Eastern Catholicism in Belgium
| Eastern Catholicism in Belgium | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Dutch, French, various liturgical languages |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Tradition | Eastern Christianity (various) |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Eparchy of Saint Vladimir the Great of Paris (Ukrainian Greek Catholic only) |
Eastern Catholicism in Belgium refers to various forms of Eastern Catholicism present in Belgium, mostly immigrant communities. There are several churches where eastern rites are celebrated, often bi-ritual Latin-Eastern churches.
Chaldean Catholics
[edit]As of 2014, there were some 1500 Chaldean Catholics living in Brussels.[1] In 2016, Belgium as a whole had around 3000 Chaldeans.[2] In February 2024, a married Chaldean man was ordained to the priesthood in Belgium, the first Belgian-Chaldean priest to be ordained in Belgium itself.[3]
Byzantine Catholics
[edit]There is a notable community of Ukrainian Greek Catholics in Antwerp, who celebrate Divine Liturgy in the Saint-Michael and Saint-Peter Church and St. Andrew's Church.[4] They are under the jurisdiction of the Eparchy of Saint Vladimir the Great of Paris.[5]
There is also a Melkite Catholic parish in Brussels.[6]
Chevetogne Abbey
[edit]The Chevetogne Abbey is a Benedictine abbey in Belgium that mixes Eastern and Western traditions.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Van Garsse, Steven (29 October 2014). "Chaldeeuwse gemeenschap: 'Het doet ons pijn dat hier kerken worden gesloten'".
- ^ Bouweraerts, Christof (27 April 2016). "Ik wil bruggen bouwen tussen onze gemeenschappen".
- ^ "Gehuwd, drie kinderen en ooit automonteur: David Nas als allereerste getrouwde man door het aartsbisdom tot priester gewijd". 3 February 2024.
- ^ Bludts, Mischa (15 February 2024). "Toekomstig diaken Volodymyr Hreshchuk verwacht weldra zijn eerstgeborene: "Antwerpen is geweldig, maar een beetje druk"".
- ^ "Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Vladimir the Great of Paris".
- ^ "Melkite Council". 17 July 2020.
- ^ Burger, John (23 October 2019). "The monastery where Eastern and Western Catholic monks live together".
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