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INSIDE: • Ukraine seeks to expand diplomatic ties in Asia — page 2. • Multiculturalism policy in Canada is revisited — page 3. • Focus on Ukrainian Easter traditions — pages 9-11. HE KRAINI A N EEKLY T PublishedU by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profitW association Vol. LXV No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1997 $1.25/$2 in Ukraine

Ukraine’s Churches Eleven years after Chornobyl shook the world questions remain about nuclear fuel, contamination take symbolic step by Roman Woronowycz the fuel is still unstable, a nuclear reaction Kyiv Press Bureau could begin anew if sufficient mass devel- toward reunifica- opes. This has led experts to scuttle earlier by Roman Woronowycz KYIV – Eleven years after Chornobyl plans to cover the nuclear reactor in a rein- Kyiv Press Bureau blew skyward irradiating major portions of forced high-tech prophylactic and let the Ukraine and Belarus, the world still is try- KYIV – A small symbolic step toward a radiation waste away. ing to figure out how to remove the nuclear Carol Kessler, the head of the Western constructive dialogue on reunification of fuel buried below ruined reactor No. 4 and delegation visiting Kyiv, said both Kyiv several religious confessions of Ukraine what to do with it. Meanwhile radiation and the West had agreed on a plan to reduce finally was taken on April 16 when two keeps spreading outward, polluting more the threat caused by the unstable fuel. Orthodox patriarchates and the Greek- land around the zone. According to an RFE-RL Daily Report, she Catholic Church agreed to hold a joint ecu- As part of the whirlwind of activity that said the April 22-23 meetings had resulted menical service in August. centers on Chornobyl every year at the time in a plan to ensure the safety of the deterio- At a conference to promote discussion on of the anniversary, a group of Western rating concrete sarcophagus and on the problems among the three Orthodox experts met in Kyiv on April 22 to again removal of the nuclear fuel. Churches of Ukraine and the Ukrainian consider what should be done with the still Days earlier, on April 15, Ukraine’s Greek-Catholic Church (UGCC), which unstable radioactive mass beneath the crum- Minister of Chornobyl Affairs Valerii was sponsored by the Prosvita Society, the bling 10-year-old sarcophagus. Kalchenko announced that a nuclear-waste- participants agreed that one Ukrainian faith The group had discussions with processing complex would be built in the 30- is a key to a strong Ukrainian nation. Ukrainian Chornobyl experts to decide how kilometer Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. Initial “It is a telling fact: true bondage [of the to stabilize the 200 tons of fuel that remain plans call for a facility capable of processing Ukrainian people] began with spiritual covered by the sarcophagus, which was and burying 500,000 cubic meters of nuclear bondage, with the loss of an independent hastily erected after the reactor blew on waste whose decay period would not exceed Church,” stated an appeal released by the April 26, 1986, and which is now said to be 30 years. Bidding for the right to develop the conference. The statement went on to say leaking radiation and slowly crumbling. project, which is scheduled to be completed that the formation of a united “pomisna” The biggest problem thus far has been within three years, will be awarded by tender. (particular) Orthodox Church is not only obtaining accurate information on what is Ukraine has set aside 27 million hrv in 1997 historically proper but would also be a step going on inside the shelter. “Until now the sit- for initial costs. out of the economic-spiritual crisis in which uation has not been fully controlled and, there- Ukrainian society finds itself today. fore, we could not totally rely on the informa- Exclusion zone to be expanded Heeding a comment by the Rev. Serhii tion,” Valentyn Kupnyi, the Chornobyl facili- And while the various projects laggardly Prudko of the UGCC that “we begin gather- ty’s deputy director general in charge of the move forward, Ukraine has declared that ing in one Church and praying together for shelter, told reporters on April 16. guidance,” they decided the best first step The biggest threat has been that, because (Continued on page 8) to a beneficial discourse would be to hold a prayer service on Ukrainian Independence Day in August at the Cathedral of St. Sophia. U k r a i n e ’s environmental minister The participants, who included Patriarch Filaret of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – speaks on status of Chornobyl Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC-KP), Patriarch Dymytrii of the Ukrainian Autocephalous The following is an interview with filled, will the Chornobyl station close. Orthodox Church (UAOC) and the Rev. Ukraine’s Minister of Environmental Among the requirements is the creation Prudko of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Protection and Nuclear Safety Yurii of energy sources to compensate for the Church, had little positive to say about the Kostenko. He agreed to discuss the cur - loss of Chornobyl’s resources. Ukraine’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Moscow rent status of the Chornobyl nuclear energy sector will not be able to bear the Patriarchate. Patriarch Filaret of the Kyiv power station and its future on the occa - loss of the Chornobyl station without Patriarchate went so far as to call the sion of the 11th anniversary of the explo - adequate alternate sources of energy. The Moscow Patriarchate, which is part of the sion of Chornobyl reactor No. 4 on April energy sector would collapse. Russian Orthodox Church headed by 26, 1986. The interview was conducted For instance, this past winter we main- Patriarch Aleksei, a “totalitarian sect.” by The Weekly’s Kyiv correspondent tained adequate energy supplies only due He said the Moscow Patriarchate will Roman Woronowycz on April 19. to the burden borne by our nuclear sta- work only for upheaval and discontent within tions. This winter they produced more the confessions of Ukraine because its goal is Will the Chornobyl nuclear power than 50 to 60 percent of our electrical one Ukrainian Church directed from station shut down by the year 2000 as energy needs. To shut down two huge Moscow. “I am convinced that we can do the memorandum signed in Moscow reactors that together produce 6 to 7 per- nothing with the Moscow Patriarchate. Their by Ukraine and the Group of Seven cent of our electricity and not replace arms and legs are so tied by decrees from industrialized states last year stipu- them with adequate alternatives could Moscow that they no longer think of an auto- lates? lead to the destruction of the power grid cephalous Ukrainian Church,” said Patriarch of Ukraine and result in the collapse of F i l a r e t . I can’t tell you that this will happen the economy. Last month the Russian Orthodox because it is not up to Ukraine alone. It Because of this, the memorandum Church excommunicated Patriarch Filaret, depends on whether the G-7, the signed by the G-7 and Ukraine specifi- even though he has not been associated European Commission as well as cally denotes that before the Chornobyl with the Church for several years. At one Ukraine stick to the program outlined in reactors are shut down reactors of equal time he was its Kyiv metropolitan. the memorandum on the closing of the capacity are to be put in place. The two Patriarch Filaret said that, on the other Chornobyl nuclear power station. The replacements, to which the G-7 agreed, hand, a dialogue with the Ukrainian Greek- program lays out a whole series of requirements and, only after they are ful- (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 2) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1997 No. 17 Westinghouse wins $10 million contract for improvements at Chornobyl station Kyiv, West agree on Chornobyl measures children since the accident at Chernobyl by Marco Levytsky missioning of all units at the site. continue to yield new findings,” Mr. Special to The Ukrainian Weekly The project is being funded by a grant KYIV – Carol Kessler, head of the Mangano wrote. “Although any increases in from the Nuclear Safety Account of the Western delegation to talks in Kyiv on the leukemia are likely to fall short of the sharp EDMONTON – Pittsburgh-based European Bank for Reconstruction and closure of the Chornobyl nuclear power Westinghouse Electric Corp. announced rises in thyroid cancer, possibly because Development. plant, said Ukraine and Western countries elements like cesium were released in on March 26 that it was awarded a $10 Charles W. Pryor, president of the have agreed on a plan to reduce the threat million contract to manage implementa- smaller quantities than iodine, more precise Westinghouse Energy Systems Business from the radioactive ruins of the facility. analysis should be pursued.” Mr. Mangano tion of $125 million in operational and Unit, said the contract is significant for a Ms. Kessler told journalists that the April safety improvements at the Chornobyl said his study covered 50 million people – a number of reasons. 22 meeting was “very successful” and that much larger sample than used in any nuclear power plant in Ukraine. “The work we and our subcontractors agreement was reached on a plan to ensure Under terms of the contract, European studies – and thus could be more will be undertaking is highly critical to the safety of the deteriorating concrete sar- reliable. (Reuters) Westinghouse and two subcontractors – Ukraine’s effort to improve both the cophagus entombing the reactor and the National Nuclear Corp. of the United safety and operational characteristics of removal of the remaining nuclear fuel Yeltsin due in Kyiv in June Kingdom and the Kyiv Design Institute Unit 3 and to prepare for the safe and inside. She also said that both Ukraine and KYIV – Russia’s prime minister is to of Ukraine – will establish and operate a efficient decommissioning of Units 1, 2 the G-7 are “very positive” about fulfilling a arrive in Ukraine on May 28 to pave the project management unit that will pro- and 3,” he said. 1995 agreement to close Chornobyl by way for President Boris Yeltsin to visit vide integrated project management and “This will be a closely scrutinized pro- 2000. (RFE/RL Newsline) engineering support services for 15 safe- ject, and we are confident of success,” Kyiv in June to sign a broad political agree- ty projects for Chornobyl reactor No. 3. added Mr. Pryor. Stabilization work to begin at Chornobyl ment. “The document has no name yet, but Additionally, the project management In May 1996 Westinghouse received a it will be an all-embracing political agree- KYIV – An international team of ment,” a spokesman for President Leonid unit, which will also include personnel separate $20 million contract to provide experts is to start work on stabilizing the Kuchma said. President Yeltsin has can- from the Chornobyl site, will coordinate safety parameter display systems for sarcophagus surrounding the reactor celed six trips to Kyiv to sign a friendship construction of a liquid radioactive waste Soviet-designed nuclear reactors in destroyed in the 1986 explosion, the plant’s treaty with Ukraine’s president since treatment plant and a spent fuel interim Russia and Ukraine, including one for deputy director told Interfax on April 17. Ukraine broke free of Moscow’s rule in storage facility in preparation for decom- Chornobyl reactor No. 3. Following the explosion, which triggered 1991. The spokesman said the Russian the world’s worst-ever civilian nuclear president’s arrival would depend on the accident, emergency teams quickly erected results of Prime Minister Viktor Ukraine to bolster diplomatic presence a cement sarcophagus to prevent further Chernomyrdin’s visit on May 28-29 but leaking of radioactivity into the environ- added: “Yeltsin has promised to come in ment. The official said the reactor still con- early June.” (Reuters) in countries of booming Asian region tains some 200 tons of highly radioactive material and that cracks in the sarcophagus International status for Sevastopol? by Michael Bociurkiw deputy director of the Policy, Analysis and are causing concern about whether the MOSCOW – The Federation Council Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Planning Department of Ukraine’s Foreign structure would withstand a strong earth- Affairs Ministry, said the Asia-Pacific has asked President Boris Yeltsin to con- KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — quake. An official at the Ukrainian sider whether the Crimean port city of region ranks as an important foreign policy Emergencies Ministry told Agence France Ukraine plans to upgrade its diplomatic area for Kyiv. “We have adopted a gradual Sevastopol, where the Black Sea Fleet is presence in the fast-growing Asian Presse on April 18 that a nuclear waste based, might be governed jointly by Russia approach for this region,” he said. “In Asia treatment facility will be built to handle region, starting with a new embassy in there is a lack of understanding of what and Ukraine, Russian news agencies radioactive waste from an exclusion zone the Indonesian capital of Jakarta. Ukraine wants and what we can produce.” reported on April 17. The upper house of around the plant and from within the reac- The Jakarta post comes after a highly While Ukraine would like to have a the Russian Parliament also asked the pres- tor. (RFE/RL Newsline) successful visit last year by Ukrainian better diplomatic representation in the ident to insist that Ukraine recognize there President Leonid Kuchma to Indonesia region, it faces budgetary constraints. Chornobyl cited for rise in U.S. leukemias are problems surrounding the legal status during which a number of diplomatic, “We are not prepared to do much more of Sevastopol. Last December the trade and investment deals were signed. as of today,” he said. LONDON – Fallout from the 1986 acci- Federation Council passed a resolution Aside from Indonesia and Vietnam, Ukraine has only 350 diplomats. This is dent at Ukraine’s Chornobyl nuclear power claiming Sevastopol as Russian territory, Ukraine has no other diplomatic posts in a significant increase, however, from the plant may have caused a 30 percent prompting protests from Kyiv. The Russian the seven-state Association of Southeast corps of 35 from six years ago, Mr. increase in leukemia cases among U.S. chil- Foreign Affairs Ministry rejected the reso- Asian Nations (ASEAN), which unites Vesselovsky said. He added that in dren born soon after, according to Joseph lution, saying Moscow recognized that Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Ukraine there appeared to be a somewhat Mangano of the Radiation and Public “Sevastopol and all of Crimea belong to Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines and passive attitude toward doing business Health Project in New York. The researcher Ukraine.” (RFE/RL Newsline) Vietnam. Elsewhere in Asia, diplomatic with the booming Asian region. “We have said he found evidence of the increase in Talks on Black Sea Fleet continue posts have been established in China, to convince local people to go,” he noted. cancer registries for 12 U.S. states and Japan and India. One of the Asian countries most active cities. “The leukemia rate among children MOSCOW – Another round of Taiwan has courted Ukraine – even in Ukraine is South Korea. Last year aged under 1 year born in 1986-1987 (62 Ukrainian-Russian negotiations over the sending Vice-President Lien Chan to Daewoo and Lucky Goldstar entered com- cases) was 30 percent higher than among division of the Black Sea Fleet opened in Kyiv last year – but Kyiv is not expected petitions to supply Ukraine with telecom- other children born during the decade,” he Moscow on April 22. The Ukrainian dele- to establish any diplomatic presence on