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Published by the Ukrainian National Association inc., a fraternal non-profit association vol. LXJI No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28,1994 75 cents Udovenko tapped for foreign minister Kuchma to raise NPT issue Zlenko rumored interior minister of . On August 19, President Kuchma had with Parliament in October dismissed three members of the Cabinet to be candidate of Ministers, including ivan Dzyuba, the by Marta Kolomayets time in October. "1 think the Parliament minister of culture, Oleh Slepichev, the Kyyiv Press Bureau will support me. Then we'll see whether for envoy to U.S. minister of foreign economic relations, the West will again present conditions on and volodymyr Maltsev, the minister of KYYiv - President Leonid Kuchma aid to Ukraine," he added. by Marta Kolomayets said he will raise the issue of Ukraine's health, paving the way for new appoint– Mr. Kuchma, who met with U.S. vice– Kyyiv Press Bureau accession to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation ments. President Al Gore earlier this month in Treaty with the Parliament in October, KYYiv - President Leonid Kuchma According to the presidential decrees, Kyyiv, expressed his frustrations on the thereby removing any misunderstandings named Gennadiy Udovenko Ukraine's Messrs. Maltsev and Slepichev were pace of aid to Ukraine. Although Ukraine Ukraine has with the West, reported a acting minister of foreign affairs on transferred to other positions, while Mr. was promised S350 million in disarma– local Kyyiv paper, Ukraina Moloda Thursday morning, August 25. Mr. Dzyuba retired. ment monies, Mr. Kuchma said that only (Young Ukraine) on Friday, August 19. Udovenko replaces Anatoliy Zlenko in Earlier, on August 6, Deputy Prime S6 million had been received. "A single problem remains between us that post. Minister Mykola Zhulynsky, who was in However, just two weeks ago, a high- The appointment must be approved charge of humanitarian affairs, was and the United States - the Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty, it must be signed," level U.S. delegation came to Kyyiv...to by the Supreme Council, which is in relieved of his duties. On August 10, explain the reasons for the delay and to recess until mid-September. Mr. President Kuchma appointed ivan Kuras, said the Ukrainian leader in an exclusive interview with the daily paper. supply Ukraine with a timetable for the Udovenko, 62, was most recently a professor of history and the director of remainder of the pledged assistance. Ukraine's ambassador to , but he the Ethnic Relations and Political Science Mr. Kuchma, who is scheduled to visit "We have to intensify our diplomatic is a familiar face to many in North institute at the National Academy of the White House on November 29, said America, having served as Ukraine's Sciences, to that position. he would address the Parliament some- (Continued on page 17)

JERSEY C1TY, N.J. (UNAW) - The delivery to Ukraine, a briefing on the Wall Street Journal on the problems with Ukrainian National Association hosted a grant process, a report by the participants U.S. assistance to Poland and Russia, Mr. conference on United States foreign assis– on their organization's work in Ukraine, iwanciw maintained that the situation is tance to Ukraine at its Jersey City head- and a discussion of the policy and actions even worse in Ukraine. quarters on August 20. Representatives of of the community. While stating that U.S. foreign assistance 22 national Ukrainian American organi– He began by pointing out that a great entails a great deal of waste, Mr. iwanciw zations attended the conference. deal of misinformation exists about the stressed that there are far more serious prob– in welcoming the representatives to the level of U.S. assistance to Ukraine. He lems and consequences for Ukraine. He noted conference, UNA President Ulana attributed that to the "creative bookkeep– that most of the organizations contracted by Diachuk said: "in this room have gathered ing" of the administration as well as the USA1D to supply technical assistance and today the leaders and representatives of unchallenged claims of the administra– training to Ukraine do so only in Russian. Ukrainian Churches and Ukrainian tion published in many newspapers. Requests by Ukrainian participants for American organizations who, in one form According to Mr. iwanciw, while Ukrainian translators have been rejected. He or another, are involved in aiding Ukraine. Ukraine comprises 18.19 percent of the went on to point out that there have been Like the Ukrainian National Association, population of the new independent states numerous cases when Ukrainian participants all Ukrainian American organizations (N1S) that arose out of the former Soviet in training programs have requested contact have their roots in the Ukrainian commu– Union, it has received only 6.81 percent of with Ukrainian American organizations and nity and, with a small exception, depend the assistance in fiscal years 1992-1994. have been turned down - most recently by the for their work in Ukraine on the generous Russia, on the other hand, comprises University of Connecticut, which received a donations of their parishioners, members 52.36 percent of the population and has US A1D grant for work in Ukraine. or contributors." received 69.07 percent of the assistance. "The most dangerous aspect of U.S. Mrs. Diachuk went on to state: "We all it was also pointed out that, on a per assistance," stated Mr. iwanciw, "is that Gennadiy Udovenko are committed to aid Ukraine for the long capita basis, U.S. assistance to Russia for organizations contracted by USA1D will be term and must be planning our activities the three years was S20.56 while to providing grants to non-governmental representative to the United Nations in for the future. Since the needs in Ukraine Ukraine it was S5.84. The average per organizations in Ukraine. These U.S. orga– New York from 1985 through 1992. A are not decreasing but, on the contrary, capita assistance to N1S states was nizations do not know anything about native of Dnipropetrovske Oblast, Mr. constantly growing as the Ukrainian gov– Si5.59. Thus, Ukraine ranked ninth out Ukraine, and if they provide assistance to Udovenko has spent his entire profes– ernment is decreasing its support due to of the 12 N1S states in U.S. assistance. anti-democratic, anti-Ukrainian-indepen– sional career as a foreign service officer. the severe economic downturn, we must Mr. iwanciw provided charts and graphs dence-minded organizations, this can have Mr. Zlenko was dismissed and trans– look to the U.S. government for assis– detailing this information. dire consequences for the very future of ferred to another job, according to the tance for our aid projects." After recounting the appropriations Ukraine." president's decree, and it has been The UNA president explained that the process for fiscal year 1995, he proceeded He concluded this session of the confer– rumored that he may be assigned as an purpose of the conference was to share the to discuss the delivery of assistance. ence with specific examples and outlined ambassador to Spain or the United information which the UNA Washington Pointing out that assistance is delivered the reforms to U.S. foreign assistance that States. Office has accumulated about how much through many departments and agencies of have been proposed by the Central and Mr. Kuchma named Serhiy Osyka, a assistance has been provided to Ukraine, the government, he focused on the U.S. East European Coalition, an ad hoc group deputy minister, as the minister for for– how the funds are disbursed and how Agency for international Development of 16 national organizations representing eign economic relations, in Mr. Ukrainian American organizations can (USA1D), through which the bulk of U.S. virtually every Central and East European Kuchma's Cabinet, Mr. Osyka was an apply for federal grants for their projects in foreign assistance is provided. ethnic group in the United States. adviser for foreign economic relations, Ukraine. She then turned the meeting over Numerous examples of misdirected Mr. iwanciw then introduced Thomas and was involved in drafting the foreign to the UNA Washington Office Director programs and unqualified organizations Kelly, the Private voluntary Organizations7 economic relations law of Ukraine. Eugene iwanciw. receiving grants were mentioned, as were N1S Project Director of World Learning. Mr. Kuchma also named volodymyr Mr. iwanciw explained that the con– what Mr. iwanciw called "horror stories" Mr. Kelly conducted a briefing on the struc– Bobrov as the health minister of Ukraine, ference would have four parts, including about some of the organizations. Quoting and Leonid Borodych as first deputy a report on U.S. foreign assistance and its from a two-part February series in The (Continued on page 5) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28,1994 No. 35 First of presidential decrees on economy covers currency KholmschynafPidliashshia congress decline in production in all industrial 9 enterprises. (RFE7RL Daily Report) by Marta Kolomayets define and approve, within 10 days, a — A world congress of Kyyiv Press Bureau procedure and conditions for the Ukrainians formerly living in the Kholm Pan-Russian party interferes Ukrainian karbovanets to come into line and Pidliashshia regions (presently locat– KYYiv - President Leonid Kuchma with foreign currencies and develop a CH1S1NAU - viadimir Danilov, issued the first in a planned series of ed in Poland) will take place on mechanism for closing the gap between September 17-20. The goal of the gather– chairman of Russia's Party of National decrees aimed at curing Ukraine's sag– the official and free market rates of Unity, is currently visiting Ukraine's ging economy. ing is to solidify ties between local and exchange. diaspora Ukrainians hailing from these Odessa Oblast, and the Transdniester and The economic decree, "On the President Kuchma also stipulated in Gagauz areas in , reported improvement of Currency Regulation," two ethnically Ukrainian territories long the decree that, pending the introduction under foreign domination. Participants Basapress on August 16. Mr. Danilov has was issued on Monday evening, August of a single rate of exchange of the karbo– stated that the party does not recognize 22, and released the next day. it is based will study the culture and history of these vanets against foreign currencies, the ancient areas. (Rukh-Press) the dissolution of the USSR, seeks its on three principles: the introduction of a procedure for the use of the official rate restoration, has branches in seven former single market rate for the karbovanets, of exchange will be defined by the UNAJUNSO criticizes deputies union republics and is about to open the renewal of the Ukrainian interbank National Bank of Ukraine with approval branches in Ukraine and Moldova. Currency Exchange and the reform of a from the Cabinet of Ministers. POLTAvA — Reacting to the recent According to Mr. Danilov, there is currency committee to aid in the regula– The official rate of exchange shall decision of the Supreme Council concern– "mutual understanding" between his tion process, reported volodymyr remain within the limits set by the ing salaries and expenses of deputies, the party and the "Dniester" and Gagauz Kuznetsov, chairman of President National Bank, and take into account the Poltava Oblast organization of the leaders on the goal of reviving the Soviet Kuchma's economic department, during rate of domestic inflation, volume of cred– Ukrainian National Assembly7Ukrainian empire. (RFE7RL Daily Report) a press briefing at presidential headquar– National Self-Defense (UNA7UNSO) it emissions and the state of Ukraine's Ukraine settles gas dispute ters on Tuesday morning, August 23. debt payments and trade balances. issued a statement on August 16 strongly "This decree is a compromise between The decree goes on to say that the criticizing the tendency of parliamentary KYYiv — Ukraine and Russia reached promoters of complete liberalization of National Bank of Ukraine is directed to deputies of "the left, right and center" a new agreement on debt repayment to the currency rate policy and those who draw up and undertake measures aimed towards personal monetary enrichment at Moscow for the supply of natural gas, it want to regulate the rate of the Ukrainian at building up the official currency the expense of Ukrainian national interests. was reported on August 18. Under the karbovanets based on foreign curren– reserves in order to back the single rate According to the statement, UNA7UNSO terms of the agreement, Ukraine is to pay cies," noted Anatoliy Halchynsky, chair- of exchange of the karbovanets against has consistently stood by the position that 25 percent of its Si.2 billion gas debt to man of the president's macroeconomics foreign currencies. With this in mind, the Supreme Council deputies' pay should be Gazprom over the next three months. The department. Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations similar to the average monthly wage in remainder will be recouped by selling Explaining why this first economic is directed to design and carry out mea– Ukraine. (Respublika) Gazprom an ownership stake in Ukrainian decree was issued more than a month sures aimed at reducing imports. Ukrainian-Latin America trade ties gas enterprise. This has averted, for the after Mr. Kuchma assumed office, Mr. The Cabinet of Ministers is to hold time being, Russian threats of cutting off Halchynsky noted that the document had talks with international monetary and KYYiv — A new Association, Ukraine's gas supplies. This is the third in been reviewed not only by the Ukrainian financial organizations on the appropriate Trading House Ukraine-Latin America, a series of evolving gas agreements president and his economic advisers, but financial assistance and credits to be has been formed by private firms, insur– between Ukraine and Russia in recent also by members of the government, granted to the Ukrainian government in ance, investment and banking services months. Previous attempts to cut off gas including the prime minister, the minis– 1994. companies, to renew and expand econom– supplies have failed since Ukraine can ters of finance, the economy and foreign The decree also renews trading at the ic7trade ties between countries of Central siphon off gas from other supply routes — economic relations, as well as the chair- Ukrainian interbank Currency Exchange and South America and Ukraine, in relat– 90 percent of Russia's supplies to Western man of the National Bank of Ukraine. as of October 1. Trading at that exchange ed news, the Kharkiv-based Turboatom Europe flow through Ukrainian territory. "The concept of reforms is pragmatic had been suspended in November 1993. concern has recently made breakthroughs (The Financial Times) radicalism," added Mr. Kuznetsov, in these markets, with the sale of turbine in his decree, Mr. Kuchma also delin– Kravchuk to run for Parliament reflecting Mr. Kuchma's campaign eated the manner in which 50 percent of generators to Mexican power plants. pledges, which promised "evolutionary, the hard currency earned by companies Turboatom edged out U.S., Belgian, TERNOP1L - Leonid M. Kravchuk, not revolutionary, reforms." must be sold: 10 percent (at the free mar– Japanese and Swiss competitors by pro– recently defeated in his re-election bid viding the Mexicans with a better deal. Nonetheless, the presidential decree ket rate) to the hard currency reserves of for Ukraine's presidency, has, as of The concern is presently negotiating promises that by the end of the year there the National Bank; 30 percent (at the August 18, registered to stand for elec– should be a single currency, the agreements with Columbia, Brazil and tion to the Supreme Council in late official rate) via the interdepartment vietnam to provide electrical generating Ukrainian karbovanets, in circulation on Committee for setting priorities in the September. Mr. Kravchuk will be run– the territory of Ukraine. equipment made in Ukraine to these coun– ning for a seat in Ternopil Oblast. The use of hard currency and 10 percent (at tries. (Respublika) "Our goal is to establish one market the free market rate) via the interbank seat became vacant after the death, in rate," said Mr. Halchynsky, who predict– Currency Exchange of Ukraine. Ukrainian privatization statistics releasedJune , of Deputy Roman Kuper of the ed that the official rate of the karbo– The Cabinet of Ministers, with the Congress of Ukrainian Nationalists vanets, set by the National Bank of approval of the National Bank, is direct– KYYiv - The Ukrainian Ministry of (KUN). Mr. Kravchuk may be chal– Ukraine (today that is 20,500 kbv to the ed to introduce within 10 days amend– Statistics released figures on August 16 lenged in his bid by Yaroslava Stetsko, dollar) and the free market rate (47,000 ments to regulations for the establish– concerning the country's ownership of head of KUN and of the Organization of kbv to the dollar) will be one and the ment of priorities in the use of hard cur– industries in the first half of 1994. Almost Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN). (RFE7RL same by the end of the year. rency. These should spell out a procedure 60 percent of all industries are state- Daily Report) The two-page decree instructs the for obtaining foreign currency to import owned; 20 percent have mixed ownership; Bolsheviks register as party National Bank of Ukraine to: gas, oil, nuclear fuel, non-ferrous metals, and 20 percent are collectively owned. 9 ensure, in the second half of 1994, a insecticides, medicines and pharmaceuti– There are only four fully private industrial KYYiv — Ukraine's Justice Ministry gradual narrowing of the gap between the cal raw materials, and to repay the state's enterprises functioning in the country. The official and free market rates of exchange foreign debts and payments due in accor– report also said there had been a notable (Continued on page 18) of the Ukrainian karbovanets against for– dance with international treaties signed eign market currencies; by Ukraine. 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Box 346 Staff writersfeditors: Roman Woronowycz support "five or six industries which will from state into the new Constitution and to Jersey City, N.J. 07303 Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj prevent Ukraine from turning into an support a request by Church leaders to exporter of raw materials." The president reduce taxes on land used by religious The Ukrainian Weekly, August 28,1994, No. 35, vol. LXll also spoke of difficulties related to organizations. Copyright 01994 The Ukrainian Weekly No. 35^THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28,1994^з 1N THE D1ASPORA: Kuchma elicits a mixed reaction

