St. Maximus the Confessor on the Divine Liturgy
St. Maximus the Confessor on the Divine Liturgy Presented by Rev. Andrew J. Summerson, SThD November 16/23/30, 2022 (Wednesdays) 6 p.m. pizza, 6:30 presentation, 7:30 discussion, 8:00 compline Please plan to attend all three classes
Tales from the War-Zone
Sheptytsky InstituteHear Sheptytsky Institute staff Fr Alexander Laschuk and Fr Andrew Summerson talk about their recent trips to Ukraine. Lunch to be provided. Please RSVP to sheptytsky@utoronto.ca if you are attending lunch to ensure suitable food. There is a celebration of the sixth hour prior to this event at the chapel in Elmsley Hall. Picture of […]
Parting of the Ways: Ukrainian and Ruthenian Greco-Catholics in the United States 1880-1930
Parting of the Ways: Ukrainian and Ruthenian Greco-Catholics in the United States 1880-1930 Tuesday, November 29, 8 p.m. Eastern In 1884, the first Greco-Catholic priest came to minister to immigrants in the US. Hear the heroic sacrifice of these people to establish communities and how they flourished, mixed, mingled, and split to form two jurisdictions […]
Advent Retreat – Catechists: Lay Spiritual Formation Stewards of the Mysteries of God
St Augustine's Seminary 2661 Kingston Rd, Toronto, ON, CanadaAn Advent Retreat in collaboration with St Augustine's Seminary. A special invitation is extended to all who work or volunteer in any kind of catechetical ministry. Prayer is neither simply private nor is worship solely public. To remember how these pieces interlock, we need to engage the Church’s memory. We will explore early Christian commentaries […]
Theophany 2023
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel 400 Rue Saint-Paul E, Montreal, QC, CanadaCome the Great Blessing of the Waters! Join MASI in celebrating the feast of Christ's baptism in the Jordan in Montreal. January 5, 2023 Procession begins at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel at 3:00 pm to Clock Tower Quay from 3:15 to 4:00 pm Service will be celebrated in English, French, and Ukrainian Main celebrant: Most Rev. Bryan […]
Fr. Brian Kolodiejchuk lecture and preaching at MASI this weekend
Elmsley Hall Chapel 81 St Mary Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaRenowned Specialist on Mother Teresa at Sheptytsky Institute Student Chaplaincy this Weekend This Friday, January 20 at 6:00pm, Fr. Brian Kolodiejchuk, CM, the renowned author and editor of several books on Mother Teresa of Calcutta, will be speaking at the Sheptytsky Institute Student Chaplaincy, University of St. Michael’s College. Fr. Brian worked closely with Mother […]
Patristics Lecture – Polemics of Time, Forging the Liturgical Calendar in the Writings of Eusebius of Caesarea
Newman Centre 89 St George Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaThe Pontifical Faculty of Theology at St. Augustine's Seminary presents this talk as part of its Series of Patristic Talks for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. Title: Polemics of Time, Forging the Liturgical Calendar in the Writings of Eusebius of Caesarea Presenter: Sr. Maria Theotokos Adams, SSVM Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 […]
Master Class – Eusebius of Caesarea
Sheptytsky InstituteUnforgetful Forever The Ethics of Memory in Eusebius of Caesarea A Master Class for students and faculty with Sister Theotokos Adams Wednesday, February 8, 2023 10 am - 12 pm Brunch will be provided. The intellectual itinerary of Eusebius of Caesarea centers on our relation to the past – be it collective or individual. While […]
What the Confessor Learned from the Theologian: Maximus the Confessor on Gregory Nazianzus’ Orations
What the Confessor Learned from the Theologian: Maximus the Confessor on Gregory Nazianzus’ Theological Orations Presenter: Fr. Andrew Summerson This lecture is part of a larger series of patristic lectures sponsored with St Augustine's Seminary: https://staugustines.on.ca/news/divina-eloquia
Lunch at Sheptytsky – The Making of “Gypsy Priest”
Sheptytsky Institute"Gypsy Priest" is the story of Father Miklos Soja, a Greek Catholic priest, whose mission among the Gypsy community during communism in Hungary inspired a national movement of Gypsy ministry among the most marginalized group in Europe. Long before the Second Vatican Council, Father Soja understood how walking with others in Christian friendship is still […]
Engaging Vladimir Lossky’s The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church
Sheptytsky InstituteLossky’s Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church in its French original and English translation offered the west a synthetic narrative about the Byzantine Christian theological tradition. This group of scholars will enter critical dialogue with the work to examine its insights, legacy, and value for contemporary theology. Lossky Looks West: His Views on Meister Eckhart Bernard […]
Study Days 2023 – The Art(s) of Prayer
Sheptytsky InstituteStudy Days 2023 June 23-25, 2023 The Art(s) of Prayer This summer’s study days brings together how Eastern Christians hold that saving beauty of the Word made Flesh before their eyes, hearts, ears, and minds through prayer. Come hear the best speakers—both experts and experienced practitioners on the subject—to lead you through all the ways […]
The Art of Martyrdom
Charbonnel Lounge 81 St Mary Street, Toronto, ONThe Art of Martyrdom An exhibition of Ukrainian icons painted on ammo boxes from the Ukrainian war front. The world debut of a choral work by Frank La Rocca with lyrics by James Matthew Wilson, invoking the intercession of the Ukrainian Martyrs to intercede on behalf of the nation’s current plight. A reading by poet James […]