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CHRIST IS BORN - ХРИСТОС РАЖДАЄТЬСЯ

Diyuba renews UNA donates criticism of SI0,000 to Russification Armenian aid JERSEY CITY, N. J. - Ivan Dzyu- JERSEY CITY, N.J. - The Ukrai­ ba, a leading Ukrainian national rights nian National Association has ear­ activist who condemned the Soviet marked SI0,000 for Armenian earth­ government for its Russification poli­ quake relief efforts. cies in Ukraine in the 1960s, has re­ The UNA, the largest Ukrainian newed his criticism of the centralizing. fraternal organization in the world, Russifying tendencies of the Soviet which is based in Jersey City, N.J., state, reported Reuters in late Decem­ decided to donate the money through ber. the Armenian Earthquake Fund of the Mr. Dzyuba, who was arrested in Armenian CJiurch of America. 1972 and charged with "anti-Soviet agitation and propaganda'' had at one The UNA'S supreme officers are time been regarded even by his critics slated to present the donation during an within the dissident movement as a audience with Archbishop Torkom symbol of the Ukrainian opposition. Manoogian, primate of the Armenian The author of "Internationalism or diocese. Russification?", a book written in 1965, ^The UNA Supreme Executive Com­ he asserted that Ukrainiain culture is mittee decided to contribute to Arme­ repressed through various Soviet poli­ nian relief efforts at its December 17 cies which discriminate against non- meeting here at the UNA headquarters Russian nationalities. building. Now after almost two decades, Mr. The donation is to be made in me­ Dzyuba's criticisms have begun to mory of the victims of the Chornobyl appear again in the Soviet press. His nuclear accident that shook Ukraine latest article, published in a Ukrainian and the worid in April of 1986. At that magazine in Kiev earlier this year, was time, the USSR refused to accept the reprinted in the December 1988 issue of Ukrainian community's offers of fi­ Kommunist, the Communist Party's nancial and other assistance. most authoritative journal in Moscow. "We could not help our brothers in The exposure in Kommunist, which Ukraine in 1986, but we can assist our featured the best political commentaries brother Armenians today," said John of 1988, is notable, given the current O. Flis, supreme president of the Ukrai­ sensitivity of the national question in nian National Association. the Soviet Union. The U.S. news media have noted that Outlining the same basic points he the Soviet Union's decision to accept stressed in his 1965 work, Mr. Dzyuba foreign assistance for Armenian relief writes: "When whole sections of the efforts marked the first time since people do not use the Ukrainian lan­ World War II that the USSR has guage, this is a colossal impoverishment accepted large-scale American aid. of Ukrainian speech practice. It limits In 1986, the U.S. had offered to help rs intellectual and spiritual potential the USSR deal with the consequences of md, in the final analysis, it castrates A Christmas card from Ukraine by Lviv artist Andriy Humeniuk. the Chornobyl nuclear accident, but the Ukrainian national culture." Soviets turned down the offer and accepted only medical assistance from Analyzing Mr. Dzyuba's 1988article, private organizations and individuals. Michael Parks, a Los Angeles Times Archpastoral Nativity message staff writer, states that the Ukrainian The Ukrainian Canadian Committee national rights activist makes "careful, of Ukrainian Ortiiodox Sobor had wanted to help fellow Ukrainians balanced points, avoiding the flam­ through the International Red Cross, boyant language that won him the Archpastoral Nativity Letter of the Christian nation erected on the same but the Soviets would not accept the reputation as one of the most fiery Sobor of Bishops of the Ukrainian hill which just recently displayed the Red Cross aid. Ukrainian nationalists two decades ago Autocephalous Orthodox Church. idols of pagan gods was under construc­ In the United States, a delegation of - a man whose speeches, according to tion. In the near future one would Ukrainian community activists accom­ official press attacks on him at the time, Dearly beloved in Christ, witness the ground-laying of St. Sophia panied by Rep. Benjamin Oilman (R- threatened to inflame political passions Cathedral, one of the greatest miracles N.Y.) visited the Soviet and Ukrai­ across Ukraine." One thousand years ago our an­ of the contemporary Christian world; nian SSR Mission to the United Na­ Mr. Parks adds that the points are cestors, as neophyte-Christians, ob­ St. Michael's Monastery with its gol­ tions. Three officials of the mission then precisely those Mr. Dzyuba made in served the feast of Christ's Nativity for den cupolas; the Monastery of the told the delegation that the USSR broader form in his book, thus keeping the first time. Rus'-Ukraine was con­ Kievan Caves and other historic needed no outside assistance and that to his conviction that the fundamental sumed in the fervor of the newly sacred edifices. the "problems" wrought by the nuclear issue remains the same. Mr. Dzyuba accepted faith, she was lull ot creative In addition, religious literature, accident were being "solved." reaches the same conclusion he voiced energy and was overwhelmed with the iconography and ecclesiastical chant The last time the Soviet Union accep­ in 1965, that the approach promoted by desire to glorify her newfound Savior, were in their initial stages. These were ted major U.S. assistance was the Soviet leader V.I.Lenin, a federal jesus L^hrist the seeds of our spirituality which grew military and humanitarian aid provided system of socialist republics based on The Church of the Tithes, that mag­ and blossomed abundantly, creating the during and after Worid War II through (Continued on page 4) nificent house of worship of the young (Continued on page 13) Lend Lease and other programs. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1,1989 No.l

A GLIMPSE OF SOVIET REALITY INTERVIEW: Leonid Miliavsky on Ukrainian Democratic Union Official offers surprising defense The London-based Ukrainian Press for national minorities. They believe that Agency recently conducted an interview "the people" will decideall the above points with a leading member of the Ukrainian by either a referendum or something else. 1 of tfie Danube-Dnieper river canal Democratic Union, Leonid Miliavsky, think the best option would be an in­ who lives in Kiev, The Democratic Union dependent Ukraine. by Dr. David Marples Radianska Ukraina, written by D. was founded earlier this year at a congress Donskoi, was very critical of the in Moscow. A transcript of the interview Where are the niain UDU groups lo­ A surprising defense of the con­ plans, which, the author claims, have (provided in English translation by the cated in Ukraine? troversial plan to build a canal that not been properly thought out. The UPA)follows, links the Danube to the Dnieper Danube-Dnieper Canal, notes Mr. Donskoi, would be unique in the Mainly in eastern Ukraine, except for River in Ukraine has been offered by When was the Ukrainian Democratic Rivne. an official of the Ukrainian Ministry world. The 300-kilometer canal would encompass Odessa, Myko- Union (UDU) formed? of Water Economy. Have the different groups in Ukraine The official, L. Moroz, was re­ layiv and Kherson oblasts and run from the mouth of the Danube to the One cannot really say that the UDU has adopted your program? sponding to a series of articles in the been officially formed. Following the Kiev newspaper, Radianska U- Dnieper-Bug estuary in southern Ukraine. formation in Moscow of the Democratic So far, we have not put this question or kraina, which, he maintains, offered Union, small groups were established in In its first stage, a huge hydro­ demand to them. We'll discuss this at the a one-sided outlook, depicting those July in Ukrainian cities such as Kiev, congress. They have contacts with us and involved in plans for land improve­ electric station is to be completed on Dnipropetrovske, Odessa, Kharkiv and with the Moscow DU. I foresee the contact ment in the republic as "enemies of the Dnieper-Bug estuary, linked to Rivne. the people." Mr. Moroz claims that which is to be a large dam that will with us will be strengthened and with separate the Dnieper River from the The Kiev group decided to separate from Moscow weakened. There will be a ten­ many of the arguments put forward the [Russian] Democratic Union and against the building of the canal Black Sea. In the first stage of the dency towards independence from the emanate from people who are not canal, which ends in the year 2000, establish its own independent group, Moscow DU. qualified to make judgments. the plan is to gather seven and which would work in a purely Ukrainian ultimately 25 cubic kilometers of national-democratic direction. Will you begin publishing your own Mr. Moroz notes that the idea of On January 22-23 there will be a con­ using the waters of the Danube to water, 80-85 percent of which is to be journal? used to irrigate the steppe lands. gress where all these UDU groups will irrigate arid Ukrainian farmlands is participate. During the congress we will not new, but originated before World The Ukrainian public has long Yes, next year. been unhappy with the grandiose put forward our proposal of forming a War II. By 1961, such a scheme had separate organization, perhaps even under been approved by members of the plan. References have been made to Why was there a need for a Ukrainian Council for Mutual Economic Aid the salinization of Lake Sasyk during a different name, which would work Democratic Union? (CMEA), and two years later, the the construction of the North Cri­ independently of the the [Russian] DU. It USSR Gosplan reaffirmed that the mean Canal. Water filtered through will be an organization with a national- I think that the time has come for Soviet Union was in need of some 30- the walls of the North Crimean Canal democratic profile. Ukraine to decide her own issues just like 35 billion cubic meters of water from so that karst caves in the Crimea There's a suggestion that we should join, the Baltic republics, for example. Separate the Danube to irrigate the republics today are said to be flooded with as a collective group, the Ukrainian groups are appearing who are looking at of Moldavia, Ukraine and Russia. water, which is destroying them. Helsinki Union. They would welcome such different ways of achieving this. This The plan for the Danube-Dnieper At the behest of a Commission for a move. process inevitably gives rise to political Canal itself, notes Mr. Moroz, was the Study of Productive Forces and groups. elaborated by the CMEA some 14 Natural Resources of the Ukrainian Do you have any relationship with the years ago, and approved by an Academy of Sciences, a group of Moscgw DU? But why did you create the UDU when Expert Commission of the USSR scientists traveled along the route of there is the Ukrainian Helsinki Union Gosplan in 1974. the future canal this summer, parti­ Yes, we have contacts with the Moscow (UHU) in Kiev? Do you think that the Although these plans date from an cularly in the Lake Sasyk area. They DU. We travel and meet their members. UHU fails to satisfy your needs? earlier era, Mr. Moroz connects noted the "gross ignorance" on the them with the January 1988 decree of part of the planners, and remarked Do you have your own program? Nothing of the sort. Firstly, we formed the CC CPSU and USSR Council of that Lake Sasyk has not yet been our group before the Helsinki Union. So Ministers, ''Concerning essential desalinized. Yes, we do. there is no competition. Secondly, we are measures to improve the use of water Sulfuric acid was being dumped purely political — an opposition political resources in the country." The canal into the canals in an attempt to purify How does it differentiate from the organization. The UHU is not a political has been examined for its feasibility the water. The specialists observed Moscow DU program? organization. It is a federation of human by several institutes and organiza­ that the soil in the region was rights groups to which members of the tions, including the Academy of "dying." At the bottom of the Ours is a program geared purely to Communist Party and members of the Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR, the Dnieper-Bug estuary, moreover, a Ukraine, for example sovereignty for UDU may belong. They have a wider Ukrainian Ministries of Water Eco­ layer of salinized silt was said to be Ukraine, including questions such as whe­ program like the Estonian Popular Front nomy and Health Protection, and the visible, testifying to the damage ther we want to remain a part of the USSR, or the Latvian one. It is really an unofficial Ukrainian SSR State Agroprom. caused by irrigation schemes. as a federation, confederation or to popular front because an official one The Ukrainian Academy of The weekly News From Ukraine, separate completely as a separate republic? cannot, as yet, be recognized. Sciences in particular has baulked at which is published in Kiev for Ukrai­ Also, the internal politics of Ukraine as a We have a purely political program the costs of the canal and the likely nians living abroad, concurred re­ republic, as a democratic republic, re­ which is ideologically motivated. The damage it would cau^e to the natural cently with the opinions of the cognition of the principles of pluralism in UHU does not address itself to the Marx- environment of the republic. Mr. Ukrainian public about the proposed politics, culture and economics, full rights (Continued on page 16) Moroz, however, defends a petition future canal. In its view, the project is put forward by his ministry to delay an echo of the "period of stagnation" the groundwork for the canal from that is associated with the time of the the year 1990 to 1995 in order that the general secretaryship of the late scientific investigation can be pro­ Leonid Brezhnev. In this period, it FOUNDED 1933 perly completed. stated, "huge sums (were) invested in Ukrainian Weeldi Mr, Moroz's main argument to large-scale projects and nobody support the building of the complex thought about the consequences." An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National is that irrigation is the only answer to Although there has been a debate Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ. the Ukraine's water shortage pro­ about the expediency of the canal 07302. blems. Of the past 20 agricultural throughout Ukraine for some time, years, he points out, drought has the year 1987 marked the beginning Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J. 07302. occurred in no fewer than eight of of major public concern. In this year, (ISSN - 0273-9348) them, resulting in an agricultural one Kiev newspaper, Robitnycha production shortfall of some 18,5 Hazeta, invited its readers to write in Yearly subscription rate: S20; for UNA members - SIO. billion rubles in value. and comment on the plan. Among Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. His remarks are particularly perti­ the overwhelmingly negative re­ nent to the Crimea where, it is sponses was one from a raion prose­ The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: reported, the annual rainfall rarely cutor, V. Bocharov, who recalled the (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 exceeds 350 millimeters, and three "sad lessons" of Lake Baikal, the out of every five years are "drought- Volga, the Sevan estuary and the Postmaster, send address ridden." Dnieper-Bug hydroelectric station. changes to: Editor: Roma Hadzewycz Because of this situation, an earlier He maintained that the latter had The Ukrainian Weekly Associate Editors: Marta Kolomayets scheme was devised to build the never received official approval, but P.O. Box 346 Chrystyna Lapychak North Crimean Canal (an idea first that over 100 million rubles had jersey City. NJ. 07303 devised in 1846), which is a fore­ already been expended on it. He runner of the present scheme for the bemoaned the lack of concern for the The Ukrainian Weekly, January 1, 1989, No. 1. Vo. LVII Danube-Dnieijer Canal. republican ecology and bitterly at- Copyright 1989 by The Ukrainian Weekly The series Oft the itiew canal in ^ (Ciwitiinued on page 3) ' ' No.l THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1,1989

Daughter of Catholic activist World Congress of Free Ukrainians from Ukraine welcomed in Parma contributes to Armenian relief PARMA, Ohio - During the month ings, and informed her about the life of of December, Oksana Неї of Lviv, Ukrainian Catholics in the Parma area. daugher of Ukrainian Catholic ac­ On her first Sunday in Parma, Ms. tivists. Ivan and Maria Неї, was vi­ Неї was formally greeted in the ca­ siting relatives here. thedral during the divine liturgy. Shortly after her arrival she visited Several days later, the United Ukrai­ with Bishop Robert Moskal in the nian Organizations of Greater Cle­ Chancery Office, with whom she had a veland sponsored a get-together for Ms. lengthy conversation about the Ukrai­ Неї. She spoke briefly and took ques­ nian Catholic Church in Ukraine. tions from the audience. Refreshments Afterwards, Msgr. Michael Rewtiuk, and a light snack were served. pastor of St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Before the closing of the get-together Catholic Cathedral, took Ms. Неї on a Ms. Неї mingled with all those present tour of the cathedral and school build­ and answered questions.