by Khristina Lew JERSEY C1TY, N.J. - Leonid Kuchma's ascension to the post of Ukraine's president struck a raw nerve in the diaspora community, in the second half of an article chronicling reaction to the election of President Kuchma, three community activists offer their thoughts on specific topics: the new president's statement on the status of the in Ukraine, the presidential decree on fighting crime, and issues dis– cussed during a private meeting follow– ing Mr. Kuchma 's inauguration. CONCLUSION Ulana Diachuk, president of the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council Jersey City, N.J.: President Kuchma's statement about granting the Russian language official status in Ukraine disturbs me because he did not explain what he means, if this is Ulana Diachuk Bohdan Futey Askold Lozynskyj supposed to be like in Canada, where decree talks about enhancing the authori– of a person is effected for the purpose of executive, a presidential executive. That federal employees must know two lan– ty of law enforcement agents to fight bringing him before the competent legal goes against the grain of what Parliament guages, then it would be acceptable. crime and corruption and to fight racke– authority on reasonable suspicion, is the seems to be saying, if there is no political But this hurts us. At a time when the teering. There's no argument with that, procurator's office a competent legal consensus, it will be very difficult to needs to be strength– but it has to be done within the confines authority? adopt a Constitution by that time. ened — because it was always of a legal system. The best answer to that is the draft of oppressed, because no one ever paid it He is also talking about finalizing a A 30-day detention is against every Ukraine's Constitution, which says that the any attention — at a time when indepen– Constitutional Court. As of right now, international declaration of human rights arrest, detainment and custody search, or dent statehood exists and when the gov– there is only a chairman and perhaps four as enunciated by the United Nations as any other limitation of personal freedom in other members; you need 10 for a quorum. ernment should encourage the study of well as the practice that Ukraine has been any form whatsoever, is not allowed the Ukrainian language, should provide Not having a Constitutional Court, no one adopting. The international Covenant on except in furtherance of a ruling by a court is deciding on issues of constitutionality. Ukrainian-language texts in the schools, Civil and Political Rights, Article 9, says of law and only in such cases and in accor– should encourage Ukrainian-language it is important to adhere to the Universal anyone arrested or detained on criminal dance with such procedures as shall be Declaration of Human Rights, because the instruction in the classroom, instead the charges shall be brought promptly before established by law. The draft of Ukraine's center of attention should be the individ– worth of the Russian language has been a judge or other officer authorized by law Constitution provides for this. ual. Revolutions and wars were fought to endorsed and the Ukrainian language to exercise judicial power and shall be This decree, therefore, is smack preserve the freedoms of the individual. comes out in second place. entitled to a trial within a reasonable against what the draft of the Constitution Without the protection of the individual, І understand that he had to promise time, or to release. Thirty days is not a provides: that the court issue a warrant you're reverting to a dictatorial or totalitar– those who voted for him that he would reasonable time for a person to be for the detention of a person. Kuchma's ian system. support the Russian language, but that he detained under those conditions. had to do this so quickly... For decree gives law enforcement agencies We have been advising the drafters of Ukrainians this was very demeaning and Parliament, in passing a law on crime, the authority and the power to detain the Constitution to make certain that may result in trouble for the future. is trying to soften Kuchma's decree. individuals, arrest them and to treat them these protections go in. To a certain Kuchma's decree is very strict, it and the as prisoners for 30 days without any judi– However, it may not be as bad as it extent that has been done. This move of new law goes with the system that cial action. seems. The goal now is to continually detaining individuals without a court Ukraine had in the past, it puts the procu– This decree and law are not moving strengthen the Ukrainian language, to order is definitely a step backward. You rator (the prosecutor) in charge of issuing the country toward democracy and the make sure that Ukrainian-language cannot do one thing at the expense of warrants for the arrest and detention of rule of law. They perpetuate the old and teachers are on par with Russian-lan– violating the human rights of others. these individuals. The way our system keep away the court from playing its guage teachers and that Ukrainian-lan– operates, you need an impartial, objec– proper role. Askold Lozynskyj, president of the guage teachers are not paid less than tive, third institution to look at this. The On the other hand, the positive aspect Ukrainian Congress Committee of Russian-language teachers. Because if procurator's office wants to find people of Kuchma's election is that he is trying America, New York: this is the case, then no one will want to guilty. That's their job. They're not to move the Constitution forward, have teach the Ukrainian language. The UCCA's position on Kuchma's objectively deciding the case because the Constitution adopted. A Constitution if government employees are not election was the king is dead, long live their aim is to find a culpable individual. is an additional attribute of an indepen– going to be required to know the the king. We weren't wedded to That's why it is so important to have an dent country, and its adoption should be Ukrainian language, then why should Kravchuk and while we weren't particu– independent judiciary to keep check over encouraged. anybody else? larly fond of Kuchma, we would like to the executive. Kuchma sets a deadline of autumn On the other hand, a certain amount of give him an opportunity to show us that The European Convention on Human 1995 for the adoption of a Constitution. sensitivity must be exercised. There must Rights says the lawful arrest or detention He talks about a government of a strong (Continued on page 14) be a tolerance towards those who do not know the Ukrainian language or towards those who lost it. if you are not harsh with those people, then there will be a desire on their part to honor the Halychyna: festive and thankful on independence Day Ukrainian language and use it. by Marta Kolomayets starting with children's choirs and ending with a one-man com– There will be opposition. Some will Kyyiv Press Bureau edy act showcasing both amateurs and professionals. say "You have to speak to me in Thousands of city people came out to stroll along the Ukrainian." Others will refute this by Prospekt Svobody (Freedom Promenade), which stretches pointing out that Russian is an official Lviv - Traveling along the winding countryside from from the Opera Theater to Square. Many language. ivano-Frankivske through Kalush, Stryi, Zhydachiv and were dressed in embroidered Ukrainian blouses and shirts, as Khodoriv to Lviv on Tuesday evening, August 23, this Bohdan Futey, judge of the United they walked along the center's streets, browsing at the arts reporter observed how people in towns and villages were get- States Court of Federal Claims, and crafts market, peering into book kiosks, or just looking ting ready for the approaching holiday - Ukrainian Washington: for neighbors and friends out to celebrate the holiday. independence Day - on Wednesday, August 24. "1 can't even compare life five years ago and today," President Kuchma's decree on fight– There was indeed a festive mood in the air as, at the gate- remarked ivan Pankiv, 34, a lecturer at the veterinary ing crime, which allows for the detention way of each town or village, the local people were polishing Academy. of an individual suspected of committing up their churches, chapels and crosses atop "kurhany" (burial "My soul is happy that Ukraine is free and no blood has a crime for up to 30 days, has some dan– mounds), hanging national flags on light posts and flagpoles, been shed in the process," he explained, as he and his family gerous elements, it can be used as an preparing for a day of celebration. joined friends in the city center for ice cream. instrument to silence one's political crit– And on Wednesday morning, August 24, all of Lviv was Although few people in Ukraine can say that life is better ics. dressed in blue and yellow, the colors of the national flag economically for them now than it was five years ago, the if this was (at a time of) a state of war banned for five decades in this scenic capital of Halychyna Galicians don't measure the quality of their life by how much or state of national emergency, then you (). food is on the table. could probably justify it, but there is no The festivities in the city center started at 10 a.m. and contin– "We never thought Ukraine would be independent, and instance of that nature. Any person can ued throughout the day. A makeshift stage in front of the be detained for up to 30 days under the Franko Opera House was the setting for a cornucopia of talent, (Continued on page 16) suspicion of committing a crime. The 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28,1994 No. 35 iNTERviEW: Metropolitan Yolodymyr Sterniuk of Lviv The following interview with Metropolitan Wolodymyr Ukrainian Greek-Catholic and Orthodox Churches? Sterniuk of Lviv of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church As far as i'm aware, there are no stumbling blocks (UGCC) was conducted by Nestor Gula in Toronto in between us in terms of dogma. But some of those who June, during the Galician hierarchy summer-long sojourn fostered hostilities among us want to foment them again. in the Toronto eparchy. Metropolitan Sterniuk, 87, was This is quite unnecessary. But there are no points of the acting archbishop of the Lviv and Metropoly in division that are so sharp that we would not be able to the underground in 1973-1991. The interview was trans– arrive at accommodations. latedfrom the Ukrainian by Andrij Wynnyckyj. The main issue is simply that we recognize different Since the legalization of the UGCC,what was the supreme authorities, and as a result our faiths are basically transition like for you personally, for the faithful, different, in and of themselves, however, these are not rea– and for the Church in general? sons for conflict. І would say that those clergymen who While 1 was in the underground, 1 had direct relations have followed the directives of their bishops have worked with the faithful; they all knew who 1 was. І didn't need to to cultivate a sense of unity. Moreover, i'm sure everyone is show myself to them as their leader. People knew that 1 was aware that our differences are often exploited by those who working in concert with them, and they came to me sponta– wish to rule us: as the Latin saying goes, "divide et impera." neously. in this way, there was no physical barrier between Have there been any official conferences or sobors us, there was always a feeling of love and community. held or planned with representatives of the Orthodox Have any problems emerged following the arrival Church? of clergy, hierarchs and activists from the West? No. And 1 don't think it would be timely to hold any Well, i'm not sure which activists you're referring to, such sobors. We would only begin arguing over points but everyone from the West wants our Church's bishops of dogma, and it wouldn't lead anywhere. to be given jurisdiction throughout Ukraine, not simply Have there been any official contacts at all? in some area of the country that is assigned to our Church as "our territory" in some way. Of course. Because they have a different set of Metropolitan volodymyr Sterniuk of Lviv We are Ukrainians, a part of a people, and not some beliefs, we can't conduct liturgies together, but for com– entity that was artificially grafted on. We didn't fall from memorations, blessings, and so on, we appear jointly — fact that the vatican has made some concessions that І the sky and suddenly appear in Ukraine - we were always harmoniously, in my estimation. don't agree with is an entirely different matter. here. is Moscow creating any difficulties for Ukraine's in the end, some recognition should be given to those Even in the days that we were underground, people Churches? who suffered for the faith, who didn't succumb to came to us, although not in numbers as great as they are Mammon as it were, and who didn't serve the Russian now — after all there was considerable state pressure, Certainly it is. Part of the problem is that Rome looks Orthodox Church as the regime decreed. Although, І and nobody wanted to attract too much attention. to Moscow as if it was some great beacon. But the light stress again there are no major dogmatic differences We had fewer problems then, actually. it gives off is used to blind people, and we must make between our two Churches, nevertheless they are two So most of the problems emerged since the them aware of that and react to it. entirely different environments. Church became legalized? This is the principal area of difficulty in working with For example, in our Church, nobody spoke Russian, nor appointees from the West. They aren't familiar with the did they conduct services in Russian. While the Church in Certainly. Before, we kept nobody out, and yet everyone conditions we lived through, they didn't suffer with us. Kyyiv was under the Moscow Patriarch's sway, who spoke recognized our authority. Now that we have begun working Ukrainian there? Everybody spoke in Russian. While the vatican praises individuals such as your– with Rome to appoint various bishops, people don't know You didn't have that in Lviv, where the Greek- them — there are difficulties in establishing a close rapport. self and those in the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic under- ground who suffered for their faith, it nevertheless Catholic Church observes the right of every nation to be Do you consider this to be a problem that was seems prepared to sacrifice the Church in order to free, to have its own life, culture ...All these things are brought in from the West, from outside? establish better relations with the Russian Orthodox gifts from God which must be tended and developed. Not at all, this is an internal problem. Quite domestic. Church. Would you agree with this statement? Some have alleged that the vatican is tying the hands of the Lviv Metropoly with administrative How are relations between the hierarchies of the No, 1 don't believe that's entirely true. However, the matters it says must be addressed before an exten– sion of the UGCC's jurisdiction is granted, and sending in Latinizing clergymen into Ukraine. Yes. That's quite true. (The vatican) sent five Polish FOR THE RECORD: Papal nuncio's address bishops here, of the Latin rite. The priests they brought with them began conducting liturgies in the Latin rite in to the Synod of Ukrainian Bishops Ukrainian, in order to lure our faithful. They turn peo– ple's heads this way, because there was never any basis The Ukrainian Weekly has obtained a Ukrainian-lan– in recent months, questions concerning the territo– for this here in Ukraine. Throughout Ukraine, the entire guage version of the address delivered by Papal Nuncio ry of the UGCC have been examined from various religious rite has always been Eastern. We adhere to it, Antonio Franco, in italian, to the assembly of Ukrainian points of view. Now it is the task of the Synod to for– our Orthodox brethren adhere to it. Catholic bishops at the Synod in Lviv on February 21. mally prepare the conclusions reached by the study (The vatican' sj main imposition on us is the appoint– Excerpts follow, translated by Andrij Wynnyckyj. (Titles group formed by the archbishop major (Myroslav ment of bishops for our Church who are not nominated of hierarchs have been abridged.) LubachivskyJ, and to formulate a petition on the sub– by our Synod. They haven't been presented to the pope ject to be submitted to the attention of the holy father, as representatives of the Ukrainian people. This is the On the "territory" of the Ukrainian Greek- in accordance with canon 146.2. source of many misunderstandings. Catholic Church: Having participated in the initial study phase, І if the people have recognized certain individuals as their This, it seems to me, is the central question facing would like to offer some thoughts that might be help– bishops, then why create these situations? When 1 was in this Synod, in May 1992, the Synod thoroughly dis– ful in formulating the petition or petitions that the the underground, 1 went to see the pope with other bishops cussed the question of territory and the Patriarchate, Synod might wish to put to the Apostolic See. — everything seemed to be fine. Nobody placed any obsta– resolving as follows: First of all, 1 believe it essential to clarify what is cles in our path then, so why have problems emerged now? "Having taken into account the historical and "de jure condido" (a recognized right or jurisdiction) Now it seems that something has displeased someone in Rome, they want changes, and now the decision has juridical bases of the Kievan and Galician and what belongs in the category of "jus condendum" been made to throw their five "popy" (derogatory term, metropolies, the Synod unanimously decides: (a right or jurisdiction yet to be recognized), in order "priests"! among us. We don't need them. We have our "a) to send a petition to the holy father to ask him to to do this, it is essential to begin with the bull of Pope own bishops, all of them recognized by Rome in the fulfill the resolution of the second vatican Council Pius vil, "in Universalis Ecclesiae Regimine," of past, so we should continue to be free to be ruled by our (vatican H) and create the Kyyevo-Galician Patriarchate February 24, 1807, in which the pope: own hierarchy that is in place. for the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church (UGCC); 1. Separated the See of Halych from the Kyyivan "b) the territory of the Particular UGCC is the ter– Metropoly; How are your relations with the five bishops who ritory within the present political boundaries of 2. Removed the Lviv, Kholm and Peremyshl were sent by Rome? Ukraine, as well as those eparchies which are consid– eparchies from the jurisdiction of the metropolitan of ered a part of the Kyyevo-Galician Metropoly; To be frank, we want little to do with them, because Kyyiv; they are simply muddying the waters. They have arrived "c) this territory constitutes the jurisdiction of the 3. Joined the title of the See of Halych to that of the with a Latin rite, Latin vestments, and conduct services Archbishop Major, more precisely, the Patriarch" See of Lviv, and elevated the new entity to an archep– in Ukrainian. But these are translations of the Western in answer to this decision of the Synod, which iden– archy, and established the sees of Kholm and Peremyshl rite, these aren't the original liturgies. tified the canonical territory of the UGCC with the ter– as "sufraganii" (suffragan eparchies are autonomous ritory of the current independent Ukrainian state and eparchies under the jurisdiction of a senior SeeJ; is it true that the numbers of faithful and clergy all territories of eparchies which have belonged to the 4. Left the "rights and privileges" of the Kyyivan of the UGCC are declining? Kyyevo-Galician Metropoly, the fvatican'sj Metropolitan Church and the Ruthenian Church hier– That's all lies, it is true that we lacked priests, and we Congregation for Eastern Churches (CEC) replied, archy unchanged, as they were in the Russian empire. lacked the means to fully educate some of them. But 1 did suggesting that the Synod "clarify and justify this reso– We know the historical fate of the Kyyivan everything in my power to teach them appropriately — to lution, in compliance with the Code of Canon Law of Catholic Metropoly, which ceased to exist de facto conduct services in Ukrainian, to conduct themselves in a the Eastern Churches, canon 146.2, and outline all manner befitting clergy — and 1 believe that my work was argumentations deemed necessary or beneficial." (Continued on page 9) (Continued on page 9) No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28,1994 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM Detroit UNA District holds picnicMieeting