munications networks and equipment. wrote in a letter to the British Medical gation is headed by Vice Minister of the island because of its stringent one- While no accurate trade and investment Journal. There have been no reports of more Foreign Affairs Konstantyn Hryschenko China policy. Tourists and business exec- figures are available, Ukraine has not fig- cases of childhood leukemia in countries and the Russian delegation by his counter- utives alike have found the lack of ured prominently in Asian markets. closest to the site such as Belarus, Finland part, Boris Pastukhov. Mr. Hryschenko told Ukrainian consular posts in Asia a frus- Even in the defense arena – which has and Sweden. But there has been a clear rise journalists there were no major break- tration, especially for obtaining been aggressively pursued by the in incidence of thyroid cancer in children. throughs at the outset of the talks. Mr. Ukrainian visas. Russian Federation – for example, Russia Mr. Mangano said his findings support a Pastukhov confirmed Russian President A better Ukrainian consular presence has sold MiG fighters to Malaysia and Greek study that found extra cases of child- in ASEAN would also benefit visiting India – Ukraine has had limited success. hood leukemia. “Studies of health effects in (Continued on page 18) Ukrainian nationals. Tourism, especially However, it has managed to send delega- to Thailand, is growing rapidly with sev- tions and exhibits to most major defense eral charter services headed to Bangkok and aviation exhibitions. and southern beach destinations. In 1994 ASEAN member-countries H E K R A I N I A N E E K LY FOUNDED 1933 At a recent conference on contemporary collectively spent $137 billion (U.S.) on T U W Ukraine in Ottawa, Andrij Vesselovsky, defense. An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. Yearly subscription rate: $60; for UNA members — $40. Dymytrii dismissed in October 1996, last Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, NJ 07302. Ukraine’s Churches... month went over to the Kyiv Patriarchate. (ISSN — 0273-9348) (Continued from page 1) Patriarch Dymytrii briefly alluded to Catholic Church is still possible because the problems when he said, “There are Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper one of that Church’s missions remains some people who believe that the Church (annual subscription fee: $100; $75 for UNA members). the building of a strong Ukrainian nation. can run commercial trade operations. The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: Patriarch Dymytrii of the Ukrainian That cannot be.” (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 Autocephalous Orthodox Church, which Ivan Drach, former deputy and current has bickered with the UOC-KP since head of the Ukrainian World Coordinating Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz Patriarch Filaret established the Kyiv Council, called for a dialogue on confes- changes to: Assistant editor: Khristina Lew Patriarchate, said he believes the Church sional unity and for debate on the topic at The Ukrainian Weekly Staff editors: Roman Woronowycz (Kyiv) must be completely rebuilt from the ground the World Forum of Ukrainians, which is P.O. Box 346 and Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj (To r o n t o ) up. He was alluding to the strife that has scheduled for Kyiv on August 21-24. He Jersey City, NJ 07303 suggested that the Orthodox Churches in engulfed his Church, including accusations The Ukrainian Weekly, April 27, 1997, No. 17, Vol. LXV of corruption. Bishop Ioan, who led a fac- the U.S. and Canada might play a mediat- Copyright © 1997 The Ukrainian Weekly tion of the UAOC that had Patriarch ing role in such a discussion. No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1997 3 Canada’s “renewed” Multiculturalism Program raises Cipywnyk, Kordan warn Liberals doubts about reassurances offered by Secretary Fry by Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj the policy amounted to “non-consultative not to further cut multiculturalism Toronto Press Bureau consultations.” by Christopher Guly cultural community,” said Dr. Kordan, “Three times we met with [govern- who addressed the CEC Ottawa meet- TORONTO — Canada’s secretary of ment officials] and each time they came OTTAWA — Senior officials with ing on April 20. state for multiculturalism, Dr. Hedy Fry, back with the same document, which the Canadian Ethnocultural Council “But in trying to articulate their unveiled the federal government’s diluted the government mandate,” Mr. spent the weekend preparing for their vision for multicultural programs, the “renewed Multiculturalism Program” on Boyko said. April 21 meeting with Dr. Hedy Fry. federal government has moved away April 15. But in the end, the closed-door session from the difficult elements associated According to a press release issued Soft-pedalling of policy? with Canada’s secretary of state for with a particular interpretation of mul- that day by her office, the program “con- On March 27, Dr. Kordan told The multiculturalism, which she joined 20 ticulturalism and has been highlight- sists of new funding criteria and clear Weekly that the state secretary was minutes late, lasted only 40 minutes ing social justice issues,” he added. objectives [that] will focus on such areas asked point blank: “Who’s in charge and produced few results. That in itself isn’t bad, said Dr. as fighting racism; encouraging the full here? You, or the bureaucracy?” The “She’s very adept at handling ques- Kordan, since it makes the notion of and active participation of all Canadians; Saskatoon-based political science pro- tions,” said former CEC President Dr. multiculturalism “palatable” to most and helping public institutions respond to fessor said the Ukrainian community Dmytro Cipywnyk. “But a lot of peo- Canadians. “The problem is that when cultural diversity by breaking down bar- was tired of the soft-pedalling of an offi- ple left quite unhappy that she didn’t we’re talking about social equality at a riers and supporting the involvement of cial policy enshrined in the country’s deal with the federal government’s systemic level, it doesn’t just apply to communities in public decision-making.” perceived departure from the Constitution and set out in formal legis- recent immigrants to the country,” he The official statement also suggests Multiculturalism Act and the possible l a t i o n . explained. “The Ukrainian Canadian that “program objectives are linked to violation of [the equality provisions] “We are being faced with a redefini- community has also been subject to three policy goals: social justice, civic of the [Canadian] Charter of Human tion of multiculturalism that is producing historical discrimination, such as the participation and identity.” Rights and Freedoms.” a policy departure both in terms of fund- redress question.” Secretary Fry is quoted as saying “The Earlier this month, Dr. Fry unveiled ing and government consultation on mat- The unresolved community claim updated program will be more effective, a “renewed Multiculturalism Program” ters that concern us as Canadian citizens, for redress over World War I inter- efficient and results-oriented. New pro- that would outline new funding criteria voters and taxpayers,” Dr. Kordan said. ment of Ukrainian Canadians was not gram directions will ensure that we con- and objectives focused on such areas as Susan Scotti, the Multiculturalism raised during Dr. Fry’s meeting with tinue to respond to the evolving needs of combating racism and involving ethnic Department’s director general, has been Canadians as our society becomes more communities in the public decision- the focus of wide-ranging criticism in culturally diverse.” making process. this regard. “The way a society such as The Multiculturalism Secretariat, the But with diminished funding allo- “The Liberal government wants the ours works is predicated Department of Multiculturalism and the cated for Canada’s entire multicultural appearance of endorsing multicultural- Canadian Heritage Ministry have faced community, Dr. Cipywnyk said he on the existence of cultural ism, but all the while the civil servants mounting criticism from Canada’s ethno- wonders how ethnocultural groups gut the policy and the MPs mark time to communities. For the gov- cultural communities in recent months. will be able to survive, let alone pur- the next election,” Dr. Kordan added Their concern became particularly sue some of Dr. Fry’s objectives. ernment of Canada to stop combatively. acute after the government’s official “Hundreds of millions of dollars are Mr. Boyko told The Weekly that, thinking about that her- review of the policy resulted in a draft going to fund French-language pro- when pressed at the March 1 meeting, itage is short-sighted. document titled “Multiculturalism: grams outside Quebec, but $18.3 mil- Dr. Fry assured the gathering that special Renewed Program Design. Public lion has been set aside for multicultural Because, in the final analy- Ukrainian projects would not be threat- Document for Discussion with grants,” said Dr. Cipywnyk, a former ened by new “cross-cultural” require- sis, the importance of those Stakeholders” that was released to com- president of the Ukrainian Canadian ments drawn up by civil servants, which munity leaders in December 1996. Congress. “Canada is supposed to be a cultural communities is stipulate that more than one community multicultural country within a bilingual part of Canadian nation- Meeting with community leaders benefit from any projects funded by the framework. We have the framework but government. b u i l d i n g . ” To address such concerns, on March 1 we might have little else.” According to the March 7 press Though disappointed by Dr. Fry’s Dr. Fry met in Regina, Saskatchewan, — Dr. Bohdan Kordan release, “Minister Fry ... reassured mem- program review process, CEC execu- with ethnocultural community leaders of bers of the delegation that the aim of the the province, and reaffirmed the federal tive members weren’t entirely caught [redesign] program was not to undermine by surprise following their recent meet- CEC officials. government’s commitment to multicul- the existing [multiculturalism funding] ing with her. They used April 21 to In focusing on the Quebec issue and turalism and offered personal assurances program but rather strengthen it.” lobby members of Parliament from pandering to Canada’s fiscal conserva- that funding for existing projects would Mr. Boyko is quoted as saying “We both the Liberal and Opposition Bloc tives, Dr. Kordan said the federal gov- not be jeopardized by the program are pleased with the minister’s reassur- review initiated last year. Quebecois caucuses with a grocery list ernment has removed both its financial ance that funding for multiculturalism of issues they want discussed. Among Dr. Fry addressed representatives of will continue ... The government of and largely moral support from promot- the German, Polish, Ukrainian and them: the elimination of employment ing the country’s multicultural reality. Canada is given clear direction by the barriers for professional immigrants, Native communities, as well as senior “By 2005, 55 percent of Canadians act, and the policy should conform to the cross-cultural awareness training pro- executive, of general heritage language, letter and spirit of both. We expect this to will be of neither British nor French immigrant women’s and ethnocultural grams for members of the Canadian be the case and have been reassured by Armed Forces, and employment equi- stock,” he said. “Already, we live in a affairs groups, at the Multicultural Forum the minister that the program redesign ty, particularly for visible minorities, culturally diverse society, and what is held at the Hotel Saskatchewan. will in no way depart from the existing within the federal public service. important to Canadians is the notion of That day, the British Columbia-based policy.” In fact, the itemized list will likely social justice. Canadians don’t say they junior Cabinet member also met sepa- Mr. Luzny, the MCS’s executive form the CEC’s campaign strategy dur- are a wealthy or productive people. rately with UCC’s Government Relations director, concurred in with the UCC’s ing the upcoming federal election. And, They believe they are a tolerant people, Committee members Adrian Boyko (also concerns as expressed by Mr. Boyko, the traditional ethnic pockets of voters in which is how the world sees them.” president of UCC’s Saskatchewan echoing a position outlined in the March major urban centers (such as Toronto’s “Multiculturalism has an important Provincial Council) and Dr. Bohdan 7 press release contending that “the gov- and Montreal’s Italian and Greek com- role to play in advancing the cause of Kordan, as well as Orest Warenyca, pres- ernment of Canada has a duty and an munities) and western Canada (where liberal democracy and, in that sense, ident, and Wade Luzny, executive direc- obligation to preserve the common her- there are large Ukrainian and German multiculturalism has to be articulated in tor, of Saskatchewan’s Multicultural itage of Canadians.” constituencies) that the Liberals have tra- the government’s framework,” he stated. Council (MCS). ditionally counted on may evaporate, Dr. Kordan said the federal govern- At the latter meeting, UCC officials A less conciliatory stance said Dr. Cipywnyk. “If we don’t get any ment has failed to recognize that communicated their concern about the However, as confirmed by a number results, we are certainly going to target impact of funding cuts on program deliv- dynamism since it introduced its mul- of those present at the Regina meeting, the Liberals,” he said. “Based on ethno- ticulturalism policy 26 years ago. ery, and their displeasure that the “pro- cultural support, a lot of votes could go Dr. Fry’s executive assistant, Artur “The way a society such as ours gram redesign” proposals being circulat- back to the Conservatives or to the [left- Wilczynski, assumed a less conciliatory works is predicated on the existence ed by senior Department of of-center] NDP [New Democratic stance after the minister had left to catch of cultural communities,” he Multiculturalism bureaucrats were clear Party].” a flight. explained. “For the government of departures from policy as defined in the Mr. Wilczynski allegedly pulled out a Dr. Bohdan Kordan, a political sci- Multiculturalism Act. entist at the University of Saskatchewan Canada to stop thinking about that list of projects the federal government heritage is short-sighted. Because, in In a March 7 UCC press release, Mr. had funded in the past, and reiterated that and co-chairperson of the Ukrainian the final analysis, the importance of Boyko was quoted as saying that the new “cross-cultural program guide- Canadian Congress Government those cultural communities is part of Ukrainian Canadians are “concerned that lines” proposed by bureaucrats would Relations Committee, said the federal Canadian nation-building.” the department is exercising greater lati- have to be followed if funding was to government has let its preoccupation tude in interpreting the policy and the continue. with preventing Quebec’s separation For their own survival, Dr. Cipynwyk act. We raised this with the minister so Contacted in Ottawa on April 16, Mr. from Canada interfere with its commit- warned the Liberals to best recognize that there could be no misinterpretation.” Wilczynski said “Regarding the list of ment to multiculturalism. “Ultimately, that reality: “We have a country that is Mr. Boyko related to The Weekly on projects, it’s not that they will automati- Canadian society is a federation of restless, and there’s a great deal of ten- March 24 that Dr. Fry was told recent communities, which includes the multi- sion and much anger out there.” contacts with civil servants concerning (Continued on page 12) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1997 No. 17