WCFU President Yuri Shymko presents a donation to the co-chairman of the Relief Fund for Armenia, Sarkis Assadourian (right) and Krikor Saghenan (left) at the MTV studio in Toronto. TORONTO - In the wake of the on December 15 presented a donation tragic earthquake that recently de­ of S1,000 to the Relief Fund for Armenia. vastated Armenia, the Presidium of the In his letter, Mr. Shymko stated ''we World Congress of Free Ukrainians are linked by common destinies of our expressed its deep condolences and people whose struggle and hope for a sympathy to the Armenian people and better future we share with an un­ their respective communities in the Free wavering faith in its attainment.'' World. During a TV interview in Toronto, he reminded viewers of the Chornobyl In sharing the pain and sorrow of the tragedy of 1986 and the Great Famine in families of the victims, the WCFU's Ukraine in 1932-1933 when interna­ newly elected president, Yuri Shymko, tional aid was refused. University of Toronto fellows discuss internment of Ukrainians TORONTO - Fellows of the Chair could be considered hostile to Austro- of Ukrainian Studies at the University Hungarian rule. of Toronto, Dr. Bohdan Kordan and The Ukrainian Canadian community Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, met with Ca­ has now entered into negotiations with Oksana He! with Bishop Robert Moskal in Parma, Ohio. Standing in the nada's Minister of Multiculturalism the government of Canada with the aimi background are Msgr. Thomas Sayuk and the Rev. Andrew Hanowsky. and Citizenship, Gerry Weiner, to of receiving an acknowledgement that a discuss the results of their research on wrong was done to Ukrainians in Ca­ increase of irreversible water con­ Canadians of Ukrainian origin during nada during 1914-1920. Among its Official offers... sumption. Canada's first national internment other goals are the placement of He maintained that the republic operation in 1914-1920. historical markers at selected intern­ (Continued from page 2) must step up its use of underground As part of a delegation headed by ment camp sites; a revision in the new tacked what he described as "de­ and sea water, protect small rivers John Gregorovich, chairman of the Emergencies Act to ensure that no praved practices" in land improve­ and, perhaps most important, reduce Civil Liberties Commission of the minority group in Canada is ever again ment and irrigation. the costs of water per unit of indus­ Ukrainian Canadian Committee, Drs. subjected to such repressive measures; Today, the Ukrainian Academy of trial production. The volume of Luciuk and Kordan informed the mi­ individual compensation for survivors; Sciences has the task of making a water to be used in irrigation has to nister how some 5,000 Ukrainian Ca­ and the establishment of a community recommendation about the viability be reduced rather than increased, he nadians, many of them naturalized trust fund to further research and of the Danube-Dnieper Canal, which commented. citizens, were interned and forced to publication programs in Ukrainian it must submit to the Ukrainian As far as agricultural production is work in 26 "concentration camps" Canadian studies. government by December 1988. The concerned, the academy's conclu­ across Canada. An additional 88,000 result seems a foregone conclusion, sions to date appear to be that were made to register as "enemy aliens." however, because despite comments irrigation has not brought about Pennsy commission such as those of Mr. Moroz cited better harvests, nor has it recouped Dr. Luciuk's booklet on this subject, above, the academy has for some its costs. It would therefore appear "A Time For Atonement: Canada's announces program time begun to oppose the future more sensible, in its view, to concen­ First National Internment Operations HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania canal. Earlier this year, the question trate attention and capital on im­ and the Ukrainian Canadians, 1914- Heritage Affairs Commission has an­ was examined by Candidate of Eco­ proving the soil and thereby raising 1920," published earlier this year, was nounced a program aimed at helping nomics, S.I. Dorohuntsov, who is production. This, it is stated, "is a presented to the minister. government and private non-profit Chairman of the Commission for the more effective way of resolving the Dr. Kordan's research has proven organizations that seek to preserve Study of Productive Forces with the tasks of the Food Program than that many of the records of the intern­ cultural heritages. Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, building new water-economy com­ ment operations office were deliberately Called "Cultural Heritage Program­ mentioned above. plexes..." destroyed in the 1950s by the govern­ ming: Resources and Technical As­ Mr. Dorohuntsov stated that it For the time being, however, the ment of Canada, thus making it dif­ sistance," the program provides as­ was time for the republic to make the supporters of the grandiose Danube- ficult today to present detailed claims sistance for specific projects, such as transition from extensive to intensive Dnieper Canal have just under three for compensation. local festivals, exhibitions, apprentice­ development of its water economy. months to change the minds of both Dr. Luciuk found evidence in the ships, workshops, performances, de­ By renouncing expensive plans such the academy and the public. Mr. archives of the British Foreign Office monstrations, and other folk art and as cutting off the Dnieper-Bug Moroz's statements show that it at which proves that by January 1915, the educational projects. estuary from the sea and the con­ least has some supporters, albeit an Canadian government had been ad­ Consultation is also available for long- struction of the Danube-Dnieper everdiminishing minority in a time vised by London that Ukrainian range planning and policy development.. Canal, he noted, it should be possible when concern for the ecology is should be given "preferential treatment" For further information contact to concentrate on more modest uppermost in the minds of the Soviet as "friendly aliens" because they, along the Pennsylvania Heritage Affairs schemes that will stabilize the rate of authorities. with many of the other minorities found Commission, 309 Forum Building, within the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Harrisburg, Pa. 17120; (717) 783-8625. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1,1989 No.l St. John's Parish in Newark Pittsburghers honor Rev. Beck greefs Cardinal Lubachivsky as Ukrainian of tlie year

by Nickolas C. Kotow Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Bridgeport, Conn., where he served PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Rt. Rev. until December 1950. Protopresbyter Andrew Beck of Car­ His work in organizing the Sobor of negie, Pa., dean of the Pittsburgh Unification of the American Ukrainian Deanery of the Ukrainian Orthodox Orthodox Church and the Ukrainian Church of the U.S.A., was presented the Autocephalous Orthodox Church in Ukrainian of the Year Award by the October 1950, led to his assignment to Ukrainian Technological Society of the Consistory of the newly formed Pittsburgh at the society's annual Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the awards banquet and ball on November U.S.A., where he served as diocesan 26, 1988, at The University Club. treasurer. The award was given in recognition While serving at the Consistory, he of Dean Back's 57 years in the priest­ organized St. Andrew's Parish in South hood, of his work as an organizer and Bound Brook, and served as its pastor. administrator at the Ukrainian Or­ He also was administrator of the dio­ thodox Church Consistory in South cesan papers, Ukrainian Orthodox Bound Brook, N.J., of his spiritual Herald and The Orthodox Word, for 10 leadership as advisor to the Ukrainian years. Dean Beck was a member of the Orthodox League, and of his many Metropolitan Council from 1950 until contributions to and encouragement of this year, when he was elected pre­ the celebration and preservation of sident of the Church Court. Ukrainian culture. In September 1956, Dean Back be­ The award was presented by the UTS came the pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul president, Olga Perkun, to Dr. Mary V. Ukrainian Church in Carnegie, in which Beck of Detroit, who accepted the capacity he served until his retirement in award on behalf of her brother 1983. He was also actively involved with the lay Ukrainian Orthodox League, Dean Beck was born in Ford City, having served as national spiritual Pa., on April 29, 1911, the son of advisor in 1951-1956 and as spiritual Hie Very Rev. Bohdan Lukie, pastor of St. John's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Michael and Anna (nee Wojtowych) advisor to parish and regional units. Beck. After beginning his education in Newark, NJ., extends greetings to Cardinal Myroslav Lubachivsky on the He was appointed dean in 1968, was occasion of the 50th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood. the elementary school in Ford City, he studied for five years in Chortkiv and elevated to protopresbyter in 1973, and was granted the privilege of wearing two NEWARK, N. J. - The Ukrainian bread and salt on a tray covered with Kolomyia, western Ukraine. pectoral crosses in May 1982. Dean community of St. John's Ukrainian Ukrainian embroicery. Returning to tlie United States in Back has been honorary co-chairman of Catholic Church warmly greeted Cardi­ School children Ada Helbig, Martha 1927, he entered St. Vladimir's Ukrai­ the Pittsburgh Ukrainian Festival since nal Myroslav Lubachivsky on Satur­ Klufas, Walter Tymczyna and Orest nian Orthodox Seminary in New York its inception in 1981, contributing his day, October 22, on the occasion of the Bauer extended^reetings iii Ukrainian City. On June 26,1932, he was ordained planning skills, and has nurtured the 50th anniversary of his ordination to th^ and English, while Monica Mufz;a and a priest by His Holiness A|bf naggras. Kiev Ukrainian Dance Ensemble ^of priesthood. : -v -'--^,' ^-' -- "\ (7 :^ V' Oks^n^" Kdzj^ravpresentedtl^^^pdiftar Shortly before-his ordihation. Dean Carnegie since its founding at Ss. Peter Cardinal Lubachivsky was led in with bouquets of roses. Beck married Tekla Opalka of Ford and Paul during his pastorship. procession by the altar boys and school Cardinal Lubachivsky expressed his City. Father served his first divine children dressed in Ukrainian attire. Also presented at the testimonial was joy, his happiness and his love for the liturgy at Str Mary's Ukrainian Church While the church bells chimed joyous­ the UTS Writer's Award, which was warm welcome. in Ford City. ly, the Very Rev. Bohdan Lukie, pastor, given to Bohdan Hodiak for his re­ expressed his respect, happiness and After the celebration of an akaphist His first temporary assignments took porting on the Millennium celebration fealty to the cardinal. Church trustees service in the church, a reception was him to Chicago, Monessen and Coates- held by the Pittsburgh Ukrainian Com­ Damian Korduba and Andrew Keybida held in the church hall for Cardinal ville. Pa., and Utica, N.Y. In August munity at Point State Park on July 24, welcomed him with the traditional Lubachivsky. 1933, he was appointed pastor of St. 1988.