by Stephen M. Wichar Sr. WARREN, Mich. - The Detroit7Toledo7Windsor District Committee of the Ukrainian National Association had taken an active part in a very busy 1994 centennial schedule of activities., in addition to the Pittsburgh Convention, at which two Detroit-area activists were elected to the new General Assembly, the district planned and held a highly successful anniversary banquet. With Dr. Alexander Serafyn, now a UNA advisor, commanding the district, and Roman Kuropas, another advisor as an active member of the district, local UNA'ers look to the next four years as a period during which they expect innova– tive UNA activities, development of pro- grams to stimulate membership enroll– ment and more involvement within the local community. The first post-convention event was the annual UNA Family PicnicZMeeting on July 23, with approximately 50 peo– ple in attendance. Dr. Serafyn, district Detroit7Toledo7Windsor District Committee officers and local UNA'ers gathered at the annual UNA Family PicnicTMeeting. chairman, opened the assembly by wel– coming all officers, spouses and friends. given to Jaroslaw Baziuk for his distin– perestroika, as perceived by an artist. Mr. word recognition. ... The people are "The Detroit UNA Anniversary guished service to the UNA and his con– Serafyn noted that Mr. Majarczak is 33 happy and industrious, despite the com– Committee worked unrelentingly to tinuous and outstanding fraternal years old, was educated in Lviv and has plex transition." achieve one of the most successful cul– achievements. 16 years of art experience with exhibits Olha Maruschak concluded the pro- tural events in America and Canada ... The agenda for the afternoon contin– in St. Petersburg, Paris, Yugoslavia, gram with an exceedingly clever and and deserves the highest praise," he ued with Zenon and Marta Wasylkevych Belgium and Germany. witty satire on "Life in Contemporary added in reference to the centennial ban– narrating their recent experiences in Mr. Majarczak affirmed that "an artist Ukraine." quet. Brazil. The Wasylkevyches, who made it would have never expressed his talents With two accordion accompanists, Dr. Serafyn also provided statistical a point to visit cities primarily populated honestly without Ukrainian indepen– Wasyl Leschuk and Olha Dubrivna– data which showed that Michigan had by Ukrainians, witnessed many aspects dence." He added, "There are too many Solovey, most UNA'ers joined in a enlisted 28 new members, placing 15th of daily Ukrainian life in a South controversies among Churches and polit– happy songfest. After many photographs in the latest organizing campaign. Only American environment. Mr. ical groupings, which only hinders had been taken, Dr. Serafyn gave thanks 24 percent of the assigned membership Wasylkevych noted that religion plays a progress." The artist received a strong to all participating members for making quota was met. key role among Ukrainians there, as 69 ovation after declaring, "Ukraine will yet another UNA family reunion a suc– A surprise announcement to all seminarians have graduated and nuns become a strong European country with cess. attending was that Dr. Atanas continue to teach the Ukrainian language Slusarchuk, well known for his achieve– as a part of the general curriculum. The ments in recruiting new members, had problem of Ukrainian orphans was sum– American community. Mrs. Diachuk been named "UNA Fraternalist of 1994." marized by Mrs. Wasylkevych. UNA hosts... pointed out that the success of efforts by A special plaque was presented by Dr. irene Pryjma was then invited to read (Continued from page 1) the community can be attributed "to our Serafyn, and the citation acknowledged a satire on "Ukrainian Guests." understanding of the political, social and ture of US АГО and the procedures of apply– 46 years of service to the UNA. Credit Wolodymyr Majarczak, a noted artist cultural environment of Ukraine, to our ing for grants. He noted the different types was given to Dr. Slusarchuk for founding and iconographer from Lviv, was intro– ties to the Ukrainian nation, as well as to of organizations that receive grants or con- UNA Branch 174. duced and invited to give his viewpoints our ability to freely converse in tracts from USA1D. He pointed out that A special honorary certificate was on life in Ukraine in the aftermath of Ukrainian." The U.S. government's fail– World Learning receives contracts to man- ure to take advantage of this resource age funds, which are then provided in has, in part, contributed to the inefficien– grants to organizations with programs in cy and ineffectiveness of much of the lit– various countries. World Learning has Seattle Branch 496 celebrates tle assistance thus far provided, she already provided a grant to the United noted. Ukrainian American Relief Committee for 100th anniversary of the UNA its work in Ukraine. The organizations attending the con– ference were: the Ukrainian Congress Using an invitation for grant proposals Committee of America, Ukrainian by Andre J. Worobec The members were especially interest– that is currently pending, Mr. Kelly ed in Mr. Kihiczak's report on the UNA American Coordinating Council, KENT, Wash. - UNA Branch 496 of walked the participants through the Ukrainian Catholic Church (Stamford Convention, held in Pittsburgh on May process and explained the requirements, Seattle on July 16 held its general meet– 6-10, where Mr. Kihiczak was awarded a Diocese), Consistory of the Ukrainian ing and celebrated the 100th anniversary in fielding questions, he pointed out that Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., special plaque for organizing 473 new organizations need not apply by them– of the UNA. members, the largest number of members Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the selves; they can team up with other The meeting, held at Kent Christian enrolled by an organizer or secretary in U.S.A., Ukrainian National Association, Ukrainian American organizations or Center, was chaired by Michael 1990-1993. The membership recognized Ukrainian Fraternal Association, with non-Ukrainian organizations such as Kihiczak, financial secretary of the his achievements again at this meeting. Providence Association of Ukrainian universities. "The advantage of team- branch, while Halyna Patyka was the Following a motion by Mr. Pilipiak to Catholics in America, Ukrainian recording secretary. After calling the work is the experience each member Engineers Society of America, Ukrainian re-elect the incumbent officers of the brings to the proposal," stated Mr. Kelly. meeting to order, Mr. Kihiczak greeted branch, the entire slate of officers was American Bar Association, Ukrainian the membership and introduced Miron elected. As each participating organization was National Women's League of America, Pilipiak, assistant secretary of the branch, After the meeting's business had been accorded time to present a brief summary Ukrainian Gold Cross, Ukrainian who delivered a well-researched address conducted, the membership was treated of its programs of assistance for Ukraine, Academy of Arts and Sciences in the about the UNA. The audience showed its to a concert by singer7bandurist A. it was obvious that myriad programs U.S.A., Shevchenko Scientific Society, appreciation by applauding enthusiasti– Krynytsky, who performed a medley of already exist. The participants then dis– Ukrainian Patriarchal Society in the cally and appreciatively when he was fin– Ukrainian songs, and a women's vocal cussed the possibilities of receiving fed– U.S.A., United Ukrainian Orthodox ished. ensemble that entertained the audience eral funds for their efforts. Sisterhoods of the U.S.A., St. Sofia Afterwards the business of the meet– with several Ukrainian songs. Prior to the conclusion of the confer– Religious Association of Ukrainian ing was conducted according to the agen– The concert ended with the singing of ence, it was decided to pursue a meeting Catholics, United Ukrainian American da. During the meeting Mr. Kihiczak, "Sche Ne vmerla Ukraina," the with the leadership of USA1D to discuss Relief Committee, Coordinating Wasyl Krip, chairman of the supervisory Ukrainian national anthem, by all pre– the Ukrainian community's concerns Committee to Aid Ukraine, Children of committee, and Melania Kihiczak, chair- sent. A refreshments committee chaired regarding the delivery of assistance to Chornobyl Relief Fund, Americans for person of the social services committee, by Ms. Patyka prepared delicious snacks Ukraine and the desirability of using the Human Rights in Ukraine and the delivered their annual reports. for this event. rich resources offered by the Ukrainian Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28,1994 No. 35 The third anniversary of independence THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY President Clinton's address Get on the right track to the people of Ukraine While the Clinton administration has paid lip service, again and again, to the idea of helping Ukraine with substantial U.S. foreign aid, too often its actions Following is the official transcript of to new security arrangements that will pro- have belied its words. President Bill Clinton's videotaped mote a truly unified Europe. Your nation's We noted on the eve of vice-President Al Gore's trip to Kyyiv that it present– remarks to the people of Ukraine on the critical role in creating the trilateral state– ed an excellent opportunity for the Clinton administration to review its policies third anniversary of independence. The ment on denuclearization will not only on aid to Ukraine, indeed, it could have been, as on August 2 the vice-president address was recorded in Washington on remove a source of great danger to you and emphasized that Ukraine has become "an extremely important priority for the August 4 and aired on August 20 ,on people all over the world, but also ensure United States," and pledged a "new intensity" in U.S.-Ukraine relations. "Window on America," the weekly that you receive fair compensation for the Following up on that visit, a high-level U.S. delegation that included assistant Ukrainian-language television program value of the nuclear warheads on your terri– secretaries of state and defense traveled to Kyyiv, where they addressed Ukraine's of the U.S. information Agency. tory. And 1 am confident that when Ukraine joins the 164 nations that have concerns about the slow pace of delivery of promised U.S. assistance. it is a privilege to speak directly to acceded to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Most recently, on the occasion of the third anniversary of Ukraine's inde– you, the Ukrainian people, and congratu– Treaty, you will witness a range of new pendence, President Bill Clinton addressed the people of Ukraine, stressing, late you on your third independence day. opportunities for your high-technology "rest assured that therUnited States stands ready to help." in the short span of three years, industries. These industries will have the All of the foregoing, to be sure, represents hopeful signs that the U.S. will Ukraine has shown the world that a nation chance to flourish - in both government-to- yet change its tune on aid to Ukraine, that it will yet come through on its com– can rapidly set down the roots of democ– government projects and through expanded mitments to Ukraine and that it will yet improve the efficiency and the efficacy racy. This year's elections for president international commerce. of the delivery of its assistance. One of the ways it can enhance U.S. aid pro- and Parliament are strong evidence of grams is to listen to the advice of the Ukrainian American community, which your commitment to a democratic future - Here in the United States, as you know, by now has accumulated the experience, the know-how, the personnel and the and we congratulate you on them. we are particularly proud of the Ukrainian projects needed and wanted by Ukraine. As vice-President Gore told President Americans who have helped to build our As noted in a front-page story in this issue of The Weekly, diverse assistance Kuchma when he visited Kyyiv earlier democracy and contribute so much to our programs for Ukraine have already been put in place by the Ukrainian American this month, the United States places a high society. І join with them in today's cele– community — the vast majority of them without a dime of U.S. government fund– value on our relationship with Ukraine. bration of Ukraine's reborn statehood, and ing. That, of course, was the point of departure for the conference on U.S. aid The American people strongly support in recognition of Ukrainians the world sponsored by the Ukrainian National Association just one week ago. The purpose: your country's independence, sovereignty over who have given so much for the to provide information about how much U.S. assistance had indeed been provided and territorial integrity. We believe in a cause of freedom and democracy. to Ukraine, how these funds are disbursed and how Ukrainian American organiza– stable, strong and prosperous Ukraine. The coming years pose many chal– tions can apply for federal grants for their projects in Ukraine. The conference To help achieve those goals, the lenges, but 1 am confident that we are focused attention also on the problems in the administration of U.S. aid: unquali– United States will support you as laying the foundation to meet them. fied organizations with no track record in and no knowledge of Ukraine being Ukraine proceeds down the difficult path Working together, 1 am convinced that chosen to receive grants; Russian serving as the language of communication; of economic reform. At the recent meet– my country and yours will continue to requests by Ukrainian participants for contacts with Ukrainian American organiza– ing of the Group of Seven, 1 worked hard develop a deep and abiding relationship tions being turned down, in addition, it was a how-to session, as a briefing provid– to secure a pledge of S4 billion in assis– that serves our mutual interests. We look ed information on the structure of the U.S. Agency for international Development, tance for your nation. Those funds will forward to working with your new presi– and details were given on the grant proposal process. be put to work when your government dent and Parliament to find new ways to The end result: the participating organizations decided to pursue a meeting takes practical steps to reform Ukraine's strengthen the friendship between our with USA1D officials to discuss the Ukrainian American community's con– economy and introduce the free market. peoples. cerns regarding the delivery of assistance to Ukraine and the desirability of As you face the hard work of moderniz– On this day, we should all recall those using the community's resources to ensure better delivery of aid. And, they ing and rebuilding your economy, be who fought for independence before us. have good reason for seeking such a meeting. assured that the United States stands Your great poet, Taras Shevchenko - a The recently enacted Foreign Assistance Appropriations Act, thanks to the per– ready to help. man born into serfdom, a contemporary sistence of the Central and East European Coalition, was passed with a provision The fruits of cooperation between our of my nation's great emancipator, that directs the USA1D to "report ...on steps being taken to include individuals and two nations can already be seen in our his– President Lincoln - dreamed that one day organizations with language or regional expertise in the provision of assistance to toric achievements on military and nuclear his countrymen would enjoy the fruits of the new independent states of the former ." Translation: Congress security matters. The leadership that independence. Today, on behalf of all the wants USA1D to involve Central and East European American ethnic communities Ukraine demonstrated when it became the American people, 1 congratulate you on in the delivery of assistance to that region. As well the act notes: "Of the funds first country to join NATO's Partnership realizing Shevchenko's dream, and on appropriated under this heading fNlS Regional Grants Program! not less than 50 for Peace is showing other nations the path the great years of freedom that lie ahead. percent should be made available for country-specific activities within bilateral, regional or multilateral programs." Translation: Congress believes programs focused on a specific country can be more effective in providing U.S. assistance. in Canada, the government realizes the value of having the Ukrainian commu– Rep. Bonior's statement nity involved in its assistance projects. That is why the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, a non-governmental organization, has been tapped to manage the Canada-Ukraine Partners Program announced just this week by Foreign Minister in Congressional Record Andre Ouellet. isn't it about time the U.S. government recognized that it, too, has a valuable asset in the organized Ukrainian American community? Let's put the Following is the text of remarks by designated for the newly independent delivery of U.S. assistance to Ukraine on the right track — the fast and sure one. Rep. David E. Bonior of Michigan sub– states. On a more personal level, 1 have mitted to the Congressional Record on worked with individual Ukrainians who August 18 on the occasion of the third have come to America to learn about our anniversary of Ukraine's independence. system of government and to acquire entrepreneurial skills. Ukrainian citizens Mr. Speaker, 1 rise today to commem– have worked in my Washington and orate the third anniversary of Ukrainian Mount Clemens offices studying the independence. To celebrate, members of American political system. І have been the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Warren, fortunate to have the opportunity to pro- Mich., are hosting a commemorative and vide assistance with the exchange program cultural program this Sunday evening, between the Lviv institute of Management Liudmyla Starytska-Cherniakhivska was an engaged writer, August 21. and Wayne State University. Currently, І critic and scholar whose life spanned a period of Ukraine's Much has been achieved in the three am making arrangements for Ukrainian rebirth and descent into turmoil. Born on August 29, 1868, into years since the Parliament of Ukraine students participating in this M.B.A. pro- the family of Mykhailo Starytsky, librettist for composer Mykola Lysenko, theatrical declared independence. Barely three gram to spend time with small business activist and writer. months after the proclamation, over 90 owners in Michigan. І encourage all She befriended Lesia Ukrainka, with whom and with other writers they were active percent of the population ratified the Americans committed to Ukraine's future in the Pleiada literary group, publishing her first works in the Lviv-based almanac proclamation in a referendum, in the past to participate in these types of one-on-one "Pershyi vinok" (First Wreath). Her output included verse, prose, drama, essays, liter– year, parliamentary and presidential elec– experiences. These efforts will undoubted– ary criticism and memoirs (notably about Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky and Lesia tions have been held. The people of ly make an important impact on Ukraine. Ukrainka), as well as valuable studies of the history of theater. Ukraine face many challenges; however, On the third anniversary of Ukrainian in 1917, she was elected to the Central Rada, and in 1919, she co-founded and they are in the process of building a free independence, Ukrainian Americans served as deputy president of the National Council of Ukrainian Women in Kamianets and democratic society. share in the joy of a free Ukraine. І ask Podilskyi. in 1930, she was arrested in connection with the Union for the Liberation І believe the United States must reach that my colleagues join me in saluting of Ukraine (SvU) trials, but released and exiled to Yuzivka (now Donetske). out to the people of Ukraine. Americans the Ukrainian Congress Committee of Starytska-Cherniakhivska returned to Kyyiv in 1936. in June 1941, she was arrest– can and should assist Ukrainians in their America and the Ukrainian American ed with her sister, children's writer and critic Oksana Steshenko, by the NKvD. She quest to build a prosperous free market Coordinating Council for their vigilance died (was shot?) on route to Kazakhstan. society. As a member of the House of through the many difficult years, and for Sources: "Starytska-Cherniakhivska, Liudmyla," Encyclopedia of Ukraine, vol. 5 (Toronto: Representatives, 1 have worked to see that organizing and hosting this commemora– University of Toronto Press, 1993). Ukraine receives a fair portion of the aid tive cultural program. No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28,1994 7

