100th Year of Study at the Savonarola Theological Seminary
On May 23rd Holy Mass was offered at St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Cathedral in commemoration of the martyrdom of Jerome Savonarola, and to mark the closing of the Savonarola Theological Seminary’s 100th academic year.
In honor of this event God’s Field, the Official Organ of the Polish National Catholic Church published the following prayer, which Savonarola prayed prior to his martyrdom while holding the Holy Eucharist in his hands.
Lord, I know that You are the true God, Creator of the world and of humanity. I know that You are the perfect Trinity, indivisible and inseparable, distinct in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I know that You are the everlasting Word, that came down to earth in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and was crucified to shed Your Precious Blood for us miserable sinners.
I beseech You, Lord, I beseech You, my Savior, I beseech You, my Creator, that the Precious Blood shall not have been shed in vain for me, but will be for the remission of all my sins, for which I ask Your forgiveness, from the day on which I received holy baptism until the present time; and I confess my sinfulness to You, Lord. And therefore, I ask Your forgiveness for anything in which I have offended this city and this people, in spiritual and temporal matters, and for everything in which I may have erred without knowing it.
And I humbly beg forgiveness of all these people here present, and ask that they may pray to God for me, that He may give me strength at my last end, and that the Enemy may have no power over me. Amen.
Dear Sir, Dear Priest,
I am the professor of literature at the University of Wroclaw (Poland). I am interested in the theology, philosophy and the Holy Bible. I’d like to be the priest in your Church. Must I study in the Seminary? Can I get the ordination in PNCC?
I looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
In Christ!
Krzysztof Bilinski
Pan Krzystof,
Thank you for your question. I am a deacon of the PNCC.
You should contact the Office of the Prime Bishop. He will be able to answer your questions and provide proper direction.
You can send a letter in Polish or English to:
Most. Rev. Anthony Mikovsky
Polish National Catholic Church
1006 Pittston Ave
Scranton, PA 18505-4109
United States of America
I wish you every blessing in your process of discernment.
Dear Deacon,
I am studying broadcasting in Milwaukee and I am also thinking about becoming a priest for the PNCC how old do I have to be to become one.
I am 23 now and I know I have to be 25 to become a Deacon so what is the best way to go become a Deacon and then a priest.
Sincerely
Ben
Ben,
I encourage you and pray for you in your process of discerning God’s will for your life and His calling. I would encourage you to call the Office of the Prime Bishop and speak to him directly about your questions. He can be reached at 570-346-9131 or 570-346-2125.