encourages a strong backlash of anti- intellectuals in 1965 witnessed Mr. question." They asked Mr. Dzyuba to Diyuba... Soviet nationalism, placing the Soviet Dzyuba among the most adamant of issue a statement about his book. He Union's political unity in jeopardy, protesters. In response to those complied, but did not renounce his (Continued from page 1) reported Mr. Parks. repressions he wrote "Internationalism views, only disassociated himself from The Ukrainian author contrasted the or Russification?" The book did not any "undesirable" ways the book may national territories, is still the best for Soviet Union with such countries as receive any official reaction from the have been used in the West. the Soviet Union. Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia, which government, and although Mr. Dzyuba However, by 1972, Mr. Dzyuba was In the Kommunist article, Mr. Dzyu- have small Ukrainianminorities,and yet was maligned in the Soviet press, he was expelled from the Writers' Union, his ba writes that Soviet economic and continue to promote publishing in the not arrested. He continued to be apartment had been searched twice, and social centralization has caused the Ukrainian language. "This is even attacked in public campaigns for his he was arrested in April of that year. "emasculation of the real power of local without speaking of the literary and various speeches, which included what Suffering from acute tuberculosis, organs, the dying out of popular cultu­ artistic publications and works of the Soviet state labelled "ideologically Mr. Dzyuba was released from prison in ral initiatives and the decline of folk Ukrainians in the West. Not all of them harmful statements." 1973, after reportedly recanting while in handicrafts." He reports that Ukrainian are anti-Soviet," he wrote. By 1968, Mr. Dzyuba was allowed to the custody of the KGB. science is losing its distinctive influence Mr. Dzyuba's 1988 article also return to his former post as an editor In his preface to "Internationalism or as the Ukrainian-language scientific reproaches Ukrainian Communist with the State Publishing House, Russification?" Mr. Holubenko states: journals are being replaced with Rus­ Party leader Volodymyr Shcherbytsky Dnipro, and was also readmitted into "It must be said that Mr. Dzyuba's sian-language ones. for his continued hard line against print for the first time in 30 months. recantation discredits not himself, but The substitution of Russian for outspoken Ukrainian national rights It was in the following year that the regime that conceived it." Ukrainian in politics and the social activists. attacks on Mr. Dzyuba gained steam, The national rights activist wrote, in sciences has an even greater impact, Mr. Dzyuba was born into a peasant brought on by the publication of accepting a pardon from the Supreme according to Mr. Dzyuba, who states: family in the Donbas coal-mining "Internationalism or Russification?" in Soviet, that his book reflected a deeply "Political life at all levels is not region of Ukraine on July 26, 1931. He the West. An official refutation WSLS erroneous understanding of the Soviet conducted in Ukrainian, not to speak of received bis higher education at the published, titled "What I. Dzyuba Union's ethnic policies and that he mass political educsition... All this has Taras Shevchetiko Institute of Stands For, And How He Does It" by intended to write a new book that would led to a significant weakening of the Literature of the Ukrainian SSR Bohdan Stenchuk; it was distributed by "come out against the ideology of political element ill our national Academy of Sciences. His forte was the Ukrainian SSR Association for Ukrainian bourgeois nationalism," culture." literary criticism, and in his articles and Cultural Relations with Ukrainians TASS reported in 1973. That new book According to Mr. Parks^ the reviews he exhibited remarkable Abroad. According to ML: has never appeared. reappearance of criticisms penned by insight, gaining him esteem among a Holubenko, writing in the preface of the Nonetheless, Mr. Dzyuba's critical Mr. Dzyuba not only ІЦ Ukraine, but in younger generation of writers and 1974 edition of "Internationalism or analyses have, underscoring the fact Moscow as well, show how far the readers. Russification?" the work, intended to that the resurgent nationalism in the Communist Party leadership has gone As early as 1965, he, a leading counter the impact of the 1965 book, republics of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, under Mr. Gorbachev in adopting the member of the "Shestydesiatnyky'' - showed how seriously the regime Armenia, Azerbaidzhan and Georgia, positions of many of the older poets, writers and critics of the І 960s - regarded the challenge posed by Mr and now in Ukraine, pose a dr^'imu generation of dissidents. voiced his views, strongly patriotic Dzyuba's book. threat to the Soviet leadership — and Mr. Dzyuba's argument that the views, on the state of the Ukrainian The campaign against Mr. Dzyuba that the party will have to find workable continued pressure on Ukrainian and language and culture. intensified and the Kiev Writers' Union compromises to relieve the tensions in /other non-Russian cultures only The first wave of arjhests ofVkr^mm, held a meeting to decide on the "Dzyuba this period of democraUitation. No. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 1989 wimin(:mmiimmmmimMSiim^ Detroit District Committee reviews its 1988 activity Hot off the presses: 1989 Almanac JERSEY CITY, N. J. - The Snylyk, Svoboda's editor-in-chief; Ukrainian National Association has Ludmila Wolansky was its copy by Stephen M. Wichar Sr. Dr. Serafyn began by summarizing released its 1989 Almanac, and the editor. The cover design is by artist his visits with Jackson, Mich., groups Svoboda Press has already begun Bohdan Tytla. WARREN, Mich. - The Detroit and secretaries from Toledo, Ohio. In mailing copies of the annual publica­ District of the Ukrainian National his view, he said, it appears that a tion to all subscribers of the Ukrai­ The cost of the almanac is SIO. Association held its autumn assembly consolidation of smaller chapters would nian-language daily newspaper Svo­ Persons who are not Svoboda sub­ on December 8 here at the Ukrainian strengthen the district and ultimately boda. scribers and wish to order the book Cultural Center. become more productive. The matter The 1989 UNA Almanac is dedi­ may do so by sending a check to: Roman Tatarsky, UNA supreme was to be given further study. In cated to the 175th anniversary of the Svoboda Press, 30 Montgomery St., advisor and chairman of the District reporting on his visit to Soyuzivka, Dr. birth of Taras Shevchenko, U- Jersey City, N.J. 07302. Committee, opened the meeting with Serafyn described the two-day conclave kraine's greatest poet. holiday greetings and delivered an of December 3-4 as unprofitable. In a extensive overview of events and pro­ meeting, he continued, which involved The 256-page book contains ar­ jects which took place in the Great­ the heads of 13 councils in America and ticles by more than 30 authors and er Detroit area during 1988. A host of Canada, more substantive issues could journalists. Also included is poetry activities, beginning with an annual and should have analyzed. Although by Ukrainian writers — most of it meeting held last January 8, 1988, many informational aspects of national works dedicated to Shevchenko. included an inspirational visit by Walter UNA activities were discussed, a de­ The Almanac is divided into seven Sochan, UNA supreme secretary. fined agenda for local assemblies was sections: part 1 is dedicated to Shev­ chenko; part 2 to the 95th anniver­ The new administration sponsored a absent. Dr. Serafyn was directed to sary of the founding of the Ukrai­ spectacular, standing-room-only pre­ formulate recommendations for future nian National Association; part 3 — miere presentation of the Barvinok meetings based on the December 8 the 70th anniversary of the re-es­ Ukrainian Folkloric Ensemble from discussions and to send them to Home tablishment of Ukrainian statehood Brazil. It was not only well received but Office officers. in a unified Ukrainian National also earned more than S9,000 for this A nominations committee was selec­ Republic; part 4 - history of U- group. ted to form a slate of officers for the kraine; part 5 — the 50th anniversary Last April 24, Mr. Sochan made a annual District Commitee meeting of the uprising in Carpathian U- second visit to Detroit when he con­ tentatively scheduled for January 29 at kraine; part 6 - short stories; part 7 ducted a one-day seminar to review and 3 p.m. Olha Marischak, Dr. Serafyn, - health. introduce elements of old and new and Zenon Wasylkevych became the policies. More than 50 officers and selectees of this committee. Also included in the Almanac are interested UNA members attended this After discussingseveral pertinent monthly calendars for 1989, listing meeting. issues concerning UNA activities in the holy days according to both the An annual UNA picnic for officers Metro Detroit area, Mr. Tatarsky Gregorian and Julian calendars. Cover of the UNA'S 1989 Almanac. and family was the agenda for July. adjourned the session. The Almanac was edited by Zenon Under the leadership of Stella Fedyk, a one-week excursion for 43 UNA'ers was successfully organized to Soyuzivka, Si. Nicholos visits children an^ of Bronch 214 and which included a one-day tour to the UNA building in Jersey City. NEWARK, N.J. - UNA Branch Andrew Brenycz, Danny Hentysz and Omelan Twardowsky, assistant secreta­ Scholarship grants were also issued to 214, the Chornomorska Sitch society, Markian Rakowsky did an. excellent ry of Branch 214; and Osyp Trush, the graduating students of the school of hosted a St. Nicholas party for the job in their recitations and dramatiza­ branch's recording secretary. Ukrainian studies during this period. benefit of the children of the branch tions. Angels Christine Koziupa and Playing an active role in the program members and their friends on Saturday, Natalia Hordynsky performed admi­ was Andre J. Worobec, the UNA's Mr. Tatarsky continued with the December 10, at St. John's Ukrainian rably in their roles as helpers. fraternal activities coordinator, who most recent meeting of November 5 Catholic School gym. St. Nicholas then appeared, addres­ also set up a UNA display booth with when Supreme Treasurer Ulana Dia- sed the children and, assisted by the various information on the UNA and chuk visited the Detroit UNA hromada. The program began with Marika angels, proceeded to distribute gifts to benefits of membership. Each child was Mrs. Diachuk's keen penetration of Bokalo, program director, greeting the each of the children. Each received a given a copy of Veselka, compliments of fraternal matters was not only exemp­ guests and treating them to a program sports bag or soccer ball, in addition to the UNA. lary but also reflected the astute pro­ of poetry and dramatic recitations other presents. Dr. Alex Kudryk and Between 30 and 40 guests attended fessionalism which exists in the Home performed by the children. There was Eugene Brenycz also received gifts for the event; 20 to 30 of them were chil­ Office in matters of fraternal insurance. also a stage scene on the St. Nicholas their service as junior team leaders. dren. She commended the Detroit District for theme. Stefan and Damian Kolodij and Present among the quests were local Special thanks are due to Christine its role in securing new members, with George Kihiczak deserve praise for UNA officials: Roman Pyndus, secre­ Prociuk for the delicious buffet and Dr. Atanas Slusarchuk leading the acimg out the St. Nicholas skit, while tary of the Newark District Committee, refreshments organized by her. drive with 40 members. To date, the Detroit chapters have acquired 77 new members for total coverage of S510,000. Mrs. Diachuk also elaborated on the sound financial growth which UNA has enjoyed for several years and projected a bright future in financial gains. She emphasized the UNA's financial back­ ing of numerous community projects, particularly in areas of publications and student scholarships. In her closing statements, Mrs. Diachuk called for a compatible continuation of the Detroit- Jersey City connection, a greater enlist­ ment of new members, and help in the obtainment of a part-time or full-time organizer. Local officers, in a 1988 retrospect, indicated that both Mr. Sochan and Mrs. Diachuk have demonstrated a sincere willingness to assist in every aspect of UNA activity in the Michigan area. Although the December 8 assembly was poorly attended (only 10 parti­ cipants), several major topics were introduced. After secretary Roman Lazarchuk read the minutes. Dr. Alexander Serafyn, executive director of the Detroit Council, was called to present his report' ''' ' St. Nicholas visits with children of Branch 214. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1,1989 No.l

Ul:rainianWeeyy NEWS AND VIEWS The gift of giving Reflections on human rights activity Tis the season to give, and giving to the neediest is perhaps the most fulfilling emotion exemplifying the true spirit of Christmas. and the arrival of the Rev. Romaniuk In this holiday season of hope and anticipation for a better by Tamara Stadnychenko-Cornelison the Soviet Union. tomorrow, we can indeed make the wish a reality by aiding our fellow After introducing Father Romaniuk, man. PHILADELPHIA - Twelve years Ulana Mazurkevich, as a symbolic Following the tragic earthquake that shook Armenia in early ago, members of the Ukrainian Human gesture to commemorate the 12-year December, the Ukrainian community has focused its charitable giving Rights Committee in Philadelphia struggle to obtain that which was for so on the thousands of survivors who lost their families and their homes. initiated a program to collect Bibles for long unobtainable, presented him with For the Armenians, this will not be a joyous Christmas season as they members of Ukrainian clergy in prisons a Bible. strive to rebuild their destroyed homes, rebuild their shattered lives. and labor camps in the Soviet Union. In his opening remarks, the Rev. However, with the help of dozens of governments, hundreds of The collection was started in response Romaniuk confirmed the suspicions of to the pleas of the Rev. Vasyl Roma­ charities, thousands of individual donors, they will slowly piece their all present that none of the Bibles, niuk, who was at the time incarcerated cards, or letters sent to him from the lives together. And they will know that they are not alone in their hour in a Mordovian camp and had begun a United States during his years in the of need. Supplies, medical aid and financial assistance have been sent hunger strike to protest his jailors' Mordovian camp had ever reached him. to the people, reminding them that the world has not forgotten them. refusal to grant him the comfort of a He had heard of letters and packages We find it highly commendable that assisting in this relief action are Bible to ease the hardships of impri­ addressed to him and had on several the Ukrainian National Association, the World Congress of Free sonment. occasions asked camp officials whether Ukrainians and the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of Stamford, among The UHRC, appealing to various such letters and packages existed and others. Many Ukrainian Americans and Ukrainian Canadians have religious organizations and institutions when he would be allowed to receive also contributed financial assistance to the Armenian earthquake in the Philadelphia area, collected over them. During one confrontation with a survivors. 900 Bibles which were consequently camp official, he was shown several of mailed to Father Romaniuk at the Our brothers and sisters in Ukraine also have supplied the the letters, each embelHshed with the Mordovian camp. Ukrainian trident or with a cross. The Armenian people with various assistance as well. During a meeting Ulana Mazurkevich, head of the official labeled these religious propa­ held December 10 to eulogize the victims of the earthquake, the leaders UHRC, and Vera Andryczyk, one of ganda and, therefore, undeliverable. of the Ukrainian Helsinki Union in Lviv addressed thousands of the committee members, also visited the After this brief introduction. Father Ukrainians, asking them to aid the victims, to withdraw funds from Soviet Embassy in Washington. There Romaniuk suggested that members of their savings banks and give money to the Armenian SSR Red Cross, they spoke with an embassy official and the public ask questions about issues The Ukrainians were also encouraged to report to blood bank stations asked that at least one bible be de­ that interested them. His responses to to donate blood needed by the survivors of the catastrophe. livered, by diplomatic pouch if need be, those questions were direct, often It is inspiring to see so many people coming to the aid of those to Father Romaniuk. witty, and gave his listeners much to less fortunate than they. In this season of hope, we also find it The embassy official protested that consider about the future of the Ukrai­ no concentration camps existed in the encouraging that the Soviet Union has opened its doors and is willing nian Church, Ukrainian nationalism Soviet Union and that no Ukrainian and the need for future action by to accept aid from various governments as well as private relief priest was incarcerated in any Soviet Ukrainian in the diaspora to help their agencies. This is unlike the aftermath of the Chornobyl nuclear plant prison. He suggested that the Bible brothers and sisters in Ukraine. disaster in 1986, when the Soviets turned down the offers of the United intended for the Rev. Romaniuk be left In response to one question, the Rev. States government, as well as the International Red Cross, and the with him as a momento of the two Romaniuk described the plundering of financial aid of the Ukrainian community. women's visit to the Soviet Embassy. a church in a Hutsul town. Religious According to reports in The New York Times, the vast Soviet relief Determined to accomplish their artifacts were taken away, most des­ effort in Armenia is being supplemented by the biggest influx of foreign mission, members of the UHRC con­ tined for shelves and exhibit cases in a assistance since World War II. The media coverage, too, has been tacted then Congresswoman Millicent museum of Ukrainian art. The church extensive, as foreign correspondents were rushed to the scene to report Fenwick of New Jersey and described itself was burned to the ground. The their Bible drive and their desire to have official report listed the destruction of the tragedy and the magnitude of its consequences. Soviet leader a single Bible delivered to Father the church as an accident, although the Mikhail Gorbachev, cutting short his U.S. visit, rushed to the scene — Romaniuk. church had been a focus of tourists in contrast to his reaction to Chornobyl, which he avoided for two Rep. Fenwick, sympathetic to the whose photographic interest had long weeks. plight of the Ukrainian priest, offered to incensed local officials. It saddens us that we could not assist our brothers and sisters in the have the Bible mailed directly from the When queried about church at- aftermath of the Chornobyl disaster, but the UNA's donation to our House of Representatives. The Bible, tendence. Father Romaniuk stated that Armenian brethren, in memory of the victims of Chornobyl, reminds despite her efforts, was returned to perestroika has had some impact on us that the concept of selflessness and sacrifice toward humanity is the America with an explanation that the Ukrainian worshippers, but that many, foundation of the Christian faith. addressee could not be located at the particularly older people, were afraid. "Khrystos Razhdayetsia. Slavim Yoho." address given. The returned Bible was He reminded his listeners of the days subsequently presented at the Helsinki when those who went to church lost review conference as evidence of Soviet their jobs, their livelihood threatened violations of the Helsinki Accords. and sometimes destroyed after daring to On Saturday, November 19, the attend a Sunday morning liturgy. He Ukrainian Human Rights Committee commented that the younger generation invited members of the Ukrainian was often more receptive to church community in Philadelphia to meet attendance, less cowed by memories of with the Rev. Romaniuk, who, along former repressive and punitive govern- with his son, was recently released from (Continued on page 15)

