born without sin, then this would be right belief. However, the true meaning of this accepted by Rome is that the Blessed and Holy Theotokos was free from original sin from birth. This is not sound doctrine and actually equates her with being a deity almost equal to Christ God, with the exception that Christ God is of the Father. If we understand original sin we realize that after the fall of Adam and Eve, all generations after them (without any exceptions) would inherit original sin that could only be cleansed by Holy Baptism. If this becomes a strict hereditary matter then to believe that the Virgin Mary was without original sin at birth, then her parents, Ss Joachim and Ann, were also without sin as would have been her grandparents, et cetera, all the way back to Adam and Eve. Since this cannot be, neither can the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. This is theologically unsound because even the Holy Virgin needed to be redeemed and never once denied this. Truly the Holy Virgin was a very pure and holy woman throughout her life but she was not spared original sin because she was to be the Mother of Christ God. The Romans base this upon the fact that at the Council of Ephesus (A.D. 431) the fathers declared that the Virgin Mary was truly the Mother of God, and that she was because Christ was God. However, it stretched this beyond limits when in A.D. 1854 it declared that she was sinless at the moment of her conception and before her birth. The Orthodox Catholic Church does teach that the Virgin Mary was sinless as regard to actual sin but not original sin. Christ never once proclaimed this - only Rome. The Orthodox also teach that at the time of the Annunciation the Virgin Mary was purified in order to receive Christ into her womb in a clean state that would be truly fitting the Son of God. This is true and right believing doctrine that is both biblical and historical within the Orthodox Catholic Christian Church. Yet even today, with no proof of Divine revelation or any supporting facts from Holy Scripture, the Roman Church teaches this and many believe in it. Rome accuses many of following unfounded doctrines and innovating issues of faith that are not biblical, but then what would you call this doctrine of Immaculate Conception? His Beatitude, Archbishop Stephen, offered some additional history on this matter. He advised me that, "In the 1800's not all Catholics of Rome believed in this dogma and rejected it with great strength. There was in Holland the Diocese of Utrecht which was made up of many who rejected this new dogma and who tried unsuccessfully to have the Church of Rome return to sound orthodox (true-believing) teachings. Having received no satisfaction this entire diocese, in the 1870's, separated from Rome and became known as the Old Catholic Church of Utrecht. Many others followed in time with large amounts of bishops, priests and laity joining the Church of Utrecht in Switzerland, Germany, Poland and elsewhere. These Old Catholics also had other disagreements with Rome, much as have the Orthodox Christians for many years before, i.e., Papal Infallibility, Celibacy of Clergy, and many today rejecting the Immaculate Conception and the Filioque Clause in the Roman Creed. However, we must be careful not to equate the status enjoyed by these Old Catholics with the many American groups using their name and, in most cases, not being accepted by Rome or the Orthodox Church." So it is clear that the Orthodox Catholic Church is not the only one that had problems with the innovations being promulgated by the Church of Rome. The Orthodox Catholic Church has remained faithful to sound and ancient dogmas and beliefs. It insists on adhering to what is from God and not what is from man. Amen!
METROPOLIA SUMMONS ALL ADVISORS TO SYNOD [Minnesota (Duluth)] His Beatitude, Metropolitan Archbishop Stephen, has requested that all members of the Lay Advisory Committee of the Metropolia be present at this year's Synodal Conference. This is now the highest administrative position for laypersons within the Church. The following are advisors: Mr Stephen Constantinides (New York); Dr Audrey Daniel (South Carolina); Dr Sandra Dobiash (Colorado); Ms Sherry Ellison (South Carolina); Dr Teresa Jenkins (South Carolina); Dr Janet Maus (Maryland); Dr Nicholas Dore (Arkansas). Also appointed was Honorary Member Dr Peter Smyth (Ontario Canada). The advisors are asked to be present in Duluth Minnesota from at least July 26th-July30th, 2006. This also coincides with the Commission Conference in July at the same location. This will take place at St Mary Pro-Cathedral in Duluth Minnesota. Although the Synod is scheduled to run from July 19th-30th, 2006, they are not being required to attend all days.
2006 (20th Anniversary) COMMISSION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED [Minnesota (Duluth)] Father Timothy Kjera has announced that the 2006 Commission Conference will take place from 11:00 a.m. Friday July 28th until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday July 30th, 2006 at St Mary Syro-Russian Orthodox Church, 5907 Grand Avenue in Duluth Minnesota. More information will be released early next year. This will also be the 20th Anniversary of the Commission since it was restructured in 1986. The Commission will celebrate its 20th Anniversary this year and all members are urged to make plans to attend. The Metropolitan will give all providers attending a special blessing and a certificate commemorating the event.
