No, Mam. Look for yourself:
Posted on 04/08/2005 8:21:07 AM PDT by Pyro7480
Click on the link above the watch and hear the Prayers by the Eastern Churches at the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
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I finally got a chance to look at the link. The prayers are in fact in Greek with a little Arabic thrown in. The vested hierarchs are likely Eastern hierarchs in communion with Rome. The Patriarch of Constantinople, the Patriarch of Roumania and the Archbishop of Greece are the ones in black to the left of the coffin as one looks at it. The prayers said are those for the burial of a Christian and are graveside prayers. The Xristos Anestis was chanted becuase in the Church of Rome Easter has already been celebrated. In one part you hear the words "en topo fotino etc." There they are praying that God will give rest "...to your servant John Paul, the Pope and Bishop of Rome in a place of light, in a place of refreshment, where there is no pain, sorrow or suffering...." The Orthodox here will recognize the prayers.
I see you both subscribe to the novus teachings that the Catholic Church merely "subsists" in, rather than consists of, the Church founded by Christ.
You must need a seeing-eye dog.
I was referring to the Eastern rite Patriarchs and Major Archbishops who are in Communion with Rome.
As a matter of fact, I believe all that is contained in the Catechism, wholly and entirely.
If you don't you can join Rembert Weakland.
No, Mam. Look for yourself:
What a beautiful picture. Thank you for posting it.
Actually that phrase "place of refreshment, where there is no pain..." came as a pleasant surprise to this Lutheran who recognized the phrase as part of the post-Communion prayer of the Lutheran requiem Eucharist:
Almighty God,
we thank you that in your great love
you have given us a foretaste
of your heavenly banquet.
Grant that this Sacrament
may be to us a comfort in affliction
and a pledge of our inheritance in that kingdom
where there is no death,
neither sorrow nor crying,
but the fullness of joy with all your saints,
through your Son,Jesus Christ our Lord.
What's to join? He's in full communion with Rome, as I am.
The Eastern Catholic patriarch who presided over the Eastern Catholic prayers was Stephanos II Ghattas, Coptic-Catholic Patriarch of Alexandria. 
I know one was Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, Metropolitan of the Ukranian Catholic Church, and I heard one of the others was the head of the Syro-Malabarese or Malankarese churches based in India. I'm guessing the others were other Byzantine Catholic bishops.
As both Pope John XXIII and John Paul II reminded us, the Catholic Church is both Eastern and Western. There are 22 different Rites (liturgies) within the One, Holy, Catholic Church.
Many of us forget that Jesus Christ was born, died and resurrected in the East. He never went to Rome. After Pentecost, His disciples set out to spread the good news. It is in Antioch, now called Syria, that the words 'catholic' and 'christian' were first used. In each place where the Apostles stopped, a liturgy sprung up, eventually reaching Rome.
The first wave of immigrants to the US came from Europe, bringing the Latin Mass. The next group of immigrants came from the East. Where sufficient numbers of them settled, they were able to bring over a priest to celebrate their liturgy. As persecution of christians in the Middle East continues, more and more of them are fleeing to the US and more Eastern Catholic Churches are springing up. A Roman Catholic may attend Mass at any of the Eastern Catholic Churches and fulfill their Sunday obligation.
To learn more about the various catholic liturgies, follow this link:
To locate an Eastern Catholic Church in your community, follow this link:
Eastern Catholic Churches in the U.S.
Should you decide to attend one of these liturgies, do some research ahead of time to familiarize yourself with the differences. I guarantee you an awesome experience!
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The one whose cope was pink around the neck was the Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabarese. (Pink is the traditional colour of the Holy Spirit among the various groups of St. Thomas Christians). It is of course the colour of the habit of the Holy Spirit Sisters of the Latin rite.
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Thank you for the valuable links...The past 24 hours has been a wonderful education. I know zip about the Eastern Catholic churches and was always curious. There was no exposure to their services when I grew up in the midwest. Their presence today was breathtaking!
You're most welcome!
I also knew zip about the Eastern Catholic Churches until I arrived at FreeRepublic. Thanks to that knowledge, when the abuses in my diocese pushed me to the edge, I found two Eastern Catholic Churches in the nearby community. Each day I thank our Lord for guiding me to the Maronite Church.
The Eastern Catholics hold strong to their traditions, which are reflected in the reverence of the liturgies celebrated in their churches. In the following picture, the 2nd person from the left is, as Siobhan pointed out, from the Syro-Malakarese Rite. This the liturgy brought by St. Thomas to India, where he was martyred for the faith.
The Eastern Churches are the jewels in the crown of the Catholic Church." ... Pope John XXIII
Dude, what sort of problem do you see in the pic that you posted? What's the issue with Catholic (Eastern & Latin Rites) praying together alongside the Orthodox? While the Orthodox are not in union with Rome, the Orthodox Churches certainly can trace their apostolic succession back to the Holy Apostles.
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On May 16, 2004, Mar Nasrallah Boutros Cardinal Sfeir, Patriarch of the Maronite Church, concelebrated the Mass with the Holy Father. In recognition of the heritage of the newly ordained St. Nimatullah Al-Hardini, a Maronite monk, the Gospel was read first in Italian and then chanted in Arabic by a Maronite priest. This was immediately followed by the chanting of the Korozooto by a Maronite choir.
Lilmaseehee Yasoo'
Attas Beehoo Walbarakat
Min Ajlee Kalameeheel
Hayee Lana.
Lilmaseehee Yasoo'
Attasbeehoo Walbarakat.
English Translation
Praise, Thanksgiving and Blessing
to Jesus Christ our Lord
For giving us His Words of Life
Praise, Thanksgiving and Blessing
to Jesus Christ our Lord.
The following day, the Maronites filled St. Peter's Basilica for a celebration of their Divine Liturgy, celebrated by the Patriarch.
Thank you, Holy Father, for this great honor and recognition.
This link will provide you with a wealth of information. Enjoy!
What an outstanding job you are doing of educating and encouraging! Thank you.
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