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We are a parish community of the Melkite Eparchy of Newton in the U.S. We are joined to the Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarchate of Antioch, an Apostolic Church. We are Byzantine in our tradition and Catholic in our status. Our mission is to gather together in worship and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Author of all good things.
Here in America, our parish is part of the Eparchy of Newton, and our Bishop is Francois Beyrouti. Our liturgical languages are Greek and Arabic, but the majority of our liturgy is in English at our parish here in Akron, OH. Learn more about the Melkite Catholic Church at melkite.org.
In 407 A.D., he died during a final exile at Comanos on 14 September. Saint John Chrysostom, meaning the “Golden-mouthed”, is remembered for his great homiletic eloquence and ranks as one of the greatest pastors of the Church.
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This marks the first recorded use of the words “Catholic Church”, employed by Saint Ignatius of Antioch to distinguish the Christians who adhered to the Church founded by Jesus Christ from those who joined the Churches of sectarians.
A dispute about who Jesus was is settled by a meeting of bishops held at Chalcedon. The Byzantine Emperor and the assembled bishops agreed that Jesus was both “true God and true man”. Those who followed the decisions of this Council were called Melkites or “King’s Men” from the ancient Syriac word for king “Malko” because they accepted the correct ...
Rome and Constantinople separate for a variety of reasons, political and cultural as well as doctrinal. This separation from Rome gradually takes hold throughout the other Eastern Churches. During this period, the Byzantine Emperors slowly extended their domination and influences. Byzantine models in ritual and administration become the norm for al...
Patriarch Cyril VI of Antioch, due to the efforts of Archbishop Eftimios (Saifi) of Saida and Type, affirms the union with Rome which has existed between East and West during the first thousand years of Christianity. From this time, the “Melkite” Church of Antioch is formally divided between Greek Orthodox (those not in union with Rome) and Greek C...
The Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch of Antioch, Theodosius VI, extends his jurisdiction over Melkite Catholics in the Churches of Alexandria and Jerusalem.
An exarchate (temporary diocese) for Melkites in the United States is established with Bishop Justin (Najmy) of blessed memory as the first exarch. The Annunciation Parish in Roslindale, Massachussetts is designated as his cathedral.
The American exarchate becomes a full eparchy (diocese) under Archbishop Joseph (Tawil) of blessed memory.
Our Church exists to bring its people to the Lord … to be divinized. There are many for whom the style of Christian living practiced in our Church is more compatible. Our presence is also a witness to the universality of Christ’s Church. We stand today as Christians seeking to bring ourselves and others closer to God in the Faith given to us by the...
Aug 7, 2021 · St. Joseph Melkite Catholic Church is moving from its landmark building at 600 W. Exchange St. in Akron after nearly 75 years. The congregation will have its final service at 10 a.m. Sunday before relocating next week from Five Points to a smaller structure at 927 N. Portage Path in Merriman Hills.
Aug 2, 2021 · Posted at 2:48 PM, Aug 02, 2021. and last updated 3:38 PM, Aug 02, 2021. AKRON, Ohio — An Akron church that has been around for more than 70 years is closing its doors at its current...
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600 West Exchange St. Akron, Ohio 44302. Phone: (330) 535-7364. Website: https://melkite.org/parish-locator. Mass Times. Sunday 10:00am. Looking for today's Mass readings. Update Church Info » Liturgical Calendar. Mass times and detailed church information for St. Joseph Melkite Catholic Church located in Akron, Ohio.