The Revv Vasyl Romaniuk :with members of Philadelphia's Ukrainian Human L .., ... .-^...... ,^.,..,,,,., B!gh^? Committee. ^ ^ ^ f No.l THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1,1989

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Ukraine. Contact witnesses who sur­ Books on Ukraine Become interested vived the famine who may be willing to A thank you to come in and speak to a class. Offer to are available in school program come in to teach a class something entire community about Ukraine. Encourage your child­ Dear Editor: Dear Editor: Dear Editor: ren to present reports on Ukrainian topics. Dzvinka Shwed's letter of November The letter written by Dzvinka Shwed During 1988, Ukrainians throughout 13 describing the presentation of Ukrai­ on educating the public about Ukraine Above all, we need to be persistent in our efforts. Things will not change the Free World have been joyously nian material at the Children's Muse­ and the USSR sparked my interest. As a celebrating their 1,000th anniversary as um of Boca Raton, Fla., is most heart­ parent and teacher, I am deeply con­ overnight, but perhaps if enough of us do something, we can make a difference. Christians. The Great Baptism of 988, ening, for it demonstrates that the local cerned about the type of education our when St. Vladimir, the Grand Prince of Ukrainian community is alert to oppor­ children are receiving in the American Kievan Rus', and his people accepted Oksana Kulynych tunity. We should all salute Mrs. Shwed school system in the area of Eastern Jesus Christ as Lord, has been openly Yonkers, N.Y. and her colleagues for their good work. European studies. commemorated with religious, cultural, One sentence in her letter, however, I became especially aware of this issue educational and social events every­ gave a discouraging message: "We need when one of my students from "Ridna How did you help where, but sadly not in Ukraine. children's books in the English Shkola" informed me that on a test in Nowhere in all of Ukraine, including language" — as if to say there are none. her sixth grade social studies class she Christian brethren? its capital city of Kiev — the very site of This was disheartening to someone like was told to name the country that Kiev the Great Baptism — were celebrations Dear Editor: me, who has been devoting most of her was in. Her reply, Ukraine, was marked permitted in Ukrainian churches or in working life to providing young Ameri­ incorrect, and she was told that Russia the Ukrainian language. The Soviet This year the year of the Christian ca with books on Ukraine and Ukraini­ or the Soviet Union was the correct government's outlawing and destruc­ Millennium is drawing to a close, which ans. Eight of my 22 published books are answer. Another 10th grade student was tion of the Ukrainian Catholic, leads me to the question what did we as devoted to Ukrainian themes, and to list 10 countries. She included Uk­ Orthodox and Protestant Churches Ukrainians do for our Christian written specifically, though not ex­ raine as one of the 10, only to be told along with the government-controlled brethren in Ukraine? clusively, for young English-speaking that there was no such country as Russian Orthodox Church's refusal to readers. Ukraine. We celebrated the Millennium with acknowledge any Ukrainian Christian One of my books ("Aunt America") As a result of this, I contacted the banquets, concerts, parades and made form of worship are examples of the was designated a "Notable Book of Superintendent of Schools to express many aware of the Ukrainian Millen­ ruthless oppression of the Ukrainian 1963" by the American Library Associ­ my concern. I asked to see copies of the nium and of the persecution that the people. Neither the Kremlin's policy of ation. It won other important honors textbooks that dealt with the topic of Church has endured. However, the glasnost nor the Russian Orthodox and was in print, until a few months Eastern Europe. I was appalled to see question remains, what did we do for Church's proclaimed love for all ethnic ago, for 25 years. It was a best seller. that all of the textbooks currently being our Christian brethren in Ukraine? groups has touched Ukraine — the My historical novel, "Bern, Son of used contain information which is Did we, because of our petty differences second largest country in the Soviet Mikula," was designated among "Best deceptive and erroneous concerning the of faith and opinions, keep from doing Union. Books of 1972" by the Christian history of Ukraine, These textbooks what we as "Christians" should have As we in Northeastern Pennsylvania Science Monitor. It has also been consistently use the term "Russia" done? close out the Millennial Year, we thank translated into French and published by when, in fact, they refer to Kievan Rus' publicly the many religious, social, Flammarion in Paris. or the Soviet Union. This year God miraculously opened cultural, civic, educational and business At least two of my books ("The Two In addition, not a single mention of the door for Ukrainians to receive organizations which have taken part in Worlds of Damyan and Displaced the Ukrainian lamme was found in the Ukrainian Bibles an opportunity for us the yearlong celebrations. Person") have been recorded by the textbooks. While the Nazi Holocaust is to spread the Gospel in Ukraine and yet We are deeply appreciative to the Library of Congress in its "Talking taught extensively in our schools, our how many of us acted upon that. more than 100 Protestant, Orthodox, Books" program for the visually im­ students know virtually nothing about Instead many ignored that which our Catholic and Jewish congregations paired. the dehberate genocide in Ukraine. God did and refused to support the throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, If Mrs, Shwed and others wish to find We cannot begin to educate the work before us and shrugged it off as Wayne and Wyoming Counties for out more about my work they may general public about Ukrame if this is not being Catholic, or Orthodox, or paying tribute to the Ukrainian Mil­ consult a number of library reference what is being taught in our schools. It is Baptist or Pentecostal. lennium and praying for freedom in all works, among them "Junior Authors," up to us to mobilize ourselves to do We must jremember: God is not a of Ukraine. Thanks also to our local "Contemporary Authors," and "Some­ something about the misrepresentation denomination. God loves us all and colleges, museums, public libraries, thing About the Author." The latter and omission of historical facts con­ gave His Son for each of us. Jesus said if advertising firms, banks, book stores, work is currently being updated in an cerning Ukraine. we are His disciples we are to love the concert halls, artists, craftsmen, county Autobiography Series, Become involved in what is being brethren and lay down our lives for and city governments, radio and Those wishing to read or examine my taught in the school system. Ask to see each other. Did we sacrifice our television media for their participation. books probably will find at least one of the textbooks used. Contact the Super­ McDonald's or lunch to help get the And, a special expression of gratitude to them in their local public library or intendent of Schools and the publishers Bread of Life to our brothers and sisters The Ukrainian Weekly and its fine staff through inter-library loan. With a little of the textbooks. Offer to provide them in Ukraine? for publishing the many accounts of the persistence perhaps other authors of with references such as the Harvard numerous events commemorating the books on Ukrainian themes might be Ukrainian Research Institute, Dr. It is my prayer that we Ukrainians 1,000th anniversary of the Ukrainian discovered. Frank Sysyn, Associate Director, 1583 who profess to be Christians stop people's baptism. It is not enough for an individual Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, Mass. looking at the differences between us Our ecumenically composed com­ writer to make books about Ukraine 02138 or the Commission on the Uk­ and look at what we have in common, mittee is not only grateful to the entire available to the American public. In raine Famine, Dr. James Mace, 1111 which is Jesus Christ. Let's work to­ community for its support and partici­ addition, the Ukrainian community 20th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. gether and not only get 100,000 Ukrai­ pation, but we have indeed been deep­ ought to make itself aware and make 20579. nian Bibles into Ukraine but millions. ly touched by the genuine interest use of what is available. Otherwise a In New York State, ask that your Let's take advantage of the opportunity demonstrated by so many newfound valuable resource is being wasted. school district request additional copies that God has availed to us and get the friends. Thank you all,very much. of the State Education Department Word of God into Ukraine. It's God's Mane Halun Bloch syllabus "Human Rights Series," Vo­ Word that frees man by the power of Paul S. Ewasko Denver lume 3, dealing with the famine in His Holy Spirit. Our politicking and President deeds here in America and the free Millennium Committee of Ukrainians world will not free our brethren, but of Notrheastern Pennsylvania God will. Scranton, Pa. Appeal for aid to Armenia Let the world know that we are united A devastating tragedy of epic proportion has struck the Armenian nation, in Christ regardless of where and how tbe IJkfaiiiiMi Weeldy welcomes which for 1,700 years professes Christianity, and which is engaged, with so we choose to worship. Let's put aside letters to the editor. Letters should be many other Churches, in a struggle with the atheistic Soviet government for the tunnel vision and help the Ukrainians typed (doubled-spaced) and signed; they survival of their religious heritage. The Armenian people, though numbering by putting a Bible into their hands. That must be originals, not photocopies. only a few million, have just recently given proof of their determination not is the greatest blessing we can give to Please keep letters conciseand to the to submit to Russian genocide, an example which will strengthen the our fellow Ukrainians in Ukraine. point. Editors reserve the right to edit Ukrainian nation in its identical resolve. Make that sacrifice of SI or S1,000; you I am asking you, dear brothers and sisters, to open your hearts to the needs can never outgive God. (The Ukrainian and/or shorten letters. of the several hundred thousand homeless people in Armenia, whose plight Family Bible Association is accepting will be cruelly exacerbated by the notoriously inept Soviet governmental donations and welcomes prayers for system. A special collection shall be taken up in all our churches. The receipts getting Ukrainian Bibles into Ukraine.) shall be forwarded as soon as possible to the Chancery (161 Glenbrook We are His people and He will care for Road, Stamford, Conn. 06902), which will take care to present the us. contributions to the appropriate agency. May God bless you all in this new year. - Bishop Basil H. Losten Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford Nadia Korolyshyn Grafton, Va. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1,1989 No.1 Ukrainian American Center FoundationWashingto n area community marks grants student scliolarsiiips, awards 25th jubilee of Ukrainian school by Maria Rudensky has given weight to that support with money. SILVER SPRING, Md. - More Mrs. Kost also acknowledged the than 250 Washington-area Ukrainians tireless dedication of the teachers of the and guests from as far away as Canada school, and the loyal support of the gathered on November 12 here at St. parents of the pupils. The teachers and Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathed­ parents "recognize the importance of ral to mark the 25th anniversary of the preserving the religious and cultural Taras Shevchenko School of Ukrainian identity of our youth," she declared. Studies. In some instances, the teachers have The first group of students, totalling been men and women without children 32, enrolled October 5, 1963, and the of their own or with adult children. In first class of seven graduated in 1971. other cases, the teachers have been For the 17 years since, every May has former students. Despite the absence of seen a graduating class, including five an apparent stake in the school or in the students this past May. progress of the pupils, they have devo­ A printed program outlined the ted their energy to the children and to schedule for the evening and included the the furtherance of the Ukrainian heri­ names of all 132 graduates and all 84 tage. Each of the current and former teachers, including priests, of the school teachers received an award, and many over the years. Leading the massive were on hand to accept them personal­ organizing for the festivities were Dr. ly. Myroslav Serbyn and Iryna Kost. The keynote address was delivered by Compiling these lists was an enormous Dr. Eugene Fedorenko, head of the undertaking, as was the printing and Educational Council which administers Stphen M. Wichar announces Ukrainian American Center Foundation's mailing of invitations, arranging for the Ukrainian Saturday schools in the scholarship recipients. preparation of the delicious dinner and United States. The guest from New rehearsing for the entertainment por­ York City spoke of the crucial role of HAZEL PARK, Mich. - For the the keynote speaker, Ihor Fedoro- tion of the event. the Ukrainian Saturday school in the second consecutive year, the Ukrainian wycz, a Rhodes Scholar, graduate Leading the kitchen staff had been development of appreciation of heritage American Center Foundation in Me­ lawyer from University of Michigan, Sonia Krawec and Halyna Podhurec, among Ukrainians born outside Uk­ tropolitan Detroit granted S5,000 in master's degree holder in International with the Sisterhood of St. Sophia. raine. The schools sometimes are the student scholarships and other financial Relations of Oxford University, Eng­ Maria Cooley had seen to the Ibvely first teachers of the Ukrainian langua­ awards during its 73rd anniversary land, a Ford Foundation Fellow at decorations and flowers in the hall, and ge, he said, especially in families where banquet. UCLA in Los Angeles, and currently a spearheading the performing arts and one or both parents do not speak More than 200 guests met at the Ph.D. candidate in international re­ poetry-reading by the schoolchildren Ukrainian, yet wish their children to Stephenson Haus in Hazel Park re­ lations at U. of M. had been Alia Danchenko and Chrysty- acquire skills in another language. cently to celebrate this event. As in the Mr. Fedorowycz developed several na Sulzynsky, with Iryna Ilchyshyn at Dr. Fedorenko lamented the paucity past, UAC officials declared the found­ messages to the students who were the piano. of Ukrainian-language schools in Uk­ ation as a tribute to early Ukrainian receiving scholarships. "Ukrainians "The Ukrainian school has been a raine and emphasized the duty of immigrants who founded the society 73 should not be making issues of their stable and constant force in the life of Ukrainians in the West to continue to years ago. constant and petulant arguments but our Ukrainian community in the Wa­ maintain their ancestors' language and Pauline Zaletzke-Wild, chairperson instead, insist on redefining their goals shington area," Mrs. Kost said in traditions. of the banquet, opened the festivities and consolidating all levels for a opening remarks. Mr. Yasinsky summarized the with greetings from the executive com­ common effort." John Demjanjuk's For their spiritual support, she school's 25-year history. He paid tribute mittee and presented Mike Ogrodnik as case was mentioned to illustrate this thanked three area parishes, St. An­ to the. founders, including the first the master of ceremonies for the after­ point. The speaker continued by stat­ drew's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, principal, the late Dr. Petro Oryshke- noon. After applauding the turnout, ing, "We, as Ukrainians in a free world, the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine vych. An award was given to Dr. Orysh- Mr. Ogrodnik called on Stephen Wi­ should examine with scrutiny what is of the Holy Family and Holy Trinity kevych's widow. He also noted the char, president of the UAC and Found­ being said and done in Ukraine. We Particular Ukrainian Catholic Church. contributions of founders Jurij Starosol" ation, to outline the objectives and must read their (Ukraine) press and Priests of all three parishes - the Rev. sky, the late Constantine Warvariv and workings of the foundation society. other written materials if we are to Hryhoriy Podhurec, the Rev. Joseph Ostap Zynjuk. In outlining the program of the better understand our problems. This is Denischuk and the Rev. Taras Lonchy- Mr. Yasinsky has led the school for foundation, Mr. Wichar stressed the essential." na — attended the celebration. the past 15 years, overseeing its growth primary goals of this entity. "Granting After making other observations and And for its consistent and timely and adaptation to the changing needs scholarships to worthy and needy assessments about the Ukrainian com­ financial support, she extended thanks of students and their parents. students seemingly appears to have a munity, Mr. Fedorowycz stressed the to Obyednannia, the Ukrainian Associ­ Many community groups and indivi­ high priority in the Greater Detroit need for adapting to expedience and ation of Metropolitan Washington, duals sent greetings on the occasion of Ukrainian Community and other parts circumstances wheresoever scholar­ which is the sponsor of the Ukrainian the 25th jubilee. Some included gene­ of Michigan," said Mr. Wichar. "Ho­ ships are concerned. "Go for it and be school. rous donations, for which the leader­ wever," he added, "special symposia aggressive in seeking scholarship op­ For his part, the president of Obyed­ ship of the school expressed deep honoraria for invited speakers, library portunities. This is how I became a nannia, Volodymyr Demchuk, praised gratitude. acquisitions, development of edu­ Rhodes Scholar, " he added. the leadership of the school, especially Among the high points of the evening cational materials, camping for ado- Mr. Wichar, assisted by Walter director Bohdan Yasinsky. Obyed­ was a violin performance by Kvitka loscents, athletic and cultural activities Marfey and Myroslaw Pryjma, pre­ nannia has always been an enthusiastic Chopivsky, 9, accompanied on the are also worthy considerations for the sented the financial awards. Maria supporter of the Ukrainian school, and (Continued on page 16) foundation." Lisowska, president of the Ukrainian In view of the many applications that Educational Association Ridna Shkola, were submitted to the foundation board accepted an award of S500; Vera An- of trustees, it was unanimous to make drushkiw, coordinator for the Im­ the awards more competitive. Mr. maculate Conception High School Wichar explained that for the current Ukrainian Drama Club, accepted a year, each student candidate was re­ S300 award. quired to submit an essay with his/her Scholarships and merit certificates application. The chosen topic was: were awarded to the following students: "One of the most serious problems in Olha Pryjma, junior at Wayne State the Ukrainian community is the exodus University, enrolled in the financial of youth. For many reasons, young marketing curriculum, S750; Michael people are not interested in carrying on Todd Wichar, junior at Michigan State traditions and activities of their parent University majoring in criminal justice, organizations." Students were asked to S500; Natalia Iwanyckyj, sophomore at present arguments on causes and effects WSU majoring in chemistry, S500; of this problem and provide remedial Katherine Bartkiw, graduate of Ukrai­ recommendations. nian Immaculate Conception High The Rev. Michael Stelmach, former School, enrolled at WSU, and will study pastor of St. Josaphat's Ukrainian pre-medicine or dramatic arts, S500; Catholic Church and newly appointed Christina Maria Andrushkiw, junior at pastor of the largest congregation, University of Michigan with dual con­ Ukrainian Catholic Immaculate Con­ centration in industrial engineering and Seen during a program celebrating the 25th anniversary of the School of Ukrainian ception Church. in Hamtramck, gave political science, S200; Doris Duzyj, Studies in the Washington area are: (from left) Pr. Myroslav Serbyn and Iryna the invocationai prayer. graduate student at Oakland University Kost, event organizers, Dr. Eugene Fedorenko of the Educational Council and After dinner, Mr. Ogrodnik presented (Continued on page 15) Bohdan Yasinsky, director of the school. No.l THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1,1989

