Josyf Slipyj
Ukrainian Cardinal and Church Leader
Born
1892
133 years ago
Died
September 7th, 1984
41 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Ukraine
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A prominent figure within the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, served as a cardinal and the Major Archbishop of Lviv. After being arrested in 1945 by Soviet authorities, spent 18 years in imprisonment and exile. Worked to uphold the religious rights of Ukrainians under communist rule and contributed to the revitalization of the church in Ukraine after the fall of the Soviet Union. Promoted ecumenical dialogue and the presence of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church worldwide.
Served as Major Archbishop of Lviv
Wrote extensively on church issues
Fought for religious freedom in Ukraine
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