St. Josaphat (14 November): The Bishop Who Died for Union With the Holy See

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In this talk, Father shares the moving and heroic life of St. Josaphat, the Ruthenian bishop and martyr born around 1580 in the region of modern-day Ukraine. Raised during a time of division between the Ruthenian people and the Catholic Church, St. Josaphat experienced a mysterious spiritual wounding during childhood that set his heart on fire for Christ. As the Ruthenian bishops entered union with Rome through the Union of Brest, tensions escalated. St. Josaphat—called to monastic life in the Order of St. Basil—later became an archimandrite and eventually an archbishop. He remained steadfastly loyal to the Holy See, even while facing fierce opposition from Orthodox leaders who rejected reunion with Rome. This video recounts: • His early mystical experience • The historical context of the Ruthenian schism • Why returning to communion with Rome was resisted • His monastic life and leadership • The tensions with a rival Orthodox-appointed bishop • His prophetic declaration that he was ready to die for unity • His brutal martyrdom—beaten, shot, axed, dragged, and thrown into a river • The miracle of his glowing, incorrupt body • The conversion of his murderers • Where his incorrupt remains lie today in St. Peter’s Basilica St. Josaphat stands as a powerful intercessor for unity with the Holy See in times of confusion and division. His life reminds all Catholics that fidelity to the Church is a grace, and perseverance requires prayer, humility, and courage. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 00:08 – Feast of St. Josaphat: Ruthenian Bishop & Martyr 00:14 – Birth and early life in Ruthenia 00:31 – Childhood spiritual experience 00:47 – Union of Brest and division among Ruthenians 01:04 – Understanding schism as a sin against charity 01:25 – Motivations behind resisting reunion with Rome 01:59 – Issues of multiple marriages in Orthodoxy 02:22 – Josaphat’s early career and entrance into monastic life 02:29 – Becoming a Basilian monk and archimandrite 02:38 – Becoming archbishop and conflict with rival Orthodox bishop 02:57 – Growing antagonism and unrest 03:23 – His words to the people and prophecy of martyrdom 03:39 – The attack and brutal martyrdom 04:00 – His body thrown into the river 04:03 – Miracle of his glowing, incorrupt body 04:16 – Conversion of his murderers 04:24 – Movement of his relics to avoid Soviet danger 04:27 – His incorrupt body at St. Peter’s Basilica 05:02 – Lessons from St. Josaphat’s fidelity to Rome 05:13 – Encouragement to pray for unity in the Church For more please visit http://www.veritascaritas.com & please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 #StJosaphat #CatholicSaints #ByzantineCatholic #CatholicHistory #Martyrdom #SaintStories #IncorruptSaints #UnionWithRome #RuthenianChurch #CatholicFaith #SensusFidelium #ChurchUnity #EasternCatholic #SaintInspiration

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• Holiness
• Heaven & Eternity