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Patriarch Mstyslav Thousands greet CardinalLubachivsky on his return to Ukraine by Marta Kolomayets victorious," he said. bishops from the United States, Ca­ arrives in Kiev Kiev Press Bureau He was greeted by Lviv Oblast Coun­ nada, Europe and Australia; priests and cil Chairman Vyacheslav Chornoviland nuris4 as well as representatives of To tour eastern Ukraine LVIV — Cardinal Myroslav Ivan his two deputy chairmen, Ivan Неї, a Ukrainian Catholic lay organizations in Lubachivsky, prelate of 7 million Ukrainian Catholic Church activist, the West; members from Aid to the SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ. - Ukrainian Catholics throughout the and Mykola Horyn. Cardinal Luba­ Church in Need, including its founder, Mstyslav I, patriarch of Kiev and all world, came home to Lviv on Saturday, chivsky, a glint of tears in his eyes, then the Rev. Werenfried van Straaten, a Ukraine of the Ukrainian Autocepha- March 30, to throngs of cheering embraced his locum tenens Archbishop long-time benefactor of the under­ lous Orthodox Church, arrived in Kiev, faithful who greeted him at the Lviv Volodymyr Sterniuk. He was also ground Ukrainian Catholic Church; as capital of Ukraine, on Saturday, March municipal airport and lined the streets greeted at the airport by Ukrainian well as numerous Western journalists; 30. of this 13th century city along the way to Catholic bishops from Ukraine, as well then proceeded to the Cathedral of St. The Patriarchal Chancery in South the steps of St. George Cathedral, his as other city and oblast officials. George. Bound Brook, N.J., reported that the archeparchal seat. Young children, dressed in embroi­ Escorted by his secretary and the patriarch was greeted at the airport by "Today, I renew once again the dered shirts, greeted their patriarch with chancellor of the Archeparchy of Lviv, UAOC Bishops Antoniy and Volody- request of the entire Ukrainian people the traditional bread and salt, and the the Rev. Dr. Iwan Dacko, and vice- myr, numerous clergy and represen­ to the universal pontiff to recognize the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen Orchestra chancellor, the Rev. Ken Nowakowski, tatives of Ukrainian Orthodox congre­ Patriarchate of the Patricular Ukrai­ played "God Almighty, Eternal." the Ukrainian Catholic primate paid gations from the Kiev, Ivano-Frankiv- nian Greek Catholic Church," said The cardinal and his delegation, homage to the^Servant of God Metro- ske, Lviv, Ternopil, Poltava and Khar- Cardinal Lubachivsky during his first which included Ukrainian Catholic (Continued on pfcgej^ kiv regions. sermon at the Cathedral of St. George Also present were people's deputies on Sunday, March 31, Palm Sunday by of the Ukrainian SSR Supreme Soviet the Julian calendar. and members of the Kiev City Council. The Ukrainian cardinal who was The secretary of the All-Ukrainian greeted as patriarch by the hierarchs, Brotherhood of St. Andrew the First- government representatives and faithful Called Apostle, Volodymyr Katelnyt- in this western Ukrainian city, also sky, reported that members of the spoke of the Ukrainian Catholic brotherhood welcomed Patriarch Church's natural and inalienable right Mstyslav with the traditional Ukrainian to exist and flourish with full freedom. ritual bread, "korovai." He also report- The Ukrainian Catholic leader, who (Continued on page 16) returned to Ukraine after a 53-year forced absence, arrived from the Ukrai­ nian Catholic Church's headquarters (in exile) in Rome, to his rightful place at the complex of St. George Cathedral, to follow in the footsteps of his 20th century predecessors, Servant of God Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky and Patriarch Josyf Slipyj. He arrived in Lviv via a special charter flight organized by the Press Office of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, direct­ ed by Sonya Hlutkowsky, in coopera­ tion with Bravo International, a Allen- town, Pa., based travel agency whose president is Marta Fedoriw. The pri­ mate was accompanied by a delegation of over 100 persons. Cardinal Lubachivsky walked down the steps of the plane and bent down to kiss the ground. "May the Triune God — the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit — be glorified, that after 53 years I have been able again to come to Ukraine and to the See of the metropolitan of Halych, our native Lviv. I kiss this earth, I embrace all the inhabitants of this land, our Ukraine, and like the angels who heralded the birth of the Son of God, I call out: 'Glory in the highest to God and peace on earth to men of good will.' і Kolomayets (Luke 2:14) Our hearts are filled with Speaking on the balcony of the Lviv opera house, Lviv Oblast Committee joy that God has prevailed, and that Chairman Vyacheslav Chornovil and Archbishop Volodymyr Sterniuk greet Patriarch Mstyslav I truths justice and love have been Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky (left). 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1991 No. 14 Legal advisor to Khmara returns from Kiev visit Newsbriefs WASHINGTON - Through the defense must simultaneously be argued efforts of the Ukrainian Congress legally and politically. According to Dr. from Ukraine Committee of America, Gregory Stan- Stanton, the authorities' denial of Dr. ton, a world-renowned authority on Khmara's right to counsel, the stripping international law and human rights and of his parliamentary immunity and the a member of the American Bar Asso­ right to free public assembly categori­ ^ KIEV - Former U.S. President During his meetings the former presi­ ciation, has just completed a trip to cally violates international laws. Richard M. Nixon visited the Ukrai­ dent spoke about his contacts with Ukraine. Dr. Stanton returned from his After reviewing the Khmaracase,Dr. nian capital city on March 27-29, his Ukrainian Americans and praised their 10-day stay in Kiev without seeing his Stanton said: "I have become convinced second visit to the republic and seventh efforts at preserving their heritage in the client, Stepan Khmara. that Dr. Khmara is a truly great man. to the Soviet Union. The former presi­ United States. Mr. Nixon also noted This is a man of the moral stature of dent met with Ukrainian President that his present USSR visit marked the He was invited to Ukraine by the Leonid Kravchuk, discussing the Ukrai­ first time he had ever met with repre­ defense laywers of the imprisoned Martin Luther King. It's an honor to be asked to help in his defense." nian government's relationship with the sentatives of opposition movements in people's deputy to assist them during his Kremlin, the work of the Ukrainian the Soviet republics and voiced his trial. Despite daily visits to Lukianivka Dr. Stanton had the chance to meet with the lawyers of others accused. He Parliament and the realization of support for their efforts at achieving J Prison where Dr. Khmara is being held, Ukraine's declaration on state sove­ sovereignty. He said, however, that the | a letter to the procurator of Ukraine, the concluded his research by stating, "The arrest of Stepan Khmara, M. Ratushny, reignty. The two men also discussed U.S. government still found the dissolu- \ meetings with the assistant procurator Ukraine's aspirations in broadening tion of the Soviet Union was not in the t\ of Ukraine and the city procurator, Dr. M. Holovach, L. Berezansky, O. Koval- chuk, and B. Batovkin is part of a relations with foreign countries like the national interest of the United States. ) Stanton was denied a consultation with United States, as well as the results of his client. broader political plot to intimidate the leadership of the republican opposition the March 17 referendum on a new During what was described as a "pri­ Although Dr. Stanton did not meet of Ukraine. These are political arrests, union treaty. vate visit" to the USSR, Mr. Nixon Dr. Khmara, he would not say his trip and these will be political trials." Mr. Nixon also met with leaders of visited Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and was a failure. He consulted with Dr. Dr. Stanton had the unique oppor­ the Parliamentary opposition and the Lithuania, meeting with their leaders, Khmara's lawyers, viewed a videotape tunity to address two rallies in Ukraine, Popular Movement of Ukraine, Rukh, including Russian Federation President of the incident in which the people's one sponsored by Rukh and one held on including Mykhailo Horyn, Ivan Boris Yeltsin, as well as Soviet deputy was involved and conducted an the initiative of the Ukrainian Inter- Drach, Dmytro Pavlychko, Volodymyr President Mikhail Gorbachev. (Ukrin- independent investigation of the Kh­ Party Assembly. PylypchuV ^vd ^erhiy Holovaty. form and The New York Times). mara case, which he labels a political Dr. Stanton is planning to return to one. Dr. Stanton maintained that his Ukraine when the Khmara trial opens. Khmara threatens to resume hunger strike by Mary Mycio Dr. Khmara has been held in Kiev's Statement on the Khmara case Rukh Fax Lukianivka Prison since last November 17 when he was stripped of his parlia­ Following is a statement on the Mr. Potebenko, requesting a meet­ KIEV — Imprisoned parliamenta­ mentary immunity and arrested on Stepan Khmara case prepared by ing with Khmara and Imet with his rian Stepan Khmara has warned that he what are widely considered to be Prof. Gregory Stanton and released assistant prosecutor, Mr. Ukatov, will begin a hunger strike on April 7 — trumped-up charges, including assault­ in Kiev on Monday, March 18. (The and with the city prosecutor, Mr. Easter Sunday — as a "political protest ing a plainclothes policeman during the text of the statement was transmitted Shevchenko. They refused my re­ against Communist terror in Ukraine" November 7 military parade in Kiev. by the UNA s Kiev Press Bureau.) quest to meet Khmara. if he and all other political prisoners are Five other prisoners are being held on I went to the Lukianivka Prison not released. related charges. I am a law professor at Washing­ л with several deputies of the Supreme Mr. Khmara's release is also being . His arrest last November followed a ton and Lee University in America. Soviet including Mr. Levko Lukia- demanded by striking coal miners in month of protests, demonstrations and My specialty is international law of nenko, president of the Ukrainian Chervonohrad, near Lviv, as well as student hunger strikes that culminated Republican Party, and Mr. Oles human rights. I was invited to U- some in the Donbas. in the resignation of the Ukrainian kraine by Rukh to serve as a consul­ Shevchenko; Stepan Khmara's priest Prime Minister Vitaliy Masol. tant to the lawyers of Stepan Kh­ and confessor, Father Yaroslav Lesiv Nonetheless, Dr. Khmara's attorneys "My arrest is an indivisible part of the mara, an elected deputy of the accompanied us. We asked the war­ consider his release highly unlikely. Communist offensive against the demo­ Supreme Soviet of Ukraine, who has den for permission to visit Khmara. In a written statement, the 63-year- cratic forces in Ukraine," said Mr. been imprisoned by the government He called the prosecutor's office and old Dr. Khmara called himself "the first Khmara in his statement. in violation of his parliamentary our request was refused. I went again political prisoner of sovereign-commu­ Dr. Khmara's assessment is shared by immunity and in violation of his to the prison with the lawyer for nist Ukraine" and laid the blame for his Gregory Stanton, an American attor­ fundamental human rights. Mykhailo Ratushny, who asked arrest on Leonid Kravchuk, the chair­ ney and human rights expert, who I have studied this case daily with permission for me to enter with him man of the Ukrainian SSR Parliament. familiarized himself with the Khmara Khmara's lawyers; I have viewed the to meet Ratushny and Stepan Kh­ Dr. Khmara first became a political case during a visit her two weeks ago. videotapes of the incident; and I have mara. Again our request was refused, prisoner in 1980, when he was arrested "Khmara is one of the most potent met with the lawyers of others ac­ this time on the steps of the prison. for anti-Soviet agitation and propa­ proponents of Ukrainian indepen­ cused. Stepan Khmara officially I have requested permission to ganda. After his release in 1987, he has dence," said Dr. Stanton. "These were requested that I be allowed to meet meet with Khmara from the judge been held twice in administrative de­ political arrests and these will be with him. I have requested a per­ who will try Khmara. I have met the tention for his political activities. Last political trials," said Dr. Stanton of all sonal meeting with Stepan Khmara interior minister of Ukraine and February, he was elected to the Ukrai­ the prisoners. through all the proper channels. I asked to meet Khmara. I have not, nian SSR Supreme Soviet to represent The investigation of Dr. Khmara's met with Chief Investigator Mr. after a week of patient requests, been the Chervonohrad region of western case concluded on March 15 but, as yet, Kharchenko to request a meeting allowed to meet with my client. I Ukraine. ..__ no trial date has been set. with Khmara. He refused. I wrote a have returned to the prison every day letter to the prosecutor of Ukraine, (Continued on page 13) Ukrainian Weelch FOUNDED 1933