Son of Ukrainian Canadian homesteaders OBITUARIES becomes Alberta’s agriculture minister Antonina “Tonia” Horokhovych, by Christopher Guly Nicholas, arrived there from the western Ukrainian district of Radekhiv in 1898 OTTAWA – In the early 1990s, Ed with his wife, Theodora Kuchera, and Plast activist and educator, 84 Stelmach was out in the fields of his helped build the Protection of the TORONTO – With the passing of Lviv, where she served directly under the northeastern Alberta farm tending to the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Antonina “Tonia” Horokhovych, North activist, writer and parliamentarian hogs. He had to sell those animals, but Church in the community. The Stelmach America’s Ukrainian community mourns Milena Rudnytska. Their association kept some cattle when he was elected to family remained, and Ed Stelmach grew the loss of one of its best known peda- continued in Munich. the provincial legislature in June 1993. up as the youngest of five children. gogues. Ms. Horokhovych died at her Ms. Horokhovych came to Canada in Mr. Stelmach, 46, retained his north- “My sister is 20 years older than me home on April 3. She was 84. eastern Alberta Vegreville-Viking seat for and got married when I was born,” said 1950, settling in Toronto. She taught at Ms. Horokhovych was born in elementary and secondary schools of the the ruling Progressive Conservatives in the the agriculture minister. “There is 10 Mezhyrych (near Korets), Rivne Oblast March 11 provincial general election. Not years’ difference between me and one Ukrainian National Federation (UNO) in in Volyn, Ukraine, on March 2, 1913. 1957-1967, at the Mykhailo Hrushevsky only that, but Premier Ralph Klein includ- [of three] of my brothers.” As the baby She enrolled at the Rivne gymnasium, Ukrainian Studies School in 1977-1983 ed the Ukrainian Canadian and former in the Stelmach family, the future politi- but because of the Polish regime’s anti- Tory whip in his second-term Cabinet. cian hung out with adults sitting around and at the St. Nicholas School of Ukrainian pacification campaign, contin- As the new provincial agriculture kitchen tables. “I used to listen to their Ukrainian Studies in 1967-1991. She uing formal studies proved difficult. minister, Mr. Stelmach now has to worry discussions, and learned a lot about served on the school board of each. Ms. However, in 1939, she was accepted about all of Alberta’s farm animals. Ukrainian history and the language,” Horokhovych also tutored pupils private- for study at the philological faculty of Luckily for him, the province enjoys said Mr. Stelmach. ly and trained a considerable number of Ivan Franko University in Lviv, where an economic success rate envied by the Now married to Marie Warshawski Ukrainian elementary school teachers. she completed one year of schooling, rest of Canada. Premier Klein has target- (who claims Ukrainian-Polish descent) She also earned an M.A. in literature which was interrupted due to the pres- ed 2005 as the year Alberta’s $6 billion and with four children (three sons and from Ottawa University in 1964. ($4.5 billion U.S.) debt will be eradicat- sures on the school by Soviet authorities one daughter ranging in age from 12 to Ms. Horokhovych was a member of ed. Unlike residents in Canada’s nine following their annexation of Halychyna. 22), Mr. Stelmach is active in the com- the Ukrainian Writer’s Association Slovo other provinces, Albertans don’t pay In 1942-1944, during the German munity. He’s involved with a Canadian- (The Word) and the Association of retail sales tax, and their income tax rates occupation, she was enrolled in the Lviv Ukrainian legislative exchange program, Workers in Children’s Literature (serving are among the lowest in the country. Technical-Agronomy Institute (LTAI). sponsored by the Canadian International as president in 1993-1996), and the And, as agriculture minister Mr. As the Red Army advanced toward Lviv, Development Agency, which brings Ukrainian Canadian Social Services. Stelmach has secured one of the highest- Ms. Horokhovych emigrated westward, Ukrainian politicians for look-sees to However, Ms. Horokhovych’s profile – and one of the most successful and completed her studies in agronomy Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and approach to activism was shaped by her – portfolios in the 18-member Cabinet. when the LTAI was re-established in Alberta. membership in the Plast Ukrainian youth Last year Alberta’s food and beverage Munich in 1946. Mr. Stelmach also has a hand in a busi- organization. She joined while at the industry, along with farm cash gate Ms. Horokhovych was a member of ness initiative project involving entrepre- Rivne gymnasium at a time – after 1928 receipts, pumped $12 billion ($9 billion the Union of Ukrainian Women (Soyuz neurs from Canada and Ukraine. Three in Volyn, and following 1930 in all U.S.) into the province’s economy. The Ukrainok – SU) from the time she partic- provinces have agreed to be responsible Polish-controlled territories – when Plast agricultural sector is also the province’s ipated in the SU’s first congress in 1934. for three different sectors: Manitoba has was an underground organization. largest employer, with 113,000 Albertans Active in organizing a number of village She was active as an instructor for var- working directly in the farm industry. That construction, Saskatchewan – agriculture, schools, she was soon drawn into execu- and oil-rich Alberta – energy. ious SU-Plast groups until 1941, then for doesn’t include thousands more employed tive positions, acting as secretary, initial- various training workshops and camps of in such ancillary sectors as marketing, “I would like to give something back ly at the regional level in Volyn (until the to [Ukraine], now that they’re working the Ukrainian Youth Educational transportation and processing. organization was banned by the Polish Societies (VOSP), since Nazi occupation As the farmers’ political boss in the toward a market economy,” said Mr. government in 1938), and then in the Alberta government, Mr. Stelmach is Stelmach. Certainly, Ukraine has given underground for the central executive in (Continued on page 8) humbled by being named to the post. Alberta much – at least in terms of the “When Ukrainian families first came province’s landscape. to Alberta, they settled in the area of the Seven fellow Ukrainians Msgr. Anthony Borsa, 91, province which I represent and estab- lished farms,” Mr. Stelmach said in an When the new legislative session offi- interview from his farm near Andrew, a cially opened on April 16, Mr. Stelmach served parishes in six states community 30 miles southeast from was joined by seven fellow Ukrainian Vegreville. Canadians in the government caucus, ABERDEEN, N.J. – Msgr. Anthony Stamford, Conn., instructor of ritual to “My predecessor, Walter Paszkowski, including Jon Havelock, who represents Borsa passed away at his home in the Franciscan Fathers in New Canaan, used to say agriculture isn’t part of the Calgary-Shaw constituency and now Aberdeen, N.J., on March 12. He was 91. Conn., spiritual director of the Providence Alberta’s past, it’s part of its future.” serves as Alberta’s attorney general. On May 8 Msgr. Borsa would have cele- Association, and spiritual director to the The area from which Mr. Stelmach The other Conservative caucus mem- brated 65 years since his ordination into Garden State League of Ukrainian originates itself holds considerable per- bers include: Dave Broda, Mark Hlady, the priesthood. Catholics. Msgr. Borsa served as a con- sonal significance for him as well. former Deputy Premier Ken Kowalski, Born on December 20, 1905, in sultor for the archeparchy and protopres- Mr. Stelmach’s paternal grandfather, Peter Trynchy, Stan Woloshyn and Julius Tovstenske, Ternopil Oblast, in western byter of the Northern New Jersey Yankowsky. The Tories lost a Ukrainian Ukraine, he was the son of Anthony and D e a n e r y . Canadian member in the last election: Anna Borsa. He studied philosophy at He also served as chaplain of How to reach Andrew Beniuk, who held the Edmonton- the theological academy of the Order of Ukrainian American Veterans Post 30 in Norwood seat. Ihor Broda, whose work St. Basil the Great in Lviv, and complet- Freehold, N.J., and the Knights of H E K R A I N I A N E E K LY with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress ed theological studies at the seminary in Columbus Father McGivney Council in T U W gained him a considerable profile in the Stanislaviv (Ivano-Frankivsk). Lincroft/ Middletown, N.J. community, also lost in his bid to give the On May 8, 1932, he was ordained a Borsa was named a papal chaplain by MAIN OFFICE (editorial, Conservatives an extra seat in the Liberal priest by Bishop Gregory Khomyshyn at Pope John Paul II on September 15, subscriptions and advertis- stronghold, Edmonton. the cathedral in Stanislaviv. He then 1980, and was granted the title of rev- ing departments): Still, the Tories’ 63 seats (out of 83) served three parishes in four years in erend monsignor. The title of archpriest The Ukrainian Weekly left the Opposition Liberals with 18 Ukraine, and arrived in the United States was conferred on him by Bishop Basil H. 30 Montgomery Street seats, with the other two going to the on December 11, 1936. Losten on March 7, 1977, and mitred Jersey City, NJ 07302 New Democrats. In the U.S., Msgr. Borsa served numer- archpriest by Cardinal Myroslav Ivan phone: (201) 434-0237 However, Gene Zwozdesky held on to ous parishes, including St. Nicholas in Lubachivsky in 1992. fax: (201) 451-5486 his seat in Edmonton. Former Liberal Ukraina, N.D.; St. Demetrius, Gorham, A divine liturgy was concelebrated on leader Laurence Decore, who also once N.D.; St. Nicholas, Hudson, N.Y.; St. March 17 by Metropolitan-Archbishop KYIV PRESS BUREAU: headed the province’s official opposi- John the Baptist, Pittsfield, Mass.; St. Stephen Sulyk of Philadelphia and area The Ukrainian Weekly tion, decided against running for re-elec- Michael, New Haven, Conn.; St. John the clergy. The homily was preached by the 11 Horodetsky Street Apt. 33 tion. Baptist, Pittsburgh; Ss. Peter and Paul, Rev. Anthony Radchuck, Msgr. Borsa’s Kyiv, Ukraine 252001 About 250,000 out of Alberta’s 2.7 Jersey City, N.J.; and Assumption of the successor in the Marlboro parish. Ukraine million residents claim Ukrainian Blessed Virgin Mary, Bayonne, N.J., During his homily, the Rev. Radchuk phone/fax: (44) 229-1906 descent. They now have considerable from which he retired in 1980. spoke of Msgr. Borsa as having dedicat- representation in Ralph Klein’s govern- He remained active in the priesthood ed his entire life to serving the Ukrainian TORONTO PRESS BUREAU: ment. In turn, Mr. Stelmach said that his however, and after his first retirement people in the United States. He was trea- Ukrainian National Association prominent role around the Cabinet table established the parish of St. Volodymyr sured by all the people touched by his The Ukrainian Weekly Press may accord him the chance to teach the the Great in Marlboro, N.J., in 1980, priesthood. “Mrgr. Borsa was like a Bureau premier some Ukrainian. which he served until his final retirement beautiful flower in a garden. During its 1 Eva Road Suite 402 “He can already say, ‘dobryi den’ in June 1995. lifetime it is enjoyed by all, but because (Good day) and ‘dai Bozhe’ (May God In addition to his pastoral assignments, it is a gift from God, it must return to Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 4Z5 grant it), “but maybe I’ll be able to Msgr. Borsa also served as the head of God,” said the Rev. Radchuk. Interment Canada expand his vocabulary,” said the agricul- the diocesan choir directors, instructor of was at Holy Spirit Cemetery in ture minister. ritual and music at St. Basil’s Seminary in Hamptonburgh, N.Y. No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1997 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Convention Committee established The UNA and you for quadrennial conclave in To r o n t o Great time to refinance JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The Didiuk (honorary member of the UNA by Stephan Welhasch Convention Committee for the Ukrainian General Assembly), vice-chairman; Iwan National Association’s 34th Regular Szlapak, secretary; Roman Benesz, treasur- With one exception, interest rates have not been lower since 1973. It’s a great Convention, to be held in May 1998 in er. Subcommittee heads are: Mr. Didiuk, time to refinance, especially as people look to the New Year and set their financial Toronto, was established here at a special press; Jaroslawa Zorych, concert; Anna goals and priorities. In most areas, fixed-rate mortgages have now dropped below meeting attended by representatives of Burij, banquet; Stephan Chorney, informa- 7.5 percent. Financial experts in the industry feel that interest rates will probably branches of the Toronto District tion; Larysa Hwozdulych, greetings. not drop any lower. Many people feel that they will probably begin to rise again Committee on April 13. The next meeting of the Convention soon. The Federal Reserve has just increased the interest rate a quarter of a percent. The local committee, which is in charge Committee has been scheduled for May If you are now paying more than 2 percent above the current rate of interest of planning all cultural and entertainment 18 at 3 p.m. at Holy Protectress and you’re not planning to move in the near future, then now is definitely the programs for the UNA convention, is head- Ukrainian Catholic Church, 18 Leeds St., time to seriously consider refinancing your existing mortgage loan. Many first- ed by the Rev. Myron Stasiw, who is a Toronto. The meeting will be attended by time home buyers and veteran homeowners have been taking advantage of UNA advisor. Other members are: Wasyl UNA President Ulana Diachuk. today’s low interest rates. Back in 1993 rates fell below 7 percent, and this set off a wave of refinancing nationally. By mid-1994 interest rates jumped to well over 9 percent and many homeowners and buyers decided to wait it out. Now that mortgage rates have bot- tomed out and have just begun to rise again, many are rushing to refinance. Don’t Young UNA’ers wait too long, rates can always shoot up again as happened in 1994. Even though most people understand that in the long run they can save them- selves much money by refinancing, many are still afraid of the costs connected with the loan closing process. The key to successfully refinancing is to consider where the break-even point is. This takes into account any fees and points charged for refinancing. These need to be compared with any savings in pay- ments over the life of the loan. If you are shopping around for a new mortgage, call the Ukrainian National Association and our representative will take the time to help you with any ques- tions you may have about mortgages and help you decide what type of mortgage is best suited for your needs. Practically, the only other thing you’ll need to do is pre- pare and sign the documentation. What follows is paying less and saving more. If you’re ready to take these steps by refinancing your existing mortgage loan or are considering buying a new home, then start by calling the UNA. We offer members low-cost financing for owner-occupied one-, two- and three-family homes throughout the United States and Canada. The UNA’s First Mortgage Loan Program is specially designed to meet the financial needs of its members, and it offers interest rates that are very competi- tive with the prevailing rates in your immediate area. The UNA offers its mem- bers five-year adjustable and 15-year fixed rate loans with up to 25-year payout, including an option of refinancing at maturity. The UNA also offers a Jumbo Mortgage Loan program to Ukrainian groups and organizations. Andrew Matthew Holowaty, son of Petro K. Slewinsky, son of Roman and You can enjoy peace of mind in knowing that you are getting the best possi- Andrey Holowaty and Marta Huta- Soara Slewinsky, is a new member of ble mortgage loan value available. To find out more about the UNA’s First Holowaty, is a new member of UNA UNA Branch 59 in Bridgeport, Conn. Mortgage Loan Program, refinancing your home, or becoming a member, call Branch 432 in Toronto. He was enrolled He was enrolled by his grandparents 1 (800) 253-9862. by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Taras Slewinsky. In Memoriam

