“I am the light of the world. He who follows Me
shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
John 8:12
Bishop François Beyrouti’s theme of “Becoming Disciples, Making Disciples” is central to his desire to renew our church’s direction towards strengthening our faith, building better communities, and evangelizing the world through engagement.
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Check out Sophia Magazine: Spring 2024 Issue
Read the latest articles pertaining to faith, history, liturgy, and find out about upcoming activities.
You will also see information about the 2024 National Melkite Convention that you can print from your home and the 2024 NAMY Convention.
As we begin the journey through the Great Fast, Bishop François offers some encouragement and hope for his faithful sheep.
Read Bp. François Beyrouti’s Pastoral Letter on the Great Fast.
BECOMING DISCIPLES
MAKING DISCIPLES
THE PASTORAL THEME OF OUR BISHOP
BISHOP FRANÇOIS BEYROUTI
BECOMING DISCIPLES
MAKING DISCIPLES
THE PASTORAL THEME OF OUR BISHOP
MOST REV. FRANCOIS BEYROUTI
MELKITE ORGANIZATIONS
National Association of Melkite Women
The National Association of Melkite Women was founded in 1986 by Archbishop Joseph Tawil, of blessed memory. Our purpose is to promote and support vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the United States.
Order of Saint Nicholas
The Order of St. Nicholas was created in 1991 by the late Bishop Ignatius Ghattas. In 1980, his predecessor, Archbishop Joseph Tawil, established its now dissolved forerunner organization, the St. Nicholas Guild. In 1997, under the leadership of Bishop John A. Elya, the Order of St. Nicholas re-established itself officially as an unincorporated auxiliary of the Diocese of Newton
National Association of Melkite Youth
The National Association of Melkite Youth (NAMY) provides faith formation opportunities for all youth, 13-18 years of age, within the Eparchy of Newton. NAMY directors, advisors and youth leaders initiate, coordinate and implement spiritual, educational and social activities and events that promote the involvement of youth.
MELKITE ORGANIZATIONS
National Association of Melkite Women
The National Association of Melkite Women was founded in 1986 by Archbishop Joseph Tawil, of blessed memory. Our purpose is to promote and support vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the United States.
The Order of St. Nicholas
The Order of St. Nicholas was created in 1991 by the late Bishop Ignatius Ghattas. In 1980, his predecessor, Archbishop Joseph Tawil, established its now dissolved forerunner organization, the St. Nicholas Guild. In 1997, under the leadership of Bishop John A. Elya, the Order of St. Nicholas re-established itself officially as an unincorporated auxiliary of the Diocese of Newton
National Association of Melkite Youth
The National Association of Melkite Youth (NAMY) provides faith formation opportunities for all youth, 13-18 years of age, within the Eparchy of Newton. NAMY directors, advisors and youth leaders initiate, coordinate and implement spiritual, educational and social activities and events that promote the involvement of youth.
Melkite Association of Young Adults
The Melkite Association of Young Adults (MAYA) is an organization of Melkite Catholics ages 18 – 30 (and at least 1 year out of high school) under patronage of our bishop, the Most Reverend François Beyrouti. We have proven ourselves to be a solid group of young faithful adults who are bound together as a family, and are striving to be strengthened in our Catholic faith with each opportunity we get.
FEATURED RESOURCES
FROM SOPHIA PRESS
Jesus, A Dialogue With the Savior
Melkites: Greek Orthodox Catholics
The Publicans Prayer Book
A Guide for the Domestic Church
June Menaion 3rd Edition (re-edited)
Jesus, A Dialogue With the Savior
Melkites: Greek Orthodox Catholics
Association of Publicans Prayer Book
A Guide for the Domestic Church