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Ukrainian American Veterans bill introduced Bishop Losten spearheads UNA Washington Office House Members have responded fa­ vorably by co-sponsoring H.R. 976, campaign for Lviv seminary WASHINGTON - Rep. Benjamin including Reps. Austin Murphy (D- Gilman (R-N.Y.) recently introduced Pa.), Ben Erdreich (D-Ala.), Wayne STAMFORD, Conn. - Bishop and formative point of view. Ukrai­ legislation, H.R. 976, which would Gilchrest (R-Md.), Charles Rangel (D- Basil H. Losten has been appointed nian Catholic priests who had been grant a federal charter to the Ukrainian N.Y.), Edward Feighan (D-Ohio), Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachiv- ordained in Lviv after finishing their American Veterans Inc. (UAV). Most Henry Hyde (R-Ill.), Robert Lagomar- sky's representative in the collection studies at the seminary before 1946 other veterans organizations, including sino (R-Calif.), Michael McNulty (D- of funds for the Lviv Metropolitan are at least 66 years of age today. ethnic veteran organizations, have a N.Y.), Frank Horton (R-N.Y.), Edol- Seminary, which is temporarily In all, 410 men are currently being federal charter. Accordingto a spokes­ phus Towns (D-N.Y.), Frank Annunzio housed in a youth summer camp in trained for the priesthood at the man for the UAV, a federal charter (D-Ill.), Martin Frost (D-Texas), Mat­ Rudno. temporary seminary in Rudno. has been a long-term goal of the organi­ thew Rinaldo (R-N.J.), Henry Nowak With the liquidation of the Ukrai­ Classes are taught solely by Metro­ zation. (D-N.Y.), Don Ritter (R-Pa.), Tom nian Catholic Church in 1946 and the politan Volodymyr Sterniuk and Lantos (D-Calif.), Louise Slaughter (D- conversion of the former Lviv Bishop . Filemon Kurchaba, rector With the 44th annual meeting of the N.Y.), Les Aspin (D-Wisc), Robert Theological Academy to the central of the seminary, as there is a dearth of UAV scheduled for Cleveland in June, Borski (D-Pa.), Robert Doe (D-N.J), post office, many Ukrainian Catholic professors. efforts are proceeding to quickly enact David Bonior (D-Mich.), Mary Rose priests since 1946 have been trained The seminary is in desperate need the legislation. Eugene Iwanciw otthe Oakar (D-Ohio), and Joseph Moakley in Russian Orthodox seminaries, of funds to cover the expenses of UNA Washington Office has written to (D-Mass.). which in the majority of cases were monthly rent, which is 70,000 rubles each member of Congress urging co- inadequate from both the academic (Continued on page 10) sponsorship of the bill. To date, 23 (Continued on page 10) Ukrainian Catholic primate speaks on eve of Ukraine visit Approximately one week before his scheduled that I left and the one I will find. I pray for my people me their thoughts on the current situation in Ukraine departure for Lviv, Ukraine, The Ukrainian Weekly each and every day. I pray that our Lord will give them and how my return can benefit our Church. My submitted a list of questions to Cardinal Myroslav the strength to overcome our problems. decision to return to Ukraine was made public long Ivan Lubachivsky, major archbishop of Lviv of the At this time, Ukraine is faced with change and before the synod was announced. I looked to my Ukrainian Catholic Church, through the UCC's Press uncertainty. There are problems in government and brother bishops to support me in an advisory capacity. Bureau in Rome. inter-confessional relations. It will take time, patience The interview concerned both the recently con­ and understanding from all sides to work these Would you enlighten us about the synod's decisions cluded Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic problems out. We must always remember that the regarding the rebirth of the UCC in Ukraine? Church and the major archbishop's return to his Ukrainian people have suffered tremendously in this Metropolitan See in Lviv. century. Their determination antl perseverance must The mandate of the last synod was to nominate Below are Cardinal Lubachivskys responses to the be treated with respect. candidates for a major archbishop. I think this will questions, prepared by Roma Hadzewycz, editor of The timing of my trip is of course, conditioned by have the greatest impact on the future of our Church. The Ukrainian Weekly. His replies were faxed to The circumstances. It has been my hope to come at a time Weekly on the eve of the primate's departure for when I could do the most for our Church and people. I Did you support Metropolitan Volodymyr Ster­ Ukraine. am happy that I can be with my faithful at this most niuk 's idea to hold the synod in Lviv and at that time to The cardinal responded to all questions posed by sacred and joyous time of year, Passion Week and petition the pope for a patriarchate? How did the The Weekly, save for one: "Do you plan to meet with Easter. synod react to the metropolitan's message as delivered hierarchs of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox by Bishop Julian Voronovsky? Church, especially now that it has become known that How do you plan to assist the renewal of the UCC's Patriarchate Mstyslav will be in Ukraine at approxi­ clergy and faithful in Ukraine? I believe that a synod in Lviv will be possible after I mately the same time?" Through his Press Office, the have returned and my Church is fully organized and cardinal said he felt he could not answer that question The first problem we must confront is to organize functioning effectively on its territory. I have once before his arrival in Ukraine. our Church structure in Ukraine. There is a great deal again asked the pope to recognize a Ukrainian Greek- of technical work to be done, amidst difficult Catholic Patriarchate. Once I am exercising my What are your thoughts - both as a leader of the economic conditions. Clerical education is a priority. authority on my territory, I believe that there will be Ukrainian Catholic Church and as a Ukrainian who Our four seminaries require material aid and profes­ no more canonical obstacles to recognition of a hasn't seen his homeland for decades - on returning sional staff. patriarchate. to Ukraine at this time? What is the significance of the We must also take up again the Church's traditional timing of your trip? social, charitable and educational work. I feel that the Church faces the task of the regeneration of its people. Will the UCC, now active on its own territory, be This is a time of both great joy and anxiety for me. We hope that our Church will again be an institution able to elect its own hierarchy without submitting the After 53 years, I am happy to return, yet I know that that cares for the spiritual welfare of our people in the names of three candidates for each position to the there are enormous differences between the Ukraine broadest sense. pope?

What is your opinion of relations with the Russian We have this right according to our canon law. Orthodox Church, especially in western Ukraine, in light of the enmity resulting from the transfer of Would you comment on the nominees chosen by the churches? synod to succeed the major archbishop, as well as bishops for Edmonton, Chicago, Toronto and The Russian Orthodox do not have a large Melbourne? following in western Ukraine at this time. We certainly plan to live in peace with the congregations that do These nominations are confidential and I cannot exist. discuss them. imiMmmmmmmmmmmmmimi Do you believe that the UCC will have a patriar­ Once І от exercising my authority chate - something it has sought for the past 15 years - in the foreseeable future? on my territory, I believe there will Yes. Once I am exercising my authority on the be no more canonical obstacles to territory of my Church, there will be no more recognition of a patriarchate. canonical obstacles. It will be up to the holy father to choose thejnost appropriate time for recognition. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi Hundreds of churches have already been appor­ Are there any plans for Pope John Paul II to visit tioned by local authorities among our Church, the- Ukraine? Ukrainian Orthodox Church under the Moscow Patriarchate, and the Ukrainian Autocephalous Although I cannot surmise the holy father's Orthodox Church. When Metropolitan Kirill of intentions in this regard, both I and, I am sure, all my Smolensk and Leningrad, who heads the^ Moscow faithful in Ukraine, will be overjoyed to receive the Patriarchate's Department of External Church holy father in Ukraine. This will be more likely, of Relations, was in Rome recently, he came to visit me. I course, once the legal and practical situation of my believe that our two Churches will strive to live Church has been fully stabilized. together in peace. Does the Vatican plan to open a consulate in How did the recent Synod of Bishops of the UCC Ukraine? pave the way for your trip? The Holy See will be happy to open diplomatic The role of the synod regarding my return was more relations with Ukraine, once they will be regulated of a discussionary nature. It was an opportunity for according to international law and once Ukraine will Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky. bishops of the Church in Ukraine and the West to give fully exercise its sovereignty. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 7,1991 No. 14 chomobyi anniversary Ternopil deputy to USSR Supreme Soviet speaks in D.C.

by Markian Bilynsky This essential optimism, as well as an the basis of their democratic convic­ Boston slates unswerving commitment to realizing tions in the republican elections of 1990. WASHINGTON - An opponent of the cause of Ukrainian independence Prof. Hromiak discussed the pro­ both Ukrainian and Soviet communism: through parliamentary methods, is, blems confronting the National Coun­ commemoration that was how Prof. Roman Hromiak, a Prof. Hromiak said, what sustains him cil (Narodna Rada) in the Ukrainian BOSTON - In commemoration of people's deputy from Ternopil to the during his term in Moscow. Parliament, and dismissed the chair­ the fifth anniversary of the Chomobyi Supreme Soviet in Moscow, defined his Prof. Hromiak's task at the heart of man of the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet, nuclear power plant disaster, the Com­ role during a March 27 appearance at the Russian empire is not an enviable Leonid Kravchuk, as a political oppor­ mittee to Remember Chornobyl will the Washington branch of the St. one. Out of a total of 262 Ukrainian tunist who is, in the final analysis, a conduct a three-part informative event Sophia Religious Association. deputies to the Congress of People's creature of the party apparatus. focused on remembering Chornobyl The program was sponsored by the Deputies, only 58 are committed to the He also dwelt on the almost total lack and its human and environmental St. Sophia Religious Association with democratic agenda. In the Supreme of administrative experience within the victims on April 26, as part of Boston's the assistance of the Washington branch Soviet itself a mere six or eight out of 66 ranks of reformist officials and the Earth Day week. of the Shevchenko Scientific Society. Ukrainian deputies are considered subsequent efforts of the displaced CRC is a local, non-political group of reformist. The continuing, meticulous Communists to attribute the deteriora­ Prof. Hromiak, who is also the scrutiny and criticism of his voting ting state of the economy to this inexpe­ Ukrainian Americans of the Boston regional head of the Democratic Party chapter of Children of Chornobyl record by the party-dominated media is rience. of Ukraine, added his voice to that just one of the ways in which pressure is Prof. Hromiak also briefly described Relief Fund. rapidly growing chorus who believe the The commemoration will take place brought to bear on Prof. Hromiak and the seemingly successful efforts being Soviet Union to be in terminal decline. others like him. made in the Ternopil Oblast to elimi­ at Boston City Hall Plaza at noon. Dr. Conversely, he gave an optimistic Tom Cottle of the "Tom Cottle Show" Moreover, even some of his Ternopil nate religious conflict between Catholic prognosis concerning eventual Ukrai­ constituents are themselves discouraged and Orthodox faithful. However, he will serve as master of ceremonies. nian independence, but shifted notice­ Speakers will include Ann Waitkus- by their democratic deputy's apparent said he doubted that all the contentions ably between near-term apprehension inability to affect events at the summit would soon be resolved. Arnold of Citizens-at-Risk of Ply­ and long-term optimism. mouth, Mass.; Hillary F. French, senior of the Soviet political system. Prof. In conclusion, Prof. Hromiak reite­ researcher, World Watch Institute; He stated that the general economic Hromiak, however, argues that the rated his belief in the absolute indispen- Mark Sommer of Greenpeace; and Dr. situation was now so grim that a efforts of the democratic elements in sibility of tolerance, compromise and Ortwin Renn of Clark University's spontaneous outburst of public discon­ Moscow are both necessary and have consensus-building as the foundations Environment, Technology and Society tent, and a concommitant — but ulti­ already produced substantial results. of a lasting independent Ukrainian Program. Music will be provided by mately futile — resort to force by the He believes, for example, that the live statehood. Only the cultivation of such Boston Peace Child singers, an organi­ Communist authorities, cannot be broadcasting of speeches by democratic a political culture, he noted, together zation which fosters exchanges between discounted. Consequently, he opined deputies during the 1989 sessions of the with the adoption of genuine free- inter-city children of Boston and chil­ that the democratic movement's goal newly constituted USSR Supreme. market-oriented economic reforms can dren in Ukraine. would be achieved later rather than Soviet helped persuade many under­ eventually provide a dignified existence As the cities of Boston and Kiev enjoy sooner. standably skeptical citizens to vote on for the peoples of Ukraine. a working sister-cities relationship, statements and decrees from local and state elected officials from Massachu­ setts and elected officials from Kiev will Ukrainian economists address Philadelphia audience be read. by Christine Fylypovych At 1:30 p.m. Chornobyl victims who PHILADELPHIA - The Ukrainian are presently being treated at local area Human Rights Committee of Philadel­ hospitals, Ukrainian American children phia sponsored a meeting on Saturday, and children from the Boston Peace March 16, of the area's Ukrainian Child program will plant a commemo­ American community with two promi­ rative tree at Boston Commons. nent economists from Ukraine on a N At 7 p.m. CRC will sponsor the brief visit to the U.S. screening of George Shklyarevsky and Committee chairperson Ulana Ma- Vladimir Kolinko's Chornobyl docu­ zurkevich first introduced Prof. Sviato­ mentary "Microphone" at Seaver Hall, slav Billon of the University of Dela­ Harvard University. ware, who in turn presided over the For further information contact Alex meeting. Gamota, event coordinator, (617) 863- Prof. Billon then introduced and 8969, fax (617) 863-1320. welcomed the guest speakers: Dr. Victor Pynzenyk, economic advisor to Lviv Oblast Council and director of the new Lviv branch of the International Prof. Sviatoslav Billon (left) of the University of Delaware with Dr. Victor National committee Management Institute, and Dr. Ivan Pynzenyk (center) and Dr. Ivan Vasiunyk of Lviv's International Management Vasiunyk, deputy director of the Lviv Institute. announces events International Management Institute. consideration or already in various This policy, however, requires a NEW YORK - The Ukrainian Con­ Prof. Billon added that professional stages of implementation. sound transitional economic plan — as gress Committee of America, the Ukrai­ student exchanges between the United The coupon system, under which well as a trustworthy government — nian American Coordinating Council States and Ukraine in the field of consumers must present coupons along both of which, the speaker indicated, and the Council of Neutral Organiza­ economics are gaining momentum with karbovantsi in order to make were slowly but surely emerging reali­ tions have created an community-wide quickly. Last summer, 15 students came purchases, was an ill-conceived attempt ties. Dr. Pynzenyk himself - at the committee, the National Memorial from Kiev's International Management to control the money supply within invitation of Parliament Chairman Chornobyl Committee, to commemo­ Institute to the University of Delaware, Ukraine, because it created a new Leonid Kravchuk — entered into nego­ rate the fifth anniversary of the Chor­ while 45 more students from Kiev are bureaucratic pyramid system of manu­ tiations with a German firm regarding nobyl nuclear power plant catastrope. expected at the university in June of this facturing, distribution and supervision, the printing of the new hryvnia notes, The board of the committee are as year. A similar exchange'program is Dr. Pynzenyk said, even though the which would be delivered to Ukraine follow - directors: Askold Lozynsky, also being arranged between Temple Ukrainian government was lauded by only upon complete recognition of its Dr. George Soltys and Dr. Stepan University and the University of Lviv. the West for taking this economic sovereignty. Dr. Pynzenyk focused his presenta­ initiative. Woroch; finance committee: Wasyl Finally, the speaker expressed con­ tion on the new economic processes Increasing production, though it Sosiak, director; Roman Danyluk, cern about potential obstacles to econo­ Iwan Wynnyk; committee members: now under consideration in Ukraine, would increase the supply of goods, particularly the implementation of the could also lead to a serious trade im­ mic progress, such as the results of the Maria Savchuk, Ronya Lozynsky, Mr. March 17 referendum, the issue of Pacholiuk, Ihor Dlaboha and V. Pro- "hryvnia" — the traditional Ukrainian balance, he continued. monetary unit. According to Dr. Raising prices, while it could lead to a nationalization of banks in Ukraine, as cyk. Further, the committee plans to well as the unpredictability of Soviet organize a bilingual press bureau. Pynzenyk, this is a popular issue in temporary stabilization of the eco­ Ukraine, because it is considered the nomy, would hurt too many consumers President Mikhail Gorbachev, and a The committee held its first meeting sense of trepidation on the part of the on February 21. It has asked all Ukrai­ most promising option in the present in the lower income brackets (those economic crisis. earning 100-200 karbovantsi monthly), general public in Ukraine regarding the nian clergy in America to conduct a free market system. moleben for the victims of the Chor­ Hailing a taxi cab, for instance, by he said, while monetary reform, which nobyl tragedy at 6 p.m. on April 26. displaying a pack of Marlboros or a would encompass a progressive ex­ He also stressed that the more demo­ Non-Ukrainian clergy and parishes are bottle of liquor is much more effective change to a new currency, would de­ cratized institutions of western Ukraine encouraged to express their solidarity than holding out karbovantsi. And, pend on too many uncontrollable need to work more closely on economic with the victims of Chornobyl by marketplaces continue to have abundant variables. issues with the Eastern oblasts, and ringing their church bells at 6 p.m. supplies, while store shelves are empty Dr. Pynzenyk then elaborated on the that all Ukrainians must realize that On April 27 at 1 p.m., the Ukrainian — due to the current oversupply and, option currently considered most plau­ Ukraine cannot isolate Russia entirely Institute of America in New York will therefore, relative worthlessness of this sible: privatization, with production but can deal with it as an equal conduct a symposium with speakers Soviet currency. limitations/quotas on non-consumer- sovereign republic. from Ukraine and America. Dr. Pynzenyk then gave an overview oriented items, and the implementation (Continued on page 10) of economic options that are now under of the hryvnia at a rate of 3 to 1. (Continued on page 10) No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1991 чіміітіштшчітптшіьтттмттяит UNA Washington Office director Auditors conduct semi-annual review participates in USIA seminar WASHINGTON - UNA Wash­ have Congress fund the final year's ington Office Director Eugene Iwan- work of the U.S. Commission on the ciw participated in a seminar spon­ Ukraine Famine. The last case study sored by the Office of International involved the long process of enacting Visitors of the U.S. Information legislation which provided refugee Agency (USIA) on March 13. The status for members of the Ukrainian seminar was part of a four-week Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox professional program in the United Churches. States for a group of nine German Mr. Iwanciw concluded with a political leaders and journalists from brief discussion of the issues of both the western and eastern sections concern to the UNA and its member­ of the country. ship. He also provided the partici­ The purpose of the program, titled pants with a copy of the UNA office's "Current Social, Political, and Eco­ 1990 report. nomic Issues in the United States," is to introduce participants, most of The presentations were followed whom are visiting the United States by a question and answer period Supreme Auditing Committee members: (standing, from left) Taras Szmagala, for the first time, to the life and during which participants asked Stefan Hawrysz, (seated) Anatole Doroshenko, William Pastuszek and Wasyl culture of the U.S. through an exa­ about various aspects of lobby­ Didiuk. mination of representative domestic ing. The German participants JERSEY CITY, N.J. - The Su­ daily newspaper, The Ukrainian Weekly and foreign policy issues, including asked the size of the budget and the preme Auditing Committee of the and Veselka, a children's monthly health care, the environment, urban number of people involved for both Ukrainian National Association con­ magazine. organizations. Mr. Williams stated planning, drug abuse, immigration, ducted its semi-annual review of UNA The review was conducted by Su­ the Gulf War, and U.S. European that the Sierra Club has a budget of operations both here at the Home S40 million, offices throughout the preme Auditors William Pastuszek, relations. The program itinerary Office and at the fraternal organiza­ Stepan Hawrysz, Anatole Doroshenko,, United States, and a Washington tion's upstate New York resort^ Soyu- spans six cities. Wasyl Didiuk and Taras Szmagala. Mr. Iwanciw was asked to partici­ staff of over 30 people. Mr. Iwanciw zivka. pate in a two-person panel session on explained that the UNA effort is not The audit, which took place Monday The Supreme Auditing Committee the role of lobbying in the U.S. as extensive, with a budget of only through Friday, March 18-22, reviewed will report its findings to the annual legislative and regulatory process. about SI50,000 Mr. Simpson ex­ the functioning of various UNA depart­ session of the UNA Supreme Assembly, Also participating was Larry Wil­ pressed suprise that the office ments, including recording, organizing which will meet in May at Soyuzivka. liams, director of international pro­ only had three employees. Mr. and financial, and operations of the As well, a summary of the auditors' grams of the 600,000-member Sierra Iwanciw responded that the UNA Svoboda Press, which publishes Svo- report will be published in both Svo­ Club. The session was moderated by office is small for a lobby office, to boda, the UNA's Ukrainian-language boda and The Weekly. Peter Simpson of Delphi Interna­ which Mr. Williams added, "but very tional Education and Training, the successful." project team leader. The UNA Washington Office di­ UNA supports Cleveland's After providing a brief description rector: has participated in previous of the^ u|^A,4tsf history, and its work, programs sponsored by the USIA Ukrainian Museum-Archives Mr. Iwancw explained that the " mcluding one in which Soviet ethno­ purpose of the Washington Office is graphers met with representatives of to inform policy-makers about the ethnic organizations from the Ukrai­ UNA and its concerns as well as to nian, Armenian, Japanese and Arab keep UNA and its members inform­ communities. In that program, the ed about government policies. He concentration was on how ethnic then proceeded to discuss the work of groups interact and lobby for issues the office and how lobbying is an of specific concern to their commu­ ongoing process requiring the esta­ nity. blishment of legitimacy, grassroots In that program, "Ethnicity and support, communications, and per­ Politics in the United States," Mr. sonal contacts. Iwanciw mentioned the ties that the To illustrate the various forms that UNA has with Rukh, the Popular lobbying takes, the UNA Washing­ Movement of Ukraine, to which ton office director used three case Leokadiya Drobizheva, deputy di­ studies. The first involved the USIA rector of the Institute on Ethno­ exhibit in Ukraine. In that case, the graphy at the USSR Academy of USIA was persuaded to send Ukrai­ Sciences, responded that of all the nian speaking exhibit guides and to organizations in the USSR, Rukh print the brochure in Ukrainian. The has the best platform on minority second was the successful effort to Young UNA'er