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EASTER PASTORAL LETTERS TH E UK R A I N I A N WE E K LY Chornobyl: hope is not enough Let us strengthen our faith in Christ Paschal Archpastoral Encyclical of spirit of conquest – the spirit of His This year, according to the Julian calendar, Easter falls on April 27, which is the Permanent Conference of Ukrainian Resurrection. Their unshakable faith con- also the anniversary of a less positive event: the anniversary of the “day after” Orthodox Bishops beyond the Borders of quered the world. the terrifying explosion at the Chornobyl nuclear power station 11 years ago. Ukraine. The holy Apostle Paul – to whom And just as rejoicing on the Messiah’s Great Day (Velykden) is always com- Christ appeared separately – wrote of this bined with mindfulness of Christ’s awesome sacrifice for humanity, so those Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! apostolic preaching: “Now I would remind who see in this terrible atomic disaster the catalyst for Soviet destruction, and To the esteemed clergy, the deaconate you, brethren, in what terms I preached to thus the genesis of Ukrainian independence, must also be mindful of the price in Christ, the venerable monastics and you the Gospel (the Good News) ... that that Ukraine, and its neighbors, have paid and will continue to pay for hun- God-loving spiritual children of the Holy Christ died for our sins in accordance with dreds of years. Ukrainian Orthodox Church: the Scriptures, that He was buried, and that The images and symbols of the two events are intermingled in 1997. Was “Rejoice!” (Matthew 28:9) He rose again on the third day, in accor- Chornobyl Ukraine’s Golgotha that led to its resurrection? Is Chornobyl (the On this radiant day of Christ’s dance with the Scriptures, and that he Ukrainian word for wormwood) mankind’s “bitter herb” that will lead to Resurrection, the Holy Church’s desire is appeared to Cephas [Peter], then by the 12 understanding and enlightenment? that your hearts are filled with that glad- ... Last of all, as to one untimely born, He For those in Ukraine living their everyday lives feeling the effects of ness of which St. John Chrysostom appeared also to me. For I am the least of Chornobyl, and for those abroad who care about them, Chornobyl’s bitterness speaks in his Easter homily: “Enter all of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, juxtaposed with the sweetness of democracy and freedom is not an image that you, therefore, into the joy of our Lord; because I persecuted the Church of God.” can be bandied about lightheartedly. both the first, and last. Let rich and poor (I Cor 15:1, 3-5, 8-9) Ukrainian statesmen visiting North America, such as former Prime Minister rejoice together; both the faithful and the Faith in the mystery of Christ’s Yevhen Marchuk, often emphasize the enormous strain that the liquidation of negligent – celebrate this day!” Let all Resurrection became the cornerstone of Chornobyl’s aftermath puts on Ukraine’s economy. In the meantime, the coun- partake of this Feast of Faith. Let all the apostles’ proclamation of the Good try’s elected officials, its appointed ministers and bureaucracy apparently still receive the riches of Goodness. News. (I Corinthians 15:14 – Psalms haven’t made the connection between the necessity of swiftly and successfully Pascha is a holy day of faith and for 118:32) Their preaching concerning this completing basic economic reform in order to improve Ukraine’s ability to this reason, only those who steadfastly joyous news of redemption spread over contend with the disaster’s lingering acrid effects. Chornobyl was the culmina- believe in our Lord’s Resurrection, that the whole world, and today has reached tion of Soviet irresponsibility. Though current Ukrainian officials did not cre- through His suffering and death on the almost all nations. This joyous news will ate Chornobyl and its aftereffects, they are nonetheless responsible for building cross, He “trampled down death by continue to spread until the Second Ukraine’s future, which also includes the responsibility to make sure that death,” can fully experience the joy of Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, when something like Chornobyl never happens again. the Feast of Feasts. He will return in Glory to this world, At times it seems as though neither the governments of the West, nor of St. John Chrysostom also speaks of along with His angels, to judge each per- Ukraine, heed the still-flashing hazard sign of hubris and stupidity that this, addressing our “last enemy”: (I son according to his or her deeds. The Chornobyl represents. Corinthians 15:26) “O Death, where is deeper the darkness and shadow of disbe- In the West, people and governments allow themselves to slip into “issue thy sting? O Hades, where is thy victory? lief, the more glorious the day of Christ’s fatigue” at their own peril. An unjustified resurgence of faith in nuclear (I Cor 15:55) Christ is risen, and you are Resurrection. power once again raises questions about humanity’s ability to learn from its overthrown! Christ is risen, and the We, who “have been baptized into mistakes. At the same time, squabbling over technicalities threatens crucial angels rejoice! Christ is risen, and not Christ and have put on Christ,” have aid efforts, such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s International Nuclear one dead remains in a tomb! For Christ, become Christians, we belong to Christ. Safety Program. This also suggests that a general understanding of being raised from the dead, is become the In the holy mystery of Baptism, we have Chornobyl’s persistent threat is weak and thus requires constant activism and First-born from the dead.” grown with Christ and have become par- lobbying to keep the issue alive. The holy apostles, having been present takers of his death and Resurrection. And, although Ukraine has spent $14 billion over the last five years to deal with the Risen Lord, fearlessly preached with Chornobyl’s consequences, evidence such as the crumbling sarcophagus the Gospel, for they were filled with the (Continued on page 16) encasing reactor No. 4 clearly demonstrates serious and life-threatening inat- tention to the stricken plant’s ever-present danger. So, during this Easter that coincides with the Chornobyl anniversary, it’s not Prepare to receive the Risen Lord enough to comfort oneself with the hope this season symbolizes. We must act on the seasons’ redemptive message. All of us must strive to redeem humanity Easter Pastoral Letter of Bishop Basil eternal dynamic life of the Holy Trinity. from the aftermath of the Chornobyl nuclear catastrophe. The Chornobyl chal- Losten of the Ukrainian Catholic We are baptized in the name of the Holy lenge of today is to ensure that the world’s commitment to deal with the Eparchy of Stamford, Conn. Trinity; we are baptized into the saving Chornobyl issue is unwavering and ever-increasing. Death of Christ, and we are baptized into On Thee as man the sleep of death Christ’s Resurrection. United with Christ descended, and in Christ, we shall bless the Holy O my King and my Lord! Trinity forever, in this life and in the life But in three days art Thou risen, to come. God the Father raised up Christ April and raisest Adam from decay, His Son, and thus brought the human and has destroyed the might of death! nature of Jesus Christ into the eternal life TurningTurning the pagespages back...back... Pascha of incorruption! Salvation of of the Trinity. God the Son laid down 30 all the world! His human life of His own will in obedi- In this beautiful Hymn of Light ence to the Father, and in this obedience towards the end of the Resurrection ser- 1957 Forty years ago, on Tuesday, April 30, 1957, the ship Gen. He finds His divine power to rise again. vice, we marvel, joyfully, at our Lord W.C.W. Langfitt tied up at Pier 86 at 46th Street of New York The Holy Spirit manifests and reveals the God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who rose City, bringing 1,042 post-war refugees to the United States. Resurrection of Christ to us, to the on the third day. This is the great and Church, and to all the nations by the What was significant about this particular transport was that it carried the last group crowning truth of our Christian-Catholic powerful preaching of the apostles. to enter this country under the provisions of the Refugee Relief Act of 1953. Faith: that Our Lord is truly risen. Jesus Christ is true Man and remains A front-page story in The Ukrainian Weekly reported the following. Jesus Christ is true God and true man. true Man after His Resurrection. The “Among [the group of 1,042 refugees] were 40 Ukrainians brought here under the On the cross, as a man, Jesus Christ died Holy Spirit reveals both the Divinity of auspices of the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, the president of which a very real and most painful death. He the Risen Lord, in His miracles, and the is Dr. Walter Gallan of Philadelphia, where the UUARC headquarters are located. Dr. remained in the tomb until the third day, humanity of the Risen Lord as the Risen Gallan is a member of the Supreme Auditing Committee of the Ukrainian National so that we should know that He was real- Christ eats and drinks with His disciples Association. ly dead. And then, as King and Lord, as and shows them the wounds of the “The Ukrainian refugees were greeted and expedited to their various destinations in the Almighty God, by His own power He Crucifixion, so that they can see for this country by Dr. Gallan and veteran UUARC volunteer workers: Anna Kurylo, rose again! And in His rising, He raised themselves that His glorified, Risen Katherine Peleshok, Mrs. Swidersky, Dr. Simon Demydchuk, and Messrs. Uditch and us with Him. Body, is the same Body that was cruci- Yaremchuk. Jesus Christ is eternally and always “Thirty-nine of the newly arrived Ukrainians were from West Germany, and one fied and died on the cross. The God the Son, the Second Person of The Resurrection is no illusion, no trick, and, was from Austria. Their destination points were Detroit, Chicago, Rochester and Holy and Life-Giving Trinity. The Holy Buffalo, N.Y., Philadelphia and Chester, Pa., and Newark, N.J. above all, no deceit. Resurrection is the greatest feast of our The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is a “The Refugee Relief Act of 1953 authorized the admission of 209,000 persons, but Trinitarian Faith, as we sing in the Eighth the number actually admitted, including those who arrived last Tuesday, was 190,327. historical event. Our Christian-Catholic Ode of the Canon: faith is our response to the God Who acts Most were persons who escaped or were expelled from Communist-dominated coun- Father Almighty, and Word and Spirit, tries in Eastern Europe. in history. We do not believe in any One nature in Three Persons, myth; we respond in faith to the mar- “Robert S. McCollum, State Department administrator for escapees and migration surpassing Essence and Divinity! affairs, said that the 18,673 visas that went unused had been among the 55,000 allot- velous works of God in human history, In Thee we have been baptized, and, above all, to the Resurrection of ted to persons of German origin. Applications for these visas fell off because of the and Thee we shall bless throughout all booming economy in West Germany.” Jesus Christ from the dead. So far as the the ages! Gospels tell us, no other human being Source: “Last 40 Ukrainian refugees arrive here under 1953 law,” The Ukrainian Weekly, Jesus Christ came to look for us, and May 4, 1957. to bring us back with Him to share the (Continued on page 17) No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1997 7 FOR THE RECORD: Clinton letter to Helsinki Commission by Myron B. Kuropas Following is the text of President Bill ty for a democratic Russia to play a con- Clinton’s April 4 letter to Rep. Christopher structive role in European security. Smith, co-chairman of the U.S. At the same time, I have made clear Commission on Security and Cooperation that enlargement will proceed on sched- in Europe (Helsinki Commission). It is a ule. Russia has no veto over the enlarge- Chicago Children’s Choir to sing in Kyiv response to a March 12 letter that was ment process or over the relationship that sent by Rep. Smith and Sen. Alfonse D- the alliance may develop with other The Chicago Children’s Choir will types. I bring musical enjoyment to my Amato, chairman of the CSCE, to the pres - countries that are not invited in July to travel to Kyiv on May 20 for an 11-day own children because the choir nurtured ident on the eve of his Helsinki summit begin accession talks. I believe that the tour of Ukraine. The trip is initiated as a in me the love of music.” meeting with President Boris Yeltsin of Russians understand this. result of the sister-cities relationship that The choir program can be found in 32 Russia. (The full text of the Marcy 12 con - Our progress in Helsinki toward a secure exists between Chicago and Kyiv. Chicago schools where some 1,900 chil- gressional letter appeared in the March 16 and undivided Europe will also benefit A highlight of the visit will be a spe- dren, largely from economically and issue of The Weekly.) Ukraine. Russia’s commitment to establish a cial performance during the opening of socially distressed neighborhoods, receive cooperative relationship with NATO will cre- Ukraine’s first McDonald’s in Kyiv. classroom training in basic music theory Dear Rep. Smith: ate a climate conducive to closer ties between Included in the Kyivan portion of the and choral performance from professional Ukraine and NATO. Ukraine’s opening tour are performances at the American music educators associated with the choir. Thank you for your letter regarding round of negotiations with NATO on March Embassy, Independence Square, a chil- After-school programs are also offered my summit meeting with Russian 20 resulted in concrete progress toward a dren’s hospital, an elementary school, the in various locations, including Chicago’s President Yeltsin. I appreciate your sup- NATO-Ukraine agreement. With regard to Greek Theater, as well as a benefit con- Humboldt Park area, not far from the port for my administration’s policy of Faces and Places the territorial integrity of Ukraine, I want to cert at the Philharmonic Hall. Ukrainian Village. Currently, the young NATO enlargement. affirm that our policy has been and remains The choir will also travel to Kaniv, singers represent the ethnic mosaic that is One of the key achievements of the Chicago: 49 percent are African American, clear — the United States supports Ukraine’s where it will present a wreath at the tomb Helsinki summit was a joint statement on 32 percent are Latino, 10 percent are sovereignty and territorial integrity within its of Taras Shevchenko and sing “The European security. In that document, European American and 9 percent are current boundaries. We have stated this pub- Testament” in the Ukrainian language. President Yeltsin and I committed, despite Asian or Middle Eastern. Ninety percent of licly and have rejected any resolutions or When performing songs from other coun- our disagreement over enlargement, to the children attend school in economically statements that would suggest otherwise. tries, the choir members always sing in work to develop a cooperative relationship the language in which they were written. or socially distressed neighborhoods. between NATO and Russia. It is in Sincerely, To date, the choir has performed in 17 The 125-voice Concert Choir consists America’s interest to create the opportuni- Bill Clinton different languages. of advanced singers age 8-18 who are A final stop on the tour is Cherkasy, selected from in-school and after-school where the choir will perform at the con- choruses or through open auditions. This PRESS REVIEW cert hall and at a sanitorium for children choir has performed with the famed of Chornobyl. Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Joffrey The Chicago Children’s Choir was Ballet of Chicago, at the mayor’s inaugu- The Washington Post editorial founded in 1956 by the late Rev. ration and the Chicago Jazz Festival. Christopher Moore as a multiracial, mul- The Concert Choir has made concert ticultural children’s choir dedicated to tours of Mexico, Japan, Canada and Russia. focuses on “The Ukraine Dilemma” making a difference in young people’s In 1996 the choir spent over four weeks in lives through musical excellence. “I have South Africa, where members met and per- Following is an excerpt from an April few top officials with unquestioned been deeply concerned about this country formed for President Nelson Mandela. 14 editorial in The Washington Post reformist credentials, has resigned in and the world in which we live,” the Rev. Given the rampant corruption that cur- headined “The Ukraine Dilemma.” frustration. ... Moore once said. “My way of attempting rently infests Ukraine’s business environ- Ukraine has made some progress in to help change it has been working with ment, the opening of Ukraine’s first ... the United States has rightly gotten six years. Unlike Russia and most other children and with youth in and through McDonald’s is a minor miracle. It is truly very interested in the fate of Ukraine. At former Soviet republics, it weathered a music in order to bring them to a deeper an occasion for celebration and exulta- congressional insistence, it is giving peaceful transition when President understanding of the whole process of tion, and I’m delighted that a excellent about as much foreign aid to Ukraine as Leonid Kuchma defeated Ukraine’s first building and maintaining a culture that musical group like the Chicago to Russia, which has three times the pop- president in a free and fair election. Last nourishes and ministers to its people.” Children’s Choir will contribute to the ulation. NATO is preparing to negotiate June it adopted a democratic constitution. Today, the Rev. Moore’s choir is festivities. a charter with Ukraine that would paral- Thousands of state-owned firms have counted among the largest, most compre- I don’t know how the executives at lel the agreement the Western alliance been privatized. Ukraine voluntarily gave hensive organizations devoted to the McDonald’s were able to avoid the seeks to work out with Russia. In all of up the nuclear weapons it inherited when musical education of children in the bribes, threats and violence other this, however, one player is not follow- the Soviet Union collapsed. ... United States. Nearly 2,700 children par- American businessmen in Ukraine have ing the approved script. Guess who that Nonetheless, the institutional corrup- ticipate in the three-part program that encountered, but I’m pleased they did. is. The country itself. Nearly six years tion of the Ukrainian political economy begins at a very early age. This focus on When it comes to joint business ventures, into independence, Ukraine has yet to and its slow progress on reform pose a continuity helps promote a sense of com- the Ukrainian government is still chang- get its internal reform process in gear. real dilemma to the West. ... The strategic munity among the young singers and a ing the rules of the game. The level of official and unofficial cor- goal of helping Ukraine is sound. But in family-like environment that many of The Chicago Children’s Choir is sup- ruption in the country is breathtaking. In the end, Ukrainians will have to act in them lack in their everyday lives. “I ported mainly by performance fees and recent days, the deputy prime minister in ways that make such help possible, not to spent about a third of my childhood – corporate, civic and private sponsorships. charge of economic reform, one of the say productive. from 1963 to 1969 – as a member of the For more information call (312) 849- Chicago’s Children’s Choir,” one former 8300 and ask for Pat Washington. You member recently wrote. “Despite the tur- can also write to her at: 78 East Chicago Tribune editorial says bulence of the ‘60s, I had a happy child- Washington, Chicago, IL 60602. hood due, in large part, to my experi- ences with the choir. Those experiences Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: “Ukraine does the right thing” gave me an appreciation for music of all [email protected] Following are excerpts from the Israel, among other countries, are con- Chicago Tribune’s April 17 editorial vinced the power stations would afford titled “Ukraine does the right thing.” Iran a head-start toward production of nuclear arms — a frightful prospect, given There hasn’t been much opportunity that country’s history of flouting interna- of late to say good things about Ukraine. tional standards and persistent allegations Since its emergence as an independent that it sponsors terrorism. ... nation upon the collapse of the Soviet Since Turbo-atom is one of just a Union, Ukraine has fumbled badly in its handful of companies building this type efforts at economic reform and develop- ment. It is still grappling with the most of equipment, Ukraine’s action [to not basic of questions, including whether its sell reactor spare parts] was likely to destiny lies more with Russia or with delay delivery of the reactors to Iran — Western Europe. although the Russian project was still But Ukraine deserves a big dollop of expected to go forward. Perhaps praise for its decision — in the face of Ukraine’s move will give Moscow cause staggering economic woes — not to prof- to re-think the wisdom of its course. ... it from Russia’s ill-conceived and dan- One hopes that [the decision] also sig- gerous plan to help Iran create a nuclear nals a new willingness to heed Western power industry by selling it atomic reac- advice on easing the country’s economic tors. distress. In any case, the U.S. should find Mitchell Canoff Members of the Chicago Children’s Choir perform with conductor While the reactors would be designed a suitable way to reward Ukraine for its D a n i e l for civilian purposes, the United States and responsible behavior. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1997 No. 17