A glance at Ukrainian traditions of tlie New Year period by Jeff Picknicki shchedrivky and koliadky. The girls would also however, that it was only the blind who would be dance and stage short skits - often improvising able to "see" and search for the herb. I For Ukrainians, the customs and traditions of right on the spot. In return, they would be treated New Year's Eve is also a night for other the New Year period go a lot deeper than Guy with food and drink. celebrations. For the Hutsuly, for example, Lombardo and weepy renditions of "Auld Lang An important part of ihtMalanka celebrations is Malanka is also known as sviato pechi, or the Syne." As complex mixture of several basic fortunetelling — especially in relation to agricul­ "festival of the stove."The Hutsuls believed that the W elements which have been preserved from remote ture. In some regions of Ukraine, for example, stove, having dutifully served the family all year antiquity, these centuries-old customs and rituals people would dip bread in water and, with long, would "go out dancing" and "get married" on have a history which dates back to pre-Christian appropriate ritual songs, simulate the motions of New Year's Eve. In celebration of this holiday, the times in Ukraine. And Hke most other Ukrainian such agricultural tasks as plowing in order to ensure stove would be cleaned and freshly whitewashed rites and rituals, they are a unique combination of the success of the harvest and the health of their and painted. In its honor, no one would be allowed both pagan and Christian symbolism which is animals. to sit or sleep on it, and an offering of some oats f characteristic of the dualism in Ukrainian folklore Other fortune-telling rituals involved the pre­ would be placed on the hearth for a "wedding and belief. diction of love and marriage. In the Slobozhan- cake." Ukrainian New Year celebrations are a conti­ shchyna region of Ukraine, for example, young New Year's Day, or Sviato Vasylia, is a con­ nuation of the feast of Koliada, an ancient pagan girls would predict whom they would marry. In this tinuation of the Malanka celebrations with its well- festival with origins in cattlebreeding, agriculture ritual, a bonfire would be built by a frozen river and wishing, dressing-up and fortune-telling. From and ancestor worship. It is thought that originally a hole would be cut in the ice. Each of the girls early morning on New Year's Day, it was a custom Koliada was a celebration of the "first increase of would then take a burning splinter from the fire and for young children, especially boys, to visit from cattle," however, in addition to this original toss in into the open water. If the splinter cracked as house to house to "sow grain" and to extend New festival, Koliada also came to include other it fell into the water, it foretold that the girl would Year's greetings and best wishes. According to elements as the autumn rituals of the harvest cycle custom, the children would stand in the doorway and the spring sowing rites. Like all Ukrainian and scatter a handful of grain on the floor saying: feasts, Koliada also is a commemorative festival for 'Tor happiness, for health, and for the new the clan. summer, о God, send a harvest of rye, of wheat, and The first of the Ukrainian New Year celebrations, bounty of all sorts." is, of course. New Year's Eve — Malanka (Sviato Usually the children would be invited to stay, and Melaniyi), or Shchedryi Vechir ("Generous Eve"), were given some food and small gifts or coins. which is celebrated on January 13 accroding to the Ukrainians believed that the visit of young children Julian calendar. Traditionally, Malanka celebra­ to the house on New Year's Day was a sign of good tions begin with the evening meal of various dishes luck. In some regions of Ukraine, it was a custom including the rutual kutia. Although foods vary for one of the children to disguise himself as a goat from region to region, the meal would usually include with "ears" made from grain stalks or corn husks. pyrohy filled with meat, cheese or cabbage, In other regions, the children would bring along hrechanyky (buckwheat pancakes) and bublyky or animals - the boys would lead a cow or a horse, bagels, especially in southern Ukraine. and the girls would carry a rooster or a gander. Malanka is traditionally marked with much It was also a custom on New Year's Day that the entertainment, merry-making, fortune-telling and marry a wealthy man. If the splinter fizzled out straw and hay, which had been left from Christmas, superstition. As well, an important part of the without making a sound, it predicted that her future would be taken out of the house to the orchard Malanka celebrations includes play-acting or husband would be a beggar. where it would be burned. Ukrainians believed that mummery in which the young people would dress Malanka is also a time for numerous super­ the smoke of flames from this fire had protective up as Malanka and Vasyl (Sviato Vasylia - New stitions and beliefs. On New Year's Eve, Ukrainians and magical powers — the smoke was believed to Year's Day - January 14) and visit from house to believe that the glories of heaven are revealed to the symbolically surround and protect the fruit trees in house. In this ritual, young girls would choose the faithful who would be able to ask the saints for any an orchard and the people would jump through prettiest from amongst themselves to be Malanka request. On Malanka, as on Sviat Vechir, it was flames of the fire in order to protect themselves and she would be dressed in traditional costume believed that animals would be given the gift of from evil sprit its. with a braided wreath (vinok) and ribbons. human speech and at that time they would be able As on Malanka, fortune-telling and superstition Another girl would be chosen to be Vasyl and she to converse with God about their treatment by their are also an important part of the rituals of New would be dressed in a cap, kozhukh, sharavary and master. Year's Day — once again in relation to agriculture. boots. Another popular belief involved the search for For example, it was believed that the way a candle The rest of the girls, together with Malanka and the herb nechuy viter, (Bellis perennis), which was burned on New Year's Day would predict the Vasyl, would go from house to house wishing said to grow during the winter along frozen rivers harvest. If the wick of a burning candle was bent everyone a happy New Yea^" and singing the ritual and lakes. According to folk belief, the herb had its over, it foretold bountiful and abundant crops in the greatest magical and curative powers on the night New Year, If the wick stood straight up, however, it Jeff Picknicki is a graduate student of Slavic of Malanka, and to find it would ensure a year of predicted a long wait for the harvest. As well, studies at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. health and prosperity. Ukrainians believed. (Continued on page 12) М^^^ц^!^^.^,^^^

makes Satan happy. comended food. They are happy But Satan is very sad about Christ­ that God did not punish all the A legend about ^'kutia'' mas time, when Ukrainian people people but gave them food repre­ make "Kutia," from God's re^ seeds and honey, which represent senting faith, hope and love. by Myron Surmach faith, hope and love. Wheat to live from and multiply, When Adam and Eve were in poppy to beautify when blooming paradise, they were very happy there and to i:.M^ better, honey to make life and Satan was jealous. He sprayed sweeter. an apple tree with sinful water After a while Satan started trouble making the apples bigger and shinier. again. He spread weeds among the Eve was tempted to taste one of wheat, thistles among poppy seeds СНЦ|8^ТМА9 them even though God told them and put poison under the bee's tail. not to touch any apples from this tree At the same time he started to invent ^VHEAIr because it was poisonous. Eve was different foods which would tempt very curious and took a bite of the the appetite but were not condusive forbidden fruit. Then she handed it to health. They are alcohol, tobacco, BRinC TO BOiL ILBSHeueDWHeOT to Adam: sugar, cakes, pies, ice cream, coffee, "Here take a bite, it's nothing." tea, tranquilizers, soft drinks, etc. in 3 QTS. wareR. SimmeR 5 HOURS. Adam did not want to start a All these do not have the God- COOL. BeFORe SeRVino OisCQRD quarrel at the beginning of their life given trigger in the body to tell a in paradise with the only wife and person when to stop, as the God- STQRCH SKin ano POUR on ICJUP took one bite. Then God appeared. given food has, such as: grain, ve­ "My children you took the forbid­ getables, fruit, meat and honey. This aoitinG WOTeR. STIR CeOTLYTO den fruit. You lost your paradise. one can hardly overheat. But if a Now you have to go out, work, sweat waiter brings you alcoholic beve­ sePOROTe KeRneLs. swecTen то and suffer for your daily bread. But I rages, coffee, pie, ice cream you Tasre WITH IcupHOneY. ADD IcuP will not destroy you. Here is a always iind more room for them. package from which you will live on And that you do not need. GROUno POPPY SeeDS. COOL. GARHJ^H earth and multiply." Overeating may lead to diabetes, When Adam opened the package sugar is damaging lo tne neari, WJTH CHOPPCD nurs.llcefieROusseRvinGS. he found three things, wheat, poppy tobacco produces cancer, etc. All this THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1,1989 No.1 Metropolitan Wasyly blesses mosaic Who, what, when where and why...