Rachel Carreras, 7 months old, is a new UNA Supreme Auditor Taras Szmagala, presents Andrew Fedynsky with a check member of UNA Branch 377 in St. for the UNA's 1991 membership in the Cleveland-based Ukrainian Museum- Petersburg, Fla. She was enrolled into Archives. (Alexander Archipenko's bust of Taras Shevchenko is the background.) the UNA by her grandfather John CLEVELAND - The Ukrainian Western Reserve Historical Society in Gawaluck, who happens to be the Museum-Archives in Cleveland is now Cleveland has expressed serious interest branch secretary. conducting its 1991 membership drive. in the UMA collection and is working The funds raised will permit the UMA with the UMA to develop a National to continue its successful program on Endowment for Humanities preserva­ behalf of Ukrainian culture in the tion grant to microfilm hundreds of Midwest. different newspapers, magazines, and JOIN journals from the post-World War II In 1990, the UMA won critical ac­ displaced persons camps in Europe. claim from Northern Ohio Live maga­ The Ukrainian National Association zine for its exhibit "The Ukrainian is a major supporter of the Ukrainian THE Community in Cleveland, 1900-1990." Museum-Archives. The museum also held exhibits for Those interested in becoming mem­ Ukrainian American artists, Adam bers of the Ukrainian Museum- Archives Misztal and Bruce Checefsky, as well as in Cleveland or who would like to UNA a number of special events. contribute to the collections or general The museum is now preparing a fund should contact the UMA at 1202 catalogue of its extensive holdings of Kenilworth Ave., Cleveland, OH Ukrainian periodical literature. The 44113; telephone: (216) 781-4329. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1991 V No. 14

rainian Wee Patriarchal Easter epistle: Easter thoughts "Let us be enlightened"

As the Easter season is upon us, we cannot help but be filled with Following is the Patriarchal Easter oppression which the Ukrainian people immense joy, newfound inner strength and a sense of all-around Epistle to the venerable clergy and sustained from their neighbors became renewal when recalling that it was on this feast day that our Lord, devout faithful of the Ukrainian Auto- more and more intolerable. Among the Jesus Christ, rose from the dead in fulfillment of ancient prophecy. - cephalous Orthodox Church in Ukraine leading oppressors was Moscow which Our feelings of well-being are greatly enhanced by the physical and diaspora issued by Patriarch Msty- used bribery and coercion as means of reawakening taking place as nature is revived from its winter sleep, slav I. subordinating the Kievan Church to its as the dull gray of winter is transformed into the vibrant green of own domain, and which turned her into spring, and as the birds sing praises to this beauty created by the Dear Brother Bishops, venerable a vehicle for furthering its imperialist Almighty God. Fathers, devout Brothers and Sisters: policies. During the brutal 20th century But, perhaps more than anything else, the new beginnings in these policies resulted in the mass With these joyful and invigorating destruction of churches and everything evidence all around us during the Easter and spring season elicit a words I salute you, my beloved, with the which in one way or another was spirit of boundless optimism and a belief that, indeed, a better Feast of feasts, the Resurrection of our reminiscent of Ukraine's spiritual riches. tomorrow will come. Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This Even more painful is that these policies Let us, then, capitalize on these good feelings, on this good spirit. extraordinary event occurred almost strewed throughout Ukraine millions of Let us lay aside our petty grievances with our neighbors, our quarrels 2,000 years ago, towards the end of the graves containing martyrs who gave with our fellow men, our misunderstandings within our own Son of God's stay on earth and His their lives for Christ and the devout community. And let us transform the unity we feel when we gather service to mankind. Ukrainian people. Still to this day the with our families and those dear to us on Easter morning at the By the will of His Heavenly Father, banners of those eager to oppress our traditional Ukrainian "Sviachene" into a unity among all. Christ fulfilled this service to the people flaunt the threatening slogan: Let us pray, at this time of great hope fulfilled, for unity and individual and to all humanity while "She never existed, she does not exist today, and she never will exist..." brotherhood among all denominations in Ukraine — our ancestral enduring harsh ridicule at the hands of homeland which just now is beginning to experience a spiritual the Scribes and Pharises who, having Another one of our neighbors, power­ renewal Let us pray also that God may grant wisdom to our Church recognized Him as the One sent by God, ful in its own time, was Poland which and national leaders so that they may guide their faithful and their attempted to compromise His teach­ having an avid interest in Ukraine's ings. Furthermore, they exerted every nation,and lead them back to their Christian roots. fertile soil as well, attempted to subdue loathesome effort to degrade Christ's her on several occasions. To realize its And, let us pray that, as our Savior was resurrected, so, too, will our dignity, even to the point of making nation arise and assume its rightful place among the community of expansionist intentions, Warsaw never more excruciating the pain, He endured thought twice about the means which it nations. on His way to Golgotha. However, they was going to employ. Many of War­ Uplifted in spirit during this Easter feast, let us greet one another as were unable to squelch the Word of saw's efforts were essentially geared brothers with the traditional: Christ is risen — indeed He is risen. Divine Truth sown by Christ. toward weakening the Ukrainian The cross upon which Christ's earthly people's primary sources of strength - life came to an end became a fountain of their Orthodox Church — which was strength, which gave birth to His externally represented by the Kievan Church — the timeless bastion of the Metropolia, the then largest ecclesiasti­ Ukrainian people and the treasury of its cal province of the Ecumenical Ortho­ spiritual values. dox Church. It must be noted that in attaining its hegemonical aspirations For over a thousand years the Ukrai­ Poland was consistently and fervently nian people have lived with Christ's assisted by the Vatican — a fact which Name inscribed in their hearts and led the Ukrainian people into a religious follow Him even now on the road to a schism. blessed Eternity. Our people follow Christ and are not dissuaded even Representative of the means which though the path traversed by the Son of our neighbor, Christian Poland, em­ God on earth was racked with pain. ployed in the 20th century is an un­ Equally excruciating was and is to this thinkable event which at the time day the path traversed by the Ukrainian startled not only the Christian commu­ people and their Martyr Church over nity, but the entire civilized world. In Turning the pages back... the past 1,000 years. Admittedly, this 1937-1938, during the course of just a time span included periods of joy and few months, the territories inhabited by creativity. During these periods, the Orthodox Ukrainians (provinces of Church of the Ukrainian people begot Volyn, Kholmshchyna, Polissia and On April 11, 1945, Soviet authorities arrested Metropoli­ everlasting treasures, which were re­ Pidliashshia) became the site of the tan Josyf Slipyj of Lviv and all the Ukrainian Catholic corded in history as treasures beneficial destruction, dismantling or incineration bishops - Mykola Budka, Hryhoriy Khomyshyn, Ivan for Ecumenical Orthodoxy and all of of 148 churches, more than half of Liatyshevsky, Mykola Charnetskyj, Josaphat Kotsylovsky and Hryhoriy Lakota. mankind. On the other hand, there were which were several centuries old. Some­ Thus began the liquidation of the Ukrainian Catholic Church by the Stalinist also periods during which the life-giving what later, during the years of 1949- regime, having failed in its attempt to force the Ukrainian Catholic hierarchy to powers of the Native Church were 1951, an even greater tragedy took place break the union with Rome and to submit to the authority of the Russian Orthodox weakened. Nonetheless, this Church in the province of Lemkivshchyna, Church, following the death of Archbishop-Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky in had come into existence as a result of a when its population was forcibly de­ November 1944. prophecy once made by St. Andrew the ported predominantly to foreign 'ands. With the exception of Metropolitan Slipyj, all of the hierarchs would die in jail, First-called Apostle, and she was a The churches which these people had to concentration camp or exile in the Soviet gulag. Church nurtured and enhanced by the leave behind were ruined as well while Forty-six years later, on March 30, according to an Associated Press release, infinitely glorious Kievan Metropolia, their invaluable contents wers auc­ more than 25,000 faithful of the Ukrainian Catholic Church gathered in front of the Ecumenical Orthodoxy's brightest star tioned off. Cathedral of St. George in Lviv to welcome the return of their spiritual leader, the in Eastern Europe. The memories of the distant and Archbishop major of Lviv, Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky. Upon his arrival recent past of the Ukrainian people and at Lviv airport, having knelt and kissed the ground of his native land, the 76-year- With every new century that brought old head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church told the faithful who had come to us closer to this day and age, the (Continued on page 10) welcome him: "This marks a new chapter of our history, a new era was begun, the bitter years of our Golgotha have passed - after martyrdom and bloodshed comes the time of rebirth and resurrection." The following day, on March 31, Palm Sunday according to the Julian calendar, UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine Archbishop Lubachivsky, assisted by Ukrainian Catholic bishops from around the WND^ world, celebrated liturgy in St. George Cathedral, the bastion of Ukrainian h The Home Office of the Ukrainian National Catholicism, which the previous year on Easter Sunday had been returned to the Ukrainian Catholic faithful, in accordance with the April 6 vote of the Lviv City Association reports that, as of March 25, the Council and against the protest of the Moscow Patriarchate. The symbolic fusion fraternal organization's newly established of the Resurrection of Christ, the official rebirth of the Ukrainian Catholic Church Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received and the revival of the movement for Ukrainian independence was not lost on those 6,594 checks from its members with donations welcoming Cardinal Lubachivsky in a sea of blue and yellow flags. totalling SI 71,210.86. The contributions Two days later, on April 2 Archbishop Lubachivsky told the Reuters include individual members' donations, as well correspondent in Lviv that Pope John Paul II had promised that the Head of the as returns of members' dividend checks and Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church was to become Patriarch. Although the joyous interest payments on promissory notes. announcement remains unconfirmed by the Vatican, Ukrainian Catholics around the world can, indeed, celebrate Easter this year with renewed faith and hope in the Resurrection. .-.v v ,v...-,:-- No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 7,1991

