1700th Anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325–2025) with His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo

The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia invites you to a special evening celebrating ecumenical dialogue and reflection.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Location: Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
820 N Franklin St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Schedule

Schedule

6:00 PM – Vespers according to the Byzantine Rite

featuring a men’s ensemble of chanters under Fr. Herman Majkrzak

7:00 PM – Presentation by Cardinal DiNardo

"The Significance of the Council of Nicaea: Pastoral Care & Theology."

7:30 PM – Respondent: Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis, Archdeacon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate; Executive Director of the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Holy Cross School of Theology.

Moderator:

His Grace Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia for Ukrainians.

8:00 PM – Refreshments to Follow

Hosted by the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia
In collaboration with the Durandus Institute for Sacred Liturgy & Music

For more information, contact: RBorovyi@ukrcatholic.org