Come & See: Drawn Into Holy Mystery
History, Theology, Liturgy, and the Rhythm of the Church Year
📅 Schedule of Sessions
Friday, February 13 – Virtual Session (7:00 PM)
History & Theology
Explore the roots of the Byzantine Christian tradition, its relationship to the early Church, and the theological vision that shapes its prayer, spirituality, and understanding of salvation.
Friday, February 20 – Virtual Session (7:00 PM)
Liturgy & the Liturgical Seasons
Discover how the Byzantine liturgical year forms the faithful through cycles of fasting, feasting, and prayer, and how worship itself becomes a primary teacher of the faith.
Friday, February 27 – In-Person (7:00 PM; Livestream available)
Liturgy of The Presanctified Gifts
Join the community for the solemn and beautiful Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church. This service offers a powerful opportunity to experience the theology and liturgical rhythm explored in the previous sessions. Confession will be available.
Registration includes access to all sessions, recordings of presentations, and reception following Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts on Friday, February 27. For financial assistance, please contact stmarybyzcatholic@gmail.com.
Overview
This February, Come & See returns with a special Lenten installment designed to help participants enter more deeply into the prayerful rhythm of the Byzantine Catholic tradition. Scheduled intentionally on Friday evenings during Great Lent, this series invites you to slow down, listen, and allow the Church’s worship to shape your understanding and your heart.
Two virtual sessions will explore the history, theology, and liturgical life of the Byzantine Catholic Church, offering context and insight into the prayers and practices of the season. The series then culminates with an in-person Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, where learning gives way to lived prayer and communal worship.
Registration Overview
Registration is due Thursday, February 12 Come & See. All registration options are designed to keep the series welcoming and accessible while supporting the costs of educational programming and liturgical preparation.
Pay Online Now Options (Due Now):
Pay $30 Online: Come & See February Series (with 2/27 Liturgy & Reception) - $30.00
Pay $25 Online: Come & See February Series (with 2/27 Liturgy LIVESTREAM) - $25.00
Pay Later Options (Due Thursday, February 12):
Pay $30 Check/Cash: Come & See February Series (with 2/27 Liturgy & Reception)
Pay $25 Check/Cash: Come & See February Series (with 2/27 Liturgy LIVESTREAM)
Registration includes access to all sessions, recordings of presentations, and reception following Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts on Friday, February 27. For questions or financial assistance, please contact stmarybyzcatholic@gmail.com.
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Presenters
Very Reverend Yuriy Oros, Th.Dr.
Very Reverend Yuriy Oros, Th.Dr.
Very Reverend Yuriy Oros, Th.Dr.
Fr. Yuriy is a Byzantine Catholic priest, pastor, and scholar with a doctorate
in Eastern Ecclesiastical Studies from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome.Originally from Transcarpathia, Ukraine, he has devoted his ministry to both pastoral leadership and academic
research. Fr. Yuriy’s research and publications focus on the history of
Fr. Yuriy is a Byzantine Catholic priest, pastor, and scholar with a doctorate
in Eastern Ecclesiastical Studies from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome.Originally from Transcarpathia, Ukraine, he has devoted his ministry to both pastoral leadership and academic
research. Fr. Yuriy’s research and publications focus on the history of the Greek Catholic Church in Transcarpathia during the 20th century. Fluent in multiple languages, he combines scholarship, pastoral care, and community leadership
in service of the Church. He resides in Roebling, with his wife and their two children.
Rev. Philip Gilbert
Very Reverend Yuriy Oros, Th.Dr.
Very Reverend Yuriy Oros, Th.Dr.
Fr. Philip is a priest of the Ukrainian Greco-Catholic Church. A life-long Eastern Catholic, he received a Bachelors of Theology from Christendom College before going to Lviv, Ukraine for formation at Holy Spirit Theological Seminary and studied at Ukrainian Catholic University, where he received a Masters of Theology. While living in Ukr
Fr. Philip is a priest of the Ukrainian Greco-Catholic Church. A life-long Eastern Catholic, he received a Bachelors of Theology from Christendom College before going to Lviv, Ukraine for formation at Holy Spirit Theological Seminary and studied at Ukrainian Catholic University, where he received a Masters of Theology. While living in Ukraine, he met and married his wife, and was ordained to the diaconate. After returning to the United States, he was ordained to the priesthood in May 2024 by His Grace Benedict (Aleksiychuk), bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago, and serves as the priest of a small but growing mission community in Cody, Wyoming. He is passionate about our Byzantine liturgical tradition, and loves to share it with others.