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Centennial CELEBRATE point is, they were always blind and Teaching tools defenseless people, but no one ever sojourn touched or hurt them. Hurting a blind of democracy man — what could be lower? by Christopher Guly "And then in the mid-thirties the First Dear Editor: All-Ukrainian Congress of Lirniki and The March 24 issue of The Weekly Banduristy was announced, and all the WINNIPEG - As a poet, essayist, was exceptional with its in-depth and folk singers had to gather... They came novelist and scholar, he wrote and rapid coverage of the referendum in to the Congress from all over the translated more than 5,000 works. As a Ukraine, its thoughtful interview with Ukraine, from tiny, forgotten villages. linguist, he spoke 11 languages fluently, Dr. Serhiy Koniev, the story about the There were several hundred of them at including English, French, German, Mria humanitarian aid airlift from the Congress... It was a living museum, Italian, Spanish and the classics. As an f^J^lj Connecticut. the country's living history; all its songs, ardent nationalist, his desire for a After all that, it was with a degree of all its music and poetry. And they were united and strong Ukraine led him to be bitter irony that I read a news item in the almost all shot, almost all those pathe­ arrested and imprisoned on three sepa­ same issue about a "Freedom Corps" tic blind men killed. rate occasions. ЛІПИ scheme thought up by an organization, "Why was it done? Why the sadism... 18 9 1 я 1 9 9 1 one of whose leaders carries the odious And, much to the chagrin of those 18 9 2 19 9 2 so that they wouldn't get underfoot... organizing this year's centennial cele­ title "director of ideology," that imme­ they had destroyed kulaks as a class, diately brought to mind the late and brations, marking the arrival of the first Є and here were these blind men, walking Ukrainians to Canada, he strongly unlamented Mikhail Suslov. Moreover, around singing songs of dubious con­ this "Freedom Corps" scheme, of opposed the mass waves of immigra­ tent... The songs weren't passed by the tion to North America. 100-ЛІТТЯ УКРАЇНЦІВ sending students and professionals to censors. And what kind of censorship- У КАНАДІ Ukraine to "teach their counterparts in These, and many more historical ш can you have with blind men?... It was CENTENNIAL OF Ukraine the tools and technology of easier to shoot them. And so they did." tidbits on the life of Ivan Franko are UKRAINIANS IN CANADA democracy, something that is despera­ In view of this historic fact, the return well documented in the only museum Ш tely needed in Ukraine and something dedicated to his honor outside Ukraine. CENTENAIRE DES to Ukraine of the Bandurist Chorus is a UKRAINIENS AU CANADA that the youth in the West can offer," poignant victory for those bandurists The Ivan Franko Museum, situated was decided at the organization's "ple­ who were killed. And it is a testimony in the heart of Winnipeg's ethnic North num" - a forum which the late Mikhail of the love and dedication of people like End, was established on July 6,1956, to Suslov knew well. Considered by many to be only Kytasty and Kolesnyk for the "soul of mark the 100th anniversary of his birth second to the great poet Taras Shev- Gimme a break, please! Are these Ukraine." I am sure the concert tour of and the 65th anniversary of Ukrainian chenko for his imprint on Ukrainian students and young professionals head­ the homeland will move the hearts and settlement in Canada. Founded by the literary history, Franko's words often ing for Ukraine experts on the writings minds of all who hear them. United Ukrainian Canadians and the "focused on the need for social change. of Jefferson and Madison, and Locke, Workers' Benevolent Association, it is As Mr. Bilecki explains, "Shevchenko and John Stuart Mill? Those are the Irena Kodak-Nowakiwsky part of a complex which includes high- was like Shakespeare, he was the great "tools of democracy." Ukrainian trans­ Ottawa rise seniors' housing and a cultural promoter and initator of the Ukrainian lations of their writings are, indeed, theater, located in the Communist- language. Franko was more like Byron, desperately needed in Ukraine. But Socialist Labor Temple. without (Byron's) Anglo-chauvinism." ideology, and directors of ideology are surplus items there. The pope and Anthony Bilecky, the museum's In 1887, Franko published a volume By all means, boys and girls, go to curator since its founding and the of verses titled, "The Summits and the Ukraine this summer for extended Ukrainians retired president of the Workers' Bene­ Depths," a biting social commentary on stays, but go there to learn, from people volent Association, recalls that his the conditions of his people at the time. like Dr. Koniev, who is your age or a Dear Editor: group chose Franko because of his For instance, in "Spirit of Revolt," he little older, and who is teaching and I join with Dr. Victor Jaworsky dedicated struggle for human rights and wrote, "In all the world there is no force, practicing democracy and statesman­ (February 24) in protesting the Polish freedom in 19th century Austro-Hun- that can avail to stay its course, than can pope's setting up a Polish archdiocese in garian Ukraine. put out the vital spark, we now see ship. But don't pretend to teach him the Ukrainian city of Lviv, with four glimmering in the dark." about "tools and technology of demo­ bishops and an archbishop, while at the The son of a blacksmith, Franko was Such common, themes of emancipa­ cracy," because if you need an ideology same time he permits only one bishop born on August 27, 1856, in the Car­ tion typically put Franko at odds with director as your leader, then I put it to for a million or more Ukrainians in pathian village of Nahuyevychi. A short Russian authorities. He was imprisoned you that you don't know which end is up Poland, some of whom live on Polish- and delicately-built man, the future on three separate occasions, serving in democracy, freedom, liberty, plura­ occupied Ukrainian territory. The poet went on to obtain two doctorates: several months at a time for propa­ lism, checks-and-balances, safeguard­ political and Latinization aspects of the one in literature from the University of gating anti-imperialist views on socia­ ing of minorities' rights, despite the fact pope's maneuver are quite clear. Vienna, and an honorary Ph.D. for his lism and for subversion. Undaunted, he that you were born and live in the West. philological contributions from the also thrice sought elected office as a The problem stems from the fact that University of Kharkiv. R.L. Chomiak the pope flagrantly continues to abuse candidate for the socialist Peasants Party in the Austrian Parliament in McLean, Va. the inalienable rights of the Ukrainian In Lviv he wrote, lectured, tutored bishops, priests and faithful. These students and edited Ukrainian and Vienna. rights were re-confirmed, without equi­ Polish newspapers. During his life, Even the church wasn't immune to Tragic fate vocation, in the decrees of Vatican Franko translated the works of some of Franko's critical prose. In an essay Council II (1965), almost three decades the world's literary masters, including titled, "Catholic Pan-Slavism," he of bandurists ago. It should be noted that the decrees William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, essentially abandons his Greek-Catho­ carry the Magisterium. Robert Burns and Homer, into Ukrai­ lic roots because of their Rome-driven Dear Editor: Among these rights denied the Ukrai­ nian. A quick glance at some of the Latinization. He writes, "From the time I read with interest the account of the nians by the pope is the priority of the museum's bookshelves reveals some history was conceived, Catholicism has Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of Ame­ Ukrainian Synod to elect, not nomi­ interesting titles in the Cyrillic alphabet: been a vigilant enemy of the Slavs and rica in the February 10 edition of your nate, its patriarchs, metropolitans and "Macbeth," "Don Quixote" and "Julius also knows, if it did not bring them newspaper and their planned trip to bishops. An even greater abuse is that Caesar," to name a few. (Continued on page 15) Ukraine. By coincidence, I had just the pope, as he has stated, can ignore the finished reading Shostakovich's bio­ bishops' nominations. graphy where Shostakovich describes a The pope's disrespect for the mar­ heinous deed perpetrated against the tyred Ukrainian Church is apparent in bandurists in the 1930s by Stalin and his the fact that he is attempting to negate henchmen. This monstrous and tragic the rights of Confessor of the Faith historic event is not known widely and Volodymyr Sterniuk, metropolitan of so I reproduce it here for the enlighten­ Lviv and automatically Patriarch of the ment of your readers. Ukrainian Catholic Church, by labeling The book is called "Testimony, the him "locum tenens," that is, "a substi­ Memoirs of Shostakovich," as related tute." to and edited by S. Volvkov; the ac­ count begins on page 165. Antonina Matkowski "I'm not a historian. I could tell many Philadelphia tragic tales and cite many examples, but 1 won't do that. I will tell you about one The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes incident, only one. It's a horrible story letters to the editor. Letters should be and every time I think of it, I grow typed (doubled-spaced) and signed; they frightened, and I don't want to remem­ must be originals, not photocopies. ber it. Since time immemorial folk The daytime phone number and ad­ singers have wandered along the roads dress of the letter-writer must be given of the Ukraine. They're called lirniki for verification purposes. Anonymous and banduristy there. They were almost letters or letters signed by fictitious per­ always blind men...it's traditional. The sons will not be published. Curator Anthony Bilecki stands in the Ivan Franko Museum of Winnipeg. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1991 No. 14

FOCUS ON THE ARTS Ohio Boychoir seeks community support for its second trip to Ukraine by Alexander B. Musichuk