sarcophagus project, which will never tion by the year 2000 or won’t we? energy sector. We expect that the presi- U k r a i n e ’s environmental... result in income to anyone, only in expens- dent will sign a decree any day now In London last week, when you met es, or the physical closing of the plant, establishing a single Ministry of Energy. (Continued from page 1) with members of the EBRD, you said which will only bring expenses. These pro- In terms of the organizational plans, the are to be the Rivne reactor currently that Ukraine has fulfilled many of the jects will be funded through grants, creation of the legal basis for the energy being constructed and the one being built requirements called for in the G-7 through subsidies. The costs of such pro- market, we have fulfilled our responsibili- at Khmelnytskyi. These two reactors memorandum. You may have already jects have not yet been determined because ties before the European bank. fully meet international standards of safe- partially answered this earlier, but specific plans do not exist. For example, We can say that today the market has ty, which has been verified by interna- please enumerate specifically what we are still doing technical-economic been created. The fact that there is an tional experts – not Ukraine’s own Ukraine has done. experts. Because they have a capacity analyses on the sarcophagus. economic crisis that has caused much of almost equal to the Chornobyl reactors In the memorandum specific costs are Again, I will reiterate that Ukraine the purchase for energy supplies to be they can adequately replace them. not stipulated, merely the principles by will never shut down Chornobyl without undertaken by barter is another matter. which financing would be extended. The In order to shut down Chornobyl by the creation first of compensatory energy But there have been several decrees G-7 took upon themselves the responsi- the year 2000, first of all the two new alternatives. The creation of new sources signed by the president regarding this bility to finance the various projects reactors must be functioning. Second, a is the highest priority matter. matter, the most recent in April, and based on the principles outlined. whole array of other programs must be A whole list of demands were put on some action taken by the Verkhovna They have said, “when a project is ready completed. For example, in order to shut Ukraine in order to receive financing from Rada. I can say that by the end of 1997, and the costs are known we will give the down the reactor a storage facility must the European bank. We were told two or early 1998, barter as a method of pay- financial resources.” To this day we have be built in the zone to store used nuclear years ago to develop a free market in the ment in the energy sector will cease. received merely 118 million ecu [European fuel rods. And problems must be energy sector, which did not exist in We have created in fact conditions for currency units] in guarantees, which resolved regarding the actual closing of Ukraine at that time. It was a government competition, an atmosphere conducive Ukraine will use to prepare the Chornobyl the nuclear plants. monopolized system of energy production. for energy-creating companies to develop nuclear power station for closing. Projects are currently being developed Radical reforms were undertaken to earnings, for them to be able to get loans As for other projects, only certain pro- to implement these programs, and financ- break up the monopoly. In less than two and to repay them. grams regarding energy development and ing is being put together. The pace at years, 27 publicly held corporations Another important obligation that we rehabilitation of several thermal energy which this occurs will ultimately deter- were formed and six government-run have fulfilled is that we have taken plants at the oblast levels have been mine when the Chornobyl station will public utilities, including the national Chornobyl reactor No.1 off line, although financed. As for nuclear energy, you shut down. It could be the year 2000, it companies Elektroperedacha and we could have waited until the year 2000 already know that thus far no decisions could be 2001 – it will depend on how Enerhohaz. The National Center for to do this. We are showing that we are have been made. we execute the plan. Electrical Energy Supply was created, willing to cooperate; we do not want any- So there is no need to talk about $2 But I have to add one thing. Work on which regulates the energy sector. These body to thing we are being deceptive; that billion or $5 billion. The price will be the Rivne and Khmelnytskyi reactors has were very important undertakings by the we are ready and willing to work to close known when the projects are finalized. now been suspended for a year for lack government. It involved major decisions the Chornobyl station by the year 2000. of financing. That delay will lead to a Given that, has Ukraine then received by the government and the Verkhovna But I will reiterate that, unfortunately, corresponding delay in the closing of what it expected thus far? R a d a . the actions by our partners in this process Chornobyl. Regarding the energy market. In the last have not been adequate. There only seem to No. We should have received at least two years we have fully removed all gov- be more and more demands, and so I need Reactor No.1 [at Chornobyl] has not the money for Rivne and Khmelnytskyi been working since last year in prepara- ernment subsidies for the use of electrical to emphasis again that if we together agreed by the beginning of this year, 1997. The energy and raised tariffs to world prices, to solve the problem of the Chornobyl sta- tion for the closing. But there are no plans delay is already more than a year. The for the people who lost their jobs. If they which were important for the creation of a tion, specifically on the basis of our agree- discussions began in April 1995 – two effectively functioning energy sector. ment, then it is time to move from words to are not given a reason to stay, they could years of discussion and to this day we leave Chornobyl and the Slavutych area We implemented a system for the actions. Then the goal to close Chornobyl still have not received any credits. improvement of the management of the by the year 2000 will be a realistic one. altogether in search of other work. Then As for plans for the closing of the another problem will result because we Chornobyl plant, there was one major will lose the needed expertise to perma- and costly plan from which nothing well as on the editorial boards of Yunak nently shut down the facility. resulted. Now there are several other Antonina Horokhovych... magazine and the journal Plastovyi It is necessary that we keep the work plans being prepared. (Continued from page 4) Shliakh. force in Slavutych and the Chornobyl Why is it taking so long? Are there authorities enforced a strict ban on Plast. Ms. Horokhovych’s articles were pub- zone to finish the necessary work as lished widely in the émigré Ukrainian-lan- planned in our program. Although reac- political complications? She headed Plast’s “Ulad Novachok” (akin to girl guides) in Lviv and contin- guage press, and she wrote monographs on tor No.1 has been shut down, there has Financing takes place through financial ued to do so when the organization was pedagogy (“Batky i Dity,” Parents and been no compensation or financial assis- organizations. For example, the Rivne- reformed in post-war Germany’s Children, 1965) and Ukrainian literature tance for those who worked there, and no Khmelnytskyi project is to be funded by Displaced Persons camps, as a member (“Poetyka Lesi Ukrainky i Yiyi Aforyzmy,” such proposal exists. the European Bank for Reconstruction and The Poetics of Lesia Ukrainka and Her It is strange that Ukraine is fulfilling of the Supreme Plast Command Development. The EBRD has its own pro- Aphorisms, 1980). practically all of its responsibilities as (Holovna Plastova Bulava). cedures for reviewing projects, a very Funeral services were conducted at St. regards the Chornobyl station, and the G- Upon Ms. Horokhovych’s arrival in lengthy process that involves much Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral 7 has not yet resolved many of its prob- Canada, she served as the Supreme Plast preparatory work. And it is interesting that in Toronto on April 7, and Ms. lems, mostly financial ones. Yet the only Command’s women’s liaison for the the EBRD gives no guarantees that it will Horokhovych’s remains were transported question that is constantly asked is “Will finance the project. country (at a time when the central exec- for burial in Ukraine, where she was the Chornobyl nuclear power plant be In fact, right now it is difficult to say utive was still in Europe), then as the interred in her native Mezhyrych on closed by the year 2000?” what decision it will make. You have commander of the Ukrainian national April 22. She is survived by numerous There are three sides involved in resolv- heard the decision of independent experts women’s scouting order in Canada until ing the matter: the G-7, Ukraine and the who have given negative opinions on the 1961, and finally as secretary of Plast’s grandchildren of her six brothers and sis- European Commission. The actions of all project. We have answered the determi- Canadian National Executive until 1974. ters. Violeta Horokhovych, grandchild of three will decide whether Chornobyl can nations of the independent experts and Ms. Horokhovych was a central figure Ms. Horokhovych’s brother Fedir, be closed by the year 2000. have explained why the decisions are not in Plast’s publishing arm, serving as edi- arrived from Ukraine to attend services tor of Hotuys magazine in 1970-1992, as in Toronto. By most accounts the G-7 is said to correct: they do not accurately reflect the have promised Ukraine $2.3 billion to situation in the energy sector. help close Chornobyl. Some authori- For example, they say that in Ukraine nuclear plant that was emptied of people in ties even peg that amount at $3 billion. there is a large surplus of energy supply Eleven years after. . . the months after the disaster and that has How much of that money has Ukraine and that Ukraine does not need to build (Continued from page 1) remained a virtual no-man’s land. more reactors. The closing of the received? sufficient amounts of radiation have Ukraine’s Minister of Environmental Chornobyl plant will simply bring the Safety and Nuclear Protection Yurii For some reason everybody says that the spread to the regions adjoining the 30- demand in line with the supply. Kostenko said “new areas of contamina- G-7 promised Ukraine $2.3 billion, or $3 kilometer Chornobyl exclusion zone to But their assertions are only theoreti- tion that have been identified are not billion, $5 billion, whatever. No bids of any cal. In reality, the surplus they see comes merit consideration of its expansion by going to become part of the original zone sort were made. The memorandum delin- from thermal-electric generating plants, o n e - t h i r d . and will not be treated the same.” eates what programs will be undertaken roughly anywhere from 60 to 90 percent The director of the Chornobyl In fact Mr. Kostenko believes that de- with the underlying principle that those of which are worn out and need to be Exclusion Zone, Oleksander Hrebeniuk, populating areas should not be the mis- resulting in the generation of money will be fully rehabilitated in modernization pro- on April 17 revealed that plans are being financed through credits. For example, the jects. This will require $1.5 to $2 billion laid to widen the forbidden zone by sion, but that the goal should be to make construction of energy sources to offset the annually for 15 years. another 1,000 square kilometers. “The clean water and food available (see inter- losses caused by the closure of the So, then, how can we even talk about a territory of the zone in June will be 3,000 view with Minister Kostenko beginning Chornobyl station will bring income, and so closing date of 2000? What is going on square meters,” said Mr. Hrebeniuk. on page 1). “Nuclear contaminants natu- this project will be funded through loans. here is a very serious political game, but According to Mr. Hrebeniuk, the absorp- rally keep moving outward. They are But to this day we haven’t received the all we hear are the question on whether tion will take place in two stages: first washed away by water and carried in the credits to finish the nuclear reactors at Ukraine will shut down the Chornobyl the area from the Uzh River to the atmosphere. I want to emphasize that the Rivne and Khmelnytskyi. There’s a minus plant by the year 2000. Belarusian border will become a special discussion should not be on relocation right there. That project, by the way, is Again I repeat that with the signing of zone, then parts of Polissia and the but on normalizing the situation and the expected to cost $1.2 billion in itself. the memorandum this is no longer simply Zhytomyr region will be included. life of those affected,” he explained. As for the other projects, the non- Ukraine’s problem. It is a problem of the G- However, the zone will not be as tightly Mr. Kostenko said that more than 50 income-producing projects, they are ones 7, the European Commission and Ukraine. sealed as the original Chornobyl exclusion percent of Ukrainians today live in areas in which there is no earning potential: the Together will we close the Chornobyl sta- zone, a 30-kilometer circle surrounding the affected by radioactive pollution. No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1997 9