Metropolitan Sulyk blesses LUC time capsule PHILADELPHIA - With great joy, the time capsule. All parishes through­ hope and thoughts of the future, the out the United States were requested to League of Ukrainian CathoHcs buried a send material for burial. Included time capsule on December 4 on the among the items placed in the capsule grounds of the Cathedral of the Im­ were greetings from Archbishop Sulyk maculate Conception. The ceremony and Bishops Basil Losten of Stamford, took place after a noon divine liturgy ce­ Innocent Lotocky of St. Nicholas in lebrated by Metropolitan-Archi)ishop Chicago and Robert Moskal of St. Stephen Syluk, Msgr. Michael Fedo- Josaphat in Parma. rowich, pastor of the cathedral, the Rev. Many parishes sent anniversary Stephen Hutnick, national spiritual books, pictures and other historical director of the LUC, and the Rev. D. material. Various religious orders, such George Worschak. as the Missionary Sisters of the Mother A number of items concerning the of God, the Sister Servants of Mary celebration of the Millennium through­ Immaculate, the Sisters of St. Basil the out the past year was included in the Great and the Studite Fathers, also sent vault, which was the LUC's closing materials. ceremony of the Millennium year. Finally, various everyday items, The LUC had been gathering ma­ including copies of The New York terial for over a year to be included in (Continued on page IS)

Metropolitan Wasyly Fedak, primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canada, recently blessed the mosaic of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Metropolitan-Archbishop Stephen Sulyk and other clergy bless the contents of a Winnipeg. The work was designed by Ukrainian artist Leo Мої to mark the time capsule marking the Millennium year. Millennium of Christianity in Ukraine. Parma's Ukrainian Orthodox cathedral sponsors diverse projects PARMA, Ohio - In 1986, in pre­ paration for the Millennium of the Baptism of Ukraine, St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral here organized a Millennium Committee that would coordinate the various special events planned to mark this important eVent in the history of our Ukrainian nation throughout the entire 1988. The first project was the establishment of a permanent library dedicated to the Millennium. Located in the school building, it presently had 3,000 books and displays of pysanky, woodcarving and embroidery. Other accomplishments included a youth celebration in June, a choir concert, guest speakers, displays of historic churches of Ukraine and a special Millennium Bulletin mailed bimonthly to all parishioners, with articles written to educate the faithful on the events of 988. The major project, voted by the entire parish membership, was to erect a mosaic depicting the Baptism of U- krame over the three-door entrance to the cathedral. Designed by Marcione Archbishop Constantine, Bishop Antony, clergy seminarians and altar boys at the Millennium Celebrations at St. (Continued on page 12) Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Parma, Ohio, on November 13. No.l THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1,1989

Ukrainian Catholics mark jubilee at annual convention Protestants in Maine mark Ukrainians' Christian jubilee

by the Rt. Rev. Andriy Partykevich

PORTLAND, Maine-Throughout 1988 Ukrainians in the free world have been celebrating the Millennium of Christianity in Ukraine. Frequently Ukrainians have sponsored events to which, for the majority, only Ukrai­ nians have attended. On Sunday, Oc­ tober 30, an event dedicated to the Millennium was staged in Portland, Maine, by and for non-Ukrainians. Having returned from a tour of the Soviet Union, the Rev. Rand Peabody was determined to expose his congrega­ tion to the Millennium. Yet, having been influenced by various Ukrainian publications, the Rev. Peabody was convinced that the Ukrainians above all others had a valid claim to the legacy of Kievan Rus'. The Protestant Churches of Port­ League of Ukrainian Catholics members after the concluding divine liturgy of their convention. land contacted St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Boston to present PARMA, Ohio - With the theme, Stephen Hutnick. At the liturgy, bap­ ceiving special citations sent from a program dedicated to the Millen­ "Remember, Rejoice, Rebuild!" Ukrai­ tismal vows were renewed by everyone Rome by Cardinal Myroslav Luba- nium. On Sunday afternoon at 4:30- nian CathoUcs from throughout the present and those LUC members who chivsky were the following charter 8:30 p.m. some 250 people, non-Ukrai­ United States gathered in Parma, Ohio, died during the past year were re­ members: Bohdan Katamay, first pre­ nians, were exposed to the history, on October 1-2 for the 50th Convention membered in a panakhyda following sident of the LUC, Helen Bahry Scott, religion and culture of Ukrainians. The of the League of Ukrainian Catholics. the liturgy. first secretary of the LUC, Mary Hylwa, afternoon began with a Ukrainian This v^as a very special convention as it Thereafter, convention delegates Esther Hylwa and Olga Wolansky. national dance show performed by the occurred during the Millennium year. travelled to St. Josaphat cafeteria, Also presented at the banquet were Mandrivka Dance Ensemble of Boston. Three full days of activities were plann­ where a communion breakfast was the 1988 Burse awards. This year's Between dances St. Andrew Ukrainian ed by the convention committee of the served. Everyone was surprised by the honorees were: Michael Patrick Bilon Orthodox Choir under the direction of Ohio Council headed by Mary Pancak. visit of Bishop Robert Moskal of the Burse, given to Nestor Iwasiw of the Prof. Donald Sadoway, performed folk On the eve of the convention, Friday, Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma. Archeparchy of Philadelphia; Metro­ and national songs for the audience. September 30, there was a hospitality A very lively and interesting general politan Constantine Bohachevsky Bur­ Following a dinner of traditional suite stocked with delicious home- business session followed the breakfast. se, given to Sister Adrienne Maria Ukrainian food, prepared by the baked goods. A cultural and religious Officers' reports were given by members Dupnock; Bishop John Stock Burse, Women's Auxiliary of State Street display room was open all day for the of the national board. One of the most given to Sister Ivanna Bubaczyk; Me­ Church, the choir of St. Andrew sang convention delegates' educational be­ moving reports was given by LUC tropolitan Ambrose Senyshyn Burse, selections of traditional Ukrainian nefit. Beatification Director, Esther Bilon, on given to seminarian Anthony Rocchi of Orthodox liturgical music for over one Delegates were busy Friday after­ the status of the beatification of Me­ the Byzantine Franciscans; Metropoli­ hour. At the beginning of each piece, noon at the closed business session tropolitan Sheptytsky. Mrs. Bilon tan Joseph Schmondiuk Burse, given to Dr. Sadoway explained the history and while others had an opportunity to urged everyone to pray daily for the Sister Zenovia Chmiiar; and the Me­ meaning of each selection, focusing attend two excellent workshops: a slide beatification of this great man. tropolitan Audrey Sheptytsky Burse, attention on the importance of music in presentation on the life of Metropolitan Three workshops followed the ge­ given to Brother Paul Szewczuk, Stu- the ritual of the Ukrainian Orthodox Audrey Sheptytsky given by Michael neral business session: ''History of dite Fathers. Church. Bilon and the LUC beatification Ukrainian Christianity" given by Dr. On Sunday morning divine liturgy During the intermission, the Rev. director, Esther Bilon; and a workshop George Kulchytsky; "Working through was celebrated by Bishop Mos­ Archimandrite Andriy Partykevich, on "Options for Senior Citizens" given the political process to help Ukraine," kal in the recently dedicated St. Jo­ pastor of St. Andrew's, gave a lecture by Jennie Bochar. given by Taras Szmagala, who headed saphat Cathedral. concerning the Orthodox faith, the Business was suspended for Friday the national committee of Ukrainians The convention concluded with a history of the Ukrainian Orthodox evening as everyone enjoyed a tour of for George Bush; "The Life and Times brunch at the Hilton Hotel. Special Church, as well as a report on the current Cleveland on "Lolly the Trolley" fol­ of Princess Olha," by Dr. Christine thanks were extended to Bishop Robert status of religion in the Soviet Union. lowed by a welcome party. Rakovsky, who knew her personally. Moskal for his filled talks during There were several questions from the Divine liturgy was celebrated Sa­ Saturday concluded willi a banquet the weekend and for his giving of his audience which showed an enthusiasm turday morning at St. Andrew's Church and ball. A special presentation was time to attend the convention. Thanks to learn more about the Ukrainians and by Msgn Leo Tymkiw, and the LUC's made at the banquet to some of the were also extended to the Cleveland their Church during this Millennium national spiritual director, the Rev. original members of the LUC. Re­ chapter for hosting the convention. year. It was quite inspiring and refreshing for the performers to see that some 250 Rutgers University conference focuses on Millennium non-Ukrainians took an active interest NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - A The morning session concluded with an in-depth analysis of the quest for in something that was quite foreign and scholarly conference focused upon the a presentation by Prof. Taras Hunczak, patriarchal structure within the unknown to them. Millennium of Christianity in Kievan who analyzed division within the Ukrai- Ukrainian Catholic Church in the It was a wonderful opportunity for Rus'-Ukraine and funded in part by the nian Church into two branches - diaspora. He revealed how political the Ukrainians to inform other Chris­ New Jersey Committee for the Huma- Ukrainian Catholic and Orthodox. influence of the Soviet Union for years tians about the plight of their Ukrai­ nians, took place on Saturday, October Following the presentations, confe­ has been opposed to the recognition of nian brothers and sisters in Soviet 15, 1988, here on the College Avenue rence participants engaged the speakers the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ukraine. This is extremely important in Campus of Rutgers University. in an in-depth discussion. Ukraine and the formation of patriar­ light of the fact that many Soviet Seven papers were presented. The The conference was visited by Car­ chal structure in the diaspora. Christian leaders frequently visit the conference focused upon historical dinal Myroslav Lubachivsky from The conference concluded with a United States and lecture to Protestant aspects and contemporary ramifica­ Rome, who also was a guest at the presentation by the Rev. Andriy Chi- congregations. Now they will be able to tions of the official introduction of luncheon. rovsky on the global impact of the ask questions concerning the locked Christianity in Kievan Rus'-Ukraine in Four papers were presented during Ukrainian Churches in the second Ukrainian Churches and imprisoned 988. Religious, cultural and social the afternoon session. Prof. Bohdan millennium of Christianity. As was the Ukrainian Christians. issues were discussed from historical Bociurkiw provided an analysis of the case in the morning, the afternoon and geopohtical perspectives. rebirth of ihe Ukrainian Orthodox session was concluded by a discussion ^KRAINIANV Prof. Miroslav Labunka presented Autocephalous Church in the 1920s and among speakers and conference parti­ Greek and Western sources in his its subsequent liquidation by Moscow. cipants. discussion of historical evidence of the Prof. Stojko discussed the current On view throughout the day in the Baptism of Kievan Rus'-Ukraine. Dr. status and position of the Ukrainian lobby of the Vorhees Lecture Hall was Frank Svss?. discussed Polish and Catholic Church in the USSR since an exhibit of books, pamphlets, and arts Russian іпіі'л: rce and the competition World War 11. and crafts related to the Millennium of between thcMin influence Ukrainian The next two papers presented a Christianity in Ukraine organized by religious liiv in the 16th and 17th continuation of the histprical perspec­ Dora Rak. Icons of Ukraine, painted by centuries. tive. Prof. Leonid Rudnytsky proyided Myroslava Stojko, also were exhibited. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1,1989 No.l