2006 SYNODAL CONFERENCE AND BISHOPS' CONSISTORY (Minnesota (Duluth)] The 2006 Synodal Conference and Bishops' Consistory will be held from Saturday July 22nd, 2006 until Monday July 31st, 2006 at St Mary Church, 5907 Grand Avenue, Duluth Minnesota. All Bishops and clergy of the Church are expected to be in attendance this coming year, along with the newly elected lay consultors of the Metropolia. The Commission will celebrate its 20th Anniversary this year and all are urged to make plans to attend. The Synod will celebrate its 114th Anniversary of Establishment and Canonization.
DAY OF INDICTION IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH By Father James Shaw The Day of Indiction is the beginning of the Church's New Year. The First Ecumenical Council (A.D. 325) decreed that the Church's year should begin on September 1st. The month of September was, for the Jews, the beginning of the civil year (Exodus 12:2), the month of gathering fruits and bringing them to God as sacrifices of thanksgiving. It was at the time of this feast that the Lord Jesus went into the synagogue in Nazareth, opened the Book of the Prophet Isaiah and read the words: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me; because He has anointed Me to preach good tiding to the meek. He has sent Me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound. To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance." (Isaiah 61: 1-2; cf. Luke 4: 16-21). This month of September is also noted in the history of Christianity because it was during September that Constantine the Great was victorious over Maxentius, the enemy of the Christian Faith. After the victory followed the granting of freedom of confession of the Christian Faith throughout the whole Roman Empire. For a long time, the civil year in the Christian world was reckoned in the same way as the Church's year, from September 1 st, but was later changed to January 1st, originally in western Europe and then also in Russia in the time of Peter the Great.
CONSECRATION SCHEDULED FOR COADJUTOR BISHOP [Minnesota (Duluth)] His Beatitude, Metropolitan Archbishop Stephen, Protohierarch of the Syro-Russian Orthodox Catholic Church and its Synod, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of the Americas and Dependencies, has announced the election of Mitred Archimandrite Timothy (John Kjera) as Coadjutor Bishop of the Metropolia. His Beatitude announced this on September 1st, 2005. The Synod of Bishops and Consultors of the Metropolia expressed their consent making this final. Fr Archimandrite Timothy has served as Moderator of the Commission on Religious Counseling and Healing since 1996. He has been pastor of St Mary Church in Duluth Minnesota since 2002, where he previously served as assistant pastor. He also serves the Metropolia as Vicar General and the Archdiocese as Chancellor. The Metropolitan Archbishop has decided that his consecration as Bishop Coadjutor will take place on July 30th, 2006 so that it coincides with the Synod of Bishops Consistory and the Commission Conference making it possible for all to be in attendance. There has only been one time in the history of the jurisdiction when there were two active Archbishops, 1988-89 when Archbishop Primate Joseph and Archbishop Stephen were both present within the Church before the death of Archbishop Joseph in 1989. Although Archimandrite Timothy will be a Bishop Coadjutor with right of succession to the See of the Metropolia, he will not receive the title of Archbishop until later on, but will be the second ranking Bishop of the Church at that time. The consecration will take place at St Mary the Theotokos Pro-Cathedral, 5907 Grand Avenue, Duluth Minnesota at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday July 30th, 2006. His Beatitude, Metropolitan Archbishop Stephen, will perform the consecration.