“Easter Around the World” celebrated in To r o n t o Aka Pereyma’s work subject of documentary JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The work of noted Ukrainian artist Aka Pereyma is the subject of a documentary film currently being shot by film- maker Valerii Pavlov of Kyiv. Ms. Pereyma works in a wide variety of media — sculpture, painting, decorative ceramics and drawings — that draw on Ukrainian folk art as a symbolic form. Ms. Pereyma expressed the essence of her work as follows: “I enjoy and need to incorporate in my everyday life the influ- ence of the traditions and artistic expressions of my Ukrainian heritage. This enjoyment I con- sciously use as a point of departure in my art- work. I develop my compositions intuitively depending on my knowledge of Ukrainian folk art, especially the patterns of Ukrainian Easter e g g s . ” Ms. Pereyma has made several trips back to Ukraine since its independence in 1991, displaying her work in many individual exhibitions. She has exhibited in 23 Ukrainian cities. Ms. Pereyma is going back to Ukraine this month to open an exhibit of her work as well as finalize production of a bilingual monograph/album of her work that has been two The Ukrainian Canadian Women’s Committee and the Levada Choir at Toronto’s Metro Hall. years in production.

by Olya Odynska-Grod which all Community Folk Arts Council groups were invited to participate. The prizes were generous – $200 TORONTO – “Easter Around the World” was held for each winning category. The judges were: Marc on Sunday, March 23, at Toronto’s Metro Hall. This Oliver of the Ontario Restaurant Association, Mrs. annual event was sponsored by the Community Folk Mirvish and Aleida Limbertie, the past executive direc- Arts Council of Metropolitan Toronto. Under the able tor of the Community Folk Arts Council. direction of the council’s new executive director, Eneke The results were as follows: best Easter bread – de Klerk, the council staged a very successful Easter Ukrainian Canadian Women’s Committee; best decorat- event that brought together 22 nationalities to show off ed Easter cake – Serbian Sisters of Duchess Zorka; best- their Easter foods, music, costumes and culture. tasting Easter bread – Ukrainian Canadian Women’s Ed Mirvish, the well-known entertainment promoter, Committee; and best tasting Easter cake – Swedish businessman and community activist/supporter, officially Women’s Education Committee. opened the event. This was followed by a performance of Also new to the event this year was a hands-on “make the Polyphonia Ukrainian Children’s Choir, directed by your own pysanka” table. Spectators were encouraged to Ira Drohobytska. The choir, which has grown in size and try their hand at actually writing a pysanka. This event quality, performed several spring songs. was quite popular as was the children’s table, where chil- Next came the ever-popular “hahilky,” presented by dren drew designs with markers on boiled eggs. the Levada Choir of the Ukrainian Youth Ensembles of The Community Folk Arts Council now has 112 Toronto. The very exuberant and joyful performance member-groups. Upcoming events include “Let’s Make was so well received that its resulted in an impromptu a Difference” Showcase of the Arts on May 23-25 at the sing-along with Italian strolling balladeers. A parade of Scarborough Town Center and a display of different costumes, with brief explanations, concluded the formal bridal traditions in June (this will also feature bridal cos- part of the program. tumes/outfits and a contest of best wedding New to the event this year was the baking contest in cakes/breads).

“Ram Horns. Easter Selection 1988,” by Aka Pereyma; watercolor on paper, 10 x 12”; based Newark school students learn to make pysanky on traditional Ukrainian Easter egg patterns. Ms. Pereyma was born in Siedlce, Poland (1927). She studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Dayton Art Institute in Dayton, Ohio, and the Hobart School of Welding Technology in Troy, Ohio, where she subsequently was program coordinator. She has been exhibiting since 1965. A resident of Troy, since 1959, Ms. Pereyma is locally best known for her mural “Rising Run, Setting Sun” at the Mayflower Theater as well as displays in the city’s public square and the Hobart Brothers Technical Center. Among her work in selected public collections in Ohio are works at Miami University— Middletown Campus, and Robbins Myers Company in Dayton. An exhibit of Ms. Pereyma’s work titled “Easter Selection” opened at Archetype Gallery in Dayton on April 18 and runs through May 30.

