This Blessed Omelian Kovch prayer card commemorates the Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest (1884–1944) remembered as the “Pastor of Majdanek.” Arrested by the Nazis for sheltering Jewish families, Father Kovch was sent to the Majdanek concentration camp, where he continued to hear confessions, celebrate the sacraments, and minister to prisoners until his death.
Venerated as a martyr for his unwavering courage and Christian charity, Blessed Omelian Kovch is a powerful witness to the Catholic faith in the face of persecution. His example inspires devotion, compassion, and steadfastness in times of trial.
Designed for daily use in prayer and devotion, this card is perfect for keeping in your Bible, carrying with you, or placing on your home altar. It also makes a meaningful gift for anyone devoted to the Ukrainian Catholic or Byzantine Catholic tradition, and for those who honor the martyrs of the 20th century.
Tradition: Ukrainian Greek Catholic, honored by the Catholic Church
Feast Day: June 27
Title: Priest and Martyr, “Pastor of Majdanek”
Veneration: Widely revered in Ukrainian Catholic communities and among Eastern Catholics worldwide
This Blessed Omelian Kovch prayer card is more than a keepsake — it is a reminder of sacrificial love, courageous faith, and the enduring witness of the Eastern Catholic Church.
This Blessed Omelian Kovch prayer card commemorates the Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest (1884–1944) remembered as the “Pastor of Majdanek.” Arrested by the Nazis for sheltering Jewish families, Father Kovch was sent to the Majdanek concentration camp, where he continued to hear confessions, celebrate the sacraments, and minister to prisoners until his death.
Venerated as a martyr for his unwavering courage and Christian charity, Blessed Omelian Kovch is a powerful witness to the Catholic faith in the face of persecution. His example inspires devotion, compassion, and steadfastness in times of trial.
Designed for daily use in prayer and devotion, this card is perfect for keeping in your Bible, carrying with you, or placing on your home altar. It also makes a meaningful gift for anyone devoted to the Ukrainian Catholic or Byzantine Catholic tradition, and for those who honor the martyrs of the 20th century.
Tradition: Ukrainian Greek Catholic, honored by the Catholic Church
Feast Day: June 27
Title: Priest and Martyr, “Pastor of Majdanek”
Veneration: Widely revered in Ukrainian Catholic communities and among Eastern Catholics worldwide
This Blessed Omelian Kovch prayer card is more than a keepsake — it is a reminder of sacrificial love, courageous faith, and the enduring witness of the Eastern Catholic Church.
