Choir of Kyiv church performs at Orthodox cathedral in Parma (10/18/98)

Choir of Kyiv church performs at Orthodox cathedral in Parma

PARMA, Ohio - St. Mary the Protectress (Pokrova) Ukrainian Orthodox Choir - Kyiv Patriarchate sang the responses to the 10:15 a.m. divine liturgy on Sunday, September 20, here at St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral.

Arriving at the cathedral before the conclusion of the 8:30 a.m. liturgy, the choir from Kyiv also sang hymns at that service. The choir, directed by Taras Mironych, is part of the 160-member Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus that is presently on a 40-city tour throughout the United States.

Celebrants at the liturgies were the Rev. John R. Nakonachny, pastor, the Rev. Volodymyr Steliac, assistant pastor, the Rev. John Mironko and the Rev. Deacon Ihor Mahlay. Also serving the liturgy was a guest from Kyiv, the Rev. Deacon Volodymyr Hrycuk of St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral - Kyiv Patriarchate. The Rev. Hrycuk is also a soloist with the Kyivan Chorus; his powerful bass resounded throughout the cathedral.

Words of welcome were offered by the Rev. Nakonachny, who spoke of the parish's joy at welcoming the visitors from Kyiv and of the parish's continuous financial and moral support for the Autocephalous Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Ukraine. He also spoke of his close relationship with the Pokrova parish in Ukraine and the numerous times he has served there when visiting Kyiv.

Following the liturgy, the choir members were guests at a luncheon sponsored by parish organizations. Greetings were offered by Dr. Taras Mahlay, president of the Cleveland chapter of the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund, and Alex Kuzma, project coordinator of the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund. Before departing, the guests toured the parish's school, library, and the memorial room and monument dedicated to the Great Famine,

On Wednesday, September 23, the Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performed at Severance Hall in Cleveland for an audience of over 1,200. As co-sponsors of the concert, the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund will receive a portion of the proceeds. These funds will assist in meeting the medical needs of the victims of the world's worst nuclear accident.

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