LETTERS TO THE ED1TOR

afraid to touch such claims due to fear of Jacts and Places Good coverage potential governmental repercussions. by Myron B. Kuropas The same goes for U.S. legal firms prac– of foreign aid ticing in Ukraine; it boggles the imagina– tion how many U.S. attorneys come to Dear Editor: the sudden realization that private prop– І wanted to let you know how much І erty reclamation is not their area of Fahey to Address Catholic Laity Conference have appreciated your thorough coverage expertise. When contacted, members of over the past several months of the inner the Ukrainian American legal communi– Planners of the Ukrainian Catholic conference is to initiate a grass-roots workings of Congress and the foreign aid ty suddenly remember a late appoint– Laity Conference, scheduled for renewal of the Ukrainian Catholic process. As was pointed out in a recent ment, and that's the last one hears from Philadelphia the weekend of November Church "guided by the spituality of article, the administration strongly them. The World Court in The Hague 11, 12 and 13, were recently informed Eastern fathers and Kyyivan tradition." opposed every provision included in the seems to be the only option. that the Rev. Michael A. Fahey S.J. had Despite some skepticism by certain Senate-passed bill which affected it now seems that those of us involved agreed to deliver the keynote address. Ukrainian Catholic bishops regarding the Eastern and Central European security in these claims will not only have to The Rev. Fahey, dean of the faculty of value of such a conference, its organizers and economic interests. fight the Ukrainian government, but also the theology department at St. Michael's believe their efforts will bear fruit. І Although the final bill was not as American entrepreneurs with their eyes University in Toronto, and author of agree. The organizers have gone to great strong as 1 had hoped, 1 believe there has on such properties. Without doubt, numerous books including "Trinitarian pains to make sure the conference been progress in raising Ukraine as a pri– Ukraine needs foreign investments, but Theology East and West," "Catholic doesn't deteriorate into a gripe session. ority in the administration's plans and these should come into the picture after Perspectives on Baptism, Eucharist and The serious nature of the presentations as policy. Your newspaper and the these claims have been resolved. Ministry" and "Ecumenism," will center well as the stature of the speakers assures Ukrainian National Association's During his tenure, President Leonid his remarks on the topic, "The Ecclesiology us that the conference, perhaps the first Washington Office deserve a great deal Kravchuk personally invited members of of a Church Sui Juris." of a kind, will provide all participants of credit in bringing about this change. the German community with land in in his letter of acceptance, Father with a better understanding and apprecia– The Washington Office, led by Eugene Ukraine, who were exiled to the east dur– Fahey provided the following brief tion for their radiant religious heritage. lwanciw, has been a remarkably effec– ing World War 11 by Stalin, to return abstract of his talk: "The Churches root– According to Natalie Gawdiak, one of tive advocate for the Ukrainian home and take back their properties. ed in the Christian experience of the the conference organizers, some American community's interests. Strangely, such courtesy has not been 'East' preserve valuable theological and Ukrainian Catholics today wonder "if Members of Congress are kept current extended to his own brethren. І can ven– pastoral insights capable of enriching their Ukrainian rite is not archaic, a ritu– and well informed on issues of concern ture to say that these people are simply present-day Christianity in the East and alistic anachronism that is not relevant to to the community. not aware of the tenacity we possess. West. What are the special issues facing 'life in the '90s,' something that has 'no Ї look forward to your continuing cov– Eastern Churches in full visible commu– future.' Moreover, many Ukrainian erage of the Congress and American pol– lvan K. Sabala nion with the Roman Catholic Church? Catholics have been treated and feel like icy toward Ukraine. І am confident that Burley, idaho How specifically can the Ukrainian 'second-class citizens' in the universal with your help, good coverage of the Catholic Church, despite present ten– Catholic Church; they feel separate, 'for– issues, and the UNA's effective advoca– sions, draw upon its own particular spiri– eign' and forgotten. As a consequence, cy, we can and will turn the administra– Association seeks tual and structural heritage to enhance its many Ukrainian Catholics today have tion around. own life and that of her sister churches?" slipped into a despondent or passive tor– Mitch McConnell photos, information "A More Perfect Knowledge of Our por. They feel as if there is 'nothing any Rite and Church" is the unifying theme of us can do' at the parish level to stop U.S. Senate Dear Editor: Washington of the laity conference, which will con– the decline in Church membership or to The Ukrainian Education Association sist of three major plenary sessions. The revitalize our parish lives, let alone help The writer is ranking member of the of Maryland inc., desires to develop a theme is taken directly from the text of the Church on a broader plane." U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Foreign photo collection of all priests who served "The Decree on the Eastern Catholic Ms. Gawdiak is hopeful that the con– Operations. at St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church" promulgated during the Second ference will help turn things around. Church in Baltimore. vatican Council. "Without being spiritual chauvinists," We need photos of the following Father Fahey's presentation on she writes, "we think that the Ukrainian Foreign investment priests who served at St. Michael's in the Saturday morning will constitute the first rite is uniquely situated to form...a link years indicated: the Rev. Constantine plenary session of the conference, setting between East and West, between antiqui– still premature Kurylo, 1914-1916; the Rev. John the tone for the entire proceedings. ty and modernity, between 'Sunday reli– Dear Editor: Dumych, 1916-1916; the Rev. John Following each plenary session, partici– gion' and revitalized religious faith as an Perepelycia, D.D., 1917-1917; the Rev. pants will break into mini-sessions to dis– integral part of our daily lives." The information presented in the Tymotheus Wasilevich, 1919-1920; the cuss the presentation. A small eketenia Although some conference organizers August 14 article, "U.S. ambassador Rev. volodymyr Korytowsky, 1919- derived from the mini-sessions will fol– believe the conference will provide a sends off ОРІС agribusiness delegation," 1920; and the Rev. Michael Lukawsky, low each of the mini-sessions. vehicle for greater unity with the is of great concern to me. Ambassador 1927-1929. The conference will begin on Friday Catholic Church in Ukraine, such a goal William Miller's call for U.S. entrepre– Perhaps commemorative programs, evening, November 11, at 7 p.m. with is of secondary importance for me. My neurs to invest in Ukraine's agribusiness church histories and additional publica– vesper services. A homily titled "The major concern is with the Ukrainian is premature. tions of other parishes served by the cler– Church of Kyyiv and Her Worldwide Catholic Church in the United States. Are Ambassador Miller and commer– ics contain the desired photographs. Mission" will be delivered by Rev. The Catholic Church in Ukraine does cial officer Michael Lally aware that Relatives of the priests or photo collec– Andriy Chirovsky, professor of Eastern not need our guidance, it is thriving, it is claims have been filed by people of tors might also be helpful. Christian theology and spirituality at the also different. Their churches are full. Ukrainian descent for the return of pri– Kindly send information about the Sheptytsky institute of Eastern Christian For many Ukrainian Catholics in vate properties appropriated in western availability of photos to Ukrainian Studies in Ottawa. Ukraine, the highlight of their week is a Ukraine by the Soviets during the post- Education Association of Maryland inc., The second plenary session will begin two-and-one-half-hour divine liturgy fol– World War 11 era? A smaller number of 407 Towson Ave., Lutherville, MD at 2 p.m. on Saturday around the theme lowed by a 30-minute homily. More claims for properties located in eastern 21093; telephone: (410) 252-3051. "You Who Were Baptized in Christ, power to them. І hope they can maintain Ukraine have also been filed. Have Put on Christ." Two presentations that level of devotion. Paul Fenchak Many properties consist of agricultur– will be offered during this shared ses– We are not so fortunate. Anyone who al land, processing plants and packing Lutherville, Md. sion. takes time to study Catholic Church sta– facilities. Although this is an uphill fight, The writer is president of the "Ecclesial integrity and Effective tistics realizes that the Ukrainian it is being carried out with extreme diffi– Ukrainian Education Association of Pastoral Mission" is the title of the pre– Catholic Church in the United States has culty, as most Ukrainian attorneys are Maryland. sentation planned by Rev. Peter Galadza, been declining for almost 20 years. Some a professor at the Sheptytsky institute. churches have twice as many funerals as І will be addressing the topic of lay baptisms and marriages combined. Walk apostolates during the second half of the into any Ukrainian Catholic Church on To The Weekly Contributors: shared session. any Sunday and what do you see? People We appreciate the materials - feature articles, news stories, press clippings, letters to the vesper services will be held again on in their 60s and 70s. Ask them where editor, etc. - we receive from our readers, in order to facilitate preparation of The Ukrainian Saturday evening. their children and grandchildren are and Weekly, we ask that the guidelines listed below be followed. A divine liturgy will be celebrated on they either drop their eyes or make some 9 News stories should be sent in not later than 10 days after a given event. Sunday at 8 a.m. followed by a brunch. feeble excuse about the distance their ' information about upcoming events must be received one week before the date of The The third and final plenary session children have to drive, their busy sched– Weekly edition in which the information is to be published. e will take place at 10 a.m. This session ules, etc., ad nauseam. All materials must be typed and double-spaced. e Newspaper and magazine clippings must be accompanied by the name of the publication will focus on the question: "Where Do Given the present condition of the and the date of the edition. We Go From Here?" and will include Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United 9 Photographs submitted for publication must be black and white (or color with good con– reports from the mini-sessions and a States, the planned laity conference, a trast). Captions must be provided. Photos will be returned only when so requested and summary of the conference. good faith effort to seek solutions, could accompanied by a stamped, addressed envelope. Closing remarks and a benediction not come at a better time. - Full names and their correct English spellings must be provided. will be offered by Rev. Chirovsky. interested participants can contact ' Persons who submit any materials must provide a daytime phone number. According to the organizers, the major Roma Hayda, (203) 261-4530, for further purpose of the Ukrainian Catholic laity information. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28,1994 No. 35 TEACH1NG1N UKRA1NE: Ukraine's salvation will be its youth by Ray Lapica prohibits the death penalty. Moscow abortive coup in 1991." 2. Double jeopardy in American criminal law means Question No. 2: What lies did the Soviets teach you? Ukraine's salvation will be its youth. no man can be tried twice for the same crime, except This is the main conclusion 1 drew from two teaching treason. Answers: "Read any Soviet history." assignments in Ukraine and after witnessing parliamen– 3. Dead persons can be defamed by press, radio or "Khmelnytsky was Russia's friend to the end." (The tary elections this March and April. ТУ in the U.S., but not if they were famous or former truth: He was forming a military alliance to go to war So long as the youth of Ukraine continue to believe presidents of the U.S. with Russia when he suddenly died.) as they do in Ukraine's greatness, in its ability to sur– 4. Anyone can write a will in the United States. "All the republics voluntarily entered the USSR." vive despite hundred of years of oppression, and in the All the above are false. (Six students missed only five "All the tsars were fools and tyrants." Russian Communist mafia's ultimate defeat, Ukraine's questions; all 22 in my main class passed.) "Before the October Revolution people lived badly; future is assured. Each day 1 asked for written comments on matters after it, they lived well." Three tours of Ukraine have convinced me of this. І that were important to me. "i've come to learn too," І "All attempts to found a Ukrainian state were deeds witnessed the collapse of the "Evil Empire" in the sum– said. Some of the students' answers astonished me. of Western imperialistic countries." mer of 1990. І delivered 24 hours of lectures on Those from Ukrainian youths restored my spirits, which "Ukrainian armed forces fighting for Ukrainian American law to a law class at the international School had grown more and more glum as the results of the first 'independence' during the war were units of fascist of Ukrainian Studies in Kyyiv last summer. And 1 spent round of voting began to pour in: Communists and Germany." three weeks in Kyyiv in March and April this year giv– Russians outpolling Ukrainian moderates, democrats "South Korea started the Korean War by attacking ing 18 hours of lectures on 10 U.S. law subjects at and nationalists. North Korea." Kyyiv University's institute of international Law and Here is what the youth of Kyyiv, if this small sample "A history of capitalist countries is a history of mass Foreign Affairs. can be accepted as representative, thinks of current poverty, unemployment, racism, crime and aggressive My three classes were mixed, with students from nine events and problems: wars." countries: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Manchuria, "The Soviet Union was the greatest and its people the Nigeria, Somalia, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan and israel. The Question No. 1: Why did the USSR fall? happiest." students, mostly third-year law, were knowledgeable, Best answer: "All empires have a common destiny: Question No. 3: What was the worst inheritance respectful, anxious to please, obviously well-read in law they form, they expand, they die. in expanding they from the Soviet Union? and eager to learn. conquer other people and become dictatorships. The І received my first shock in the first minute, when my Soviet Union followed the same course, in the Soviet One student answered: "Seventy years of Communist Ukrainian interpreter mistakenly asked the class, "What Union, all government from top to bottom was based on ideology left us with a slave mentality: suppression of language do you want me to use, Ukrainian or the Communist principle of 'Ne khochesh - zmusymo' the individual, subordination of the person to the inter– Russian?" The predominant answer was: "Russian." (if you won't, we' 11 make you.) ests of society, unconditional execution of party orders, І said, "Since 1 came 8,000 miles to lecture on "What happened in 1985 was utterly predictable. Had the belief that the end justified the means, obedience to American democracy, 1 will cast the deciding vote: The Mikhail Gorbachev not revealed to the people the crimes a leader who was treated as infallible, the belief that in lectures will be in English and Ukrainian." of his predecessors and begun perestroika, in my opinion all respects the Russian was superior or at least the first They were, the first week. The second week my inter– there would have been an overthrow of the government or among equals. The Soviets destroyed the minds of an preter took a class to England and 1 was given a bright, even revolution. As a result of perebudova (restructur– entire Ukrainian generation just as Stalin destroyed one- young, English-Russian-Kyrghiz-speaking student from ingl, Soviet inhabitants saw how the world lived. They fourth of the Ukrainian nation through the famine, it Bishkek. He was excellent. The class knew some understood the mountains the Soviet government built for will take years to undo the harm, it will be done." English since it is a requirement to get into the institute. them to climb, inevitably, the Soviet Union fell apart into Another student wrote: "Our people got used to being So by request my last three lectures were delivered independent states. The problem to date is that Moscow grateful when they were given a breath of freedom. Long entirely in English. My Kyrghiz friend interpreted only still wants to control the former Soviet republics and to . years of colonial existence made them slaves. We can the more difficult legal terms. dictate to the members of the Commonwealth of see it in our country today. The Soviet lie is still strong. The people observe passively the destruction of their Яї^й independent States, including Ukraine." Another student was more blunt: state. Some don't even believe that their 'independence' Let me show you how bright the students were. At "There is an old saying: The bayonet has many uses, will last, it is urgent that the myths of Soviet-Russian the end of my 18 hours of lectures, І gave a 20-question but it's impossible to sit on it.' The USSR was a feudal superiority and the other lies they taught us be dispelled true7false quiz. І offered a 440,000-karbovanets prize empire, it was founded in 1917 by veritable bandits and as fast as possible. Otherwise Ukraine is doomed." C$10) to the best student. maintained by force, it was a state without honest laws, The winner missed only four "questions" as follow: Question No. 4: How best can Ukrainianization of authority or government. All inhabitants except 1. The Bill of Rights spells out 10 human rights and Ukraine proceed without violating the rights of Russians were treated as 'younger brothers.' The inter– minorities? ests of the state were always higher than the interests of І liked this answer: "Ukrainianization can proceed Ray Lapica holds a J.D. from the University of the common people. swiftly, moderately or slowly. Most people oppose swift Southern California Law School and is former editor of "The leaders of the CPSU (Communist Party of the Ukrainianization because of the cost and the danger to Facts on File and Sponsor Magazine. He is the author Soviet UnionJ lived in luxury, the others in poverty, our minorities. Gradual Ukrainianization is proceeding of two plays, "Underground," about Ukrainian anti- without any civil rights. The USSR existed behind an moderately but it is mostly limited to changing street Nazi and anti-Soviet wartime resistance, produced in 'iron curtain.' The best brains worked on military pro– names from Russian to Ukrainian, although more books Florida, and "A Case of Treason, " translated into jects. There was no protection for the environment, wit– are appearing in Ukrainian and the language is heard a Ukrainian and published in vsevsit in Kyyiv in 1992. He ness Chornobyl. The peoples of the Soviet Union just little more in Kyyiv. was born in McKees Rocks, Pa., to Ukrainian parents. opted out of the USSR once it became possible after the "1 believe the best way to Ukrainianize Ukraine is to teach patriotism and to raise the children to love Ukraine. Heroes are important, and Ukraine has many. Their lives should be taught our young, from Prince volodymyr to Gen. (TarasJ Chuprynka. We must have laws protecting the rights of minorities - their cultures, their churches, their organizations, museums, festivals, languages aiid education. "Ukrainianizing Ukrainian culture may be the best way to go. That goes for literature, the arts, music and drama. Much is already being done. For example, operas like 'La Traviata' have been and are being trans– lated into Ukrainian. The magnificent all-Ukrainian rock opera 'Bila Уогопа' (The White Crow) about Joan of Arc would be a sensation in America. Will 'Prince igor' and 'Boris Godunov' be Ukrainianized next?! "America can teach Ukraine much in instilling patrio– tism in its young and in creating a unique culture. We need to choose our leaders with utmost care, judging them on their willingness to build Ukraine on an unshak– able foundation of freedom and democracy. І think we can do it, given enough time. Pray God we will get it." Question No. 5: What should be in the new Ukrainian Constitution? Answer: "1 consider that the Ukrainian Constitution should not be as short as the U.S. Constitution nor so long as the present draft (last October's). Why? Because the proposed draft is trying to be a vault of laws, and the short American Constitution is impossible for us because Ukraine does not have the legal culture and common laws based on the United Kingdom, which the Ray Lapica outside Taras Shevchenko University in Kyyiv. (Continued on page 17) No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28,1994 9