Readers of The Ukrainian Weekly are undoubtedly aware of the astonish­ ing efforts of the American youngsters in Ohio Boychoir. Following successful concert toursto many European coun­ tries, including France, Germany, Austria, Poland, Latvia and Russia, they embarked on an unbelievable tour to Ukraine in 1989. Travelling through Romania just a few months before that revolution, they went on to Chernivsti, Lviv, Kiev, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytsky and Kamianets-Podilsky. The rest is now amazing history. Their concerts were great emotional experiences for Ukrainians who were moved to tears to hear these ail-Ameri­ can boys sing in Ukrainian. Audiences, especially in Kiev, were reassured that the rest of the world had not forgotten their plight. The response was euphoric and they detained the boys for hours Members of the Ohio Boychoir as they appear in the Ukrainian portion of their concerts. afterwards to express their gratitude enormous time and effort toward a ship dues. But, like most arts organiza­ grand reception for our American and embrace the astonished young second and greater tour of eight Ukrai­ tions, much of the needed funding must singers when we arrive there in June. Americans. "This is the happiest day of nian cities. It is not easy for American come from patrons. Although the We'll join with them for a few selections our lives!" they exclaimed. Our boys children to prepare works in Ukrainian. government supports good-will tours, as we did in 1989. were deeply moved as well "All the Half of their upcoming program will be all of the funding must come from the Ohio Boychoir has certainly proved hard work that went toward this trip sung in Ukrainian, which includes private sector. In desperation, we are was really worth it," the boys comment­ that it deserves the support of Ukrai­ mostly Ukrainian classics as well as a asking for assistance for our non-profit, nian Americans. ed. few folk songs. Their diction has been tax-exempt organization. 545,000 has It is impossible to measure the described as "absolutely perfect." already been raised, but another Please send your contributions to amount of good created by that tour. Besides the arduous task of preparing 525,000 is still desperately needed. Ohio Boychoir Inc., 8857 Elsmere The young singers are now committing the demanding repertoire, the boys Last summer, the boys sang at Soyu- Drive, Parma, Ohio 44130. (All dona­ themselves are raising much of the zivka and The Ukrainian Weekly said of tions will be gratefully accepted.) Alexander B. Musichuk is foun­ needed funding. that performance, "They simply dazzled Patrons' gifts range from S25 to over der/director of the Ohio Boychoir Inc. Last fall they sold live Christmas the audiences with their musical vir­ 51,000. All patrons are recognized in Interested persons may contact the greens. They're engaged in a benefit tuosity and technical skill." concert programs and they receive Ohio Boychoir at (216) 884-6507 to raffle and they sell concert tickets, Ohio Boychoir is the only non- Ohio Boychoir's quarterly publication, have a concert scheduled in your area. besides their monthly choral member- UkTainian boys' choir in the world that Noteworthy News, with all choir- sings Ukrainian songs and tours U- related news and concert schedules. i Appeal to the community kraine. A wonderful relationship has The young singers of Ohio Boychoir developed between Ohio Boychoir and thank you in advance for your kind Dudaryk of Lviv. Mykola Katsal and attention and consideration to this (Drama ensemble prepares for Ukraine tour) his marvelous singers are planning a appeal. Last year, during his travels in the assistance, so that the goal of perfor- United States, the director of the forming in Ukraine will be realized. MUSIC REVIEW: Leontovych Quartet Theatrical Performers' Association This is a golden opportunity for of Ukraine (Lviv Branch), Roman the Ukrainian communities of North Kushnir, visited New York City. He America to show their support for a at the Ukrainian Institute was most interested in and impress­ group ofyoung, American-born by Oles Kuzyszyn In Valentin Silvestrov's Quartet No. 1 ed by the long-standing activities of actors, mostly college students who (1974), actually the composer's second the Ukrainian Stage Ensemble di­ have served, and continue to serve, For two seasons now, the Ukrainian work in this genre, the Leontovych rected by Lidia Krushelnycky. our communities, through their Institute of America, through its Music Quartet exhibited its versatility and artistic execution of works by such at the Institute (MAI) series, has been keen sensitivity to the alternative means Upon his return to Ukraine, an giants of Ukrainian literature as an attractive venue for first-rate cham­ of expression available in contempo­ invitation was extended at the Taras Shevchenko, Ivan Franko and ber music concerts, often featuring rary repertory. One of Silvestrov's association's behest for the ensemble Lesia Ukrainka. some of Ukraine's brightest stars from trademark devices is the juxtaposition to tour Ukraine and give perfor­ the performing arts world. On Satur­ of diametrically opposed elements, mances to fellow Ukrainians in Lviv, At this time, when our communi­ day, March 23, the Leontovych String ties here are confronted with a which are ultimately fused into a poly- Ivano-Frankivske, Ternopil, Dro- Quartet graced the hall of the institute, stylistic entity. The quartet's fluid hobych and Kiev. bewildering variety of donation offering a program well-suited to the requests, we ask that the Ukrainian transformation of the "neoclassical" highly polished, muliifaceted skills of opening theme into an ethereal wash of This invitation is a great honor and Stage Ensemble be remembered. the group. indeed, a triumph, for the ensemble's This ensemble, which has for over 25 sound was a particularly mesmerizing youth. Years of cultivating Ukrai­ years enriched our communities with From the sequence of unresolved example of such a device. nian poetry and theatrical works in the talent and perservance of its harmonies in the opening Adagio of The first theme in the "new style" their parents' tongue have resulted in members, truly deserves your sup­ Mozart's Quartet in C major, K. 465, which followed, was full-bodied and numerous and very successful perfor­ port. With your aid, we can make the subtitled "Dissonant" (1785), the en­ songful in the hands of second violinist mances before Ukrainian communi­ tour a reality; in doing so, we will semble's sense of textural balance and Yuri Kharenko, contrasting dramati­ ties in many North American cities, have served to advance our shared careful pacing established an anticipa­ cally against the stark harmonic back­ among them New York, Chicago, Ukrainian heritage and culture, and tory atmosphere which contrasted ground. Be it in Volodymyr Pante- Philadelphia, Cleveland and Toron­ to strenghthen bonds between free delightfully with the buoyant Allegro to leyev's long, beautifully sustained cello to. world Ukrainians and our brothers follow. In the Andante cantabile, first notes, constantly fluctuating in harmo­ Now the long-standing dream of a and sisters in Ukraine, even now violinist Simon Kobetz's handling of nic content, or in the staggered rhythmic Ukraine tour is a definite possibility. struggling for their independence. the principal melodic material was well- exchanges between violist Boris Devia- One may ask: Why merely a possibi­ Let us not fail in this important task. focused and sufficiently lyrical, if not tov and the violins, the ensemble suc­ lity? The answer is not difficult to Your tax-free donations should be overly sonorous. cessfully created the illusion of a sound reach: A performance tour entails directed to: UCDA Inc., Stage En­ mass which is self-propelled, yet, simul­ great financial expenses, expenses semble Account No. 11571-02, Self- Although somewhat more liberal taneously, suspended in time. which, if not somehow reduced, Reliance (N.Y.) Federal Credit than the norm, the quartet's interpreta­ tion of the work's metrical structure was Beethoven's Quartet in E flat major, would make that same journey ex­ Union, 108 Second Ave., New York, Op. 74 No. 10 (1809) derives its sub­ tremely difficult to execute. NY 10003. well-coordinated, and helped to infuse the Allegretto-Minuetto movement title, "Harp," from the pizzicati which Therefore, we appeal to the Ukrai­ with a vitality that playfully challenged pervade the work. The final two move­ Ensemble "Friends Committee": ments, Presto and Allegro con varia- nian community at large, as well as to Varka Bachynska, Yuriy Feren- the traditionally rigid profile of this our various organizations and insti­ cevych, Ivan Wynnyk, Lubomyr dance form. The final movement, Alle­ zioni, are technically demanding and tutions, to come forward with their Zielyk. gro molto, sizzled with rhythmic energy „ physically taxing, yet all four instru- and momentum. (Continued on page 15) No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1991 9 Thousands greet.. (Continued from page 1) politan Andrey Sheptytsky and Car­ dinal Sylvester Sembratovych, whose remains rest in the crypt of the Cathe­ dral of St. George. He then entered the cathedral where he offered prayers of thanks. "With this day, together with the father and head of the Particular Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, truth and justice, based on love and on the words of Christ's Gospel, are returning to U- kraine. Today, once more we publicly confess our holy Catholic faith; that we have been, are and will be, and that no power on earth can extirpate from our hearts this ancestral faith of ours and this true Christian love. "Today we bear witness before the world with our many thousand presence that this cathedral of St. George has been Greek Catholic from the time of its erection, and shall remain so forever." Lviv city and oblast officials welcome Cardinal Myroslav Lubachivsky. Seen in the background are the Dudaryk and After a 20-minute prayer of thanks, Antey choirs. the cardinal emerged from the cathe­ dral and made his way to the balcony of Cardinal Lubachivsky expressed He offered his blessing and then Mykhailo Sapryha, Pavlo Vasylyk, the Metropolitan's Palace, where he words of thanks to all who made this joined the assembled delegation - Sofron Dmyterko, Ireney Bilyk, Ivan addressed more than 20,000 faithful, journey home possible. He bowed his including bishops of Ukraine and Semediy and Ivan Margitych. many of whom held bouquets of flowers head in prayer to the mortal remains of diaspora, local government official, the Ukrainian Catholic bishops from the in their hands to offer to the leader of the Ukrainian Catholic Church's pre­ papal nuncio and his escorts — in sing­ West included Basil Losten, Innocent the Church which until 1989 was decessors, to the martyrs of the Church; ing "Mnohaya Lita." Lotocky, Basil Filevich, Michael Kuch- to the locum tenens, Archbishop Volo- miak, Ivan Prashko and Ivan Marty- banned and existed only in the under- Palm Sunday celebrations gound. dymyr,and his bishops, who kept the niak. Also present at the liturgy were the Many of the older women cried tears Church alive in the underground; to the Sunday morning celebrations began papal nuncio and the Rev. Van Straaten, of joy in welcoming their leader. As the Ukrainian Catholic hierarchy in the with an archeparchal liturgy at the as well as two Polish Roman Catholic entourage traveled down the streets of diaspora and to the priests, monks, Cathedral of St. George. More than bishops. Lviv, Ukrainian citizens waved blue and nuns and faithful, who prayed, worked, 50,000 faithful made it to the church During the liturgy, the Rev. Dacko yellow national flags, flashed the sign of helped and prepared for this day of square during the three-hour liturgy on read greetings and a papal blessing from the Ukrainian trident (holding three freedom. Palm Sunday. Hundreds of people held Pope John Paul II addressed to his fingers up) and waved to the patriarch He also thanked representatives of bouquets of pussy willows, decorated esteemed brother, Cardinal Myroslav they have awaited for over 46 years. the Catholic Church in the Christian with ribbons and spring flowers, wait­ Ivan Lubachivsky. He read: "I beg you West,.as well as the representative of the ing to bless these symbols of the trium­ to convey to the beloved sons of the Address in St. George Square holy father, the papal nuncio from phant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem. noble Ukrainian land a heartfelt and Rome, the Rev. Francesco Colasuono, Inside the church, the faithful fatherly greeting from the Vicar of In St. George Square, tens of thou­ who traveled to Lviv for the arrival of filled every available inch of space; Christ, with the wish that following the sands waited to hear their spiritual Cardinal Lubachivsky. He continued many of them pushed their way to the attentive leadership of their pastors, leader address his flock. by acknowledging his loyalty and altar area. Priests and nuns stood in the whom I had the pleasure to meet on two "Truly that which our eyes see today, gratitude to the pope, as well as the areas closest to the altar, where Cardi­ occasions here in the house of our all this which we are experiencing so universal pontiffs, Popes Pius XII, nal Lubachivsky concelebrated with common Father, they might rise with mightily today — this is a miracle of John XXIII, Paul VI and John Paul I. Metropolitans Sterniuk and Maxim energy and dedication to the task of God's greatness, His power and grace The prelate also thanked representa­ Hermaniuk of Canada, as well as the renewal, in accord with the Second — God has liberated his people, God tives of the state who made his arrival in following bishops from Ukraine: File- Vatican Council and succeed in living in has shown and proves to us his special Ukraine possible. mon Kurchaba, Julian Voronovsky, (Continued on і love to our Ukrainian people, for its loyalty, for its love and for its faith," the primate said in his opening greeting. He was welcomed by Lviv Oblast Chairman Chornovil, who spoke of the role of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in western Ukraine. "The Greek Catholic Church has withstood four decades of existence in the underground, thanks to the pa­ triotism that guaranteed ties with the people: both with common workers and particularly peasants as well as with Ukrainian intelligentsia. I would like to stress the role of patriotic intelligentsia that has managed to preserve the very idea of faith, the idea of the national Church through the dark years of totali­ tarian rule. Without these efforts the revival of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church would have been impossible," Mr. Chornovil said. Mr. Chornovil recalled the events of last August when the Cathedral of St. George was returned to Ukrainian Catholics, due to the efforts and appeals of the democratic government of the Lviv region. He then concluded his remarks, saying: "Welcome home, your Beatitude. Glory to Ukraine."

Welcome by Sterniuk Archbishop Sterniuk then greeted the patriarch of the Ukrainian Greek- Catholic Church, as the leader of millions of Ukrainian Catholics throughout the world. Dressed in a regal cardinal's cape, the Ukrainian Catholic patriarch spoke to those ga­ thered, who cheered him with shouts of "Glory." Throngs await their spiritual leader at the entrance to the St. George Cathedral complex. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 7,1991 No. 14