mbly, president of the parish's board of trustees, presented the hierarchs with custom to color the cross red with the traditional bread and salt, followed (Continued from page 10) A glance... beet kvas. Following the cere­ by a greeting by the pastor, the Rev. mony, the people would return Studios of Canton, Ohio, the mosaic is Nakonachny. The celebrants then en­ (Continued from page 9) home with some of the holy water 40 feet in length and 20 feet in height. tered the cathedral, filled with over 600 worshippers. hoarfrost on the trees on New to bless their houses. During its installation, it drew the Year's Day foretold a successful attention of hundreds who passed the The liturgy which followed was wheat crop in the New Year and a In Bukovyna, for example, it cathedral daily, as well as Ohio's served by Archbishop Constantine, brilliant sunset predicted a was a custom to dip a bunch of leading newspaper, the Cleveland Plain Bishop Antony and the following bountiful harvest from the or­ dried basil into the holy water and Dealer, which printed a picture of the clergy: the Very Rev. Stephen Hanka- chard and vegetable garden. sprinkle the house, yard and mosaic installation on its front page, vich, the Rev. Nakonachny, the Very The festival of Koliada tradi­ cattle. In Podillia, a mixture of with a follow-up full-page article that Rev. Mychajlo Mychajluk, of St. Vla­ tionally ends with the feast of wheat flour and holy water would included five pictures and a description dimir's; the Very Rev. Serhij Nepril of Jordan or Vodokhryshchi on be made and crosses would be of the project. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox January 19. As a completely Church, Irvington, N.J.; the Rev. marked on the walls of the house The highlight of the year's events Christian holiday, it comme­ George Siwko, Holy Trinity Ukrainian and barn in order to protect the took place on Saturday and Sunday, morates the baptism of Christ in Orthodox Church, North Royalton, family from evil spirits. November 12-13, with the dedication of the Jordan river. Jordan has no Ohio; the Rev. John Bruchok, St. the mosaic. pagan elements and was added to The eve of Jordan, called Ho- Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, the winter cycle of celebrations lodna Kutia, is also celebrated Lorain, Ohio; and the Rev. Deacon November 12, the faithful participated with the adoption of Christianity. according to ancient custom. On Jeremiah Ferencz of St. Sophia's Se­ in the sacrament of holy confession. At On this day, the rites of the this day, a strict fast would be minary, South Bound Brook, N.J. 6 p.m., the church bells rang out, blessing of the holy water are observed by the whole family. The Assisting were three seminarians from announcing the start of the festive performed — usually on the banks evening meal would begin with the St. Sophia's and 10 parish altar boys. weekend with Great Vespers, served by of a frozen river or lake. In pre­ appearance of the first evening During the liturgy, holy communion the clergy in the presence of Archbishop paration, young men would cut star and would include all of the was distributed with two chalices to the Constantine of Chicago and Bishop 12 ritual dishes of the Sviat Vechir large number of faithful by both blocks of ice and erect a cross on Antony of Washington. Responses the river. In some regions, it was including the kutia and uzvar. bishops. Responses were sung by the This day is called holodna or Vi^ere sung by the Cathedral Choir, directed by Oleh Mahlay. Hundreds of parish choir, directed by Mr. Mahlay. "hungry" because food and drink As the faithful prepared to take holy are no longer offered to the spirits faithful were uplifted by the beautiful singing of the ancient Kievan melodies. communion, a children's choir, directed of deceased ancestors and family by Lida Ostapovich, sang a special members who had come to the Immediately following the Vespers, a Millennium hymn. Listening to the house to take part in the cele­ concert was held in the adjacent parish young voices brought many worship­ brations. center. The program opened with a pers to tears. montage of the acceptance of Christi­ On this day, it was also a At the conclusion of the liturgy, the anity. Lida Sereda acted as narrator, as custom for the didukh to be taken blessing of the mosaic took place on the St. Andrew, played by Taras Rosza, St. out of the house and carried to the steps in front of the church. As the Olha, played by Teresa Rosza, and St. orchard where it would be burned. prayers were read and the choir sang the Volodymyr, played by Mykola Rosza, This was seen by the people as the Tropar to St. Volodymyr, Archbishop separately entered the hall to the back­ symbolic burning of winter and Constantine and Bishop Antony used ground singing of the parish choir. the calling of spring. When the blessed water from the Dnieper River to Steven Habel, chairman of the parish's grain from the didukh had burn­ sanctify this most impressive mosaic Millennium Committee, then offered ed, the ashes would be gathered which will serve as a reminder of this words of welcome to the audience. and carried to the garden and historic event to future generations. Other participants were the Tmyan- biiriea. Following the brief outdodr service, a da Vocal Ensemble of Toronto, the banquet was held in the parish center Kashtan Dance Ensemble of Cleveland, with 475 people in attendance. Mr. directed by Markian Komichak and Habel called upon the choir to sing the UKRAINIAN BIBLES FOR MILLENNIUM David Wozniak, and St. Vladimir's Lord's Prayer, after which he in­ Cathedral Choir, directed by Oleh troduced Dr. Ihor Mahlay as master of YEAR IN UKRAINE Mahlay with Dr. Marko Farion as guest ceremonies for the dinner. Praise The LORD! 32.000 Ukrainian Bibles were delivered to the Soviet Union on Sep. 12, soloist. The first speaker was Mayor Michael 1988 by the United Bible Societies^ The Rev. John Nakonachny, pastor Ries of Parma, who read a special of St. Vladimir's, cjosed the concert For the first time in the 70-year history of the Soviet Union, USSR's government allows proclamation in honor of the Millen­ with words of gratitude to all performers to import 100.000 Ukrainian Bibles. nium and St. Vladimir's Parish. He was and to members of the concert com­ followed by the main speakers, Bishop The Ukrainian Family Bible Association is asking you for a gift of 525.00 or more, if possible, mittee for organizing a most enjoyable Antony and Archbishop Constantine. to help print and deliver Ukrainian Bibles to Ukraine by the United Bible Societies of West program. Remarks were then given by the Very Germany. We must respond with unity to this God-giveaxhance. The following day, the faithful began Rev. William Diakiw, president of the Thank you and God Bless You AIL arriving over an hour before the service Consistory of the Ukrainian Orthodox Traveller to the Ukraine! To obtain Ukrainian Bibles write to: was to begin. Specially designed blue Church, who offered greetings on UKRAINIAN FAMILY BIBLE ASSOCIATION and yellow banners announcing the behalf of Metropolitan Mstyslav, the P.O. Box 3723, Palm Desert, CA. 92261-3723. (619) 345-4913 Millennium were hung on both sides of Rev. Nakonachny, pastor of St. Vla­ the entrance to the cathedral. Seventeen dimir's, the Very Rev. Hankavich, dean Millennium banners, installed with the of the Penn-Ohio Deanery and pastor cooperation of the City of Parma, lined emeritus of St. Vladimir's, and Mr. JOHN DEMJANJUK SPEAKS: both sides of the street in front of the Trembly, board president. church. During the banquet, the "Varenyky At 9 a.m., children of the parish's Group" of St. Vladimir's presented a Ukrainian and Sunday schools greeted check in the amount of 530,000 to the ^ 3U HAVE JUDGED. A PERSON WHO IS NOT GUILTY Archbishop Constantine and Bishop parish's Millennium Fund, bringing і ANYTHING, AN INNOCENT HUMAN BEING " Antony with flowers as they arrived at the total contributions raised during the the church. Formal greetings and fund drive to over 5140,000. ' M NOT ^IVAN THE TERRIBLE' AND THE MOST JUST flowers were then given by Lisa Cocchi, In closing the weekend celebration, \ fNfeSS IS GOD HIMSELF WHO KNOWS THAT I AM representing the Taras Shevchenko the benediction was offered by the Very r COGENT." School of Ukrainian Studies, and Rev. Mychajluk, with final blessings by Martha Jogan from the Junior Ukrai­ Archbishop Constantine and Bishop "I DONOTDESERVETHIS. IAMINNOCENT, INNOCENT, nian Orthodox League. Myron Tre­ Antony. INNOCENT. AND GOD IS MY WITNESS." U.R. lECORDS PRODUCTIONS is pleased to present you j( PIfASE HELP SUPPORT THE APPEAL OF AN INNOCENT the II Ukrainian ftlbuii of 1988 MAN. VESELI MOCMI Prayers and financial support desparately needed. 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tion, especially amongst our youth. Of of one Ukrainian Autocephalous Or­ the Great and Holy Council of the 1988 Nativity... major concern to us all should be the thodox Church. Ecumenical Orthodox Church have (Continued from page 1) problem of how to interest our youth in We must be aware of the fact that been in progress for many years, but invaluable treasure of Ukrainian Or­ the Church and religious life, how to together we create a large and powerful there are no concrete indications that thodox Christianity. make them active and devout members entity with unlimited potential. We this utmost important and urgent Last year we solemnly observed the of their parishes and the Church as a should use this potential to inform the meeting of Orthodox Christians from Millennium of the Baptism of Rus'- whole, who will accept from their world of the spiritual wealth and great­ all over the world will take place in the Ukraine by Prince Volodymyr the parents the great 1,000-year-old legacy ness of Ukrainian Orthodoxy and be near future. It is possible that a great Great. This was a unique opportunity to of Ukrainian Orthodoxy. examples of profound faith, deep spiri­ and Holy Council would inconvenience elevate ourselves beyond our mundane In addition, the Sobor passed re­ tuality and highly moral standards. certain forces and that they leave no surroundings, to digress from the solutions such as: the necessity of Then, on a stronger foundation and stone unturned in trying to prevent its narrow path of our everyday lives, to closer contact between our Church with greater moral authority, we will convocation. take each oth^r by the hand as one center in South Bound Brook and the stand a better chance of success in Having observed the Millennium of united Ukrainian Orthodox Christian parishes; the development of an edu­ defending our oppressed brothers and Christian Ukraine, the Millennium of family and to offer prayers of thanks­ cational program for our clergy which sisters in Ukraine and our ancestral the glorious Kievan Metropolia, we giving to the Lord, Who made us would enhance their theological and rights, which have been so ruthlessly would like to be in the forefront of the beneficiaries of His Grace which He spiritual knowledge; the establishment trampled by Moscow. renewal of the Ecumenical Orthodox shed upon the inhabitants of Kiev and of choir director and cantor seminars; The world is currently experiencing Church. Therefore, one of the first our entire nation in the summer of 988. the renewal of the Scientific Theological difficult times. We see the decay of those actions of our Church in her second The Millennium jubilee of Christian Institute and the Department of Reli­ moral standards which have governed millennium was her request of the Ukraine has instilled in us, as it instilled gious Education; the construction of a humanity. That which was formerly Ecumenical Patriarch Demetrios I that in our ancestors 1,000 years ago, a great senior citizens' home at our Church considered repulsive and illegal is today he do everything which is required to creative stimulus along with the desire Center in South Bound Brook; the accepted as the norm. Crime, narcotics, hasten the convocation of the Great and to draw oneself closer to Christ, to work establishment of a Consistory-based lack of principles, longing for profit at Holy Council of the Ecumenical Or­ for Him and His Church, to strengthen Charities' Office; the opening of a any price, negligence in work and thodox Church. We all must support this our love for fellow man, and above all, permanent Ukrainian Orthodox In­ disrespect for tradition are manifest request in our prayers, in our virtuous to continuously strive for improvement formation Bureau; the expansion of the daily. Under these conditions the Christian lifestyle and in devout labor so that we may be worthy children of Church's publishing activities. Church is continuously losing her in­ for the good of our Church. May God God. All of the above are great and im­ fluence and the faithful turn from her help us! In the spirit of such a creative ele­ portant tasks. If we, filled with the and are left alone — without faith and We greet you with the great feast of vation, the 12th Sobor of our Church inspiration which we draw from the without God. the Nativity of the Son of God on earth. was held in the fall of last year. During celebration of the Millennium of The Orthodox Churches have not May His goodness, kindness and love this Sobor we proclaimed that "we will Christian Ukraine, reach all of the goals escaped these problems and due to the always be with you. enter into the second Millennium of we have set for ourselves, then we may contemporary lack of inter-Church Christ is born — let us glorify Him! proudly say that we are worthy of our Christian Ukraine with a firm determi­ relations have been unable to address Devotedly yours in Christ, nation to continue our unswerving glorious ancestors' trust, for we have these contemporary problems with a faithfulness to Christ our Savior, to His not squandered, but rather enhanced single voice or to propose solutions to t Mstyslav Holy Faith and our nation's Auto- the invaluable legacy which they had them. In the internal and external Metropolitan cephalous Church; that we will strive to bequeathed to us. Then our descendants politics of some Orthodox Churches preserve and enhance our religious, will remember us with the same reve­ chauvinistic and political motives pre­ t Constantine national and cultural life; that we will rence with which we remember and vail over truth and righteousness. There Archbishop strengthen and enrich our native Church; revere those who 1,000 years ago em­ are differences in approach to the Holy and that we will bequeath our spiritual braced thjs^ Holy Christian Faith with Sacraments, to liturgical, calendar and t Anatoly and national treasures to future ge­ their hearts and souls. many other issues. All these problems Archbishop nerations/' (Resolution No. 11 A). The time has come, however, for us to will remain unresolved so long as each Guided by this resolution the par­ broaden our horizons. We must not individual Church continues to walk t Volodymyr ticipants of the Sobor passed many restrict ourselves to only parochial or her own harrow path disregarding the Archbishop additional resolutions which will direct deanery affairs, or to the concerns of wider needs of the entire Ecumenical us in the fulfillment of these mandates in just our particular Church in the United Orthodox Church. The resolution of t Antony the near future. Special attention was States of America. Rather, we must be these problems calls for the joint wis­ Bishop given to the necessity to commence more global in our approach and we dom of Ecumenical Orthodoxy, under missionary activities in our Church must remember that we are, regardless the guidance of the Life-giving Holy Nativity 1988/89 which would foster and promote faith, of whether we live in America, Europe, Spirit - the Spirit of God's infinite Center of St. Andrew piety and Ukrainian Christian tradi­ South America or Australia, members wisdom. the First-Called Apostle Preparations for the convocation of South Bound Brook, N.J. The Ukrainian Weeldy Press Fund Радісних Свят Різдва Христового Ivan Holowinsky, New Brunswick, N J S50.00 R. 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RECORDING DEPARTMENT DISBURSEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 1988 MEMBERSHIP REPORT Paid To Or For Members: Juv. Adults ADD -TOTALS- Cash Surrenders 528,327.19 TOTAL AS OF AUGUST 31. 1988 18,308 48,041 6,310 72,659 Endowments Matured 51,500.00 GAINS IN SEPTEMBER 1988 Death Benefits 61,183.32 New members "ir "40" Interest On Death Benefits 81.56 Reinstated 68 ir 96 Payor Death Benefits 144.53 25 3 Transferred in 67 106 Reinsurance Premiums Paid 2,454.88 22 17 Change class in 3 5 Dues From Members Returned 697.74 2 Transferred from Juv. Dept 4 4. Indigent Benefits Disbursed 1,950.00 TOTAL GAINS: 182 299 LOSSES IN SEPTEMBER Total Я46.339.22 Suspended 14 25 10 49 Transferred out 23 68 17 108 Operating Expenses: Change of class out 2 3 5 Washington Office . 58,386.66 Transferred to adults..... 4 4 - Real Estate ..... 165,068.11 Died 61 61 Svoboda Operation 127,701.97 Cash surrender 42 54 96 Official Publication-Svoboda 90,000.00 Endowment matured 21 39 60 Organizing Expenses: Fully paid-up 24 50 74 Advertising 54,795.00 Reduced paid-up Medical Inspections 230.15 Extended insurance Reward To Special Organizers 2,019.24 2 20 22 Reward To Organizers 328.60 TOTAL LOSSES; 130 304 47 481 Traveling Expenses-Special Organizers.., 70.10 INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: GAINS IN SEPTEMBER Total 57,443.09 24 50 74 9 22 — 31 Payroll, Insurance And Taxes: TOTAL GAINS: 33 72 105 Salary Of Executive Officers 514,233.34 LOSSES IN SEPTEMBER — Salary Of Office Employees 52,208.72 34,076.84 Died.... 2b 25 Employee Benefit Plan Cash surrender 19 23 42 Taxes-Federal, State And City On Employee Wages... 19,651.60 Reinstated 9 - 9 5 5 10 Total.., 5120,170.50 TOTAL LOSSES: 24 62 86 TOTAL UNA MEMBERSHIP — General Expenses: AS OF SEPTEMBER 31,1988 18,272 47.929 6,295 72,496 Bank Charges 543.50 Books And Periodicals 119.00 General Office Maintenance 3,471.29 WALTER SOCHAN Insurance Department Fees 4,288.15 Operating Expense Of Canadian Office.., 158.71 Supreme Secretary Postage U27.00 Printing And Stationery 3,378.51 Rental Of Equipment And Services 262.61 Telephone, Telegraph 836.39 FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT Traveling Expenses-General 4,428.50 Total 518,213.66 INCOME FOR SEPTEMBER 1988 Miscellaneous: Ukrainian Publications 57,500.00 Dues From Members 5224,428.65 Youth Sports Activities 653.48 Income From "Svoboda" Operation.. 119,970.84 Fraternal Activities 13.45 Investment Income: Donations 3^50.00 Bonds 5362,271.32 Accrued Interest On Bonds.. 4,193.15 Certificate Loans 2,635.54 Professional Fees 3,000.00 Mortgage Loans 31,816.27 , Banks 5,646.09 Total... 518,610.08 Stoctis 3,168.49 Real Estate 148,396.00 Investments: Bonds 5147,750.00 Total... 5553,933.71 Mortgages 113,000.00 Stock 3,168.49 Certificate Loans 5,155.54 Real Estate 5,633.41 Refunds: Taxes Federal, State 4 City On Employee Wages 520,406.99 Total., 5274.707.44 Taxes Held In Escrow 1,623.00 Pisbufsemeirts For September, 1988,. 5976,640.73 Employee Hospitalization Plan Premiums 326.55 Official Publication "Svoboda" 34,615.17 General Office Maintenance Ret'd 1,641.70 PostageRet'd 14.00 - Scholarship Ret'd 300.00 BALANCE

