About All Saints · North Fort Myers, Florida
All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church is a Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic parish in North Fort Myers, Florida, that has served as "the Spiritual Home for All of Southwest Florida since 1981." It belongs to the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic and is celebrated in the Byzantine liturgical tradition, with the Divine Liturgy (the Byzantine equivalent of the Mass) at the heart of parish life. The parish is administered by Rev. Fr. Yurii (Yurii Mikhalko), offers Eastern Christian Formation for children and adults, and welcomes visitors through free private tours of its richly iconographed sanctuary. All Saints sits on Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers, within the geographic territory of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Venice.
- Established
- 1980 (Decree of Canonical Erection, December 1, 1980); first Divine Liturgy in the church building celebrated February 1, 1981
- Patron
- All Saints
- Rector
- Rev. Fr. Yurii (Yurii Mikhalko), Administrator
- Diocese
- Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic (Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Church of America); geographically located within the territory of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Venice
Why belong here
All Saints welcomes everyone — lifelong Byzantine Catholics, Roman Catholics curious about the Eastern tradition, and visitors encountering a Ruthenian church for the first time. The parish is small enough to feel like a family, where the priest serves as a spiritual father and members are invited to share their time, talents, and treasure as good stewards. It offers the full Byzantine liturgical and sacramental life (Divine Liturgy, the Holy Mysteries, Eastern Christian Formation for children and adults, free church tours, and iconography) in an intimate North Fort Myers setting. For anyone in Southwest Florida looking for an Eastern Catholic spiritual home grounded in prayer, iconography, and tradition, All Saints is a faithful place to belong.
Mass times at All Saints
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Currently offered by appointment — contact Father Yurii at the rectory office
Our Sacred Story — Parish History
All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church was born from a small mission in Port Charlotte and grew into a parish serving all of Southwest Florida. The parish history page walks through every step of that journey, framed as "Our Sacred Story."
- October 1, 1978 — First Divine Liturgy celebrated at St. Charles Roman Catholic Church in Port Charlotte, FL.
- April 1979 — First Holy Week Services celebrated.
- November 11, 1979 — Byzantine Mission relocates to St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Fort Myers, FL; work begins to find a permanent property.
- October 1980 — Construction begins on the new church building.
- December 1, 1980 — Decree of Canonical Erection received; the parish is named All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church.
- February 1, 1981 — First Divine Liturgy celebrated in the new church building.
- January 17, 1982 — Dedication and Blessing of the new church building by Most Reverend Michael J. Dudick, D.D., Bishop of Passaic.
- Began as a mission of St. Therese Byzantine Catholic Church, St. Petersburg, FL.
- August 2020 and beyond — the parish invites the next generation to write the next chapter of its history.
Identity & Eparchy
All Saints is a parish of the Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Church of America within the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, whose bishop is Most Reverend Kurt Burnette and whose eparchial offices are in Woodland Park, New Jersey. Although the parish sits geographically inside the Roman Catholic Diocese of Venice in Florida, it is canonically part of the Eastern Catholic sui iuris church and follows the Byzantine liturgical, spiritual, and disciplinary tradition.
- Jurisdiction: Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Church of America, Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic.
- Geographic territory: Roman Catholic Diocese of Venice.
- Bishop: Most Reverend Kurt Burnette (resides in Woodland Park, NJ).
- Pastorally connected with Saint Anne Byzantine Catholic Church, New Port Richey.
Clergy & Staff
The parish is currently administered (rather than pastored) by a single priest, who is also listed as serving Saint Anne Byzantine Catholic Church in New Port Richey under the Eparchy of Passaic's Southern States grouping.
- Rev. Fr. Yurii (Yurii Mikhalko) — Parochial Administrator; primary pastoral contact for sacraments, visits, and appointments.
Divine Liturgy & Schedule
The Divine Liturgy — the Byzantine Catholic equivalent of the Mass — is the center of parish life. Sunday services are followed by formation classes during the school year, and weekday or Holy Day services are published in the bulletin and on the parish's online Liturgical and Event Calendar.