Very Rev. Thomas J. Loya
Very Reverend Yuriy Oros, Th.Dr.
Very Rev. Thomas J. Loya
Fr. Thomas J Loya, STB, MA is currently the pastor of Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Parish in Homer Glen, IL. He is also the host of “Light of the East Radio” heard on EWTN Radio affiliates, Ave Maria Radio, and The Guadalupe Radio Network. He is member of the Tabor Life Institute (www.taborlife.org) for the educa
Fr. Thomas J Loya, STB, MA is currently the pastor of Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Parish in Homer Glen, IL. He is also the host of “Light of the East Radio” heard on EWTN Radio affiliates, Ave Maria Radio, and The Guadalupe Radio Network. He is member of the Tabor Life Institute (www.taborlife.org) for the education and formation in the theology of the body and he is a conference speaker for TOBIA (Theology of the Body international Alliance, www.theologyofthebody.net.) Fr. Loya writes a monthly column in the HOMER HORIZONS newspaper and he also writes a bi-monthly column for the HORIZONS newspaper for the Eparchy of Parma which is also carried in the Eastern Catholic Life newspaper for the Eparchy of Passaic. Fr. Loya is one of the founders of www.easternchristianmedia.com and www.oltv.tv which are resources for information on the Eastern Catholic Churches.
Very Rev. Marek Visnovsky
Very Rev. Marek Visnovsky
Very Rev. Thomas J. Loya
Fr. Marek was born and raised in Slovakia. He was formed and studied in the Greek-Catholic Seminary and at the University of Presov, Slovakia where he graduated from Philosophy and Theology. In May of 2004 he got married to Miriam Miksova and in June of 2004 was ordained to Priesthood at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Presov. Since Sep
Fr. Marek was born and raised in Slovakia. He was formed and studied in the Greek-Catholic Seminary and at the University of Presov, Slovakia where he graduated from Philosophy and Theology. In May of 2004 he got married to Miriam Miksova and in June of 2004 was ordained to Priesthood at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Presov. Since September of 2004 has been serving the Eparchy of Parma, 2004-2005 at Holy Spirit Church in Parma, Ohio, 2005-2015 at St. Emilian Church in Brunswick, Ohio, 2015-Present at St. Mary's Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Fr. Marek and Miriam have three children, Caroline, Elias, and Marco.
Alicia N. Brozovich
Very Rev. Marek Visnovsky
Alicia N. Brozovich
Ms. Brozovich is a Roman Catholic who began her journey East in her undergraduate studies at Benedictine College, in Atchison, KS. A career in classical choral music brought her to NJ for a graduate degree in choral conducting, during which she crossed paths with St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church. Now, she serves as cantor at St. Nichola
Ms. Brozovich is a Roman Catholic who began her journey East in her undergraduate studies at Benedictine College, in Atchison, KS. A career in classical choral music brought her to NJ for a graduate degree in choral conducting, during which she crossed paths with St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church. Now, she serves as cantor at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and runs a community performing arts non-profit in Trenton, NJ, where she resides with her Roman Catholic music director husband and their two children.
Bring the Liturgical Year Home
Learn, Live, & Pray The Liturgy
As you journey through the Come & See Lenten series, deepen your understanding with a visual companion designed to make the Byzantine liturgical year clear, beautiful, and accessible.
This 24 × 36 Byzantine Catholic Liturgical Calendar poster maps the flow of feasts, fasts, and seasons in a single, thoughtfully designed image. Created for homes, classrooms, parish spaces, and offices, it helps you see how Great Lent, Pascha, Pentecost, and the full cycle of the Church year fit together as a living rhythm of prayer.
Whether you are exploring the Byzantine tradition for the first time or deepening a lifelong practice, this calendar is a practical and prayerful tool to support your Lenten journey and beyond.
