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Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church

Thank you for visiting the Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church website! We have been serving Catholic believers and our local community for over 125 years. We belong to the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. And yes, we are in full communion with the Holy See. We strive to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ into our daily lives at home, at school and at work.

World Prayer for Ukraine

24 July 2025


Appeal
Of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations to religious leaders, clergy, religious communities, and believers all around the world
Dear religious leaders and spiritual guides! Dear brothers and sisters!
We, the members of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations — an interdenominational and interreligious association that represents 95% of the religious community of Ukraine — appeal to you with a heartfelt call to support the initiative of holding a World Prayer for Ukraine on August 24, 2025.
This interfaith spiritual initiative will take place on the day when Ukraine, during ongoing Russian military aggression, will celebrate the 34th Independence Day.
Millions of people in Ukraine continue to suffer today from the war caused by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. In this time of trials, we need not only political and humanitarian support but also spiritual solidarity — through prayers, compassion, and fraternal participation.
The purpose of this initiative is to unite believers around the world in a common prayerful appeal to the Almighty asking for:
• the end to the war and suffering;
• the protection of innocents and the preservation of human life;
• the establishment of a just peace;
• the restoration of truth, freedom and dignity.
We ask you, on August 24, 2025 (or on the nearest worship day to this date), in your churches and other places of prayer, in accordance with your religious tradition, to appeal to your parishioners for the importance of spiritual solidarity with those who suffer and to offer a special prayer for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.

Metropolia Invites Donations to the Humanitarian Aid Fund for Ukraine

On Thursday morning, February 23rd, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s military to invade Ukraine. The attack began with a launch of ballistic and conventional missiles, followed by ground and coastal operations. Soldiers of the Ukrainian army showed wisdom and excellent preparation for meeting the enemy. Unfortunately, we hear about a lot of damage to buildings, wounded and killed people. We know and believe that the war will end soon, but it will take a lot of effort and resources to restore everything. 

Our Metropolia invites you to make donations to the Humanitarian Aid Fund for Ukraine. This can be done as follows: 

  1. Write a check to the “Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia” and send it to the office at 810 North Franklin Street, Philadelphia PA 19123. Please write on the check “Humanitarian Aid Fund for Ukraine”; 
  2. When the pastor announces the collection in the parish, leave your donation in the parish basket, which will then be transferred to the Philadelphia office along with other donations;
  3. You can donate on the Philadelphia Archdiocese’s website www.ukrarcheparchy.us, and click on Donate through PAYPAL and select  “WAR VICTIMS AND HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN UKRAINE“; Encourage local financial and other institutions to make contributions.

There are no small or large donations. But your donation can change someone’s life for the better. The Lord God will repay the happy donor a hundredfold. Pray for the people of the war victims! May the Lord bless you and our brothers and sisters in Ukraine!

Most Rev. Borys Gudziak
Archbishop of Philadelphia for Ukrainians

Most Rev. Andriy Rabiy
Auxiliary Bishop for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia

Divine Liturgy (Mass) Times

Sunday Divine Liturgies.
Saturday: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am

Weekday Divine Liturgies
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am

Holy Day Liturgies: 9:00 am

Confessions: Saturdays at 2:00 pm

Office Hours

Although we certainly welcome visits to the Parish Office during business hours, it is a courteous gesture to call ahead (570-291-4451) to be sure someone is in the office to receive you and that you will not be interrupting anyone else who may be there at the same time.

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Churches of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia

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Why I Come To Church

"Why I Come to Church" was produced by the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. This video may be viewed on YouTube by clicking this link.

Archieparchial Holy Thursday Services at Holy Myrhh-Bearers Ukrainian Catholic Church in Swarthmore, PA

On Thursday, March 29, 2018, the Archieparchial Holy Thursday Services were held in Holy Myrrh-Bearers Ukrainian Catholic Church in Swarthmore, PA.  The YouTube video of these services can be found by clicking here.

Prayer for Peace

Memorial Services at the Cemetery

Visit from St. Nicholas

Holy Year of Mercy Pilgrimage

Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and Ukrainians in the USA attended the Divine Liturgy at 4:00 p.m on October 15, 2016 in Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, Olyphant, Pa. Metropolitan Soroka was greeted at the Church doors by the youth of the Parish who were dressed in the traditional Ukrainian clothing.

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