... while studies of the territorial question were being searching appropriate avenues to achieve the unity of all Papal nuncio's address... completed, it was requested that an ordinary fbishopj be Christian Churches... (Continued from page 4) nominated for the abovementioned territories tin south– І believe that, first of all, a number of double mean– ern, eastern and central Ukrainej, which would avoid because of the destruction of the unified Church by the ings have to be dispelled as far as the "struggle for the the difficulties many feared would arise if an apostolic Russian Empire in 1839, a few months after the death of Patriarchate" is concerned. Of course, it cannot be exarch were nominated... the last metropolitan; and so, in my opinion, it would be denied that there has been considerable confusion. appropriate to consider it as having died out. Unfortunately, it proved impossible to formulate a Aside from the effects of a campaign by certain ele– І know that many consider the Kyyivan See and its proposition that would clearly outline the juridical status ments of the press, or of the effects of ideas such as suffragan sees to be vacant, rather than dead. of such an ordinary, whose title would not include the "independence from Rome" or "Catholic Autocephaly," Unfortunately, we cannot change history. As Catholic adjective "apostolic," without the prior settlement of it remains a fact that there is a current within the UGCC jurisdictions, they disappeared more than 100 years ago. issues regarding territory. that is opposed to the Patriarchate. The main reason for On the other hand, there is no document issued by the in the end, on October 14, 1993, the archbishop major this is the legal autonomy of this Church "sui iuris" and Apostolic See that can be used as proof that the rights suggested that he be given personal jurisdiction over the the imaginary independence that some wish to achieve and privileges of the Kyyivan Metropoly were trans– faithful of central, southern and eastern Ukraine, and that by way of a Patriarchate.... ferred to the Lviv Archbishopric. he be given an adjutor who would have the concrete On a number of occasions 1 had to explain to certain Therefore, at present, the territory of the UGCC is responsibility of conducting pastoral work among them. priests and nuns that... there is no opposition between a clearly outlined: it coincides with the territory of the Lviv This proposition was submitted with a slate of candidates patriarch and the pope. You know very well that such Major Archbishopric and does not extend to the territories for such an adjutor, and a wide-ranging consideration of confusion exists. You know that there is a movement to under the jurisdiction of the Kyyivan Metropoly. in order the matter of the Kyyevo-Galician Metropoly and other demand (a Patriarchate) from the Apostolic See, and to expand this territory, a decision by the Synod is not suf– "vacant" sees in the territories in question. another, which opposes it. Both operate with absurd flcient; what is essential is a juridical act of the holy father This question was addressed once again at two ses– reductionist identifications, such as "Patriarchate sup- who would then set the new boundaries... sions of the CEC, in which 1 took part, on January 14 porters - those who wish to secede from Rome - the it seems to me that expansion of the territory of the and 24. in a letter ... dated February 2, Cardinal Orthodox" and "anti-Patriarchate activists - those who UGCC and the revival of the Kyyivan Metropoly are Silvestrini informed me of the following: love the pope - Catholics." ... "... an exarchate will be established for the territories of two entirely separate questions that need to be dealt On the diaspora: with separately. central, southern and eastern Ukraine, and an apostolic One could easily provide arguments for the relevance exarch will be appointed, which means that, until a new Until recently, the diaspora played a leading role in of the expansion of the Lviv Archbishop Major's juris– designation of the territories of the UGCC is in force, the the UGCC, and the struggle for Church freedom in the diction to include the entire territory of the independent hierarch will be directly responsible to the vatican and will native land and the struggle for political independence Ukrainian state. However, in current conditions, is it be a member of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian gave it strength. Today, perhaps many in the emigration possible to suitably justify a petition to renew the Church, with the rights of a bishop "out of territory."... ask themselves: what is our identity and our purpose? Kyyivan Metropoly? On the Patriarchate: This Synod, in my opinion, should consider these Apart from the historical rationale, what are the questions and unambiguously reconceptualize the canonical, pastoral and ecumenical reasons that would І don't know whether the Synod wishes to insist, at this Catholic identity and the particularity of the UGCC justify such a measure? These are the questions to session, to issue a request for the establishment of a within the Universal Catholic Church... Patriarchate of Kyyiv and Halych. in answer to previous which the Synod should give adequate reply in docu– On secrecy and the nomination of bishops: menting its petitions to the holy father... Synodal requests to the holy father, the CEC issued reminders that the decision to form a Patriarchate resides ...in particular, 1 wish to remind you of the secrecy On the Mukachiv Eparchy: exclusively with the highest authority of the Church... required by the Code of Canon Law, which, unfortu– The juridical reality has been, and will continue to be І am convinced that the holy father can establish a nately, was not respected by some, which led to consid– until specific changes are made, the following: the Patriarchate for the UGCC only if and when he becomes erable unpleasantness. Mukachiv Eparchy is not within the territory of the UGCC. convinced in his heart that, it is in accordance with І also consider it my duty to remind you of the secrecy However, its bishop and two of his adjutors were invited God's will and that it will make a contribution for the of all things pertaining to the deliberations of the Synod, to the Synod. Social reality is a delicate matter and is filled good of this Particular Church, in the context of the and the publication of its proceedings. All of you know with great tension, at times open, and at times hidden... good of the entire Universal Church, which is diligently about the unpleasantness that proceeds as a result.... The difficulties fin Transearpathial are truly great, and they require great effort and cooperation between the bishops directly concerned and the bishops of all of Metropolitan volodymyr... complicated. Of course, the question of recognizing the Ukraine if we are to hope for a solution to the current metropoly is simple, but we don't want to pick any situation. There is still considerable animosity among (Continued from page 4) fights with them... the faithful. Unfortunately, the priests, and even occa– quite successful. The situation has been reversed. With whom? sionally the bishops themselves, have been incapable of Do you agree with the position of Apostolic Nuncio rising above communal passions in order to lead every– With Rome, with all of those Latin rite members of the Antonio Franco that the UGCC must ask the pope to vatican's congregation who want to control the affairs of one to a mutual and brotherly understanding. appoint a patriarch? in accordance with a wish of Cardinal Silvestrini, 1 pre– our Church. 11 say to them:J "if you want to, well then, at pared a draft proposal for the Apostolic See. І submitted Actually, we shouldn't petition the vatican for a least become members of the Eastern rite, and then per– this proposal to the bishops of Ukraine during their con– patriarch. But in order to avoid any artificial disagree^ haps you might have some authority to decide matters. But ference of November 3, 1993. This draft suggests that the ments and disunity, we should present our choice for as it stands, what kind of understanding do you have of Apostolic See be petitioned for the following: patriarch to the pope, after an election by our bishops, our situation? You understand only the Latin rite." 1. That the Mukachiv Eparchy be elevated to a for approval. The problem is that our bishops seem not For example, efforts are now being made to enforce a metropoly, giving it, as a suffragan jurisdiction, a new to be courageous enough to do this. rule that applies to the Latin Canonical Council, if you're eparchy that would be established on its territory; But we could do it, and we would be entirely within older than 75, you go into retirement. fOur ChurchJ never 2. That the Mukachiv Metropoly be then included in our rights to do so. We could simply introduce our had anything like this, and actually it is an affront to the the territory of the UGCC; choice to the pope, ask him for his blessing, and that dignity of our bishops. 3. That special norms be established (beyond canons would be the end of it. We never had anything like this since the days of old. 133-139) that would regulate relations between the met– if the Latin rite Church has passed a law requiring that Has the vatican become more stubborn on the their bishops go on pension when they reach 75, that's ropolitan of Mukachiv and the archbishop major of subject? Lviv, in order to safeguard the particularities of rite in its prerogative. But it does not apply to us, we will not Transcarpathia, and ensure full respect for the rights of Admittedly, the situation is somewhat strained, but submit to it, and it is not binding on us. it is binding on the Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian faithful. we'll do our utmost to resolve the matter. We just have Latin rite bishops, but not ours. to move ahead and see what happens. in the East, there is no precedent for removing a bish– On the question of a UGCC hierarch for those op because of age. Not even a village priest — if he outside western Ukraine: Nuncio Franco said at the Synod on February 21 found it difficult to perform his official functions, then that some within the UGCC view the patriarchate as There have been many unfounded accusations leveled he would be assigned an assistant, an adjutor. in cases a way to assert the Church's "imaginary indepen– where the individual was losing his mental faculties at the Apostolic See in this regard. The Synod of 1992 dence" from the vatican. decided to revive the Chernihiv-vyshhorod Eparchy, with somewhat, then an administrator would be appointed. a seat in Kyyiv, but the (vatican J could not approve this That's a complete falsehood. Never has any of us But at the moment, that's not the situation at all — all decision, because it was dependent on the resolution of the declared that we don't want the vatican, that we'll conduct of our bishops are of sound mind, and there is no reason question of territory, which has not yet been resolved. ourselves how we wish without regard for its authority. for us to appoint administrators for them. We can ... the Apostolic Nuncio, having conferred with the arch- The pope is the head of the Universal Church, and we appoint adjutors for them, if they are ailing and finding bishop major,... asked the CEC ... to establish an Apostolic must recognize him, and we do recognize him. However, it difficult to go about their responsibilities. vicarate ... for central, southern and eastern Ukraine, in a this does not seem to be enough for certain members, less– if priests are not removed, but allowed to remain at letter of December 12, 1992, the CEC agreed to establish er officials, of the vatican's congregation. We are free to their positions for the duration of their lives, and adju– an apostolic exarchate for these territories and enjoined me disagree with them. Happily, their opinions about us fall tors are appointed to assist them in their labors, then all to consult with the archbishop major, Bishop Sofron well short of being official Church dogma. the more reason to treat bishops similarly. Dmyterko and other bishops-adjutors, and to prepare a Personally, 1 think that Msgr. Franco should not What can you tell us about plans to construct a slate of candidates for the position. involve himself in our affairs — he should leave us in patriarchal cathedral in Kyyiv? in the meantime, an unfair polemic began against the peace and not muddy the waters tin Ukraine!. vatican because of its failure to confirm the decision of Well, resolutions have been passed, a site has been the May 1992 Synod, which became the subject of a Since the Kyyivan-Galician Metropoly has not been designated, but there is a paralyzing lack of funds. "Memorandum" dated March 26, 1993, sent to the formally re-established, some have questioned the Under the old regime, there was no way to go forward Apostolic See by the bishops of Canada and the U.S. validity of staging celebrations of the 400th anniver– with the project, and any savings that might have been sary of the Union of Brest (1596 (joining the erstwhile The archbishop major became increasingly anxious accumulated over the years are now worthless. There about how the nomination of an "apostolic" exarch for Orthodox metropoly to the Catholic ChurchJ). was a saying in the 1920s: "Don't worry, brother, we're the territory of Ukraine would be perceived... Well, that's already a juridical question and rather all using Makhno's tthe anarchist leader) money." 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28,1994 No. 35 Dallas troupe adds Texas flavor to Ukrainian dance by Susan Reisser DALLAS - As the train whistle blares out, the announc– er conjures a picture for the audience: imagine immigrants stepping hesitantly from the cars to the platform, wonder– ing what awaits mem in this new land. Then they recog– nize something familiar on their hosts - embroidered shirts that remind them of the old country. But wait, these people in the shirts are also wearing cowboy hats and jeans. The Ukrainian Dancers of Dallas have a put a twist on the traditional welcome dance, "Pryvit." With the help of choreographer irka Balan, formerly of the Ru^alka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble in Winnipeg, the group created a new dance to salute the Ukrainians who settled in Texas. "We want to draw the audience in right away to show all the, similarities between the two cultures," director Andrew Chobany said. "Ukraine and Texas are geograph– ically alike; both are huge with vast flat spaces. And Ukrainians and Texans are spiritually similar - both are free spirited and fiercely independent. We Ukrainians were here when Texas was founded," he continues. "Ukrainians fought for Texas at the Battle of Goliad and served under Sam Houston during the campaign for inde– pendence." To the strains of "Orange Blossom Special," the dancers take to the stage waving Texan and Ukrainian flags^ Welcoming the newcomers, the dancers whoop it up in a blend of Texan and Ukrainian steps. How about a Cotton Eyed Joe with prysidky? And, as in any good Ukrainian home, and in any Pryvit, the dancers offer bread and salt in hospitality to their guests. Just as the dance combines elements of both cultures, the costumes blend Ukrainian and Texan influences. The Ukrainian Dancers of Dallas begin their show with the "Pryvit" Blue jeans and denim skirts join authentic Ukrainian hand-embroidered shirts and blouses. Cowboy hats, our complete membership," Mr. Chobany noted. The group begins by teaching children simple, tradition– trimmed with Ukrainian poppies and daisies and the "Although the group is made up of people of many differ– al dances, and then graduates to more complex suites in Texas state flower, the bluebonnet, top the outfits. ent ethnic backgrounds, we share a strong commitment to the adult repertoire that relate cultural traditions. Founded in 1976 by Alex Bezney, who studied under maintaining our Ukrainians traditions, and we've become Recent new members have come from the latest wave vasile Avramenko, the Ukrainian Dancers qf Dallas are a family through our experiences." of Ukrainian immigration and from Ukrainians studying currently under the direction of Tasia Antahades and Mr. Many members have joined out of love for the dance, abroad. "Dallas' business opportunities have attracted Chobany. The group consists of approximately 16 adults and then come to know and love the culture as well. many Ukrainians," Mr. Chobany explained. and eight children, ranging in age from 5 to 50 plus. They "The minute 1 had an idea of the energy level and Maria Parfenova, who arrived in Dallas two years ago come to the group from diverse backgrounds. Geologists, spirit of the dance, 1 said 1 want in that group," Stu and works as a chemist, enrolled her daughter, Nadia, in advertising and graphic specialists, an opera agent, high Kirgis related. George Reed saw The Ukrainian Dancers the junior group to help promote her attachment to the school and college students, computer experts, and one at tlie Metropolitan Opera House in New York in the Ukrainian culture. Ruslana Lebedko was joined while her former professional ballet dancer are some of the people 1970s. "They just blew me away," he recalled. "1 just husband, Oleg, studies business at the University of devoting their spare time to pursue Ukrainian dance. couldn't believe the 'Hopak' - that bodies could do that, Texas at Arlington. The group has given her continuity Dallas lies far from the large, concentrated Ukrainian it was amazing stuff!" When he retired from Harkness with her cultural tradition, and taught her about Texas. communities of the North and East of the U.S., so unlike Ballet, he returned to Dallas and met Mark Smith, who And she has given to the group an increased understand– most Ukrainian dance ensembles, the group draws from mentioned he was going to a rehearsal for the Ukrainian ing of the Ukrainian heritage. other ethnic groups. "The repertoire is Ukrainian, but not Dancers of Dallas. Mr. Reed said his mouth dropped. "1 The Ukrainian Dancers of Dallas perform at festivals couldn't believe there was such a group in Dallas." He all over Texas, including the prestigious Texas Folklife Susan Reisser is a freelance writer and folk dance per–says , "1 was always interested in other peoples' cultures. Festival in San Antonio, which takes place annually the former. She has been a member, along with her husbandFo r me the culture was as big an appeal as the dancing." first weekend in August. The group presents suites of and two sons, of the Ukrainian Dancers of Dallas for Their enthusiasm brings an exuberance to the stage. Hutsul, Transcarpathian and Poltava region dances. They eight years and has held many titles in the group: cos- "We're not a professional dance group, and we're bring to audiences a respect for the heritage of Ukraine - turner, women's director and junior dancers co-director.alway s looking for new dancers," Mr. Chobany said. and, with their new "Pryvit," a happy melding of cultures. immersion program offers Ukrainian NEW PALTZ, N.Y. - The Language immersion institute will offer a number of weekend foreign language immersion courses this fall at the State University of New York, the College at New Paltz (October 7-9, November 4-6, December 2-4); in New York City (September 9-11, October 21-23, November 18-20); and in Woodcliff Lake, N.J. The program offers intensive instruction in 20 languages: Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, American Sign, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian and . College credit is available. Each weekend consists of 15 hours of instruc– tion. instructors are native speakers who are trained language professionals. Class size is small: anywhere frpm six to 15 participants. The Language immersion institute, directed by Dr. Henry Urbanski, has provided foreign lan– guage instruction for the past 13 years to over 28,000 people! Programs also offered include: two- week summer sessions that can be taken for three credits at SUNY New Paltz; and resort weekends at the Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz and the interlaken inn in Lakeville^ Conn. The institute also offers overseas learning vacations, as well as customized language immersion programs that can meet the needs of any business. For more informa– tion, please call (914) 257-3500. The all-Ukrainian Hopak as presented by the Ukrainian Dancers of Dallas. No. 35 . THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28,1994 11 Traditions continue with 39th Miss Soyuzivka and 3rd independence Day celebrations