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advice for those who were planning Reflections... such trips. He urged visitors to speak in Ukrainian American... Metropolitan Sulyk... Ukrainian at all times, to insist that (Continued from page 6) residents speak to them in Ukrainian, to (Continued from page 8) (Continued from page 10) question any reluctance to use the mental action. majoring in elementary education on Times and Philadelphia Inquirer, were Ukrainian language, he recommended Questions about the Ukrainian the master's degree level, S200; Alex­ also included so that those who open the that book distribution be systematical­ language led to a detailed discussion of andra Iwanyckyj, graduate of ICHS time capsule will have some idea of what ly planned before the trip and that nationalist leanings among Ukrainian who will study at WSU, S200; Nicholas life was like when the capsule was books not be haphazardly doled out to intellectuals, writers, artists and others. Gregory Iwasko, graduate of Okemos buried. anyone. Father Romaniuk spoke of commit­ High School currently enrolled at the In his homily to those gathered for Travelers approached casually by tees, groups, clubs and other organi­ University of Miami in medicine, S200; the event. Archbishop Sulyk stated that people requesting literature should be zations forming almost daily to Markian Karpinsky, graduate of ISHS "It is with pride that you, members of wary and should realize that those question, criticize and discuss ideas that wants to study pre-medicine at WSU the League of Ukrainian Catholics, asking are often hoping to intercept the Soviet regime considers dangerous. S200; Marta Stefaniuk, student at represent the heirs of the Ukrainian books intended for those who would He commented that nationalism is on Oakland University, but planning to Christian heritage, and place in the make proper use of them. Although the the rise and that the Soviet government enroll at U. of M., currently studying sacred ground on which tred the casual request may come from a Soviet is responding to these signs with repres­ communications, S200; Audrey Tom- Servant of God, Andrey Sheptytsky, official anxious to prevent the literature sive measures. He spoke of dissidents kiw, graduate of WSU in biological Bishop Soter Ortynsky and his succes­ from reaching dissidents, it often comes being charged with "nationalism" for sciences, is currently pursuing a Ph.D. sors — as well as generations of the from self-absorbed if well-meaning speaking in the Ukrainian language, of in molecular biology, S200; Eric Wydra, faithful — a written record of the individualas who wish to expand their a Ukrainian named Mykhailo Slobo- graduate of Bishop Gallagher High Church of your ancestors and which personal libraries without much dian who was sentenced to a labor camp School, will be attending U. of M., you so nobly represent." for hanging a blue and yellow flag from thought of how the materials may serve S200; and Christine Zarycky, student at A special stone was made for the his window. At this juncture, Father the interests of Ukraine. Books placed WSU preparing for a career in law, occasion and will be placed on the site of Romaniuk asked his listeners why they into the hands of either are books that S200. the burial to remind all where the spoke of dissidents. "These people," he will not be disseminated among those After many acknowledgements and capsule was buried. The marker reads said, "are not dissidents. They are most willing and most able to further pictures by guests and family members, "Millennium Ukrainian Christianity - patriots." Ukrainian nationalism. the Rev. Stelmach concluded the ban­ League of Ukrainian Catholics - Time When asked whether the mass de­ When asked about his future plans, quet with a benedictional prayer. Capsule - Dec. 4, 1988. Open 2088." monstrations in Armenia and Estonia, the Rev. Romaniuk indicated that he which have received such strong media would like to return to Ukraine to attention in the Western press, were continue to work among the faithful HURYN MEMORIALS PORT POPOVICH REALTY, INC. likely to occur in Ukraine, the Rev. there. "I can't teach you how to be FOR THE FINEST IN CUSTOM MADE 2375 Harbor Blvd. Romaniuk replied that Ukrainian na­ better," he told his audience, "and you MEMORIALS INSTALLED IN ALL CEME­ Port Charlotte, FL. 33952 tionalism was too threatening to the can't teach me how to be better... but TERIES IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA 1-813-629-3179 Soviet Union and that such demonstra­ there ..." of New York including Holy Spirit in BUSINESS OF THE WEEK! tions were not likely to be allowed in H^mptonburgh, NY,, St. Andrew's in South Ice craam, yogurt ft sandwich shoppe, busy Bound Brook, Pine Bush Cemetery in Ukraine. shopping center, heart of booming GOVERNMENT SEIZED VEHICLES Kerhonkson and Glen Spey Cemetery community. 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We offer a magnificent selection Warm wishes of gift items for Christmas for a joyoiLs Holidai) Saison and all other occasions. and a Happy New Year MANAGEMENT OF SOYUZIVKA THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1,1989 N^l VOA to broadcast services PREVIEW OF EVENTS JAMAICA PLAIN, MASS. - The It is also ironic that Ukrainian Ortl|)- L January 6 branch, will hold an evening dedi- J Voice of America has selected st. dox Christians must turn on the radio'to cated to Ukrainian political pri-^i Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church listen to Christmas services in their I HARTFORD, Con.: The Ukrainian in the Boston area as the parish to deliv­ native language, due to the fact that the |National Home of Hartford invites soners on the occasion of the Day of ^ Solidarity with Ukrainian Political \ er the Christmas divine services to Uk­ Ukrainian Orthodox Church has l^en I the public to a traditional Ukrai- raine for 1989. This is a significant outlawed in Soviet Ukraine since ІФІ, |nian Christmas Eve dinner at 6:30 Prisoners at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew's 1 Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1510 1 event, due to the fact that the Soviet Voice of America will broadcast live I p.m. A donation of S5 per person for government has announced that it has to Ukraine from St. Andrew Churcfi?on ladults and S3 for children is reques- New Hampshire Ave. All proceeds/ will go toward the Ukrainian dissi- j stopped jamming all Voice of America January 6 and 7, the traditional dates rted. For information call (203) 524- broadcasts dent fund. For more information call I for Christmas Eve and ChristmasjDay |5702. The national home is located at according to the Julian calendar to 1961 Wethersfield Ave. Marta Zielyk, (202) 244-8836. Leonid Miliavsky... which the Ukrainian Church adheres. A January 14 Christmas Carol concert and a sermon I January 7-8 (Continued from page 2) by Archimandrite Andriy Partylcevich, PARMA, Ohio: Two days of Christ­ WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.: The 1 the pastor, will begin at 9 p.fti. on ist-Leninist question, or to the question Friday, January 6. mas celebrations at St. Vladimir's Ukrainian American Club of the 1 of socialism and capitalism. The UDU Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral will Palm Beaches will hold its malanka I On January 7, the Christmas divine has a position on such things and liturgy will be broadcast live at |1 a.m. ^begin with a special one-hour Christ­ at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox ' considers that we should have one. The mas radio program on radio station Church hall, 1317 Florida Mango i and will be celebrated by Fathe^Andriy time has come to accept certain things and Deacon Marius Cybulski, Choral WERE-1300 AM, 7-8 p.m. The Road. For tickets and information 4 and to reject others. ^second annual broadcast, dedicated call John or Helen Barko, (407) 737- \ responses will be Sung by the church to the shut-ins of the parish, will 2940. choir under the direction of Prof. D. How many members do you have in Sadoway. Through the cdebration of feature greetings from the Very Rev. Ukraine? Stephen Hankavich, pastor eme­ HARTFORD, Conn.: The annual ^ this liturgy, the parishioners of St. ritus, and the Rev. John Nakonach- Ukrainian New Year's Eve dance Andrew Church will be^ble to extend Approximately 40 in Kiev, and the Christmas greetings to their brothers ny, pastor of St. Vladimir's, as well as (malanka) will be held at 8:30 p.m. at 4 same number in another four or five a performance of carols by the 45- the Ukrainian National Home. Music - and sisters in Ukraine/behind the Iron cities. The Moscow DU has approxima­ Curtain. ^^ voice St. Vladimir's Choir, directed for dancing will be provided by the ^ tely 500 in the whole USSR, including by Oleh Mahlay. The Christmas Rosa orchestra from New York. For ^ 300 in Moscow. The composition of the celebrations will continue on Sunday table reservations call the Coope- і UDU includes workers, professional Washington... \ with a congregational singing of rative SUM-A gift store. (203) 246- ' intellectuals, peasants" but no profes­ traditional Christmas carols by the (Continued from page 8) . 6955. sional politicans. Its ethnic composition piano by her mother, Laryssa. Natalka English Choir, directed by Stephania includes many ethnic groups, like the Stefaniuk, after 8:30 a.m. divine Bulavka and' Marko Stefaniuk gave January 15 Moscow DU - Ukrainians, Jews and beautiful recitations of poems. liturgy in English. The children's Armenians. Ukrainian School Choir, directed by Another feature of the evening was a. Lidia Ostapovich, will sing carols at WATERVLIET, N.Y.: The Ukrab video prepared by Dr. Yaromyr Orysh- nian Congress Committee of Ame­ How can the Ukrainian emigration kevych, the late Dr. Oryshkevyeh's son, the Ukrainian-language divine li­ help? turgy at 10 a.m. At noon the Ukrai­ rica, United Branches of the Capital of various events in the history of the District (Albany area), will sponsor a school. Current and former pupils of nian Choir will present a concert in Mainly by supplying information church of traditional carols and commemorative program marking the school, parents and friends gathered the 71st anniversary of Ukrainian about political life in the West - Ukra­ around video monitors after the formal hymns. A reception, sponsored by inian political history, the Orthodox St. Ann's Sisterhood, will take place Independence Day at 4 p.m. in the part of the evening to enjoy the show, Ukrainian Club. The program will and Catholic Churches. Especially laugh and reminisce. In addition, pho­ after the concert in the parish center. needed are documents on the Ukrainian For information call (216) 886-3252. include the reading of the Fourth tos of all graduates, teachers and Universal, singing and recitations by Orthodox Church. staffers of the school were displayed on Щ January 12 the Ukrainian school students, a large bulletin boards. montage of Ukrainian history by Who leads the UDU? Two choirs of pupils sang during the 1 SILVER SPRING, Md.: The Pershi Plast youth members and a speech by banquet. First, the entire student body Щ Stezhi Plast sorority, Washington Roman Zwarycz of New York. At the moment there is no recog­ gave an enthusiastic rendition of the nized leader. But the two leading JHymri of the Millennium of Rus'-Uk- PREVIEW OF EVENTS, a listing of Ukrainian community events open to activists are Anatoly Bychenko and raine. Later, pupils of the lowest grades the public, is a service provided free of diarge by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Taras Antoniuk. sang "We Are Children of God," (My Ukrainian community. To have an event listed in this column, please send Dity Bozhi) and "Late Ivan," (Pizniy information (type of event, date, time, place, admission, sponsor, etc.), - Is the UDU in conHict with the Ivanko). The older children sang "Lebe- typed and in the English language ^ along with the phone number of a person authorities? di Materynstva." who may be reached during daytime hours for additional information, to: Afterwards, the youths enjoyed a Preview of Events, The Ukrafaiian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, They take us seriously and we have "vechirka," while their parents ex­ NJ. 07302. been given attention in the press. They changed congratulations, finished cof­ PLEASE NOTE: Preview items must be received one week before desired consider us a dangerous threat because fee and pastries, and recapitulated the date of publication. No faiformation will be taken over the phone. Preview we could turn into a political mov­ first 25 years of a most worthy commi- items will be published only once (please indicate desired date of publication). ement. nity enterprise. All items are published at the discretion of the editorial staff and in accordance with avaikible space. U. of Penn students seek The Ukrainian Association of Washington, D.C. is sponsoring a course in Ukrainian history by Lada Onyshkevych This campaign for a Ukrainian his­ "WASHINGTON MALANKA" tory course results from the Slavic PHILADELPHIA - The Ukrainian Department's recent elimination of all BANQUET AND BALL Student Hromada at the University of Ukrainian language and literature Saturday, January 14, 1989 Pennsylvania is pressuring adminis­ courses from its curriculum. Until the trators to offer a course in Ukrai­ spring 1988 semester, the department Indian Spring Country Club nian history for the spring 1989 se­ had offerred these courses under the Layhill Road, Silver Spring, Maryland mester. In the face of repeated denials at tutelage of Zoia Korsun through a Music by: "Alex and Dorko" and "Our Song" many different administrative de­ federal funding program. Having lost this funding, however, the Slavic De­ Cocktails: 6:30 p.m. Dress: Black Tie partments, students have organized a partment declines to reinstate the Dinner: 7:30 p.m. Admission: S55 campaign of numerous petitions, letters, and personal interviews and phone Ukrainian language program on a RESERVATIONS REQUIRED calls, which may finally be paying off. departmental funding basis. For information: Ukrainian Association of Washington Favorable prospects for a Ukrainian Members of the Ukrainian Student P.O. Box 14084, Washington, D.C. 20044 course lur next semester center on a Hromada are currently working to find (202) 347-8629 or (703) 237-0428 19th-20th century Ukrainian history permanent alternative funding sources course under the tutelage of Prof. Taras for the program. Hunczak of Rutgers University. If The Student Hromada is currently successful, the course would be offered searching for all University of Penn­ through the University of Pennsylva­ sylvania alumni in the Ukrainian com­ nia's evening school (College of Ge­ munity, and published a separate neral Studies), with classes arranged for alumni newsletter for anyone in­ one evening per week. Enrollment in the terested. Any Penn alumni are invited course would be open to the community to call the Hromada's president, Adrian as well as to Penn students. Hewryk, at (215) 243-8393,