ARCHBISHOP ANNOUNCES NORMS TO CLERGY AND MONASTICS Dear Reverend brothers, sons and daughters in Christ: Christ is risen! We have now experienced the great joy of Christ God's resurrection, and we must keep in our hearts his most sacred and painful passion and pains that made us all eligible for eternal rest in heaven. These things He endured for us and our sins that caused God the Father so much sorrow and pain. How important is it then that we, His clergy and religious, be dedicated and loyal to what is required of us in the Church? I have made it known that no priest, cleric or monastic brother or nun shall remain in our good graces if they are disobedient to the Holy Canons or the Statutes of this Church. To do so would place those, and me, who are responsible before God in error and sin. The laws have been written and as such must be obeyed. Throughout my years as a Bishop and then your Protohierarch, I have witnessed many who came for the glory of the sacerdotal office or monastic estate only to become lazy and arrogant and then defect from all that is holy and sacred. The Church disciplined these men and women, and they will one day face God for their final judgment. One cannot promise obedience to the Church and the Protohierarch prior to ordination and then decide to go their own way without requesting such consideration from the Hierarch. I caution all to observe the canonical policies of such a matter. Listen to my words: Those who promise obedience at their ordinations or incardinations or monastic professions to the Church and the Protohierarch, are bound to this and may not disregard such a vow or think it can be severed or mitigated by defection. No canonical jurisdictions allows such and any jurisdiction that will accept such vagante or renegade clergy is not fit for the term "canonical." This jurisdiction requires a release to be approved and to defect before its time is considered anathema. One must abide by the laws of the jurisdiction he or she is with, and most all maintain such a policy. This also applies to a resignation that also must be approved for just cause. When one uncanonically separates himself from his Bishop, he separates himself from his priestly character since faculties come from the Bishop. Like the Greek, Syrian, Romanian, Russian, and many other Orthodox Churches, the Syro-Russian Church also requires clergy to adhere to canons and policies. No one, not even the Protohierarch or a Patriarch may act on his own and simply do what he wishes when moved to do so. This is wrong and such actions are not to be condoned. Synodal Conferences are held annually to discuss matters that are being contested or that are in conflict with local vicariates or dioceses, and also to amend policies or local canons (particular canons) that are outdated. In all of Orthodoxy such major changes must be taken before a Synod and then finally approved by the Protohierarch before it becomes law or before it is no longer required. We do not act alone. This is why bishops must attend such conferences at least once every three years as now required. From this date, there will be no more exceptions because the Church belonging to Christ God is far too important and sacred. Furthermore, unless approved for a solely monastic lifestyle, priests who are ordained must not consider their living rooms to be parishes. Clergy must actively seek places where they can begin missions and serve the people of God to which they were called to care for spiritually. We must be like the Holy Apostles and their successors, carrying the Word to all and establishing places in which true worship can be given to God in the Most Blessed Trinity. Clergy and monastics must be obedient to the Church, to the Protohierarch and then to their local superiors. This is being faithful to your vows and your sacred orders. We must also remember that no priest is ordained for one group of people but for all ethnic groups who seek our counsel and services. Any priest who does not have the current "Statutes of the Syro-Russian Orthodox Catholic Church" should contact the Chancery in order to obtain this. As your Protohierarch, I want to see you all serve faithfully that Christ God shall be honored and glorified by your actions. God's blessings on you all. Metropolitan Stephen May 1st, A.D. 2006
MEMBERS WITHOUT A PARISH The Syro-Russian Orthodox Catholic Church, like other small and smaller Orthodox jurisdictions, realizes that there are members who live far away from the nearest parish to them. In some cases, there exist parishes of another jurisdiction that are in communion with us or in which mutual recognition has been exchanged. In such cases our members may attend these churches until one of ours is opened in their locality. In other cases, there are those living in an area with no parish at all to attend, and for them they may belong to the Pro-Cathedral of St Mary and be on its rolls as a member. Such persons would be allowed to use the Typica Service within their homes on Sunday and Holy Days. They would also be allowed to make their 10% tithe to St Mary's as parishioners uniting them to a parish in good standing. For further information contact Father Timothy Kjera at . If you are interested in assisting the Archdiocese to establish a mission parish in your area, please write to the same email address.
NEW MISSION PARISH IN OCEANSIDE CALIFORNIA [California (Oceanside)] Fr Deacon Stephen Lawrence announced that plans for Holy Ghost Chapel, Oceanside California, are moving along according to schedule. It is expected that the chapel will be open to the public by May 1st, 2006. The Typica Service will be offered every Sunday and Holy Day there until August 1st, 2006 when the Divine Liturgy will be served. Deacon Stephen is expected to be ordained to the priesthood towards the end of July 2006. [California (Carlsbad)] His Beatitude has also approved future plans for Ss Cosmas & Damian Mission Parish that will be established in Carlsbad California. His Beatitude announced the patronal name of the mission parish on December 31st, 2005. More details on this will be announced later this year by the Archdiocesan Chancery.