efforts must be exerted to increase the Patriarchal... number of parishes of the Ukrainian Philadelphia school to hold banquet Autocephalous Orthodox Church on (Continued from page 6) Ukraine's left bank (east of the Dnipro PHILADELPHIA - The newly tions and information may be obtained their Holy Church call us during this river); attempts must again and again be created Ukrainian Heritage School of from Vera Shapowalenko, (215) 673- year's paschal holidays to compare made to have priests, who against their the Ukrainian Educational and Cul­ 6639 (evenings). them' to today's reality and to the status will found themselves serving in foreign tural Center in Philadelphia is holding quo and future possibilities for the jurisdictions, return to their native its first banquet and ball on Saturday, Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church; all-out support must be given April 13, at the UECC. The school opened its doors in September as a National committee... Church in its mission to serve mankind to already functional theological (Continued from page 4) as a whole, and the Ukrainian people in schools, while the establishment of a result of the merger of "Ridna Shkola" particular. And it is here that we are theological academy in Kiev must be and SUM-A's "Nasha Ukrainska By organizingcorhmernorative already able to freely, publicly and deemed indispensable as well; last but Shkola." events, the National Memorial Chor- solemnly proclaim the timeless truth nobyl Committee hopes to inform the not least, a church-owned publishing The Parents' Committee is chaired by American public of the 1986Chornobyl that: house, dedicated to the memory of Dr. Albert Kipa, and the school is run by nuclear disaster and solicit its under­ Metropolitan Petro Mohyla, should be a teaching staff headed by principal Dr. standing and support. "Christ is risen from the dead, tram­ re-organized as soon as possible. Alexander Luzhnytzky and vice-princi­ pling down death by death, and upon The planning of these events, inviting pal Vera Bey. The school today has 270 speakers, renting facilities and pre­ those in the tomb bestowing life!" Also ranking among the matters of students who participate in Ukrainian Unfortunately, this paschal hymn can paring materials will be costly. Thus, utmost importance is the review of the community events and have also staged the committee is turning to the Ukrai­ still not everywhere be heard in the constitution of the Ukrainian Autoce­ several successful special affairs for the vernacular, the language of our nian American community for financial phalous Orthodox Church, which parents and the Ukrainian community. support. Please send contributions to: mothers, grandmothers and great- would be adjusted to the structure of a grandmothers. It is not sung, although Self Reliance Credit Union, 108 Second Patriarchate. In addition, it is impera­ The Parents' Committee of the Ave., New York, NY 10003. Checks the times of persecution and punish­ tive to develop a sound financial system ment for the singing of such hymns have Ukrainian Heritage School invites the should be made payable to the National which would serve the Church ade­ Ukrainian community to partake in the Memorial Chornobyl Committee, Ac­ ceased, and the present government of quately. Ukraine continually shows more banquet and ball on April 13. Reserva- count No. 16669. understanding for the great signifi­ Among the problems which require cance of the Ukrainian Autocephalous in-depth analysis are the so-called honor the contributions that Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the structure of the "inter-confessional conflicts" which, Ukrainian American... Americans have historically made to Ukrainian nation, as a Church inde­ unfortunately, exist in Ukraine. In fact, (Continued from page 3) our country's national security by pendent in its internal life and admi­ granting a federal charter to the UAV. there are two such conflicts. Held "To insure quick consideration of the nistration from outside ecclesiastical responsible for them are the leaders of \ While all members of Congress should and political centers. bill, it is important that additional be urged to co-sponsor, emphasis the Russian Orthodox and the Roman I members of Congress express their Catholic Church, which compete with' should be placed on the members who There are, however, forces in the support of H.R. 976," stated Mr. serve on the subcommittee to which the one another in the expansion of their Iwanciw. "The list of current co-spon­ outside world that are still hostile. spheres of influence in the East. bill has been referred." ' These factors act under the protection sors indicates that the legislation has a wide base of support including from H.R. 976 has been referred to the of two patriarchates which have launch­ House Committee on the Judiciary and ed a campaign against the Ukrainian As before, the hierarchy of the Ukrai­ members of Congress without signifi­ nian Catholic Church willingly coope­ cant Ukrainian American constituen­ to its Subcommittee on Administrative Autocephalous Orthodox Church as a Law and Governmental Relations whole. For this campaign, these pa­ rates with the Moscow Patriarchate, cies. If members from districts with expecting from it support in its efforts greater concentration of Ukrainian which is chaired by Rep. Barney Frank triarchates have fabricated falsehoods (D-Mass.). The other members serving which they spread in a manner punish­ to strengthen its position in Ukraine. Americans add their names to the list, Consequently, the hierarchy of the then passage of the bill is more likely." on the subcommittee are Reps. Harley able by law. A documentary rebuttal of Staggers (D-W.V.), Don Edwards (D- these prevarications may be found in Ukrainian Catholic Church has shown Mr. Iwanciw went on to comment itself to be tardy in renewing its con­ that "in the aftermath of the Persian Calif.), Romano Mazzoli(D-Kv.), John the Easter issue of the Ukrainian Ortho­ Reed (D-R.I.), George Gekas'(R-Pa.), dox Word fUkrainian edition). The tacts with the Ukrainian Autocephalous Gulf War, it is an appropriate time to Orthodox Church. Steve Schiff (R-N.M.), and Jim Ram- following, however, must be added at stad (R-Minn.). this point: knowing which political forces are influencing the political We, the hierarchs, clergy and faithful Bishop Losfen... course of these patriarchates, it would of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Ortho- (Continued from page 3) be inappropriate to hold only their dox Church, despite the atrocities Ukrainian economists... leaders liable. However, I will not err in inflicted upon us by our foes, should a month; books, food, writing mate­ (Continued from page 4) exhibit on the occasion of Christ's asserting that the present internal rials and basic necessities. Due to time constraints, Dr. Va- political climate within the Patriarchate Resurrection oneness of thought, exert Bishop Losten has established a all Christ-like efforts, practice mutual siunyk spoke very briefly about the Lviv of Constantinople is very reminiscent of Theological Seminary Fund office in affiliate of I MI. that of 1686. love, which by its power conquers all, his chancery which is directed by the and in celebrating the radiant Resurrec­ Very Rev. John Terlecky and ma­ He conveyed the institute's sincere En route to a full rebirth of the tion of Christ, the Lover of mankind, naged by Vera Maceluch, a dedi­ appreciation of all aid from the West, Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox joyfully and in unison proclaim in song: cated lay volunteer. Since the spring including the donations of six personal Church and the perfection of its "This is the day of the Resurrection! Let of 1990, the fund has amassed computers from Omega Inc., and litera­ organizational structure we are yet to us be enlightened by the feast and 5345,716 which has been forwarded ture on economics from the Sabre encounter a great many problems. embrace one another! And let us call to Cardinal Lubachivsky for the use Foundation, as well as visits of profes­ These problems can only be overcome even those who hate us 'our brethren!' of the Archeparchy of Lviv. sional Ukrainian American guest lec­ turers. All such assistance — and even in the following manner: intensified Let us forgive them all wrongs for the Contributions can be sent to the sake of the Resurrection and joyfully Theological Seminary Fund, 161 more — is indispensable, he empha­ sing: Christ is risen from the dead, Glenbrook, Road, Stamford, CT sized. trampling down death by death, and 06902, or to the Seminary Fund Current major undertakings of the upon those in the tomb bestowing life!" office in respective dioceses. All Lviv institute include: organizing semi­ donations will be acknowledged nars and workshops at firms in Ukraine promptly and a full accounting will on the topic of privatization; creating appear in The Sower, the Stamford cooperatives; and encouraging, and fMstyslav, Patriarch diocesan newspaper. assisting in, the development of joint Pasha 1991 ventures.

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Send check c - money order n the amount of 10 U.S. dollo UNWLA Branch 30 c/o Mrs. Vera Berezowsky 149 Farrington Ave., N. Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 АРРРОЛСН WITH FAITH No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1991 11 Bishop Innocent Lotocky feted on double anniversary HAMTRAMCK, Mich. - On two He said, "I was sad, but I understood consecutive days, Immaculate Concep­ that this is what our Lord demands of tion Ukrainian Catholic Parish here those who follow in his footsteps. hosted celebrations honoring Bishop Today, I rejoice because I have an Innocent Lotocky OSBM, marking the adopted family of brother bishops, 50th anniversary of his ordination to the loyal priests, monastic sisters and priesthood and the 10th anniversary of brothers and parishioners." his consecration as bishop of the St Nicholas Eparchy (Diocese) of Chi­ Bishop Lotocky remarks also cago. strongly supported the views of Bishop Over 350 guests attended a banquet in Majdanskyj. He concluded his remarks his honor on Saturday, March 2, at the by expressing his gratitude to all for his Ukrainian Cultural Center in nearby anniversary celebrations. Warren. On Sunday, March 3, Bishop The final speaker, the Very Rev. Lotocky celebrated a pontifical divine Superior Maxim Kobasuk OSBM, liturgy at Immaculate Conception pastor of Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ham- Ukrainian Catholic Church, acknow­ tramck. ledged all those who made the Immaculate Conception Ukrainian celebrations possible. The Very Rev. Catholic Parish Council President Zenon Wasylkevych introduced the Patrick Paschak, OSBM, pastor of St. master of ceremonies, Zenon Czornij, George Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bishop Innocent Lotocky with the Very Rev. Bernard Panczuk and school vice-president of the Church Council, (Continued on page 12) children. who guided the assembly through segments of the banquet honoring Bishop Lotocky. Immaculate Conception Grade School students offered declamatory tributes and gifts to the jubilarian. Several choral selections were perform­ ed by students of the Immaculate Con­ ception Ukrainian Catholic High School Choir, directed by Christina Lypeckyj, Iryna Shamraj directed the grade school chorus. Maria Lisowsky, accompanied both on the piano. Juniors Thomas Nagridge and Fedir Luchko, a transfer student from Ukraine, provided classi­ cal selections on the piano during dinner. The invocation by the Very Rev. John Lazar, dean and pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Dearborn, Mich., preceded the tradi­ tional "Mnohaya Lita" in honor of Bishop Lotocky. Following dinner, the Very Rev. Bernard Panczuk, OSBM, Provincial Superior, noted in his keynote address The jubilarian celebrates archiepiscopal divine liturgy. that his success as a priest "...was due in large measure to the guiding force of the to the area between the Opera House"" dieted: "Our Church will go through master of these qualities, Bishop Thousands greet... and the plaza known as "Hyde Park," very difficult times and great sacrifice, Lotocky." (Continued from page 9) along Liberty Prospect (formerly Lenin but it will...glorify God throughout The ecumenical patriarch of Con­ Prospect) to hear their spiritual leader. Ukraine." stantinople, Demetrius I, congratulated fraternal harmony with the communi­ Bishop Lotocky on the occasion of ties of their sister Churches." Ukrainian Sich Rifleman formed an Next the beauty of the Italian lan­ his celebration through his personal Then, during his first sermon at the honor guard as a delegation including guage rang through the streets of Lviv representative, Bishop Vsevolod Maj­ Cathedral of St. George, Cardinal the cardinal, representatives of the city as the papal nuncio, the Rev. Francesco danskyj, primate of the Ukrainian Lubachivsky spoke of the realization of and oblast, as well as the bishops and Colasuono spoke of the beauty of the Orthodox Church in North America. the Patriarchate of the Ukrainian honored guests,made their way through city of Lviv (Leopoli) and the stead­ He said, "We are one people (Ukrai­ Catholic Church, "in order to fulfill the the square to the balcony of the opera fastness of Cardinal Lubachivsky, who nian Orthodox and Ukrainian Catho­ teaching of the Second Vatican Ecume­ house. Members of the Youth for Christ has always defended his Church. lics) based upon our historic roots." nical Council that 'the Eastern organization, revived in Lviv last year, The poetess and people's deputy Churches, like the Western Churches, held a large banner which read: "We Iryna Kalynets asked God and He said the Orthodox Church in have the right and the obligation to Greet You Patriarch on Your Native Patriarch Lubachivsky to understand Poland highly regarded Metropolitan organize themselves according to their Land." the people of Ukraine, to be a guiding Andrey Sheptytsky, who outlined a own characteristic rules..., and because In front of the Opera House, on a light for the people. specific plan for unity between our the patriarchal institution is the tradi­ makeshift stage, stood two Lviv choirs, The Rev. Van Straaten spoke of his Churches. The primate reiterated that tional form of administration in the Antey and Dudaryk, who welcomed the long friendship with Cardinal Josyf we must strive harder to achieve the Eastern Churches, this Sacred and delegation, singing religious hymns, Slipyj and his respect for the "Church in goals set forth in that plan and he also Universal Council desires that new including "Our Father" and "God Chains^!' as the UCC often had been praised the ecumenical movement ini­ patriarchates should be erected where- Almighty." referred to during its 46 years in the tiated by Pope John XXIII. ever necessary.' " The ceremonies, which lasted almost underground. Next, Bishop Lotocky, who had After the liturgy, Cardinal Lubachiv­ three hours, in chilling weather, began Other greetings were delivered by spent almost 19 years of his priestly life sky and Archbishop Sterniuk walked with Lviv's Mayor Vasyl Shpitzer Lubomyr Senyk, head of the Lviv at Immaculate Conception Ukrainian through the throng in church, presenting the cardinal with a certificate Regional Rukh; Oleh Romaniw, the Catholic Parish in Hamtramck, re­ sprinkling them with holy water and naming him an honorary citizen of head of the Shevchenko Scientific So­ minisced with his guests, reflecting on blessing their pussy willow bouquets. Lviv. ciety and the regional chairman of the his 50 years as a priest and 10 years as a After the liturgy, the people waited for Once again Mr. Chornovil addressed Ukrainian Language Society; and Ste­ bishop, saying that it was fitting that the their patriarch, who once again greeted the crowds and introduced Mr. Неї, fan Davymvkha, chairman of the re- anniversary of those events were being them from the metropolitan's balcony. who served as the master of ceremonies g^naLexeopHve council. celebrated in Hamtramck. He noted The people began singing various for the event. He introduced Archbis­ Metropolitan Hermaniuk of Canada that it was in Hamtramck, at the religious songs, among them Lenten hop Sterniuk, who spoke of the impor­ spoke of the role of the diaspora in Immaculate Conception Ukrainian songs as they prepared for the beginning tance of a patriarch and the patriar­ making this day possible and its support Catholic Church, on March 1, 1981, he of Passion Week. chate. of the Church in Ukraine throughout celebrated his first pontifical divine Archbishop Sterniuk said: "I rejoice the last five decades liturgy. Gathering near opera house that I have lived to see the day that great In conclusion, Patriarch Lubachiv­ He recalled his early days in Ukraine masses have come to see the rebirth of sky thanked his faithful for their prayers as a student and his ordination to the At 3 p.m. crowds began to gather our Church. This shows and proves that in a 20-minute address. ^ priesthood in Czechoslovakia in 1940 near the Lviv Opera House, where at 4 we have not died. We will live and we do The two choirs sang the Ukrainian by Bishop Paul Goydich OSBM. At p.m. the cardinal was to address the not want to die." national anthem,after which the pa­ that time none of his family could faithful. Police estimated that more He qupted the words of Servant of triarch and his delegation paraded attend the ordination. than 60,000 people made their way God Metropolitan Sheptytsky who pre- through the opera house square. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1991 No. 14

