Ukrainian Greek Catholic Bishop & Martyr (1883–1950)
Blessed Hryhoriy (Gregory) Lakota was a gentle, humble bishop who became one of the great confessors of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church during the fierce Soviet persecution. As Auxiliary Bishop of Przemyśl, he quietly served his people with compassion and simplicity, and when the Communist authorities demanded he abandon communion with Rome, he refused—choosing fidelity to Christ over personal safety.
Arrested in 1946 and sent to the brutal Vorkuta gulag, he endured cold, starvation, and forced labor with remarkable patience. Prisoners later recalled how his presence brought peace to those around him. Even in chains, he ministered, prayed, and encouraged others to remain faithful. He surrendered his life in 1950, a martyr for the unity of the Church. Pope St. John Paul II beatified him in 2001 among the Blessed Ukrainian Martyrs.
Each prayer card is handcrafted individually and prayed over throughout the entire creation process, asking God to bless the person who will receive it. The artwork is printed on museum-quality photo paper for exceptional color, clarity, and longevity, then sealed in a premium double-laminated finish for strength and daily use. This card is made to last a lifetime of devotion, whether kept in a prayer book, placed on a home altar, or given as a gift.
A powerful reminder of steadfast faith in suffering, this prayer card invites you to seek the intercession of Blessed Hryhoriy in times of trial, perseverance, and quiet endurance for the sake of Christ.
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Bishop & Martyr (1883–1950)
Blessed Hryhoriy (Gregory) Lakota was a gentle, humble bishop who became one of the great confessors of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church during the fierce Soviet persecution. As Auxiliary Bishop of Przemyśl, he quietly served his people with compassion and simplicity, and when the Communist authorities demanded he abandon communion with Rome, he refused—choosing fidelity to Christ over personal safety.
Arrested in 1946 and sent to the brutal Vorkuta gulag, he endured cold, starvation, and forced labor with remarkable patience. Prisoners later recalled how his presence brought peace to those around him. Even in chains, he ministered, prayed, and encouraged others to remain faithful. He surrendered his life in 1950, a martyr for the unity of the Church. Pope St. John Paul II beatified him in 2001 among the Blessed Ukrainian Martyrs.
Each prayer card is handcrafted individually and prayed over throughout the entire creation process, asking God to bless the person who will receive it. The artwork is printed on museum-quality photo paper for exceptional color, clarity, and longevity, then sealed in a premium double-laminated finish for strength and daily use. This card is made to last a lifetime of devotion, whether kept in a prayer book, placed on a home altar, or given as a gift.
A powerful reminder of steadfast faith in suffering, this prayer card invites you to seek the intercession of Blessed Hryhoriy in times of trial, perseverance, and quiet endurance for the sake of Christ.
