Anamnesis

The anamnesis recalls only briefly certain major events of the life of Christ which concern every one of us. The words of institution are associated with the anamnesis: “This is My Blood…which is shed for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Remembering, therefore, this salutary command: Do this in remembrance of Me, and all that was done in our behalf: the cross… the resurrection… the second coming.”

Remembering (Gr. anamnein) what? The salutary command – first, the words of institution and second, “all that was done in our behalf”, beginning with the cross and ending with the second coming of Christ (anamnesis). This was done in our behalf and we must remember this, bear it in mind. Our faith must be focused on this and put into practice what Jesus has already done in our behalf. Here it would be appropriate, in accordance with the Scripture, to add the word “together” (at least in your mind): crucified together, buried together, raised together… (Gal 2:20; Col 2:12). To be able to put it into practice either in the liturgy or in our life, we need the Holy Spirit to descend not only on the gifts but on us too!

We present a proposal of a reform of a post-conciliar temple according to the biblical model.

The Council enabled a radical “reform”: It removed the altar-rails which emphasized the sacredness of the place. In most cases, the tabernacle was transferred to the side chapel. An empty altar thus became the centre, with a seat for “the president of the liturgical assembly” behind it. Instead of the Eucharistic Christ it is now the priest, facing the believers, who became the centre of attention during the Mass. This liturgical “reform” affected neither the Orthodox Church nor the Eastern Catholic Churches. Here the sacredness of the place is emphasized not by the altar-rails only but by an iconostasis. The Greeks have a simple iconostasis: mostly composed of four holy images which separate the presbytery from the nave. The Slavs of the Eastern rite have an iconostasis consisting of many images. We propose:

+ Elijah
Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate

8 September 2015

Saint Basil calls at a time when the Church is being destroyed from within by the Arian heresy: “…All intelligence of those who are learned in word is filled with delusion of false or half-true assertions like an eye filled with dust.”… “All these people are struck by an incurable epidemic of crazy love for fame, so everyone wants to be higher than the other, but at the same time, in fact, their ship is sinking to terrible depths.”… “Every borderline (dogma) set by the Fathers of the Church has been moved, every foundation, every stronghold of a sound view of the true faith has been shaken… unless our enemy attacks us first, then a friend by our side will hurt us…” Such is the situation even today but many cannot see it any more – they have become spiritually blind!

“Could you not watch with Me one hour (daily)? Watch and pray.” (Mt 26:40f) Jesus is calling, calling with all His heart! And still, no one has lifted up his voice so often and so many times in vain as Jesus Christ. No call has been so little understood – and this has been even by those who knew Jesus as their Saviour and Lord.

Here we come across the greatest contradiction, namely that people though calling Jesus their Lord do not follow Him. How to understand this? The way of following Jesus may be opened only with one key, with the key of pure love. There is no other key. Therefore the Lord also says that by keeping the First Commandment: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart”, one is given the key to all righteous deeds.

The way of following our Lord and perseverance is not possible without love which can be best realized in a contemplative prayer. At least one hour (daily) with Jesus (cf. Mt 26:40).

Almost every Christian family needs spiritual rebirth which is not possible without family prayer. It is time when we can learn in practice to give our life problems to God. For the beginning, it is enough if at least two members of the family begin to pray together every evening, best from 8 to 9 p.m. – this is the so-called holy hour. At this hour, all members of the family turn off the TV, computer, the internet, and pray to God together. The beginnings are the hardest. However, if you overcome the obstacles and develop this holy habit, it will become the source of blessing and strengthen your relationship both to God and to your family. The family will begin to function properly like a healthy organism. It will be formed by the Word of God, by the wisdom of God rather than by the programme of the world which implants lies and amorality in people.

The Orthodox believers in Russia used to have a prayer corner in their houses with an icon of the Mother of God with Christ Child in her arms. This was the place where the family prayed together every evening.

At the end of the holy hour at 9 p.m., the orthodox Catholic bishops and priests give a blessing to all who prayed during that hour.

How to pray?

Jesus said: “Could you not watch with Me one hour? Watch and pray.” (Mt 26:40-41) The essence of prayer is to realize the presence of God – that Jesus sees you, hears you and loves you. First bring your sins to the light of God and call on the name of Jesus (Aramaic Yehoshua) with faith. You can repeat: “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, have mercy on me!” (Yehoshua, khuonayny) Then it is true about you: “The blood of Christ cleanses you from all sin.” (1Jn 1:7) This is perfect contrition. You will need it at the moment of your physical death, and this is what eternal life in glory with God depends on. If you refuse to repent, you will be eternally condemned! (cf. Lk 13:3)

The Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate encourages Christians to turn to God in continual prayer. He will give you the wisdom and strength in the fight against demonic forces of darkness. Through your faith He will save your nation. Therefore, set prayer guards. Let all pray daily from 8 to 9 p.m. (holy hour) throughout the year. 23 people divide the remaining 23 hours of the day among themselves – this is one prayer guard praying for one week. There are three other prayer guards which pray during the next three weeks – each guard prays for one week. This rhythm is repeated all the year round.
The changing of the guards is on Sunday evening, at 9 p.m. Make a list of 23 people who will keep prayer guards 23 hours during the day and start your prayer of faith the following Sunday. After the end of your week of prayers, you have a break for three weeks, and then you continue the fourth week. Pray so all the year round. God promises the salvation of your nation.

