Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of São João Batista em Curitiba, Eastern Catholic Metropolitan Archeparchy in Curitiba, Brazil
The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of São João Batista is an Eastern Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction headquartered in Curitiba's Agua Verde neighborhood at Rua Maranhao 1200. It administers 17 parishes across Brazil with a clergy of approximately 40 priests and deacons serving the religious communities.
The institution originated in 1962 as an Apostolic Exarchate and was raised to eparchy status in 1971. It received its current Metropolitan Archeparchy designation in 2014.
The archeparchy maintains Ukrainian Byzantine liturgical traditions, providing spiritual guidance to 162,000 Eastern Catholic followers throughout Brazilian territories.
The headquarters is located in the Agua Verde neighborhood of Curitiba and is accessible by standard urban transport. Visitors interested in attending services or learning about activities should inquire in advance about scheduled times.
The archeparchy observes the Byzantine rite, distinguishing it from the Latin traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. This Eastern liturgical practice shapes the spiritual life of its followers throughout Brazil.
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