Eastern Catholics in the United States - Softcover

United States Conference Of Catholic Bishops

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9781574552874: Eastern Catholics in the United States

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ISBN 10: 1574552872 ISBN 13: 9781574552874

Publisher: USCCB Publishing, 1999

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Provides an overview of the four original Eastern Catholic traditions.

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Eastern Catholics in the United States of America Providing an overview of the four original Eastern Catholics traditions (Antiochian, Alexandrian, Byzantine, and Armenian), this book explores the similarities and differences between the Roman and Eastern Churches. Building on Pope John Paul II's apostolic letter, The Light of the East (Orientale Lumen), this new publication is designed to promote a greater understanding of the experience of Eastern Catholics in this country. From the U.S. bishops' Committee on the Relationship Between Eastern and Latin Catholic Churches. Also Available from USCC Publishing Services The Light of the East (Orientale Lumen) To Mark the Centenary of Orientalium Dignitas of Pope Leo XIII An apostolic letter that acknowledges the tradition of the Orthodox churches as well as the Eastern churches with ties to Rome. Pope John Paul II looks at the fall of atheistic communism in Central and Eastern Europe and the various tensions that have arisen. Highlights valuable ways of enhancing our knowledge of and appreciation for the Christian heritage and faith of Eastern churches. By understanding one another's cultural tradition and becoming mutually encouraged by one another's faith, advancement toward unity can flourish. English: No. 5-021, 56 pp.; Spanish: No. 5-022, 60 pp.

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