Part one: Diagnosis and the first step

Part two: Metanoein – a change of thinking

Part three: Metastrophein – a change of lifestyle

Part one: Diagnosis and the first step

The Vatican started the process of autogenocide of the Church as early as the beginning of the 20^th century. Modernism based on atheistic philosophy has penetrated into many seminaries under the guise of a scholarly exegesis of the Bible, and its adherents occupied the highest posts in the Church.

With the publication of a powerful encyclical Pascendi Dominici Gregis (1907), Pope St Pius X gave the Church a rescue remedy for the deadly infection. A large percentage of professors and students of theology were dismissed. World Wars I and II followed. In 1943, Pope Pius XII, including a vague statement in his encyclical, opened the door to a so-called scholarly research of the Bible. Liberal spirits of neo-Modernism abused his authority and began to take secret measures towards self-destruction of the Church.

+ Elijah
Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate

8 September 2015

What is the purpose of the pseudo Pope’s appeal for hosting immigrants? Islamization of Europe! First he created the impression that the issue of immigrants is about helping Christian families in need. When the reality showed that it was not about Christians, the clergy immediately fabricated an explanation, saying that Christians should not mind whom they help. They should be, according to Card. Duka, like the Good Samaritan and help anyone. The clergy purposefully concealed the fact that the fruit would be self-destruction – both their own and of their dearest ones.

A truly patriotic attitude towards the artificially induced wave of immigrants can be seen with the Czech President: “Not a single immigrant, otherwise it will start an avalanche!” To distinguish whom to help and whom not, as the clergy suggest, is a trap and loss.

“Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture

might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” Now a vessel full of sour wine was standing there;

and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth.”

“Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” Now a vessel full of sour wine was standing there;and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth.”

Jesus feels physical thirst caused by the loss of blood during the scourging and crucifixion. However, He also experiences spiritual thirst. He thirsts for the accomplishment of the work of redemption and love: “God so loved the world (you) that He gave His only begotten Son…” Jesus fervently desires to finish the work of salvation. But He also thirsts in you – He thirsts for your love, He desires you to be spiritually transformed, to be in spiritual union with Him. This is the way of following and the way of the cross. It requires daily self-denial in small matters.

Reflection: Where and when did Jesus say those words? He said them when He was dying on the cross, in the last hour of His life. Who did He speak to? He spoke to the disciple standing by the cross whom Jesus loved (with divine love – agape). The disciple also loved Jesus, and so he overcame fear of death and stood by the cross. The other disciples were overcome by fear and so they did not stand by the cross.

Jesus wants us too to be disciples standing by the cross and united by love to Jesus crucified. A disciple forsakes everything for the sake of Christ, even his fear of death, because he knows that Jesus conquered death. In reward for faithfulness in the following of Christ, which is a demonstration of practical love, Jesus gives eternal life.

Jesus “saw the disciple”, “said to the disciple” and “the disciple received” the last will, or testament, of Jesus. He received the mother of Jesus. He is an example to us. Let us be Jesus’ disciples. Let us receive the mother of Jesus too.

+ Elijah
Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate

2 August 2015

To Orthodox priests

This year is the year of St Vladimir. Saint Vladimir broke with paganism, threw Perun into the Dnieper and adopted the one true faith which leads to salvation. The Christian monarchy in Russia was replaced by an atheistic regime and 25 years ago this regime was replaced by so-called democracy according to the Western model. Such democracies today are a transition period to US-promoted globalization. The atheistic regime was followed by a kind of revival of the Orthodox Church in Russia. However, American pastors took far greater advantage of religious freedom. They managed to establish their communities in almost all cities within a few years. Baptist and Pentecostal Churches are supported by USA. The fact is that US policy seeks to paralyze the authority of the Orthodox Church and works towards globalization not only in Ukraine but in Russia too. If Baptist and Pentecostal Churches or even some Orthodox ones are supported by USA, who are they beholden to? NWO architects and USA promote destruction of Orthodoxy in Russia and autogenocide of the nation for Judas money!