by Roman Woronowycz hall. The Troyanda Dance Ensemble from Winnipeg opened the show and did KERHONKSON, N.Y. - A recently several numbers, vocalist Olya established tradition deepened at Chodoba-Fryz and pianist Andrij Stasiw Soyuzivka the weekend of August 20, delighted the crowd with their own corn- while a longstanding one continued as positions as well as renditions of tradi– those gathered here celebrated for the tional music. third year Ukraine's still fledgling inde– Towards the program's close, pendence and then also witnessed the Marianka Hawryluk, herself a former 39th crowning of Miss Soyuzivka. Miss Soyuzivka, and UNA Advisor Alex Lada Jawny of Essex Fells, N.J., offi– Chudolij greeted the assembled on behalf cially became the new reigning princess of the Soyuzivka Estate and the UNA, of the Soyuzivka estate just before mid- respectively. night on Saturday, several hours after After Troyanda closed the show with a official independence Day celebrations rousing Hopak, the guests were invited to had begun. The 22-year-old George dance to the music of Odnochasnist on Washington University graduate student the veselka Terrace. won out over several other contestants. Meanwhile, the Miss Soyuzivka aspi– Following her were first runner-up, 18- rants gathered in the now empty hall and year-old Lydia Pidlusky of Ellenville, waited for the four judges, who would N.Y., and second runner-up, 17-year-old decide which contestant would best rep- Tetyanna Bisyk of Lake George, N.Y. resent Soyuzivka and the UNA as Miss Miss Soyuzivka will enjoy 3500 in Soyuzivka 1995, to gather. They were: prize money and an all-expenses– paid UNA Advisor Stephanie Hawryluk, who one-week stay at Soyuzivka as her award. also coordinated the program; UNA Ms. Pidlusky will also get the one-week Advisor Chudolij; Sonya Semanyshyn, vacation at her convenience free of who represented Soyuzivka; and vasyl charge, while Ms. Bisyk will enjoy a free Roman Woronowycz Hreczynsky, conductor of the Dumka weekend, compliments of Soyuzivka. Choir of New York. After the contestants The queen and her court: (from right) Miss Soyuzivka 1995 Lada Jawny; first The festivities began earlier that had all taken their turn answering judges' runner-up Lydia Pidlusky; second runner-up Tetyanna Bisyk. evening with a celebration of Ukrainian dance and music in the packed Yeselka (Continued on page 16) Energetic new princess pursues master's degree and v-ball, too by Roman Woronowycz digging, and already has several note- worthy accomplishments. She complet– KERHONKSON, N.Y. - My first ed a bachelor of science degree at the inkling that Lada Jawny may have a Rochester institute of Technology in hopeless addiction to volleyball came 1993, where she majored in imaging when 1 noticed on her application that science, and did well enough to make she had written, "1 take part in athletics the Dean's List for four quarters. She is but even more so when it comes to vol– also mentioned in Who's Who in leyball." American Colleges and Universities. The increased activity level that vol– leyball stirs in her became apparent Ms. Jawny is currently continuing again later that day. When, during the her education, in the spring, she finished interviewing^ the other contestants for her first year of graduate work in med– Miss Soyuzivka were naming field ical engineering at George Washington hockey as their favorite sport, she main– University. She says she became inter– tained that she liked volleyball the best. ested in medical engineering while still an undergraduate student, a field closely associated with her major. The curriculum deals with the mod– vocalist Olya Chodoba-Fryz and her accompanist Andrij Stasiw after the show. ern technology that has become so prevalent in the medical profession, machinery such as magnetic resonance imaging (MR1), a technology that has revolutionized medical diagnostics, "it's amazing how you can manipulate a pic– ture and then get more information from it," says Ms. Jawny, of MR1 technology. After graduation, she explains that if an opportunity arose, she would consider working with an organization like the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund, which is becoming more involved with providing Ukraine with modern medical technology. in addition to her academic and pro– Lada Jawny fessional pursuits, Ms. Jawny remains active in Plast and is a member of As we tried to agree on the best site UNA Branch 134 in Rutherford, N.J. to photograph her the day after her vic– She is quick to quip and quick to tory as the 39th Miss Soyuzivka, І laugh. And although she says she "loves remembered my suspicions of the previ– being with and interacting with people," ous day. When 1 suggested we use the she admits to feeling more at ease at volleyball court as a backdrop, she smaller gatherings. "1 have a small group quickly agreed — like a junk food of people whom 1 consider my friends." junkie being offered time in a Dunkin The daughter of Lubomyr and Donuts shop — that the location suited Dzvenyslava Jawny says she has no her sensibilities perfectly. She finally great aspirations to fame or fortune. "1 admitted to me that she often plays in want to take the opportunity that my Plast tournaments, at Soyuzivka or parents gave me and make them proud whenever she has the chance. of me," says Ms. Jawny. She continues, in truth, Ms. Jawny has many more "1 do not want to be fat, happy and rich, interests than spiking, bumping and І just want to be happy." Members of the Troyanda Dance ensemble of Winnipeg steppin' out. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28,. 1994 No. 35

MUSIC REVIEW союзіекА Ф SOYUZIVKA Saradjian, vynnytsky at the grazhda Ukrainian National Association Estate by Kitty Montgomery in New York, Mr. vynnytsky has played Foordmore Road Kerhonkson, New York 12446 recitals in Chicago and a series of East 914-626-5641 FAX 914-626-4638 JEWETT CENTER, N.Y. - Keeping Coast cities, appearing annually on the current with times when anybody who can Grazhda roster since his arrival in America afford the airfare can visit Ukraine, the in 1991. Due to last-minute cancellations, Soyuzivka has the following dates concert hall called the Grazhda in Jewett Their artistic collaboration at the Center, N.Y., no longer serves simply as a available: September 24 and November 5-6,1994. Grazhda encompassed the repertoire of cultural center for nostalgic emigres in Slavic and Spanish composers, originally Consider these dates for your upcoming social events: exile. While the summer concerts, directed written or subsequently arranged for cello by composer ihor Sonevytsky, continue as and piano. Works included Rachmaninoff s a forum for outstanding artists of Ukraine Family reunions, meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. vocalise, op. 34 and his Sonata in G minor, and Americans of Ukrainian descent, the op. 19; Lysenko's "Elegy - Sorrow"; Reasonable rates. present series includes musicians known to Tchaikovsky's "Chanson Napolitaine"; an international public as well as new tal– "Dance of the Antilles Girls" from ent from Ukraine, auditioned by Dr. Prokofiev's ballet score to "Romeo and Sonevytsky on recent trips "home" to Juliet"; de Falla's six Popular Spanish Lviv. Songs, and "Ritual Fire Dance," arranged TheUCCA"RidnaShkola" On Saturday, July 16, a duet of master by Gregor Piatagorsky. Ravel's "Piece in musical illusionists, cellist vagram the Form of Habanera" and a rondo by Lesia Ukrainka Ukrainian Language School Saradjian and pianist volodymyr Boccherini continued the program's Latin- vynnytsky, opened the season with a pre– Slavic romance. of Morris County, New Jersey, view of a program they will repeat at Sound immersion at the Grazhda hall Carnegie Hall on November 13, as win– exceeds the polite aesthetics of acoustic announces the beginning of the school year for children from pre-school ners of the 1994 Distinguished Artists science. Within its hand-crafted, wooden Award of Artists international. to 11th grade, as well as an English-speaking class for children walls, the audience experiences musical They played to a house mix of local tone from the inside out, like another res– from kindergarten to grade 5. residents and vacationers from the local onating instrument. The mesmerizing reach Ukrainian community and the musically of the Saradjian–vynnytsky duo maxi– Registration and classes begin September 10,1994, at 9 a.m. curious drawn from the Hudson valley, mized this sense of empathetic vibration. east of the "Greene County Carpathians." Parents' meeting at 9:15 a.m. The externals of such talent may be The audience witnessed the artistry of groomed in conservatories, but the gift Borough School Armenian-born Mr. Saradjian, eight years a these artists share has its root in their 500 Speedwell Ave. pupil and assistant to the Russian collosus mutual, enduring traditional cultures, of cello at the Moscow Conservatory, where "folk music" has its great masters; Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Mstislav Rostropovich. A gold medal win– mediums for whom religion, which heals ner at the international Festival in Sofia, the human spirit, and art, which celebrates For the parents committee: 1976, and subsequently Prague, 1980, Mr. it, dissolve to a single source and emerge Daria Semanyshyn Elizabeth Buniak Saradjian presently concerrizes as a soloist in a single expression. with major international orchestras and With technique deployed like an arsenal President Administrator plays recitals around the globe. Proceeding (201)503-0896 (201)631-9708 of conjurer's toys, Messrs. Saradjian and the Artists international citation, he won vynnytsky practice their musical priest- first place at the Khachaturian international hood like tricksters. What is the identifying Music Festival in 1990. "voice," "style" of this great cellist? He is a Mr. vynnytsky, his partner at the key- ventriloquist. Each shade in a spectrum of board, is a former laureate of the Marguerite tone seems his true center, and each, as he NOTE Long-Jacques Thibaud international paints with it, carries a subliminal beauty, Branch 211 of the Ukrainian National Association, inc. was merged with Branch 130 of Competition (Paris, 1983) with a master's spent rather than deliberately shaped. He degree from Moscow Conservatory. From the Ukrainian National Association, inc. Secretary of Branch 130 is Mr. George Yurkiw. tells jokes with the bow - populating his teaching post at the Kyyiv Prokofiev's ballet with caricatures, in Conservatory, he concertized throughout Address of Secretary of Branch 130: Lysenko's "Sorrows," the shimmering cho– Ukraine and the former Soviet Union, and rus of mandolins rises from the strings, the Mr. George Yurkiw performed solo with the Poland Symphony articulate pick of a balalaika sounds in 30-15 36-th Street Orchestra and the Radio and Television pizzicati, among a multitude of memories Astoria, NY 11103 Orchestra of Paris. Presently artist-in-resi– dence at the Ukrainian institute of America (Continued on page 18) Tel. (718) 278-2217 Rudnytsky tours Latin America SELF REL1ANCE (NEWARK, NJ) YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Concert mances with the Orquestra Sinfonica do FEDERAL CRED1T UNlON pianist Roman Rudnytsky is currently at Parana in the city of Curitiba, in the 734 SANDFORD AvENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07106 the midpoint of an extensive concert tour Teatro Guaira of the city, which is the Tel (201) 373-7839' Fax (201) 373-8812 in Latin America. The tour began in mid- largest in Latin America. He will also June with his performance in Mexico as meet with representatives of the Brazilian soloist with the Symphony Orchestra of Ukrainian community centered in the city of Aguascalientes. Curitiba. During July, he gave recitals in Following his Brazilian concerts, Mr. Argentina (Rosario), Chile (Temuco, Rudnytsky will give a recital on August ALTO ЬОАЩ Concepcion, Santiago and Antofagasta), 29, in Cusco, Peru. On September 8, he and venezuela (Maracaibo). will be in recital in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. !24 нгііїг Approval The recital in Maracaibo was a high- From September 11 until 20, he will 0 0 light of the annual convention of the be in the Northern Marianas in the west– ^Cft t6-t00 A "piHa,HciHf o-K 'Кеш фячА directors of all the binational centers ern Pacific for recitals, school concerts 9 tyn.ca,t ^Ktcn.c4.t TQa,tcb ьк vtt,cd ^Л-Т4. (cultural and language-teaching institu– and masterclasses on the islands of tions) in Latin America. Saipan, Tinian and Rota. NeW 1993-94-95 6.25СУо APR -36payments-130.43pertl.000 While in Chile, Mr. Rudnytsky had Later this year (November), Mr. the opportunity between July 24 and 28 Rudnytsky's concert travels will take him 6.50Уо APR - 48payments - S23.71 per S1,000 to visit one of the most remote and exot– to the Philippines, Britain and Guatemala, 0 6.75 7o APR - 60payments - Si9.66per Si,000 ic places in the world - Easter island in in the latter, he will perform as soloist in c the Pacific, which is the easternmost the Third international Music Festival of І Used^ 1992-93-94 7.25 7o APR -аpayments-s3o.99Persi.OOO island of Polynesia and belongs to Chile. Guatemala. o 7.50 7o APR -48 payments-S24A8 per Si, 000 Currently at home for a few days, Mr. Mr. Rudnytsky gave 18 concerts in

