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Fr. Morozowich Teaches Course on Ukraine’s Religious and Historical Journey

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Father Mark taught a course called “Ukraine: History, Liturgy and Churches Then and Now” which combined history, theology, and liturgy when addressing Ukraine. His introductory course was offered simultaneously at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and provided  the learner with the fundamentals for understanding Ukraine in light of its religious and historical identity. This … Fr. Morozowich Teaches Course on Ukraine’s Religious and Historical Journey

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    ISEC Director Fr. Alexopoulos elected President of the Society for Oriental Liturgy

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    From May 27-30, 2024, ISEC hosted the Ninth International Congress of the Society of Oriental Liturgy. More than 50 specialists on Eastern Christian Liturgies from all over the world came to The Catholic University of America and presented their current research. Fr. Stefanos Alexopoulos, the Director of ISEC, was elected President of the Society for … ISEC Director Fr. Alexopoulos elected President of the Society for Oriental Liturgy

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    “Women and Power in Medieval Armenia: Beyond Local Dynasties and Eurasian Empires”

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    On March 21, 2024 ISEC hosted the Second Annual “The Grace and Paul Shahinian Armenian Christian Art and Culture Lecture Series.” We hosted Zara Pogossian (University of Florence). “[This] valley was a ring without a gem. I built this [church] and put a gem on it”. These were the words left in an inscription on … “Women and Power in Medieval Armenia: Beyond Local Dynasties and Eurasian Empires”

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    “Ascetic Practices and the Mind: Mental Healing in Eastern Christianity”

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    On March 1-2, 2024 we hosted a two-day conference on the topic “Ascetic Practices and the Mind: Mental Healing in Eastern Christianity” at The Catholic University of America. The conference explored the early Christian and Byzantine traditions of monastic training in dialogue with current neurological research and therapeutic practice, leading to an engaging dialogue between … “Ascetic Practices and the Mind: Mental Healing in Eastern Christianity”

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    Fr. Morozowich Presents on Liturgical Exchange at Rome Ecumenical Conference

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     Very Rev. Mitred Archpriest Dr. Mark Morozowich delivered a paper titled “Liturgical Exchange and Influence Between the Eastern Catholic Churches and Orthodox Churches in the USA” at a second conference in Rome, immediately following the St. Josaphat Conference dealing with ecumenism.  This conference was titled “Eastern Catholics’ Ecumenical Vision in Dialogue with the Orthodox” and included many well-known voices from … Fr. Morozowich Presents on Liturgical Exchange at Rome Ecumenical Conference

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    Identity and Cult: Theological, Cultural, and Historical Dimensions of Josaphat Kuntsevych

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    The Bishop Basil H. Losten Center for Ukrainian Church Studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine, and the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome, Italy  sponsored a two-day scholarly conference on St. Josaphat on November 13-14, 2023. This international scholarly conference marked the 400th anniversary of Saint Josaphat Kuntsevych, entitled “Identity and Cult: Theological, Cultural and Historical Dimensions of Josaphat Kuntsevych.” It was under the patronage of the Head of … Identity and Cult: Theological, Cultural, and Historical Dimensions of Josaphat Kuntsevych

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    “The Liturgies of the Church of Alexandria: From Late-Antique Origins to the Medieval Heritage”

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    On September 21-23, 2023, ISEC organized an international conference titled “The Liturgies of the Church of Alexandria: From Late-Antique Origins to the Medieval Heritage” at The Catholic University of America. We hosted 22 scholars from all over the world exploring the liturgical heritage of the great city of Alexandria. This was organized in cooperation with … “The Liturgies of the Church of Alexandria: From Late-Antique Origins to the Medieval Heritage”

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    Sacred Land: Music and Poems of Resilience From Ukraine

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    On June 26, 2023, The Bishop Basil H. Losten Center for Ukrainian Church Studies co-sponsored an event called “Sacred Land: Music and Poems of Resilience From Ukraine.” This was a Ukrainian cultural evening which showcased Ukraine’s rich history through a celebration of centuries of choral music, poetry, and Ukraine’s natural beauty. This event was held … Sacred Land: Music and Poems of Resilience From Ukraine

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    Father Mark Morozowich elevated to the Rank of Mitred Protopresbyter

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    On May 10, 2023 there was a ceremony conferring the ecclesiastical honor and dignity of Mitred Archpriest upon the Very Reverend Doctor Mark Myron Morozowich during the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom at the Ukrainian National Shrine of the Holy Family, 4250 Harewood Road NE, Washington, DC 20017.

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    Fr. Alexopoulos participates in Greek Embassy symposium

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    Fr. Stefanos Alexopoulos participated in an online symposium organized by the educational office of the Greek Embassy exploring Byzantium’s cultural heritage. His presentation was titled: “The Byzantine Liturgical Tradition and Modern Challenges.” Over 75 Greek educators teaching for the Greek Ministry of Education attended.

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