Byzantine Catholic Community, The Villages, FL

04/13/2026

The Church of Passaic joins Pope Leo XIV in his call to prayer for peace.

In a special way, we unite with the Holy Father during the “Vigil for Peace” this Saturday, April 11, at 12 Noon, lifting our hearts in prayer for an end to violence, healing for all who suffer, and the gift of true and lasting peace.

Let us respond together, with prayer, sacrifice, and hope.

04/05/2026

Хрїсто́съ воскре́се! (Khristós voskrése!)
Вои́стинꙋ воскре́се! (Voístinu voskrése!)

Pascha - Feast of the Resurrection of Christ (Easter Sunday)

Plus a baptism & Chrismation!

04/03/2026

Great and Holy Friday Burial Vespers

"Every Catholic should experience the Great and Holy Friday Burial Vespers in the Byzantine tradition at least once in their lives."

Read more here: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/holy-friday-burial-vespers

04/03/2026

Great and Holy Friday Matins

04/02/2026

Have you ever wondered when the liturgical colors are used? Here's a guide.

Download your FREE PDF copy here: https://byzantinevillages.org/liturgical-colors

03/29/2026

Hosannah!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k-J_ZL36zePydIKV_o3ygR0s10aWfPX_/view?usp=drivesdk

03/29/2026

"...They called him King and cried Hosanna, O Son of David, King of Israel..."

Photos from the Feast of Palm (Flowery) Sunday - Entrance into Jerusalem

Reminder - times for Divine Liturgy this week:
Great and Holy Thursday: 11am
Great and Holy Friday: 1:30pm
Paschal vigil (Saturday): 11am

03/21/2026

Glory to Jesus Christ!

The Divine Liturgy begins every Saturday by 11:00 a.m. (showing up early is encouraged)

First Saturday of the month we do coffee and donuts.

Holy Week Divine Liturgy start times:

11:00am 28 March - Palm Sunday vigil

11:00am 2 April - Great and Holy Thursday

1:30pm 3 April - Great and Holy Friday

11:00am 4 April - Pascha - Feast of the Resurrection of Christ - with blessing of baskets & a potluck to follow.

03/07/2026

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Photos from the 3rd Sunday of the Great Fast - Veneration of the Cross

03/04/2026

You don’t need a passport to encounter the holy. In Livonia, Michigan, you’ll find one of the only shrines in the United States housing extraordinary, large relics from both Eastern and Western saints.

Among the remarkable relics preserved here are:
-A large piece of the veil of the Blessed Virgin Mary
-A large piece of the cloak of St. Joseph
-A major portion of the finger of St. Thomas the Apostle—the very one that touched the risen Christ
-A substantial piece of heart tissue from St. John Paul II
-Significantly sized relics of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Clare, St. Mary of Egypt, St. Nicholas of Myra, St. Moses the Ethiopian, St. Anthony of Padua, and many others

If a trip to Europe isn’t possible, consider making a pilgrimage here instead. Step into a place where heaven touches earth and the communion of saints becomes tangible.

03/04/2026