SEND THE WEEKLY TO UKRAINE To order an air mail subscription to The Ukrainian Weekly for addressees in Ukraine, send $160 for subscription fee and postage costs to: Subscription Department, Children at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic School in Newark, N.J., enjoyed learning how to make Ukrainian Easter eggs, or pysanky, during a workshop organized on behalf of the Mothers’ Club by Bohdanna The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Symczyk and Terenia Rakoczy on March 25. Pictured above trying their hand at the ancient craft are students Jersey City, NJ 0 7 3 0 2 . from the sixth and second grades. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1997 No. 17 From our cultural treasury: Origins of pysanka ornamentation This work appeared in Narodna the cross (in Ukrainian terminology: contemporary Ukrainian decorative art.” the motif “vovchi zuby” [wolf’s teeth] a Tvorchist ta Etnohrafiya 1988, No.4 lamanyi khrest [broken cross], hachkovyi The purpose of this work is to share a traditional one, indicating that it was bor- (Kyiv), with the note: “This study was khrest [hooked cross], mlynochok [little few observations concerning the little- rowed from weaving patterns. Sumtsov written by the author in 1946 in the Lviv windmill]), the triquetre (troiachok, studied plant pysanka ornament. We will could not explain the motif “kalytky” Department of the Academy of Sciences of trynih [tripod]), and the rosette (rozha observe only the plant ornament on the [pouches] and referred to Rodnevych, who the Ukrainian SSR Institute for the Study [rose or hollyhock], zirka [star]). All basis of collected materials, without considered the motif borrowed from icons. of Art, Folklore and Ethnography. In 1972 other motifs are considered only as con- going into theoretical considerations of Dividing ornament into geometric, plant R. M. Bihanskyi re-edited the study, con - structive-thematic variations of the whether it is borrowed, or inherited from and animal, M. Korduba noticed a general densed it, added recent publication refer - above. This work was done under the ancient times, or whether it has a symbol- tendency of its everyday, traditional inter- ences, and did the illustrations, for which influence of the cultural-historical school ic meaning while in form it is geometric pretation, stemming from names and the author expressed his thanks.” [of anthropology]. with added floral motifs. changes in appearance. He wrote: “It is The English-language version pub - A few works on pysanky also Studying pysanky, we note an interest- characteristic ... that where a given orna- lished here was translated by Orysia appeared in the 1920s-1930s, but these ing fact to which reseachers previously did ment in its appearance looks similar to Paszczak Tracz with the permission of did not exhaust all that was possible to not pay sufficient attention. In classifying everyday objects, it immediately takes on the editor of Narodna Tvorchist ta cover about pysanka ornament, and this pysanka ornaments, M. Sumtsov included their name.” People overemphasize this Etnohrafiya, O. Kostiuk. subject is still awaiting its own basic in the animal category such motifs as similarity, thus losing the historic meaning [Translator’s notes: There are some monographic study. “kuriachi lapky” [chicken feet], noting that of the given design, which [then] takes on ornament and plant names that are just Among the most recent publications, the ornaments could stem from deepest everyday attributes. not translatable. Where possible, I have the 1972 album “Ukrainski Pysanky” antiquity, or are the result of coincidental The researcher S. Kolos explains the tried to at least give an impression of should be noted. It contains the article by games of fantasy, for example, the motif names of motifs “krutorohy” [things with what the word means – or its root. The S. Kolos “Historical and Artistic- “pavuky” [spiders] which, if one did not large twisted horns], “pavuchky” [little botanical names have been added by the Constructive Principles of the Structure know its name, could be classified as a spiders], “metelyky” [little butterflies], translator to help readers in identifying of the Pysanka Ornament” (particular plant ornament. Other scholars included “sakvy” [fish nets] as analogies to objects the plants.] positions differ from our interpretation). the following into the animal category in everyday surroundings. The compiler of the album justly express- based on the names of the motifs: “kuri- M. Korduba also included “baraniachi by M. M. Skoryk es the expectation that “future study of achi, kachachi, husiachi, sorochyni, zolu- rohy” [ram’s horns] in animal ornament, PART I the designs on Ukrainian pysanky will lyni, kotiachi lapky,” [chicken, duck, but noted that in its appearance the motif uncover [and answer – O.T.] not only goose, crow, cuckoo, cat feet or paws], is similar to the geometric, as is the motif The art of the pysanka has interested countless riddles from the pre-history of “kachachi shyiky” [duck necks], “zayachi “kuriachi lapky” [chicken feet], which ethnographers, folklorists and art scholars the eastern Slavs, but will also lead to a vushka” [rabbit/hare ears], “baraniachi for a long time, both as an ancient custom better understanding of the sources of rohy” [ram’s horns]. Sumstov considered (Continued on page 15) and as an expression of the talents of folk artists-miniaturists. The origins of the vari- ous types of pysanka ornaments and their development have so far been little stud- Syzokryli, Dumka to perform at Alice Tully Hall ied. Basic research would help in high- NEW YORK – The Syzokryli Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden original topical dances. lighting many questions of the origin of Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and the and the Brooklyn Academy of Music in The beautiful kaleidoscope of the folk ornaments in general. Many national Dumka Ukrainian Chorus, both of New New York City; the Academy of Music Syzokryli ensemble’s choreography will and foreign researchers have been interest- York, will appear in concert at Lincoln and Robin Hood Dell in Philadelphia; the be seen at the May 11 concert. Since the ed in pysanka ornament. Center’s Alice Tully Hall on Sunday, Garden State Arts Center and Newark concert falls on Mothers’ Day, the pro- A general classification of ornament May 11, at 7:30 p.m. Symphony Hall in New Jersey; and gram is dedicated to all mothers in atten- has been accepted in European scholar- The concert of Ukrainian dance and Constitution Hall in Washington. In 1992 dance. No concert of Ukrainian dance ship based upon mythological and sym- choral music is seen by its organizers as a the ensemble concluded a successful and would be complete without the breath- bolic motifs, in some way common to all vehicle to present the best of Ukrainian critically acclaimed tour of Ukraine, taking leaps and swordplay of the tradi- peoples, and upon original motifs. In culture to Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians appearing in the opera houses of tional “Hopak,” which will be a highlight 1889 D. Hlynskyi attempted a division of alike. Ukraine’s major cities. of the program. pysanka ornament into geometric, sym- Founded in 1978, the Syzokryli dance The ensemble’s artistic director is The concert will also feature the metrical, right-angle, plant motifs, and ensemble is composed of students and Roma Pryma-Bohachevsky, an interna- Dumka Chorus. Founded in New York those that began as a result of copying young professionals who devote their tionally recognized dancer and choreog- City 48 years ago, it has become the manufactured weaving designs. The arti- spare time to the study and promotion of rapher. Having started her dancing career largest mixed chorus outside Ukraine. Its cle by V. Horlenko, “Lubny Museum of Ukrainian culture and dance. as a ballerina in Ukraine, where she was musical mission is to preserve and foster I. M. Skarzhynska” (Lubenskyi muzei I. The ensemble’s diverse repertoire the youngest soloist of the Lviv State a rich musical heritage that was outlawed M. Skarzhynskoy) also is relevant to the consists of regional folk dances as well Theater of Opera and Ballet, she graduat- during the years of the Soviet regime in study of this question. as thematically stylized character and ed with high honors from the Vienna Ukraine, to enrich the cultural and spiritu- “Pysanky” by M. F. Sumtsov is one of interpretive dances that draw upon the Academy of Music and Performing Arts. al lives of the Ukrainian diaspora, and to the most important works by a Ukrainian rich history of the Ukrainian dance form After emigrating to the United States in bring the beauty of Ukrainian vocal scholar on pysanka ornament. He divides and are influenced by classical ballet and 1950, she continued a string of highly music to the world. With a library of over it into geometric, solar, plant, animal, modern dance. Among the impressive successful solo recitals throughout the 400 musical works, the chorus is con- article-utilitarian and religious, noting choreography in the repertoire are “Fight United States, Canada and Europe. stantly enhancing its repertoire of that solar and geometric ornaments for Freedom,” a dramatic ballet that com- Ms. Pryma-Bohachevsky has skill- Ukrainian folk, classical, liturgical and almost “come together,” i.e., are almost memorates the tragedy of the Chornobyl fully woven Ukrainian culture with contemporary music. the same. In his article “Pysanky” Ivan nuclear accident, and “Icon,” a historical classical ballet to create an originally Dumka has performed throughout the Franko indicated that M. Sumtsov devot- recreation that celebrates the millennium exquisite, stylized ethnic art of dance. United States and Europe, including the ed little attention to the study of plant of Christianity in Ukraine. She opened her own school of dance in John F. Kennedy Center for the and animal motifs, and it would be The Syzokryli have performed exten- New York in 1963 and dedicated her- Performing Arts in Washington; Carnegie worthwhile to systematize their symbol- sively over the years at various venues self to teaching. Ms. Pryma- Hall, Town Hall, Madison Square Garden ism. But, noted Franko, “Sumtsov was throughout the northeastern United Bohachevsky has staged full-length and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York; hindered by his too quickly accepted the- States, including the Lincoln Center, ballets and choreographed a number of and throughout Europe in London, ory of an Eastern Christian source of Salzburg, Munich, Saverne, Strasbourg pysanky among the Slavs.” and Karlsruhe. In 1995 the Dumka “Pysanky in Halychyna” by the Polish v Chorus returned from a successful tour of ethnographer F. Krcek, is a valuable arti- Ukraine, where the choir was given the cle that gives much information about Mykola Lysenko Award, the highest pysanky, especially about their orna- award from the Ukrainian government for ment. He divides the ornament according musical achievement and performance. to its source: geometric, the material sur- The director of the choir is Vasyl roundings (useful articles), nature (the Hrechynsky, a gifted recent arrival from plant and animal world, celestial bodies), Ukraine, who completed his studies at the and religious concepts and motifs. Lviv Conservatory and was awarded a M. Korduba’s “Pysanky in the degree in conducting and choral music. In Halychyna Part of Volyn” contains inter- addition to conducting many choirs in esting information, as does “Opys Lviv, Mr. Hrechynsky was choirmaster at Kolektsyi Narodnykh Pysanok,” which the Lviv Theater of Opera and Ballet. He contains 2,219 color and black-and-white has been Dumka’s conductor since 1991. illustrations of mostly Ukrainian pysanky. Tickets may be purchased at the Alice In his work “Osnovni Elementy Tully Hall box office for $15, $20 and Ornamentatsiyi Ukrainskykh Pysanok i $25. Seats for senior citizens and chil- Yikh Pokhodzhennia” [Basic Elements dren under age 12 are priced at $15. The of the Ornamentation of Ukrainian concert is sponsored by the Ukrainian Pysanky and Their Origin], V. Roma Pryma-Bohachevsky and Vasyl Hrechynsky, respectively, of the Syzokryli National Association and the Self Shcherbakivskyi (Prague 1925) gives Dance Ensemble and the Dumka Chorus. Reliance Federal Credit Union. only three basic types of ornament, i.e., No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1997 11

DATELINE NEW YORK: Behind the scenes for Easter by Helen Smindak

Today, Easter Sunday is being observed reverentially in Ukraine and many Ukrainian churches in the diaspora, including Ukrainian churches in New York. At every Resurrection service, flickering candlelight is reflected in holy icons, the fragrance of incense wafts over worshippers, and choral responses dialogue with the chanting of priests as they officiate in embroidered vestments. The blessing of Easter baskets and the performance of children’s circle dances outside the church repeat spring rituals that have been passed down through centuries. To preview some of the aspects of Easter as observed by Ukrainians who follow the old-style calendar, Dateline visited St. George Academy in the East Village, where students were rehearsing hahilky; the Mayana Gallery, to watch a performance of spring songs and dances; and the Kurowycky Meat Products store, for a first-hand view of the preparation and smok- ing of spicy-flavored kovbasa sausages so integral to Easter baskets and the Ukrainian Easter breakfast. Bow to each other “Slowly, slowly. Bow to each other, bow to each other. Now hold hands. Left and right.” Raising her voice above the sound of taped music and marching feet, Daria Genza called out instructions to some 80 students of St. George School as they moved through formations in the gymnasium. From kindergartners to eighth- graders, ranging from 4 to 14 years of age, they had been practicing for several weeks under Mrs. Genza’s guid- “Hahilky,” or Ukrainian spring ritual dances, performed on East Seventh Street during Eastertime in 1996. ance and were ready to strut their stuff outside St. combine words, music and movement, forming a living State Council on the Arts, who had come to listen to a ban- George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church on Easter Sunday. ritual; the ideas expressed in hahilky can be found in With school principal Sister Gabriela assisting, Mrs. dura performance but went away with a new understand- Genza directed the students for more than two hours as Ukrainian embroideries, textiles and pysanky, she told a ing of Ukrainian ritual spring songs and folk customs. gallery audience recently. Hahilky are also known as they moved through circle dances known as “hahilky” – The classic store for smoked meats ritual spring dances and games once believed to serve a “hayivky,” “yahilky” and “vesnivky.” magical function by enticing spring and chasing winter The evening, planned as a welcome to spring and the Martha Stewart, the doyenne of home entertaining, away. Walking lyrically, they formed a chain, shaped a Easter festival, featured delightful spring greetings sung craftwork and interior decorating, has been shopping tightly wound flower design, then unwound the forma- as duets by Alla Kutsevych of Yonkers, N.Y., and here for over 30 years, dropping by before Easter “to tion, clapped and waved their hands. Facing each other Lavrentia Turkewicz of New York. One of their selec- pick up kielbasa, ham and horseradish” (as she noted in in pairs, hands tightly clasped, they created a long tions “Vyidy, vyidy, Ivanku” (Come out, come out, Ivan) the March issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine). bridge so that 5-year-old Adriana Magun and 4-year-old was identified by Ms. Gerulak as the melody that formed Actress Glenn Close, a steady customer for years, buys Volodymyr Goloborodko could walk across their arms the basis of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. hams as Christmas gifts for all her friends. The late as they re-enacted the role of the “zhuchok,” the beatle Ms. Kutsevych, who teaches classes in bandura play- James Beard, famed cookbook author, used to be a cus- that is so welcome in Ukrainian gardens. ing and folk singing to young people in Yonkers, tomer, and celebrities like Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, There were various movements and sounds – calling Manhattan and Astoria, led a group of her bandura stu- Robert Prosky, Jack Warden and Robert Conrad fre- the soloveyko (nightingale), and going through the dents through a set of pleasant hahilky melodies. The quent the establishment. motions of planting, growing, harvesting and eating musicians and their instructor set aside their instruments The store is Kurowycky Meat Products, at 124 First poppy seeds. At the end, they picked up imaginary to perform a number of hahilky dances, including the Ave. (between Seventh and Eighth streets). The Zagat Easter baskets and exchanged imaginary Easter eggs, popular “zhuchok,” and movements emulating an endless Survey, a publication that reports public response, gave exiting single file as they waved imaginary daffodils chain and the sowing and harvesting of poppy seeds. the Kurowycky shop this commendation in 1996: “Very above their heads. An old Ukrainian custom that was new to U.S. resi- few things in the East Village smell so good as this “On Sunday, they will carry real baskets and live daf- dents was demonstrated by Ms. Kutsevych when she august Ukrainian meat market. Respondents are in hog fodils, but the Easter eggs will be plastic – real eggs moved among visitors, proferring a tray of bird-shaped heaven over its good fresh meats, including the best could create a problem,” Mrs. Genza explained. “They cookies, all the while singing about the zhaivoronok ham in the U.S. and wonderful Easter European special- will all be in costume; the girls in embroidered blouses, (skylark) who has appeared to announce the coming of ties such as kielbasa. This classic is also one of the only green or maroon-colored skirts, and flowers in their spring. Ms. Kutsevych, a native of Ukraine’s Volyn legal smokehouses in Manhattan.” hair, while the boys will wear Hutsul jackets over their region, has toured in this country with the Ostap “Kielbasa,” as the public likes to call it, or “kovbasa,” embroidered shirts and brimmed hats.” Stakhiv Folk Theater of Lviv. the Ukrainian term for a plump, rosy ring of spice-laden, She added: “Unlike today’s rehearsal, where they Among those who joined in nibbling on cookie birds performed to taped music, the children will be doing the was Ben Yarmolinsky, a representative of the New York (Continued on page 15) singing themselves.” Mrs. Genza, who has been teaching folk dancing at St. George’s on a voluntary basis “for a very long time,” is a devotee of Ukrainian dance and folk traditions. She studied Ukrainian dance and ballet while living in Germany during the post-war years; when she came to this country in 1952, she joined the Verkhovyntsi Dancers of New York, a group directed by Oleh Genza and sponsored by the Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM-A). In time, she became Mrs. Oleh Genza, as well as the co-director of the Verkhovyntsi and took part in numerous performances in New York and around the country that included appearances in tours of the Ukrainian Opera Company. Continuing as director of the Verkhovyntsi Dancers after her husband’s death in 1983, she coordinated the appearance of a group of Ukrainian dancers at the 1986 Olympics in California. Since the demise of the Verkhovyntsi Dancers some years ago, she has contin- ued to work with the children at St. George’s. She says that teaching hahilky to children of all grades and preparing the high-school students for folk-dance per- formances in St. George’s annual street festival has brought her great personal satisfaction and the gratitude and appreciation of parents. A Paleolithic holdover Hahilky are the oldest form of musical expression in Ukraine, dating back to the Paleolithic era, according to Slava Gerulak, curator of the Mayana Gallery. They Jerry Sr. and Jerry Jr. in their store, Kurowycky Meat Products, located on First Avenue in the East Village. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1997 No. 17