5 Rudnytsky was to resume his tour on Britain earlier this year (February and jUsed ^ 1991 ОГ earlier 9.00^ APR -36payments-S31.80perSl,OOO August 11. He will be in Brazil for most May). He has performed in over 50 coun– if qualified. 24 hours is after receipt of completed application de verified information. of the month with recitals in Rio de tries around the world, in addition, he "" Used car purchases - maximum loan amount is based on the NADA quoted "Average Loan Amount". Janeiro, Fortaleza, Brasilia and Goiania. remains a member of the piano faculty of New Jersey Residents Only - All rates subject to change He will also perform the Beethoven the Dana School of Music of Youngstown Concerto No. 3 in C minor in two perfor– State University in Ohio. No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28,1994 13 Orthodox League holds convention in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH - The 47th annual Convention of the Ukrainian Orthodox League of the USA was held on July 21- 24, at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Hotel, it was hosted by the chapters of the western Pennsylvania UOL region: Ambridge, Carnegie, Lyndora, McKees Rocks, Monessen and Pittsburgh. Sessions opened on Thursday after- noon with President Harry Oryhon pre– siding. The national executive board was introduced by Dr. Oryhon, with Emily Klish, junior UOL president, introducing the junior board. Greetings were extended by the con– vention chairperson, Marianne Carmack, who is also UOL president for the region; Karen Sheptak, region vice-presi– dent; and the Rev. William Diakiw, pres– ident of the Consistory. Metropolitan Constantine addressed the convention and spoke on "metanoia," Delegates and guests of the 47th UOL Convention together with (first row) the Revs. John Haluszczak, Tim Tamson, the desire to change and transfer oneself. Myron Oryhon and Jakiw Norton, Archbishop Antony, Metropolitan Constantine, Bishop Paisiy and the Revs. Damian, in his greeting, Archbishop Antony Andriy Partykevich, William Wojciechowski, Charles Baxter, (second row) and Basil isaaks. spoke on the convention theme: "in the fear of God in faith and love draw near." Sirick, New Britain, Conn.; treasurer - Jonathon Patronik, Wilmington, Del.; Bishop Paisiy greeted the convention D1D YOU KNOW? and reflected on the good works of the auditors - Anne Bailly, Minneapolis, THE FOLLOWING INVESTMENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE Ukrainian Orthodox League with a chal– Helen Filipenko, Philadelphia, and Sonia lenge to do even greater things for Patronik, Wilmington, Del. MUTUALFUNDS mankind. Elected to the junior board were: presi– GLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS The Rev. Ted Pulcini headed the dent - Jeremy Oryhon, Palos Park, ill.; TAX FREE MUNICIPAL BOND FUNDS Friday workshop and selected as his vice-president - Erika Mark, Youngstown, ZERO COUPON BONDS FOR QUAL1F1ED ACCOUNTS topic of discussion "accidia," or low Ohio; treasurer - Adrian Oryhon, Palos AND AN ARRAY OF OTHER IOTESTMENTS spiritual energy level. The Rev. Peter Park, ill.; financial secretary - Denise Gilquist was the guest speaker at the Spoganetz, Carteret, N.J.; corresponding For information and a prospectus, call Robert M. Cook, CLU, ChFC Director of insurance Operations Saturday banquet held at the Airport secretary - Daria Mazan, Carteret, N.J. for the Ukrainian National Association's Financial Services Department, at (800) 782-6538. Marriott ballroom and centered his talk The hierarchical liturgy on Sunday was Securities products offered through Travelers Equities Sales, inc. on holiness and righteousness. celebrated by the three bishops and numer– (800) 541-0343. Business sessions for the seniors and ous clergy from western Pennsylvania. juniors continued through Saturday, fol– Eugene Pituch directed the choir in singing lowed by the election of officers. the responses to the liturgy held at St. Mary Elected to the senior board were: pres– Ukrainian Orthodox Church, McKees ident - Dr. Oryhon, Palos Park, ill.; vice- Rocks. svoBODA^gjEOAA THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY president - Helen Greenleaf, Parma, St. viadimir Senior and Junior Established 1893 Oldest and foremost Ukrainian-language Ohio; second vice-president - Emil Chapters of Parma, Ohio, will host the daily newspaper in the United States

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SPORTSL1NE Kyyivaii Pecherska Lavra Look out record books, an astounding sweep, with 1993 World Bubka's back! University Games hero Oleksander Klymenko leading the way. Mr. Klymenko After a long drought that had many took gold with a heave of 68 feet 2.25 inch– wondering whether the veteran world- es (20.78 meters); Oleksander Bahach, sil– beating pole-vaulter from Luhanske was ver, putted the shot 66 feet, 8.75 inches a spent force, Serhiy Bubka once again (20.34 meters); and Roman Yyrastiuk filled made a deep dent in the record books. On out the podium thanks to a throw of 64 July 31, a big breezy day in Sestriere in feet, 3.25 inches (19.59 meters). the Alps of northern italy, Mr. Bubka, viktoria Pavlysh also struck gold in 30, cleared a height of 20 feet 1.75 inch– the shot put in the women's competition. es (6.14 meters). She bested the field with a titanic throw Resplendent in his Nikes (worth of 19.61 meters (20 centimeters, or just S50,000 to him on this occasion, as on under a foot, more than nlen's bronze any occasion when he sets a world medal winner). record), Mr. Bubka mastered the windy Oleh Tverdokhlib pulled off a stunning conditions that bedeviled him at the 1992 upset in the 400-meter run, with an Olympics in Barcelona, and took full astounding personal best of 48.06 seconds. This unique film about the secrets of the catacombs in Kyyiv is now available both in advantage of the high elevation (1.264 Mr. Tverdokhlib had found it difficult to Ukrainian and English. Scenes from this underground monastery have never been available miles, or 2.0224 kilometers for you crack the 49-second barrier in the past. on video. During the times of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, the holy monks Antonij and adjusted-to-the-rest-of-the-world types), Zhanna Tarnopolska continued her Feodosij founded the underground monastery on the banks of the river Dnipro — this was smashing his old mark (set in Tokyo in stellar performances in the 100- and 200- the beginning of the Kyyi van Pecherska Lavra - a great religious and cultural center. the fall of 1992), by ^ full half-inch. meter sprints, claiming two silvers with After he set a world mark for the 35th times of 11.10 and 22.77 seconds, Price: S39.95 U.S. 549.95 Canadian time in his career (a world record in itself), respectively. the beaming Mr. Bubka said, "The track in the men's 4xl00-meter final, was perfect, and the altitude possibly To order call: 1-800-KONTАКТ Ukraine finished second behind France helped." Considering that his competitors (566-8258) with a time of 39.98. The team consisted found the gusts atop Europe's highest or send in your order to the following address: of Serhiy Osovych, Dmytro Уапуаікіп, track site difficult to contend with, and that Ukrainian Television Entertainment Oleh Kramarenko and viadislav such conditions had defeated him in the P.O. Box 740232 Dologodin. Mr. Dologodin also ran (par- past, it was ironic that the vaulter added, Rego Park, NY 11374-0232 don the expression) in the 200-meter final, "The wind was good, blowing in the prop– claiming the silver, with a time of 20.47 er direction." seconds. European Championships inessa Kravets, the long jump and triple in Track and Field jump specialist from Dnipropetrovske who has set her share of world records, claimed The European Championships in silver in the long (6.99 meters) and bronze Track and Field, held this year in in the triple (48 feet, 8.75 inches). Helsinki, Finland, wound to a close on Lev Lobodin finished third in the August 14. if these results are any indica– decathlon, with 8,201 points, behind tion, the drop-off in performances antici– Henrik Dagard of Sweden and winner Please check one Q Ukrainian Q English pated by Sports Minister Alain Blondel of France. Ukraine's other is a long way off. entry in the event, vitaliy Kolpakov was in the shot put, the Ukrainians pulled off ninth. JHAMALIA 43 Saint Mark's Place lRAYEL CONSULTANTS N. Y., N.Y. 10003 FLIGHTS NEW УОККЛ VANO FRANKIVSKTNEW YORK NEW YORKTKYYIVTNEW YORK WASH1NGTON7KYY1V7WASH1NGT10N CmcAGo7KYYiv7CHiCAGo FROM SEPTEMBER 20TH ф669 ALL TAXES 1NCLUDED

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ty. Ukraine potentially can be a stabilizing factor in Europe tures. it was titled "if 1 Were a Ukrainian." The Ukraine's salvation... and a counterweight to the unpredictability of Russia. Ukrainian students nodded their appreciation. The (Continued from page 8) "Help should come on three fronts: political, economic Russians looked glum. The others shook their heads in U.S.A. inherited 200 years ago. The legal system of and cultural. Political aid should include help in nuclear disbelief. Ukraine was destroyed during the past 74 years. disarmament, guarantees as to national security and bor– The poem read: ders, and integrating Ukraine into the Western European "That's why 1 think the Ukrainian Constitution should І am an American, if 1 were a Ukrainian - structures, i.e., the European Union, the European stress above all the rights and freedoms of the people, І would be the happiest person in Ukraine, for she Council and NATO. Economic aid should include forma– including citizenship, civil, criminal and political rights, is free after one thousand years. І would light tion of a 'brain trust' for economic reform and to help and economic, social and cultural rights. І would like to A candle every day under the portrait of Shevchenko. І Ukraine overcome its energy crisis, convert the military see a three-branch government like the American - execu– Would read the poetry of Lesia Ukrainka, "No, 1 live! І industry to consumer goods, cope with the Chornobyl dis– tive, legislative and judicial, but 1 would favor a two- shall always live! aster's aftermath and help with investments, training branch legislature: a Rada of Ambassadors and a Rada of І have in my heart "That which will never die." І would financial, marketing and banking experts, and increasing Deputies. І would want a constitutional court to pass on salute 1 van Franko, medical help. Cultural aid should include organization of the legality of legislative and executive actions. This kind Khmelnytsky, Mazepa, Petliura, Konovalets as heroes. exhibitions, exchanging students and teachers, establish– of a constitution would be quite stable and would be the І would honor all the priests, the faithful, the ing mutual scholarships, strengthening cultural relations, basis for building a civilized state." Millions of people Stalin destroyed in the famine sponsoring tours and helping to translate and publish the Of 1932-1933.1 would thank God that he let Question No. 6: How could the U.S. and the West vast store of literature that our authors wrote under the The Ukrainians endure their thousand-year "Golgotha" best help Ukraine? Soviets but never let out of their drawers for fear." And stand proud and free before the world. І would xxx Answer: "very controversial question. Basic principle: Sing "Ukraine Has Not Yet Died," its national anthem, Treat Ukraine as an equal; more importantly, as indepen– The students so inspired me that 1 wrote, translated But 1 would change the words to "Ukraine Lives on! She dent of Russia and a member of the international communi– and read a poem to them in Ukrainian to close my lec– Will live forever... so long as her people love freedom.

