This Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky prayer card commemorates the Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishop (1903–1973), who suffered imprisonment and persecution under the Soviet regime for his fidelity to the Catholic faith. He spent years in prisons and labor camps, enduring torture, before finally being released in 1972, only to die shortly after from the effects of his sufferings.
Beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001, Blessed Vasyl is remembered as a courageous witness to the truth of Christ and as one of the great martyrs of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. His fearless example inspires all Catholics to remain faithful in times of trial.
This prayer card is ideal for daily devotion, as a gift for those with Ukrainian or Ruthenian heritage, or for anyone honoring the modern martyrs of the Church.
Traditions:
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church (universal recognition of martyrs)
Feast Day: June 27 (with the Martyrs of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church)
Title: Bishop, Martyr, Confessor of the Faith
Veneration: Honored as one of the “New Martyrs” of the Catholic Church
The Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky prayer card calls the faithful to courage, perseverance, and faithfulness to Christ, even in the face of persecution.
This Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky prayer card commemorates the Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishop (1903–1973), who suffered imprisonment and persecution under the Soviet regime for his fidelity to the Catholic faith. He spent years in prisons and labor camps, enduring torture, before finally being released in 1972, only to die shortly after from the effects of his sufferings.
Beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001, Blessed Vasyl is remembered as a courageous witness to the truth of Christ and as one of the great martyrs of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. His fearless example inspires all Catholics to remain faithful in times of trial.
This prayer card is ideal for daily devotion, as a gift for those with Ukrainian or Ruthenian heritage, or for anyone honoring the modern martyrs of the Church.
Traditions:
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church (universal recognition of martyrs)
Feast Day: June 27 (with the Martyrs of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church)
Title: Bishop, Martyr, Confessor of the Faith
Veneration: Honored as one of the “New Martyrs” of the Catholic Church
The Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky prayer card calls the faithful to courage, perseverance, and faithfulness to Christ, even in the face of persecution.