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made with garlic and caraway, and Behind the scenes... “kabanos,” a highly spiced, dry hunter’s (Continued from page 11) sausage. Frankfurters, pale because no col- pork-based sausage, is indeed a specialty at oring is used, are all meat and very fresh. Kurovycky’s; it’s made almost daily, and it The store also carries a selection of import- is the choice of many kovbasa connoisseurs ed Eastern European jams, teas, syrups and from as far away as Philadelphia. That por- soups, primarily Polish and German items, tion of kovbasa in your Easter basket may and some breads and pastries made by have been bought at Kurowycky’s, almost local Polish and Lithuanian bakeries. a certainty if it’s a mini-kovbasa (an Easter Jerry Kurowycky Sr., who operates the store with his son, Jerry Kurowycky Jr., specialty at Kurowycky’s). says the store has received endless publici- I spent more than an hour at ty since December 1975, when The New Kurowycky’s on a recent Friday morn- York Times published a full-page article, ing, watching the process of kovbasa- “Mecca for Hams and Sausages,” by food making. Dry-cured (salted) meat, pre- writer Mimi Sheraton. “I think it’s a matter pared in a large stainless steal tub, was of being consistent,” the older Mr. transferred to a mixing tub, where spices Kurowycky remarked. Although certain were added and a mechanical blending aspects of the business have been modern- process took place. Fed by hand into a ized, the traditions have been kept intact. mechanical stuffer, the mixture was Time-saving devices are avoided since the pushed out through a tube into pre- Kurowycky motto is “time is flavor, time is washed, edible casings. quality.” Mindful of their ethnic origin, the It was a two-man operation, with one Kurowycky men also take time to point out butcher controlling the stuffer and cutting that they are Ukrainian (not Polish as many lengths of kovbasa as they curled into rings people assume) and the sausage they pro- on the stainless steel table, the other tying duce is Ukrainian kovbasa. the ends together and hanging finished The Kurowycky meat market was found- sausages on tall racks equipped with rails. A ed by Erast Kurowycky, a master butcher few dozen sausages were set aside for cus- from Horodenka, western Ukraine, who tomers who ask for non-smoked kovbasa. came to the U.S. in 1949 and started to Once filled, a rack was wheeled into the work for the Stasiuk meat market. When he next room and placed in one of four smoke- retired in 1974, his son took over the reins. houses, where the sausages were exposed to Grandson Jerry, a New York University smoke from a gas-and-wood chips fire for graduate who grew up with the business, four hours. The final result: hot, gleaming- found the store so intriguing he gave up red sausages with a very pungent aroma. working as a production assistant at ABC Smoking starts at 6:30 in the morning, Television to join his father in the business. with just about everything – bacon, salami, Jerry Jr. refers to the three-generation hams and 40 different types of sausage – business as “the great American success going through the process. While fresh story, because we now own the first store meat is available for the convenience of in the U.S. that my grandfather worked customers, the major part of the in. He started working here in 1949 when Kurowycky business is smoked meat, this was still Stasiuk’s, and we wound up including liverwurst “mazurka” sausage buying the place in 1974.”

The Episcopacy and Consistory of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA cordially invite all Christ-loving faithful to participate in this year’s Saint Thomas Sunday pilgrim- age, dedicated to the memory of, in conjunction with the Year of Vocations, proclaimed by the Permanent Conference of Ukrainian Orthodox Bishops beyond the borders of Ukraine, the priest-martyrs of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, and the 50th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Orthodox League of the USA.

Glory to God for all things!

Pilgrimage Program. Saturday, May 3rd 9:30 AM: Liturgy in the St. Andrew Memorial Church. 6:00 PM: Vespers and Confessions in the St. Andrew Memorial Church. Parking regulations and instructions: As directed by the Consistory, all parking on Memorial Church and Cemetery grounds is strictly prohibited on Saturday, May 3rd, Alla Kutsevych leads a group of young bandurists during a program at the and Sunday, May 4th. Mayana Gallery. Parking is only permitted on Consistory grounds located at 135 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, N.J., Round trip transportation of pilgrims to the Memorial Church and Sometimes the one motif “pavuky” [spi- Cemetery will take place every half hour via Consistory Vans. From our cultural... ders] and “metelyky” [little butterflies], Cultural exhibits and all commerce (permits must be obtained from the Consistory) will (Continued from page 10) notes M. Korduba, is more similar to four longish leaves tied together. So, even take place on Saturday, May 3rd from 12 noon to 7 PM in the main auditorium of the “got its name through analogy with the Cultural Center. appearance of the chicken foot.” He though the researcher was close to the con- jecture that many motifs with animal expressed the thought that this, possibly, Sunday, May 4th is an ancient form of a geometric orna- names come from the plant world, he did 9:00 AM: Rite of greeting the Hierarchs. ment, widely known to folk artisans from not solve this question and did not return 9:30 AM: Eucharistic Liturgy. Principle celebrant: His Beatitude Metropolitan the earliest times, which belongs to the to the pysanka ornament again. Constantine. Concelebrants: Archbishops Antony, Vsevolod, Bishop Paisij and pastors Phoenician alphabet and is a runic sign. I. Hurhula divided the ornament accord- of local parish communities. The researcher noted that sometimes this ing to names and included in the animal form is just the very tip of the plant orna- motifs “baran” [ram], “voroniacha lapka” After the Liturgy: A procession to the Cemetery’s Memorial Cross, and the celebration of ment “smerichka” [little pine], from [crow’s foot], “husiacha, kachacha, koti- a Panakhyda for the repose of the souls of the departed servants of God, Patriarchs which it is often difficult to distinguish. acha, kuriacha lapky” [goose, duck, cat, Mstyslav, Romaniuk, all departed bishops, clergy and faithful of the Ukrainian Orthodox M. Korduba thinks that the motif “husi- chicken foot/paw], “zayachi vushka” [rabbit Church, and departed founders and members of the Ukrainian Orthodox League. ears], “shulyni pazuri” [hawk’s claws], etc., achi, kachachi lapky” [goose, duck feet] All other Panakhydy (Memorial Services) are permitted only after the conclusion of the but without comment she included “zozuli- reminds one of the duck or goose foot with above Panakhyda. three fingers and the stretched web achi cherevychky” [cuckoo’s little shoes] in between them. At the same time he could the plant ornament. She noted that in the Parking is only permitted on Consistory grounds located at 135 Davidson Avenue. not help but notice that “in design this pysanky of Halychyna and Bukovyna, the Round trip transportation from the parking area to the Memorial Church and Cemetery ornament is purely plant-like, with a wide- animal ornament is found rarely and, apart will take place every half hour via Consistory Vans. leafed form.” Still the scholar includes it from realistic rendering of complete ani- Cultural exhibits and sales (permits must be obtained from the Consistory) on Sunday, within the animal ornament category, as he mals, “often only fragments are drawn, for May 4th, will take place in the main auditorium of the Cultural Center from 1-7 PM. also does “kotiachi lapky” [cat’s paws]. example paws, horns, ears, etc.” 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1997 No. 17

remain that instrument through which our Let us strengthen... Risen Lord will continue the sanctification (Continued from page 6) and salvation of all. Therefore, in preparing for the 2000th Rejoice! anniversary of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Christ, which is three years hence, let us † Wasyly strengthen our faith in the Risen Lord, and Metropolitan, Ukrainian Orthodox let us demonstrate our conviction to do so Church of Canada through deeds worthy of this faith. The Standing Conference of Ukrainian † Constantine Orthodox Bishops Beyond the Borders of Metropolitan, Ukrainian Orthodox Ukraine has declared for each of the next Church of the U.S.A. and Diaspora three years a specific purpose in prepara- † Anatolij tion for this great anniversary. In this Metropolitan, Ukrainian Orthodox regard, 1997 has been designated as the Church in Diaspora Year of Vocations. Various vocations exist in life, and in † John each we may serve God and our fellow Archbishop, Ukrainian Orthodox man. Our primary calling, as Christians, Church of Canada is to become the People of God. As the † Antony People of God, we are the Church, and Archbishop, Ukrainian Orthodox the Church needs spiritual leaders – pas- Church of the U.S.A., and the Australia tors. Therefore, let us pray that the Lord and New Zealand Eparchy of the UAOC will send us good pastors, who might lead us to our salvation, building on the † Vsevolod work of our forefathers. Archbishop, Ukrainian Orthodox Beloved brothers and sisters! With Church of the U.S.A. love we greet you who are entrusted to our archpastoral care with this sincere † Paisiy paschal epistle, hoping it will bring you Bishop, Ukrainian Orthodox Church inseparable joy and gladness. Filled with of the U.S.A. the all-encompassing love of our Risen † Yuriy Savior, the well spring of all joy and Bishop, Ukrainian Orthodox Church blessing, we embrace, in the spirit of this of Canada Feast of Feasts, all the hierarchs, clergy and our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. † Ioan May the Risen Lord, who calls all to Bishop, Ukrainian Orthodox Church unity, make us worthy to witness that spir- of Diaspora itually joyous day when our native land, † Jeremiah sanctified by the steadfast faith and purity Bishop, Ukrainian Orthodox Church of our ancestors, will see a single, united of South America Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which, in unity with Ecumenical Orthodoxy, will Pascha 1997.

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NEW HAVEN, Conn.: The Russian and HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.: The Ukrainian East European Studies and the Film Congress Committee of America invites the Studies programs at Yale University are public to a spring dinner-dance to be held at holding a three-day film conference titled St. Vladimir Parish Center, 226 Uniondale “From High Stalinism to the Thaw: Soviet Ave., at 9 p.m. Music at the dance will be by Cinema Between Two Epochs.” Among Fata Morgana. Advance tickets: $25, adults; the featured films is “Poema Pro More” $15, students (age 12-21); higher prices at (1958), based on Alexander Dovzhenko’s the door. For reservations and tickets call screenplay, which will be shown on Taras Pyszczymuka, (516) 781-8072. Friday, May 2, at 8 p.m. The screening of each of the seven films forming part of the C H I C A G O : The Ukrainian Institute of conference will be followed by a general Modern Art presents a viewing of the dance discussion. 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The concert will be held at Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada Churchill High School at 7:30 p.m. For (USCAK) is holding its 39th annual vol- tickets call the LSO Box Office, (313) 421- leyball tournament at Hatboro Horsham 111, or TicketMaster, (810) 645-666. An High School, Horsham Road. The tourna- after-concert dinner will be held at ment is open to women’s, girls’, men’s and DePalmas Ristorante. For more information boys’ teams in a round-robin competition. call (313) 421-1111. Team, individual player and MVP trophies Saturday, May 10 will be awarded. The tournament begins at 8:30 a.m., with an awards dinner at the NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of Tryzub Center at 8 p.m. Fees: $100 (U.S.) America is holding a demonstration of per team; $18 (U.S.), per player. For team icon painting in egg tempera by Yaroslava registration contact the tournament director Surmach Mills at the institute, 2 E. 79th Orest Lesiuk: 114 Hidden Creek Dr., St., at 1-5 p.m. Hatboro, PA 19040. 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The the “Let’s Talk Culture” series. unifying theme of the exhibit is an explo- Sunday, May 25 ration of archeological, mythological and historical sources with regard to the role of PEMBROKE PINES, Fla.: T h e women and spirituality in both ancient and Ukrainian Dancers of Miami present their contemporary culture. The exhibit opens at fifth annual concert “A Ukrainian the institute, 2320 W. Chicago Ave., at 2-6 Montage,” featuring the dance ensemble, p.m. The works will be on view through bandurist Yarko Antonevych and the June 29. Maksymowich Trio vocal ensemble. The concert will be held at Walter C. Young HOLMDEL, N.J.: Ukrainian American Jim Davidson Theater of the Performing Veterans Post 30 and the Ukrainian National Arts, 901 NW 129th Ave., at 2:30 p.m. Women’s League of America Branch 98 are For concert and ticket information call holding a family spring dinner-dance which Hanya Lotocky, (954) 680-8460. 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