SINCE 1928 the celebration with two visiting pre­ HURYN MEMORIALS Bishop Innocent... lates: Bishop Vsevolod, primate of the SENKO FUNERAL HOMES FOR THE FJNEST IN CUSTOM MADE- Ukrainian Orthodox Church and (Continued from page 11) New York's only Ukrainian family owned MEMORIALS INSTALLED IN ALL CEME Bishop Arthur Krawczak, representing ot operated funeral homes. TERIES IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA New York City, gave the benediction at Archbishop Adam Maida, archbishop В Traditional Ukrainian services per­ of New York including Holy Spirit in the end of the banquet. of the Detroit Diocese. sonally conducted. H^mptonburgh. NY.. St. Andrew's in South In addition to the guests identified Ш Funerals arranged throughout Bklyn, Bound Brook. Pine Bush Cemetery in above, the following were seated on the The concelebrants at the pontifical Bronx, New York, Queens, Long Island, Kerhonkson and Glen Spey Cemetery divine liturgy included Bishop Lotocky, etc. dais: the Rev. Wayne Ruchgy, pastor of in Glen Spey. New York the Very Rev. Panczuk and the Very Ш Holy Spirit, St. Andrews Cem. A all St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian We offer personal service І guidance in уоигш Rev. Kobasuk. The Rev. Basil Salkov- others international shipping. home. For a bilingual representatives call Catholic Church, Dearborn; the Parish ski OSBM, assistant at Immaculate Ш Pre-need arrangements. Council president's wife, Marta Wasyl- HEMPSTEAD FUNERAL HOME - IWAN HURYN Conception Parish, Hamtramck served kevych; the Rev. Marian Iwachiw of St. 89 Peninsula Blvd. Ш Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 P.O. Box 121 as deacon. 516-481-7460 Hamptonburgh, N.Y. 10916 John the Baptist Parish, Detroit; SENKO FUNERAL HOME - Tel.: (914) 4272684 Bishop Alexander Bykowetz of the The Immaculate Conception Church 83-15 Parsons Blvd. И Jamaica, NY 11432 BOHDAN REKSHYNSKYJ Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox 1-718-657-1793 Parish Choir, directed by Paul Ona- SENKO FUNERAL HOME - 45 East 7th Street (Sobornopravna) Church; Bishop Ibra­ chuk Jr., sang liturgical responses 213-215 Bedford Ave. m Brooklyn, NY 11211 New York, N.Y. 10003 him Ibrahim of Caldean Catholics; and concluding with "Mnohaya Lita." 1-718-388-4416 Tel.: (212) 477-6523 the Very Rev. Christopher Woytyna 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK OSBM, pastor, St. Josaphat Ukrainian In his homily, Bishop Lotocky Catholic Church, Warren. emphasized the need for Church unity ooeoooooe xsoocxwooooooooo along with Bishop Vsevolod, who UkieType - УкраДрук The pontifical divine liturgy cele­ reiterated his concern for this unity in brated on Sunday, March 3, continued the Ukrainian Church. Both expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to be Українсько/Англійський Текстовий Процесор The TRULY Ukrainian/English word processing program for PC's! UKRAINIAN present at these celebrations. NOW WITH FREE FONT COMPILER! TYPEWRITERS also other languages complete BE PATIENT AND LEARN UKRAINIAN (see February 3rd ad for more details) line of office machines A EACH DAY! Limited time offer at only SUS 68.95 + S5.00 shipping to US and Canada equipment 1. Beginning Lessons in Ukrainian S5.00 + H65 tax ( IL residents ) - don't be fooled by the price!! JACOB SACHS 2. Practical Ukrainian 5.00 251 W 98th St 3. Shevchenko: Kobzar of Ukraine 5.00 STEVE LOBOYKO, P.O. Box 703, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009 U.S.A. New York. N. Y 10025 All together, post paid, for . Я 5.00 only Tel. (212) 2226683 N. S. CZARTORYSKY оеюсмооосаооововоО'Роооо 7 days a week 200 E. 5th St. - 4 B, New York, N.Y. 10003

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Our 1991 "Music at the Institute." СОЮЗІВКА 9 SOYUZIVKA end-of-season fundraiser Cabaret and Batt /\ Year l^ound I Resort has been advanced to ATTENTION STUDENTS Saturday, April 20, 1991 at 7 p.m. at the Institute.. SOYUZIVKA Robert Sherman, the renowned tost of many programs IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on the classical musk radio station VtfQXRuHllbe the FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT Mister of Ceremonies POSITIONS AVAILABLE BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS: both in Vfyainian and English. FOLK ENTERTAINERS HOUSEKEEPING PERSONNEL ) CAMP COUNSELOR SNACK BAR PERSONNEL Join us in a celebration of an ефяогїйпагіїи successful season, POOL PERSONNEL OFFICE PERSONNEL for an evening of Surprise Appearances GENERAL WORKER KITCHEN PERSONNEL (Grounds maintainence, of numerous artists — fqurwn and (ess k)umm, Ш DINING ROOM PERSONNEL setups, etc.) in a tight, fun andfrivobus program. UNA Membership is required. Preference will be given to previous employees and those able to come early in June and stay through Labor Day. lidyts — f50 include Owner, format dress. Please submit your application by May 1st. Previous employees deadline April 15th. Tor additional information please cad (212) 860-3891. For Application please call SOYUZIVKA - (914) 626-5641.

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of Ukrainian independence. He is a HUCULKA Statement... powerful threat to the Soviet empire. Icon S: Souvenir's Distribution PACKAGES to UKRAINE The Soviet imperialists will tolerate 2860 Buhre Ave. Suite 2R VCR's, Radios, Video cameras, (Continued from page 2) assertions of Ukrainian sovereignty Bronx, NY 10461 electronics, sweaters, kerchiefs, REPRESENTATIVE and WHOLESALER of EMBROIDERED BLOUSES food packages. to seek admission, which every day as long as Moscow maintains real for ADULTS and CHILDREN has been refused. control. They will not tolerate true Tel. (212) 931-1579 ALL DUTY PREPAID; RECEIVER PAYS Ukrainian independence. Stepan NO DUTY!!!! It has become clear to me that the UKRAINIAN GIFT SHOP arrest of Stepan Khmara, Mykhailo Khmara is a charismatic leader for UKRAINIAN SINGLES 11758 Mitchell, Hamtramck, Ml 48212 Ratushny, Mykola Holovach, Leo­ independence. The police state has NEWSLETTER (313)892-6563 nid Berezansky, Oleksiy Kovalchuk tried to drain away his charisma. and Oleh Batovkin is part of a Instead they have only increased his Serving' Ukrainian singles of all ages broader political plot to intimidate power. They do not understand that throughout the United States and Canada. Merrill Lynch the leadership of the republican charisma comes from a power be­ For information send a self-addressed opposition in Ukraine. These are yond the reach of the state. stamped envelope to: is building on a political arrests and these will be Today, I will leave Ukraine to take tradition of trust. political trials. Single Ukrainians this political case out into the world P.O. Box 24733. Phila., Pa. 19111 Merrill Lynch's wide range of Let's look at the evidence. It shows political arena. A political charge investment information and services that Khmara's arrest was an entrap­ must be fought politically. 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Андрія cooperation. into the army and sent to Poland six 3. The police had arranged for a years ago. He refused to participate St. Andrew's So. Bound Brook Federal Credit Union video cameraman to record the P.O. Box 375 Ш South Bound Brook, N.J. 08880 in the repression of the freedom (908) 469-9085; Fax (908) 469-9165 incident on videotape. What better movement there. For that the army proof can there be that this was a set­ fractured his skull. Now they are up, a pre-arranged entrapment? trying to kill him again. OFFERS IRA's at 8.00Го 4. Even the government's own Mykhailo Ratushny is accused of videotapes show that Khmara kept premeditated theft because he read INSURE YOUR FUTURE... his hands at his side and did nothing the provocateur Hryhoriev's identifi­ to harm Col. Hryhoriev, the plain- cation card out for the video ca­ TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS HIGH RATE AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 15, 1991 AND BE clothes police provocateur who meras. The prosecution's evidence of ELIGIBLE TOR A 1990 TAX DEDUCTION. Zhyrna said had attacked her. "premeditation" is an essay he wrote 5. The political nature of this case long ago as a student of literature. He WE ALSO OFFER CDs AT VERY COMPETITIVE RATES. STOP BY AND FIND OUT MORE is made clear by the prosecution's said, "Freedom isn't granted. It is ABOUT MANY OTHER SERVICES WE PROVIDE. inclusion of Khmara's political seized." Call us at (908) 469-9085 speeches in the over 20 volumes of Mykola Holovach, Leonid Bere­ evidence they have gathered to take zansky and Oleh Batovkin have also Tue, Wed, Fri 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thu 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat. 9 щт. to 12 noon to the judge. If this is simply a been framed' in this case and they, "criminal" case as the prosecutors' too, must be freed. They have been argue, why are Khmara's speeches arrested because of their leadership part of the evidence? in the Inter-Party Assembly, the Wilkes Bar re, Pa. District Committee Ukrainian independence movement. 6. Stepan Khmara is an elected of the member of the Ukrainian Supreme The time will come when histo­ Soviet. He has parliamentary immu­ rians will write of these days as the Ukrainian National Association nity. Acting without a legally re­ beginning of the Ukrainian revolu­ announces that quired quorum, the Communist tion. These man today in prison will Party deputies in the Supreme Soviet become leaders of a new and inde­ ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING stripped Khmara of his immunity. pendent Ukraine. The day will come Ten thugs then barged into the when patriots will gather beneath will be held Supreme Soviet and hauled him their statues. But more importantly, Sunday, April 21, 1991 at 2:30 p.m. away. A more heavy-handed assault the children of Ukraine will run and on the rights of an elected repre­ play in the parks and on the fields of at St. Cyril 8t Methodius Church Hall, 700 Warren St., Berwick, Pa. sentative can hardly be imagined. this land with the right to be Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee Why has Stepan Khmara been Ukrainian, free to breath, free to sing Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches: the song of freedom in a free U- arrested? The reason is that he is 29, 99, 164, 169, 223, 236, 282, 333 , among the most potent proponents kraine. All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting. 5SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS5 AGENDA: 1. Opening and acceptance of the Agenda The Weekly: Ukrainian perspective on the news 2. Verification of quorum sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssi^ 3. Election of presidium 4. Minutes of preceding annual meeting The Ukrainian Free University Foundation, Inc. 5. Reports of District Committee Officers Students Committee (Stezhkamy batkiv po Evropi) 6. Discussion on reports and their acceptance announces the follpwing tour for the Summer of 1991: 7. Election of District Committee Officers In the Steps of Our Forefathers Through Ukraine 8. Address by UNA Supreme Treasurer ALEXANDER G. BLAHITKA 25 June - 10 July 9. Adoption of District activities program for the current year 10. Discussion and Resolutions Plans include seminars and get-togethers with Ukrainian students 11. Adjournment

and young professionals. "Stezhky" alumni and all those interested Meeting will be attended by: in current affairs in Ukraine are particularly welcome. For information, please write: Alexander G. Blahitka, UNA Supreme Treasurer UFU Foundation, Inc. (Students Committee) DISTRICT COMMITTEE: PO Box 1028, New York, NY 10276 Tymko Butrej, Chairman or call Anna Zynich, Secretary Henry Bolosky, Treasurer Professor Petro Goy 212.254.1571 Lydia Czorny Matiaszek 201.790.1641 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1991 No. 14 Ukrainian National Association Monthly reports for January

RECORDING DEPARTMENT DISBURSEMENTS FOR JANUARY, 1991

MEMBERSHIP REPORT Paid To Or For Members: Cash Surrenders 523,205.66 Juv. Adults "ЛЯГ Totals Endowments Matured 129,231.00 44.906 5.826 TOTAL AS OF DECEMBER 31. 1990 ТШГ 68.625 Death Benefits 84,301.00 GAINS IN JANUARY: Interest On Death Benefits 197.06 36 35 11 82 Divident To Members 758.54 New members Dues From Members Returned 1,032.23 Reinstated 24 90 114 7 2 9 Indigent Benefits Disbursed 1,150.00 Transferred in Scholarships 500.00 Change of class in 1 2 Transferred from Juv. Dept. Total... 5240,375.49

TOTAL GAINS IN JANUARY: 135 , 215 Operating Expenses: LOSSES IN JANUARY: Washington Office 511,579.39 Real Estate 95,148.22 Suspended 22 26 58 Svoboda Operation 53,613.27 Transferred out 7 2 9 Official Publication-Svoboda 44,011.21 Change of class out 7 1 - 8 Organizing Expenses: Transferred to adults 2 - 2 Advertising 51,720.72 Died 3 102 — 105 Medical Inspections 271.69 Cash surrender 32 43 75 Reward To Special Organizers 3,025.00 50 — Endowment matured 11 61 Reward To Branch Secretaries 69,365.18 69 — Fully paid-up 12 - - 81 Reward To Organizers 100.00 Reduced paid-up Supreme Medical Examiner's Fee... 1,500.00 Extended insurance 1 1 Cert, terminated.....'...... 6 17 Total.... 575,982.59

TOTAL LOSSES IN JANUARY: 77 301 39 417 Payroll, Insurance And Taxes: INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Salary Of Executive Officers 516,662.69 GAINS IN JANUARY: Salary Of Office Employee 42,156.44 Employee Benefit Plan 33,695.82 Paid-up 12 69 - . 81 Insurance-General 8,500.00 3 8 11 Taxes-Federal, State And City On Employee Wages... 46,809.32