nial dependency," he explained. Kuchma to raise ... Explaining what he meant by the term (Continued from page 1) "Eurasian space," Mr. Kuchma said he СОЮЗІВКА Ф SOYUZIVKA activity, act like a normal negotiating would like this space to include "the Ukrainian National Association Estate partner, defend our interests and call a countries of Eastern Europe and the spade a spade," President Kuchma said. Baltics, that is former CMEA tCouncil Foordmore Road Kerhonkson, New York 12446 914-626-5641 FAX 914-626-4638 During his election campaign, Mr. on Mutual Economic Assistance! mem– Kuchma promoted an ambiguous posi– bers. For all of us, the road into Western tion on accession to the NPT. Some Europe is still very long." political observers here note that it was "1 would also like to cooperate with Summer programs 1994 precisely for this reason that vice– Japan, South Korea, vietnam, where we President Gore paid a visit to Ukraine so have our strategic interests, too. Saturday, August 27 soon after Mr. Kuchma's victory. "And the Persian Gulf countries? 8:30 p.m. CONCERT– CABARET: UKRAlNlAN SOUvENlR, duet "Without a doubt, Mr. Gore's visit There is money. Europe doesn't have 10:00 p.m. DANCE - music provided by UKRAlNlAN SOUvENlR reflects the United States' interest in such money, Asia does. And Central Asia Ukraine," said President Kuchma. is an important region for us, with petro– Sunday, August 28 "Moreover, if the tripartite agreement leum, with gold reserves." The president has already been signed, the rest is just a said that Ukraine has received many 2:15 p.m. CONCERT - "New faces and voices from Ukraine" formality," he said. offers for cooperation with Central Asia. President Kuchma also said that, if he Other important concerns recalls correctly, the European LABOR DAY WEEKEND CELEBRAT10NS MARKLNG The Ukrainian president spoke also Community will not review Ukraine's THE CENTENNIAL OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. about Ukraine's foreign policy, stating that membership in its association until 1997. it is important to have "clear-cut and com– Commenting on musings about Friday, September 2 prehensive priorities in our foreign policy." whether Ukraine will orient itself toward "1 am convinced that our priorities are the West or the East, Mr. Kuchma said, 10:00 p.m. DANCE– music provided by "LUNA" the countries of the OS. Yes, we are depen– "We cannot spend our time waiting dent on much from Russia, in the economic around, looking in one direction. ... Saturday, September 3 sphered This should be taken into considera– fUkraine'sJ geographic position is well- 8:30 p.m. CONCERT tion. But we should also try to develop our defined, it is at the crossroads tbetween 1HOR BOHDAN, vocalist, Calgary own economy, try to make it stand on its East and WestJ, and we should take "LvivYANY", vocal-instrumental Ensemble own feet, so that we don't develop a colo– advantage of this." 10:00 p.m. DANCE– music provided by "TEMPO", "FATA MORGANA"

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criminal investigation has been launched. Kuchma ordered the abolition of the of the Russian State Duma's Committee Newsbriefs... (interfax-Ukraine) National Broadcasting Council, saying it on OS Affairs, said after a recent visit to (Continued from page 2) breaches Ukraine's Television and Kyyiv and Symferopil that Moscow is Donetske deputies want special session Radio Broadcasting Law. The August 1 keen to see Ukraine and the Crimea sign registered the newly formed Communist a power-sharing agreement to help KYYiv - A number of Ukrainian edict overrules the decree and temporary Party (Bolshevik) of Ukraine on August defuse tension in their relations. Mr. Communist Party deputies from the regulations for the council approved by 1. its main objectives are "the unification Zatulin said the subject was high on the Donetske Oblast Council of the former President Leonid Kravchuk on of working people in the struggle for the agenda of his meetings with the Communist Party of Ukraine (CPU) June 6. The council was given the elimination of the exploitation of man by Ukrainian and Crimean presidents, addressed the Supreme Council of authority to suspend broadcasting man in any form" and "the construction Leonid Kuchma and Yuriy Meshkov. Ukraine and the president of Ukraine, licenses of television and radio compa– of a classless society." The CP(B)U is Although Mr. Kuchma held out promises and suggested holding an all-Ukrainian nies that violated Ukrainian law and the 35th political party registered by the of such a deal during his election cam– session of deputies of all levels in given jurisdiction over the issuance of ministry. (interfax-Ukraine) paign, many of his former opponents September of this year. This proposal annual licenses. Previously, the council advised him to drop the idea. Mr. Zatulin Crimean businessman assassinated was drafted in Donetske at a meeting of was not state regulated and was respon– believes the proposed law on local coun– Communist deputies of the Donetske sible only to the Supreme Council. On SYMFEROP1L - An economic advis– cils currently being discussed by the Region. Georgiy Buiko, first secretary of June 30, the council took the Gravis pri– er to the president of the Crimea and Ukrainian Parliament would grant greater the CPU Donetske Oblast Committee vate television broadcasting company major businessman, Michael Korchelava, authority to chairmen of Oblast Councils said the all-Ukrainian deputy session off the air, saying it had improperly cov– was assassinated by two shots to the head than the Crimean president enjoys under "could provide more tight relations ered Mr. Kuchma's supporters during on the evening of July 30, at a cafe in the the present power-sharing agreement. He the presidential election campaign. Crimean capital. Sources in Ukraine between deputies of all levels of coun– is also convinced that a stable relation- (interfax-Ukraine) interior Ministry say Mr. Korchelava was cils." (interfax-Ukraine) ship between Kyyiv and Symferopil is close to previously assassinated Sevastopil Kuchma abolishes broadcasting council Power-sharing in the Crimea? crucial for the signing of a comprehen– businessman Yevgeri Podanev, who was sive treaty between Russia and Ukraine. associated with "criminal structures." A KYYiv - Ukrainian President Leonid KYYiv — Konstantin Zatulin, head (interfax-Ukraine)

Ukrainian National Association Saradjian, vynnytsky... (Continued from page 12) Monthly reports for May summoned. His pyrotechnics in "Fire Dance" and resonant profundity in la Falla's popular sketches, conjure earthly Cash Surrenders 25,567.55 passions, the very smoke of the country- RECORDING DEPARTMENT Death Benefits 143,789.18 MEMBERSHIP REPORT Dividend Accumulations 1,198.87 side. Endowments Matured 100,781.65 This free, disembodied string play is JUv. ADULTS ADD indigent Benefits Disbursed 700.00 TOTAL AS OF APRIL ЗО, 1994 17,230 40,835 5,290 63,355 interest On Death Benefits 47.72 enabled by Mr. vynnytsky, who seems to GAlNS lN MAY 1994 Payor Death Benefits 17.53 dabble in volatile and narcotic ethers, Reinsurance Premiums Paid 5,576.57 New members 88 89 24 201 Scholarships 500.00 rather than notes sounded by an actual Reinstated 10 59 1 70 Trust Fund Disbursed 949.17 Transferee! in 18 67 10 95 touch on the keys. He has a gift one critic Total S 299,919.93 Change class in 6 S 9 Transferee! from Juvenile Dept. 2 2 Operating Expenses: has described as "the ability to realize the Real Estate Ф 105,032.90 TOTAL GAlNS: 122 220 35 377 phantasmagorical source of a composi– Svoboda Operation 93,827.75 LOSSES lN MAY 1994 Washington Office 16,197.40 tion" to enter into a state of mutual pos– Suspended Official Publication-Svoboda 87,405.52 session with the musicians he partners, Transfered out Organizing Expenses: Change of class out Advertising 7,418.51 and kindle their visions. Transfered to adults Commissions And Overrides On Universal Life 2,975.10 The season at the Grazhda closes Died Field Conferences 2,433.07 Cach surrender Medical inspections 731.72 September 3, with the appearance of com– Endowment matured Reward To Branch Presidents And Treasurers 51.74 poser Myroslav Skoryk and guest artists, Fully paid-up Refund of Branch Secretaries Expenses 912.91 Extended insurance Reward To Organizers 12,854.59 in "New Faces, New voices from Lviv." Certificate terminated Reward To Special Organizers 492.26 TOTAL LOSSES 106 354 44 504 Traveling Expenses-Special Orqanizers 304.00 INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP Total $ 330,637.47 GAlNS lN MAY 1994 Payroll, insurance And Taxes: PERSONALS Paid-up 18 83 101 Employee Benefit Plan S 36,859.29 Extended insurance 5 9 14 insurance-General 1.398.00 Salaries Of Executive Officers 19,091.99 TOTAL GAlNS 23 102 125 LOSSES lN MAY 1994 Salaries Of Office Employees 73,113.81 Taxes-Federal, State And City On Employee Wages 56,584.66 To Prof. Zirka Уогопка Died 1 33 34 Total S 187,047.75 Cach surrender 6 10 16 Reinstated 1 1 General Expenses: Lapsed 2 6 8 Actuarial And Statistical Expenses S 14,019.00 Congratulations Bank Charges 826.38 TOTAL LOSSES 9 50 59 Bank Charges For Custodian Account 2,030.34 TOTAL UNA MEMBERSHlP Books And Periodicals 19.99 on your U.S.1.A. AS OF MAY 31, 1994 17,260 40,753 5,281 63,294 General Office Maintenance 2,773.55 insurance Department Fees 3,832.00 Liaison Fellowship WALTER SOCHAN Operating Expense of Canadian Office 175.00 Supreme Secretary Postage 323.73 Printing and Stationery 359.95 in Ukraine Rental Of Equipment And Services 526.19 Telephone, Telegraph 2,449.43 F1NANC1AL DEPARTMENT Total S 27,335.56 Ulana Diachuk iNCOME FOR MAY 1994 Miscellaneous: Convention Expenses S 9,176.68 Dues and Annuity Premiums From Members Donation From Fund For The Rebirth Of Ukraine 40,936.61 income From "Svoboda" Operation Exchange Account-UNURC 151,675.85 investment income: Loss On Canadian Exchange 58,830.00 Banks 309.44 Professional Fees 4,960.00 Bonds 386,726.35 Rent 1,449.10 To our daughter Areta Certificate Loans 2,272.87 Taxes Held in Escrow 630.44 Mortgage Loans 32,666.52 Transfer Account 901,625.28 Real Estate 82,241.27 Total S 1,169,283.96 We wish you Short Term investments 92.35 investments: Stocks 6,993.46 Certificate Loans $ 3,772.87 Total continued success $ 1,009,419.33 E.D.P. Equipment 12,291.14 Refunds: Mortgages 427,000.00 in your studies Advertising 4,293.72 Real Estate 25,299.82 Cash Surrender 177.80 Short Term investments 518,827.61 at George Washington Convention Expense 35.00 Stock 3,999.79 Employee Hospitalization Plan Premiums 623.42 $ 991,191.23 University Operating Expenses Washington Office 2,776.58 Disbursements For May, 1994 " Rent 181.34 Reward To Special Organizer 314.20 Taxes Federal, State a City On Employee Wages 25,263.36 Мато, Tato and Yaremij Taxes Held in Escrow^^^' 217.33 Total 33,882.75 Miscellaneous: Donations To Fraternal Fund 193.44 LIABILITIES Donations To Fund For The Rebirth Of Ukraine 8,771.73 -138,805.99 Life insurance S 75,803,231.31 Exchange Account-UNURC 151,675.85 Short Term Profit On Bonds Sold or Matured 160.90 investments CONGRATULATIONS Transfer Account 900,451.95 Bonds ' 53,652,454.36 Total $ 1,061,253.87 Mortgage Loans j to Lada Jawny investments: Certificate Loan 638,728.01 Accidental D.D. 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Wednesday, September 7 tional Ukrainian П class over the same period PREVIEW OF EVENTS of time. To register for the class, contact NEWARK, N.J.: St. John's Ukrainian Nancy Brown in the programs division at Preschool will re-open with Ukrainian-lan– 11:30 a.m. The day will include a Ukrainian ble funds. For information call: Donald K. (202) 720-5885. The emphasis in these two guage Montessori sessions each weekday kitchen, refreshments, games and prizes. There Horbaty, festival chairman, (203) 269-5909. classes is on conversation and developing spe– morning from 9 a.m. to noon. Extended will be music for dancing and listening provid– cific vocabulary for travel and business. Wednesday, September 21 hours from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. are available ed by the Joe Pasieka Orchestra. The public is to serve working parents. Minimum age is x invited. Admission is S2 per person. For fur– EDMONTON: Dr. Frank Sysyn, director of ONGOING 2 li. The program emphasizes respect for the ther information call the rectory, (401) 762- the Peter Jacyk Center for Ukrainian child, individualized learning and promotion SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: The 3939, or Sandra Hreczuck, (508) 883-4327. Historical Research, will speak on "The administration and the parents' committee of of the child's independence. For more infor– Writing of National History: Hrushevsky's STAMFORD, Conn.: The Connecticut St. Andrew's Ukrainian School wish to mation, call Olenka Makarushka-Kolodiy, History of Ukraine-Rus' " at 3:30 p.m. The State Ukrainian Day Committee will be inform the public that applications for the (201)763-1797. lecture is part of the fall seminar series spon– sponsoring its annual Ukrainian Day 1994-1995 school year are now being sored by the Jacyk Center, Canadian institute Sunday, September 11 Festival on the grounds of St. Basil's accepted from new as well as returning stu– of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Seminary, Glenbrook Road. The day will dents. The school is located at the Ukrainian WARREN, Mich.: The Ukrainian National Alberta. Presentations are held in the C1US Women's League of America, Detroit begin with a pontifical divine liturgy at 11 Cultural Center on the grounds of the a.m., celebrated by the Bishop Basil H. seminar room, 352 Athabasca Hall. For infor– Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. in Regional Council, cordially invites all to mation call C1US, (403) 492-2972. enjoy a picnic, recognizing the Ukrainian Losten of the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of recent years about 100 students have been attending during the school year. Classes family at the Ukrainian St. Josaphat's Stamford. Ukrainian food, picnic food and Wednesday, September 21 Church grounds, McKinley and Ryan Road other refreshments will be available. At 2:15 range from kindergarten through the upper at 1-6 p.m. Fun for everyone includes p.m. a program with several Ukrainian WASHINGTON: The united states grades, in addition to Ukrainian language Ukrainian food, entertainment, a raffle and groups in native dress will present a lively, Department of Agriculture (USDA) School of and history classes, there are also classes in surprises. Admission and parking are free, colorful program of Ukrainian dances, songs Continuing Education is offering evening religion and Ukrainian music and dancing. in case of inclement weather, activities will and music. Tours will be given at the unique courses in conversational Ukrainian. Ukrainian classes are also available for chil– be held in the church hall. For information Ukrainian museum on the grounds, and out- Conversational Ukrainian 1 is being offered on dren who speak little or no Ukrainian. call Ksenia Antypiv, (810) 757-6704. door arts and crafts exhibits will feature Wednesdays, September 21 through Applications and further information may be items for sale. There will be a petting zoo November 23, at 6-9 p.m. Tuition is Si84. obtained by calling the director of the WOONSOCKET, R.1.: St. Michael's and pony rides for children. Proceeds are Registration can be phoned in or faxed. For school, Christine Syzonenko, (201) 895- Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 74 Harris Ave., earmarked for the Ukrainian Catholic semi- more information call (202) 690-4280. The 4869, or Nina Wedmid, president of the par– will hold its annual parish picnic starting at nary and diocese as well as various charita– USDA would also like to form a Conversa– ents' committee, (908) 563-2690.

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KERHONKSON, N.Y.— The then, posthaste, to the formidable sched– cult conditions of professional and pri– Ukrainian National Association's ule. vate life in post-Soviet Ukraine. The upstate New York estate, Soyuzivka, is On Wednesday, August 31, guests film is in Ukrainian with English subti– gearing up for a strong finish to the and visitors at the estate will encounter tles. The screening is at 8:30 p.m. in 1994 summer season. The week prior to a rare treat with the special screening the Yeselka pavilion. There will be a the Labor Day weekend is always a of the film "Night of Questions." This suggested donation of S5 to help cover busy one, with a packed house. This love story, filmed and produced in the costs of screening "Night of year's season end will be particularly Ukraine, features the young Ukrainian Questions" in cinemas throughout the momentous, as the estate invites all American Luba Demchuk in the lead U.S. comers to celebrate the 100th anniver– role, it is a love story about a doctor On Thursday, September 1, starting sary of "Batko Soyuz." We proceed who cannot be corrupted by the diffi– at approximately 6:30 p.m. Soyuzivka presents the traditional Hutsul Night outdoor dinner. Guests and those wish– ing to enjoy an excellent evening fea– OVER 200 TYPES OF SEWlCES 8 GOODS turing good fare and traditional Carpathian folklore would do well to take note of this Soyuzivka tradition. 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