In the Ternopil region for the 125th anniversary of the birth of Patriarch Josyf Slipyj opened a unique exhibition
In the lobby of the Ternopil regional state administration opened a special exhibition on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the birth of Patriarch Josyf Slipyj. The exhibition consists of 40 copies, original blocks which have about a hundred units. In particular, this brand allow you to trace all the ways in which Joseph was held after the conclusion of the Blind. There will be exhibition about two weeks. Part in its opening was attended by the Chairman of the Ternopil regional state administration Stepan Barna. According to him, the figure of Joseph the Blind is extremely extraordinary for Ternopil region. After all, this man, who was not only a priest, Confessor, cardinal, but a patriot of the Ukrainian people. "Joseph Blind was the head of the Ukrainian Church in a difficult period, and although it did not last long, however, for his service was exiled for 18 years in a concentration camp. In the same year marks the 125th birthday of Cardinal Josyf Slipyj at the initiative of the deputies of the Ternopil Nicholas Lushnja and Igor B we note that at the national level. That is why our task is to do everything to this figure was available, understandable and in the field knew everything. Perhaps, the exhibition marks reflected modest information about Joseph Blind, but it is quite rich and informative, and most importantly – underlines the importance of this figure", – said Stepan Barna. At the same time, as said the Director of the Ternopil regional Museum of local lore Stepan Kostyuk, the figure of Josyf Slipyj requires the full attention and study. After all, his spirit and willpower contributed to his pastoral activities were developed Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church and Church communities on those continents, where the Ukrainian community. "We present today a modest but unique exhibition, which was presented to us at the time, Dr. Roman Smyk from the United States of America. Because when we lived in the time of atheism, Soviet mail not released their products, but the underground Ukrainian mail gave us the opportunity to trace all the ways in which Joseph was held after the conclusion of the Blind and concentration camps. Therefore, in the person of Joseph the Blind, we became the owners of a unique collection and will work to figure it was alleged and that the spirituality of our nation has been enriched," said Stepan Kostyuk. This was reported in the Ternopil regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