TOTAL GAINS IN JANUARY: 15 77 - 92. Total... 5147,824.27 LOSSES IN JANUARY: General Expenses: Died 2 47 49 Actuarial And Statistical Expenses 5504.00 Cash surrender.. 17 9 26 , Bank Charges For Custodian Account 2,546.49 Reinstated 1 9 10 Books And Periodicals 302.24 Lapsed Dues To Fraternal Congresses 500.00 General Office Maintenance 2,638.76 -8T TOTAL LOSSES IN JANUARY: 20 "6Г Insurance Department Fees 130.03 TOTAL UNA MEMBERSHIP Operating Expense Of Canadian Office 175.00 AS OF JANUARY 31. 1991- 17,788 44,842 5,800 68,430 Postage 3,852.93 Printing And Stationery 4,967.93 Walter Sochan Rental Of Equipment And Services 601.68 Supreme Secretary Telephone, Telegraph 2,304.38 Traveling Expenses-General 2,173.03

FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT Total ,. 520,696.47 INCOME FOR JANUARY, 1991 Miscellaneous: Dues From Members 5365,533.93 Ukrainian Publications 57,500.00 Income From "Svoboda" Operation.. 62,758.61 Fraternal Activities 551.00 Investment Income: Donations 745.00 Bonds 5178,754.92 Accrued Interest On Bonds 8,593.15 Certificate Loans , 1,552.99 Taxes Held In Escrow 1,068.91 Mortgage Loans 38,676.28 Donation From Fund For The Rebirth of Ukraine.. 7,110.00 Banks ,...'... 9,106.35 Exchange Account-Payroll 10,321.75 Real Estate 20,175.67 Loss On Canadian Exchange 78.24 Professional Fees 9,900.00 Total 5248,266.21 Transfer Account 161,000.00 Refunds: Taxes Federal, State 8t City On Employee Wages.. 524,443.50 Total 5206,868.05 Supreme Medical Exam Ret'd 1,500.00 Taxes Held In Escrow 217.33 Investments: Employee Hospitalization Plan Premiums 12,364.31 Bonds 5501,100.00 Official Publication "Svoboda" 34,615.17 Mortgages 131.16 Advertising Ret'd 150.00 Certificate Loans 2,102.99 Convention Exp. Ret'd. 2,099.00 Real Estate 386.50 Scholarship Ret'd 250.00 I : Endowment Matured Ret'd 4,000.00 Total ZZ -Й03.720.65 General Office Maintenance Ret'd.. 10.68 Disbursements For January, 1991 51,399,819.61 Refund of Secretary Exp. Ret'd 582.14 ,

Total...... 80,232.13 BALANCE

Miscellaneous: ASSETS Liabilities Donations To Fraternal Fund 51,385.15 Cash 5855,631.06 Life Insurance ; 564,448,515.98 Profit On Bonds Sale Or Matured ..., 101.25 Bonds 48,002,510.23 Accidental D.D 1,875,854.63 Sale of "Ukrainian Encyclopaedia" 850.00 Mortgage Loans. 5,081,126.19 Fraternal (821,506.58) Transfer Account 161,158.00 Certificate Loans 597,461.05 Orphans 410,918.30 Exchange Account-Payroll 10,321.75 Real Estate... 2,242,708.77 Old Age Home (1,289,984.68) Donation To Fund For The Rebirth of Ukraine.. 14,152.55 Printing Plant і E.D.P. Emergency 64,533.81 Equipment 280,820.10 Total 3187,968.70 Stocks 1,490,122.02 Loan To D.H. - U.N.A. Investments: Housing Corp 104,551.04 Bonds Matured Or Sold... 511,908.74 Loan To U.M.U.R.C 6,033,401.00 Mortgages Repaid 154,489.17 No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1991 ^^^^^^ 15

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"4 April 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2-6 p.m. For more informa­ NEW YORK: Arts and Entertainment, PREVIEW OF EVENTS tion call Dzvinka Nykorak Hayda, a cable TV station, will air the British- exhibit curator, at (313) 356-5510 or produced documentary film on the Horban-Carynnyk of the University of April 20 Darlene Carol, managing director of the Demjanjuk case "Ivan the Terrible: A Toronto will speak on "Three Editions of Scarab Club, at (313) 831-1250. The Case of Mistaken Identity?," at 8 p.m. Vasyl Pachovsky's 'Rozsypani Perly," PASSAIC, N.J.: The Passaic branches exhibition is sponsored by the Associa­ The documentary outlines problems with at the University of Toronto, Robarts of the Ukrainian American Youth Asso­ tion for the Advancement of Ukrainian the Demjanjuk prosecution, which may Library, Room 4049, at 4-6 p.m. ciation (SUM-A) and the Organization Culture. have led to the defendant's erroneous for the Defense of Lemkivshchyna invite conviction in Israel in 1988. the public to their spring dance to be held April 18-20 at the Ukrainian Center, 240 Hope Ave., АргіИЗ beginning at 9 p.m. Music provided by KERHONKSON, N.Y.: Soyuzivka will EDMONTON: The Ukrainian Canadian "Nove Pokolinnia" from Canada. For April 26 be hosting a spring dinner-dance spon­ Professional and Business Federation more information and table reservations and the Network on East-West Trade sored by the newly formed Ukrainian call (201) 772-3344. TORONTO: The Children of Chornobyl Women's League of America Branch 95. and Commerce (NETCOM), in coopera­ tion with the Ukrainian Resource De­ Canadian Fund, the Canadian Friends of Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the Rukh and ECOLOS are sponsoring a admission is S20 per person. Admission velopment Center (URDC), Grant Mac- NEW YORK: Music at the Institute's Ewan Community College, announces "Year 5 A.C." (after Chornobyl) vigil to for the dance only is S5 and begins at 9:00 end-of-season fund-raiser "Cabaret and commemorate the fifth anniversary of p.m. Reservations and further informa­ the "Canada-Ukraine Economic Confe­ Ball," has been advanced to April 20 at 7 rence." The conference will examine the the world's worst nuclear accident at tion can be obtained by calling Soyu­ p.m. at the Ukrainian Institute of Ame­ Queen's Park at 7 p.m. Speakers include zivka at (914) 626-5641. new political and economic environment rica, 2 E. 79th St. Robert Sherman, the in Ukraine and assess its implications for Ruth Grier, minister of the environ­ renowned host of many programs on the ment; Norm Rubin of Energy Probe; and expanded trade, commercial and cultural classical music radio station WQXR, will April 16-18 Yaroslav Shudrak of Children of Chor­ relations. The conference will also hear be the master of ceremonies both in about Canada's new Kiev Consulate and nobyl Canadian Fund. For information DETROIT: Ukrainian artist Aka Pe- Ukrainian and English. As part of the identify new opportunities for expanded call (416) 535-7854. reyma will exhibit her welded metal evening's program there will be guest sculpture during the American Welding business relations for individuals, institu­ appearances by various performers. Society International Exposition in tions and corporations. For more infor­ Tickets at S50 each, include dinner; Cobo Hall. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m.-5 mation call Keenan Hohol, conference formal dress is suggested. For additional coordinator, (403) 483-4474; Ihor Bar- p.m. For further information call (313) information please call (212) 860-3891. April 27 393-4080. dyn, conference chairman (416) 920- 2111; or Andriy Semotiuk, conference April 18 vice-chairman (403) 428-8241, or write: BOSTON: The Ukrainian Professionals Canada-Ukraine Economic Conference, PARMA, Ohio: St. Vladimir's Ukrai­ Association of Boston will host a spring TORONTO: As part of the Toronto URDC-GMCC, P.O. Box 1796, Edmon­ nian Orthodox Cathedral will be the site dance with music by Tempo at the Seminar in Ukrainian Studies, Marta ton, Alberta T5J 2P2. of an ecumenical moleben service for the Colonnade Hotel in the Embassy Room, health of the victims of the Chornobyl 120 Huntington Ave., beginning at 8:30 nuclear accident. The moleben will begin p.m. The event will be semi-formal with a at 6 p.m. Clergy from all local Ukrainian cash bar. Admission is S30 general, S20 Ukraine 2000 to host Ukrainian deputies churches are expected to attend. Imme­ students. For more information call diately following the service, a talk and Mike Kowalyk, (617)789-4974, or Mary WASHINGTON - Ukraine 2000, in States under the auspices of the United video presentation will be given in the Wasylyk, (508) 823-9743. parish center by Nadia Matkiwsky from States Information Agency and Indiana cooperation with local organizations, New Jersey, executive director of the will host a dinner reception for 14 University-Bloomington to attend a Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund. visiting legislators from Ukraine at 6:30 two-week orientation seminar in Wash­ Sponsored by the parish's 60 Plus Club April 28 p.m. at St. Andrew's Ukrainian Ortho­ ington and Bloomington, titled "Pro­ on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of dox Cathedral, 15100 New Hampshire cess of American Governance," design­ the Chornobyl catastrophe, the entire HARTFORD, Conn.: The Hartford Ave., Silver Spring, Md. ed specifically for the legislators from community is invited to participate. For Chapter of the Children of Chornobyl Everyone interested in meeting the Ukraine. more information, contact the rectory, Relief Fund and the Roaring Brook Ukrainian parliamentarians is invited to The project was initiated and is (216) 885-1509. Nature Center Folk Concert Series will attend the cocktail reception which coordinated by NKM Associates, Na- present recording artist Pete^r Ostrou- shko in a concert of Ukrainian and begins at 6:30 p.m. (cash bar), followed dia Komarnycky-McConnell, presi­ American folk music at the University by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Admission is S25 dent. April 21 of Hartford's Lincoln Theater, 200 per person; S20 retirees, and students. The following organizations have Bloomfield Ave., in West Hartford. Mr. For reservations call Tania Demchuk at worked in cooperation with Ukraine DETROIT: The Scarab Club of Detroit Ostroushko, a highly regarded guitarist, (703) 978-8798 (after 6 p.m.) or Irene 2000 in hosting this event: Ukrainian presents an exhibit titled "Chornobyl — fiddler and folk singer, rose to stardom Kost at (703) 534-1465 (after 6 p.m.). National Women's League of America, Five Years After," featuring artists from on National Public Radio's popular The deputies who will be arriving Plast Youth Organization, Ukrainian the United States, Canada and Ukraine "Prairie Home Companion" with Garri­ from Ukraine are: Ivan Drach, My- Congress Committee of America, memorializing the tragedy of the 1986 son Keillor. He has also performed as a khailo Horyn, Vyacheslav Chornovil, Ukrainian American Coordinating nuclear disaster in Ukraine and dedicated soloist with the Minneapolis Symphony to the thousands of children who are under the direction of Sir Neville Mar- Bohdan Horyn, Volodymyr Cherniak, Council, Shevchenko Scientific So­ ciety, Ukrainian National Association, suffering and dying from radiation- riner in a presentation of Vivaldi's Laryssa Skoryk, Ivan Pliusch, Dmytro related diseases. The opening reception is Mandolin Concerto. Mr. Ostroushko Pavlychko, Serhiy Holovaty, Volo­ Ukrainian Fraternal Association, on Sunday, Arpil 21 at 1-5 p.m., with a will be joined by guitarist David Ser- dymyr Pylypchuk, Oleksander Yemets, Ukrainian Saturday School, The Wash­ performance at 3 p.m. The exhibits runs rette, the Dibrova Ukrainian Choir of Ivan Zayets, Pavlo Movchan and Olek­ ington Group, Ukrainian Association from April 16 to May 5. The exhibits is Hartford under the direction of Alex sander Moroz. of Washington and the Ukrainian juried by Dan Graschuk, artist, photo­ Kuzma, and Connecticut's popular blue- The group is visiting the United American Community Network. grapher, curator and board member of grass ensemble, The Last Fair Deal. For the Michigan Gallery. The Scarab Club is tickets, call the Lincoln Theater Box Monastery. located at 217 Farnsworth at the corner Office at (203) 243-4228, or contact Alex of Farnsworth and John R, east of the Kuzma at (203) 549-2755. Admission is On Palm Sunday, March 31, Patriarch Mstyslav... Detroit Institute of the Arts. Admission SI5 for adults; S7.50 for children under Patriarch Mstyslav celebrated liturgy at is free. Gallery hours are Tuesday, 12. All proceeds to benefit the Children (Continued from page 1) the Holy Protectress Church in the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11 of Chornobyl Relief Fund. ed that the patriarch was in good health Podil (Old Town) area of the capital and fine spirits. city. Throngs of people welcomed their spiritual leader with flowers. This is Patriarch Mstyslav's second trip to Ukraine. In October of last year Addressing the crowd, Patriarch the primate of the Ukrainian Autoce- Mstyslav expressed his hope that during phalous Orthodox Church ended a 46- this visit he will succeed in traveling to year banishment from his native land the Kharkiv and Poltava regions, as and was jubilantly welcomed by well as other parts of eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian Professionals Association of Boston thousands of faithful. The patriarch's motorcade then left for the city proper, where in the golden- Earlier that year, he had been elected domed Church of St. loan, on the patriarch of the UAOC at the Church's SPRING DANCE grounds of the former St. Michael's first Holy Synod held in Kiev on June 5- Monastery, the patriarch prayed, 6. The primate was officially enthroned thanking the Lord for a safe and as patriarch of Kiev and all Ukraine With music by TEMPO successful journey, and asking for His during ceremonies on November 18 at Saturday, April 27, 1991 at 8:30 p.m. blessing. St. Sophia Sobor, the historic seat of Colonnade Hotel — Embassy Room Patriarch Mstyslav then left for the the UAOC. Ukraina Hotel, his temporary residence 120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts in the capital city. Gral admission: фЗО, students: 320 A spokesman at the Patriarchal BUY U.S. Semiformal Chancery told The Weekly that it is SAVINGS BONDS hoped quarters for the patriarch will For the current rate call... Mike Kowalyk: (617) 789-4974 soon be located in Kiev and that it is I-800-US-BONDS Mary Wasylyk: (508) 823-9743 likely that these will be found on the grounds of the former St. Michael's