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

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

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”

Fr. Morozowich Presents on Liturgical Exchange at Rome Ecumenical Conference

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

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

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

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

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”

Sacred Land: Music and Poems of Resilience From Ukraine

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

Father Mark Morozowich elevated to the Rank of Mitred Protopresbyter

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.

Fr. Alexopoulos participates in Greek Embassy symposium

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.

ISEC celebrates gift of the Robert W. Thomson Research Collection

First ISEC chair and professorship installed

The Weaponization of Prayer: An Analysis of the Russian Orthodox Military Cathedral

On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the Bishop H. Losten Center for Ukrainian Church Studies at The Catholic University of America and the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Loyola Marymount University co-hosted a Zoom webinar event. The event, moderated by: the Very Reverend Mitred Archpriest Dr. Mark Morozowich, Dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies … The Weaponization of Prayer: An Analysis of the Russian Orthodox Military Cathedral