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APPOINTMENTS & ASSIGNMENTS
OFFICIAL FROM METROPOLIA Issue 1. (01.18.06/1): Priests of the Syro-Russian Archdiocese are forbidden to serve at the Holy Altar with any clergy who are not in union with the Metropolia unless permission is obtained prior to such an event. Issue 2. (04.01.06/1) Parish Charters are issued annually in September. Any parish that is not chartered is technically not recognized as a parish in good standing with the Metropolia. Parishes that are lacking this document must contact the Metropolia as soon as possible. Issue 3. (04.22.06/1) No priest may resign from active ministry or the omophor of the Metropolia until the Protohierarch has accepted such. No cleric may resign or request a canonical release from the Church during any disciplinary action. To do so in either case will result in suspension or possibly being unfrocked or deposed. This has always been a norm of the Church. Issue 4. (06.01.06/1) Paschal Candle. Tradition dictates that all Paschal Candles are extinguished after the Holy Gospel on Ascension Thursday. It is allowed that this candle be lighted again at Baptisms, and for those who wish at the Pentecost Liturgy.
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FUTURE BISHOP FOR THE AFRICAN CONGO PENDING APPROVAL [Democratic Republic of the Congo] The Vicariate of The Congo assembled during the week of April 10th, 2006 to discuss and elect their first Bishop-elect. Attending were Subdeacons Joseph Mabedi, Francois Bababa, Floribert Kabangi, Aime Manzanza, Laurent Kabosani, Mother Helena and Sister Ann Elizabeth. Subdeacons Denis Malumba and Joachim Kingwese were not present but Subdeacon Joachim voted from St Mary Mother of God Convent where he was serving. The Metropolia has been officially advised that Subdeacon Laurent Kabosani was elected by the Vicariate as a candidate for the Holy Episcopacy and the Metropolitan Protohierarch as of April 10th, 2006 has been in deliberation on this matter awaiting the decision of the clergy of The Congo to ratify this. Subdeacon Laurent was recommended to become the first Bishop of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the faithful because he has been a subdeacon for 13 years, and was most instrumental in forming the Syro-Russian Orthodox Catholic Church there. He should have been ordained a priest about eight years ago but with the absence of a bishop there this was not possible. According to the Metropolia, once approved and he arrives in the United States, he will be ordained deacon and priest at St Mary Cathedral in Duluth Minnesota, and then examined and later consecrated a Bishop of the Synod. Mother Helena of St Mary Mother of God Convent was the first to recommend Subdeacon Laurent. A second vote is being mandated because some clergy of The Congo were not invited to vote and contested this, according to Father Cyprien, pastor of St George Church.
NOMINEES FOR NEW SUPERIOR GENERAL OF MONASTIC COMMUNITY [Metropolia (USA)] His Beatitude is seeking nominations for a new Superior General of the Monastic Community. One may nominate himself or be nominated by another. The reasons for feeling competent, or believing that one is competent, to hold this position must be stated in writing. The candidate must be at least thirty years of age, celibate, and hold the dignity of priest. The full name and address of the nominee must be typed on the reference letter or nomination. Please send to Chancery Office, 1318 Baxter Avenue, Superior Wisconsin 54880-1762, by no later than August 1st, 2006.
SS JOACHIM & ANNA PARISH ESTABLISHED IN KISII KENYA [Kenya (Kisii)] Kenya in Africa will now have a second parish of the Syro-Russian Orthodox Catholic Church, Ss Joachim and Anna. The first parish established there nearly ten years ago was that of Ss Constantine & Helen that is under the pastoral care of Father Joseph Ogola. The new parish will be administered to by a seminarian, Charles Oigara, for now.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION St Mark Seminary - Romano Byzantine College has announced that alumni wishing verification of studies and any other service offered must be renewed with the Alumni Association by April 1st, 2006. A transcript that costs a supporting alumnus $10.00 each will now cost non-supporting graduates $15.00 each. Please send your annual $75.00 renewal to Chancery Office, 1318 Baxter Avenue, Superior WI 54880-1762 by April 1st, 2006. You may also pay online by credit card by going to rbsocc.org/donations and noting your payment for the Alumni Association.
METROPOLIA TO APPOINT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR COLLEGE The Metropolia has announced plans to create a new Board of Directors for St Mark-Romano Byzantine College since the dissolution of the original board back in 2001. The Board will help serve the needs of students and alumni as well as the Metropolia. Academic Policies will be submitted and reviewed by this Board along with the Metropolia. More information will be announced later this year.
NEW POLICY REGARDING GRADUATION PROJECTS Candidates for graduation are now expected to submit the title of intended project and abstract to the College prior to commencing their work for approval. This became a new policy of the institution on August 1st, 2005. The abstract must be typed, brief and submitted by mail for approval. This should not be done until study essays have been completed or with not more than two essays left to submit. NEW CATALOG ONLINE The Chancery has announced that the online catalogue for St Mark-Romano Byzantine College is now up and running. It can be viewed by going to http://rbc.rbsocc.org where one can also find an application for admission.
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