July 10, 2015

Exhibit at Ukrainian National Museum to mark 150th anniversary of Sheptytsky

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Metropolitan Andrey Sheptysky

CHICAGO – The Ukrainian National Museum is unveiling a significant exhibit, “Apostle of Peace,” which celebrates the 150th anniversary of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky’s birth. This exhibit honors his contributions to the Roman Catholic and Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Churches, his philanthropic accomplishments for youth and the arts in Ukraine, and his humanitarian deeds sheltering those sought by the Nazis. For his exemplary life, it is anticipated that Metropolitan Sheptytsky will be canonized a saint.

The exhibit will present information about Sheptytsky, who was the metropolitan of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in Ukraine from 1901 until his death in 1944 and is considered the most influential figure in the history of the Ukrainian Church in the 20th century. Additionally, the Ukrainian National Museum’s collection of personal letters, relics and other artifacts owned by Sheptytsky will be on display.

The Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, author of “Metropolitan Andrei Sheptytsky and the Establishment of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States,” will speak about the metropolitan at the exhibit’s opening. The presentation will be in English and Ukrainian.

All are invited to the exhibit opening Friday, July 17, at 7 p.m., which will be followed by a reception. Admission is $10. The exhibit will be on display through August 30.

The Ukrainian National Museum is located in the heart of Chicago’s Ukrainian Village, at 2249 W. Superior St. Hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children under age 12. Parking is available beside the museum and across the street in the church parking lot.

For more information call 312-421-8020 or e-mail [email protected].

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