- Sunday Divine Liturgy — 10:00 am (current regular schedule).
- Rosary prayed at 9:30 am before the 10:00 am Divine Liturgy.
- Contact page also lists a second Sunday Divine Liturgy at 8:30 am.
- Holy Days and Weekday Divine Services — see Sunday Bulletin and online Liturgical Calendar.
- Live-streamed services available on the parish YouTube channel (previous services recorded there).
Eastern Christian Formation & Religious Education
Faith formation at All Saints serves both children and adults, with structured classes and enrichment courses designed to deepen understanding of the Byzantine Catholic tradition.
- Children's Eastern Christian Formation (ECF) — Sundays after the 10:00 am Divine Liturgy during the school year.
- Classes divided into upper and lower age groups; supplies and lessons provided each week.
- Byzantine Basics and More I & II — introductory courses of four to five classes each.
- Foundations of Byzantine Spirituality — origins and cultural influences of Byzantine spirituality.
- Introduction to Early Christian Worship — using Paul Bradshaw's Early Christian Worship.
- The Holy Mysteries in the Early Church — how the sacraments were administered in the Early Christian Church.
Iconography & Church Tour
The interior of All Saints is conceived as a walk through the iconographic program of the Byzantine Church. The parish offers free private tours so visitors, families, and school groups can experience the icons in person and hear their meaning explained.
- Christ the Pantocrator icon on the ceiling (over the central dome area).
- Iconostasis / Icon Screen with Royal Doors (Annunciation), Christ the Teacher and Mary with the Child Jesus flanking the Royal Doors, Deacon Doors with Archangels Michael and Gabriel.
- Patronal icons of All Saints (right) and St. Nicholas (left) on the icon screen.
- Tetrapod with the patronal icon "All Saints Divine Chorus."
- A rare hand-painted icon of Our Lady, Helper of Mothers, modeled after the Theotokos: Helper in Childbirth.
- Holy of Holies behind the veil, with tabernacle reserving the Eucharist for the sick.
- Private church tours typically Saturdays at 11:00 am; weekday tours by email request; free of charge.
Questions About the Byzantine Catholic Church
All Saints maintains a dedicated FAQ page answering the most common questions visitors and seekers ask about the Byzantine tradition, the parish, and Catholic identity.
- Byzantine Catholics are fully Catholic — one of the twenty-four sui iuris Catholic Churches in communion with the Bishop of Rome (Pope).
- No prior Byzantine knowledge is required to attend.
- Roman Catholics in a state of grace are welcomed to receive the Eucharist in the Byzantine Church.
- Participation in the Divine Liturgy fulfills the Sunday obligation for Roman and Byzantine Catholics alike.
- Membership is a commitment of time, talent, and treasure — not a formality.
- Byzantine Great Lent begins two days before Ash Wednesday; ashes are not distributed.
Daily Prayer Life of a Byzantine Catholic
The parish teaches the rhythm of Byzantine prayer, which begins at sundown and continues through the following day, combining communal Divine Services with personal silence.
- Evening: Vespers (Evening Prayer).
- Before sleep: Compline and other night prayers.
- Morning: Matins (Morning Prayer).
- Throughout the day: the Divine Liturgy and periods of silence before the Lord.
Byzantine Catholic Resources
The parish curates online resources to help the faithful live the Byzantine Catholic faith, pray, and stay connected to the parish even at a distance.
- Live-streamed services on the parish YouTube channel.
- Weekly Sunday Bulletin.
- Online Liturgical and Event Calendar.
- Links to missionary and vocation resources referenced on the parish website.
Visiting, Contact & Getting Involved
All Saints actively welcomes visitors. Whether you are Byzantine Catholic, Roman Catholic, or simply curious, the parish invites you to come and experience the Divine Liturgy, schedule a free church tour, or join formation classes.
- Address: 10291 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917.
- Office Phone: 239-599-4023.
- Email (preferred): [email protected].
- Office hours: by appointment only.
- No assigned seating inside the church; visitors are warmly received.