### [2023-02-6](/feed/2023/02/6/index.md)

##### Major Archbishop
# Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church announces that the church will begin using the Gregorian calendar on September 1 for all but moveable feasts, following a decision by the Synod of Bishops. 

From September 1, 2023, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine switches to a new style for fixed holidays while adhering to the current Paschalia. This was stated by the Father and Head of the UGCC, His Beatitude Sviatoslav, on the live broadcast of “Live TV,” announcing the decision of the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC in Ukraine.


### Sources:

1. [UGCC](https://ugcc.ua/en/data/historical-decision-the-ugcc-in-ukraine-switches-to-a-new-calendar-232/) [Image](https://ugcc.ua/pub/images/17ce02904bff4dc1.jpg)

### Changes:

1.  Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church announces that the church will switch to the Revised Julian calendar on 1 September 2023 following the decision by the Synod of Bishops.  _2023-02-07 01:36:36 (First version)_
2.  Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church announces that the church will begin using the Revised Julian calendar on September 1 following the decision by the Synod of Bishops. Thus becoming the first Greek Catholic Church to adopt the new calendar.  _2023-02-07 07:14:42 (Update)_
2. Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church announces that the church will begin using the Gregorian calendar on September 1 for all but moveable feasts, following a decision by the Synod of Bishops.  _(Current version)_