Welcome to The Exarchy of
Ss. Cyril and Methodius of Slovaks of the Byzantine Rite
in Canada
Centenary of the Byzantine Catholic Church
October 12-13, 2024
Washington, DC-Annandale, VA
Pilgrimage Events Washington
October 12-13, 2024
Saturday 10/12/2024
Welcome of Pilgrims
10:00 am
Basilica - Upper Church
Saturday 10/12/2024
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
10:30 am
Upper Church or Crypt Church
Saturday 10/12/2024
Lunch
12:00 Noon
Basilica Cafeteria
Saturday 10/12/2024
Moleben
1:15 pm
Byzantine Ruthenian Chapel
Saturday 10/12/2024
Panachida
3:00 pm
Byzantine Ruthenian Chapel
Byzantine Ruthenian Metropolitan Church
to Host Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage
Archbishop William C. Skurla, Bishop Kurt R. Burnette, and Bishop Robert M. Pipta invite the people of the Byzantine Ruthenian Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh to join them on a Pilgrimage to Italy from May 5 to 15, 2025, to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope. This pilgrimage costs only $4,829 per person, which covers airfare from Newark Liberty International Airport, accommodations in first class/select hotels based on double occupancy, most meals, the services of an English tour director, comprehensive sightseeing all admission fees and hotel service charges and airport transfers in Italy.
Fr. Ed Cimbala, who will serve as the general tour coordinator, will be your main point of contact for any questions or concerns. Each eparchy will have a coordinator: Very Rev. Andrew Deskevich, Archdiocese of Pittsburgh, Very Rev. Yuriy Oros, Eparchy of Passaic, Very Rev. Brian Eyman, Eparchy of Parma, Very Rev. Stephen Washko, Eparchy of Pheonix, and Very Rev. Marek Novicky, Exarchy of Toronto. The initial deposit is to be sent to Fr. Ed Cimbala, who will forward your names to the coordinator with your eparchy.
Everyone is invited to come share during this time of prayerful celebration. With the celebration of the Divine Liturgy and other services, our pilgrimage will be a joyful journey designed to highlight our Byzantine Catholic faith, help us appreciate its historical past, and view the art inspired by the Church.
1924 Centennial 2024
Establishment of the Byzantine Ruthenian Church Exarchate In The United States
First Byzantine-Ruthenian Bishop in the United States
Ruthenian Exarchate Established February 25, 1924Pope Pius XI appointed Father Basil Takach as Bishop for United States May 20, 1924Bishop Basil Takach Episcopal Ordination, Pentecost Sunday, June 15, 1924,St. Athanasius Church, Rome, ItalyBishop Takach arrived at New York Harbor August 13, 1924, on the liner RMS Mauretania and offered a Moleben of Thanksgiving at St. Mary of the Protection Church, New York City
Most Reverend Basil Takach, D.D.
The Dual Anniversaries
1924 Centennial 2024 // 1974 Golden Anniversary 2024
Establishment of Byzantine Ruthenian Church Exarchate in The United States
Dedication of The Byzantine Ruthenian Chapel, Washington, DC
Dedication of The Byzantine Ruthenian Church in The United States to the protection of The Mother Of God.
Jubilee Weekend Celebration October 12-13, Washington, DC - Annandale, VA
REGULAR YEARLY SCHEDULE IN OUR CHURCHES
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TORONTO
The Byzantine Catholic Slovak Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God
Location: 257 Shaw St, Toronto, ON M6J 2W7 (map)
Feast days through the week: 12:00 pm (Slovak or English)
Fridays: 12:00 am (Church-Slavonic) (if there is a Feast throughout the week, no Friday Liturgy)
Sundays: 10:00 am (English with Slovak readings included)
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HAMILTON
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church
Location: 1406 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8H 2W5 (map)
Feast days through the week: 10:00 am (English)
Fridays: 10:00 am (English)
Sundays: 10:30 am (English)
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OSHAWA
The Protection of the Mother of God Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church
Location: 464 Ritson Rd S, Oshawa, ON L1H 5J9 (map)
Sundays: 10:00 am (English)
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WINDSOR
St. Michael’s Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church
Location: 2120 Byng Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 3E2 (map)
Sundays: 9:30 am
Confession: 30 minutes before Liturgy
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The Eparchy has donated $25,000 in support of humanitarian aid to Ukraine through CNEWA which works in close cooperation with Caritas Ukraine (mobilizing to serve an influx of refugees, creating field kitchens to help with humanitarian aid, medical help or spiritual and psychological support).
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Our Parishes
The Byzantine Catholic Slovak Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God
Toronto, Ontario
Greek-catholic church of the Nativity of the Mother of God in Toronto for Slovaks of the Eastern Rite was established Rev. L. Minya.
The Protection of the Mother of God Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church
Oshawa, Ontario
In 1949 Slovak Greek Catholic Community decided to set up a parish. From 1949 to 1952 they attended St. Vladimir and Olga’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Fr. Andrej Krafčík C. Ss. R., as the first priest of this community, held services at St. Angela’s.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church
Hamilton, Ontario
Our Church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Zosnutia Presvätej Bohorodičky) is one of several Slovak Byzantine Catholic churches that are part of the Slovak Eparchy of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Canada.
St. Michael’s Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church
Windsor, Ontario
In 1949 Slovak Greek Catholic Community decided to set up a parish. From 1949 to 1952 they attended St. Vladimir and Olga’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Fr. Andrej Krafčík C. Ss. R., as the first priest of this community, held services at St. Angela’s.
Our Priests
Meet our priests