In Ternopil held a solemn Academy on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the birth of Joseph the Blind
Solemn Academy on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the birth of Patriarch Josyf Slipyj will be held on Sunday, June 11, NK Berezil Ternopil. The Academy is a spiritual word Arihiko and Metropolitan of Ternopil-Zboriv Vasyl Semenyuk. In addition, soloists, choir and chamber orchestra the honored Capella of Ukraine "trembita". The event starts at 17.00. Admission is free. Recall that according to the resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of 22 December 2016 "On the celebration of memorable dates and anniversaries in 2017", as well as to the preservation and development of historical and spiritual consciousness of the Ukrainian people throughout the year in the field hosted several events on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the birth of Josyf Slipyj, Metropolitan, Primate of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. In particular, in February of this year events were held in sec. Zazdrist Terebovlya district — the home of the Metropolitan. The Museum-estate of Joseph Blind continue tours for students and youth of Ternopil region. In libraries and museums of local lore of the area in October-November of 2017, will act illustrative and photo documentary exhibition about the life and spiritual and social activities of Josyf Slipyj. In the field of education lessons, educational hours, scientific-practical conferences and other thematic events devoted to 125-anniversary of birthday of Joseph the Blind. In addition, the State archives of Ternopil region will be organized a photo-documentary exhibition about the life of Joseph the Blind. The bright memory of Patriarch Joseph was a witness to the events nearly a turbulent twentieth century. Through the tragic stages of our history, revolutions, wars, millions of human tragedy and personal loss he carried the fire of his indomitable spirit, the fever of the heart of a Ukrainian patriot and protector of the Ukrainian Church. In the memory of posterity, he will remain not only as cardinal, Archbishop and Patriarch, and, above all, as a Martyr of faith and of conscience, a prisoner for Christ's sake, as an exceptional personality, which was included in the history of the Church and left a bright trace in the world's theological traditions. This was reported in the Ternopil regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
