For those who observe Orthodox Christmas, the celebration begins Sunday.Following the Julian calendar, some Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas 13 days later than those who use the Gregorian calendar.
"Martyrdom of Josaphat Kuntsevych" (c. 1861) by Józef Simmler. / Credit: National Museum in Warsaw
Rome Newsroom, Nov 17, 2023 / 15:30 pm (CNA).
Members of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church gathered in St. Peter’s Basilica from Nov..
Ordained a Catholic priest in 1609, St. Josaphat devoted his ministry to service and efforts to bring the local population back into communion with Rome.