This Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky prayer card commemorates the Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishop (1903–1973) who suffered decades of imprisonment, torture, and exile under the Soviet regime for his unshakable loyalty to the Catholic faith. Consecrated a bishop in secret, he continued to minister to the faithful even while enduring harsh persecution, ultimately giving his life for Christ and His Church.
Beatified in 2001 by Pope John Paul II as one of the Ukrainian Martyrs, Blessed Vasyl is remembered as a fearless shepherd who refused to abandon his flock despite unimaginable trials. His courage, humility, and faithfulness remain an enduring inspiration to Catholics around the world.
This prayer card is designed for daily devotion, personal prayer, or as a meaningful gift for those devoted to the Eastern Catholic and Byzantine Catholic tradition. It serves as a reminder of the strength found in perseverance and the victory of faith over oppression.
Tradition: Ukrainian Greek Catholic, honored by the Catholic Church
Feast Day: June 27
Title: Bishop and Martyr
Veneration: Widely revered in Ukrainian Catholic communities and by Eastern Catholics worldwide
This Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky prayer card invites the faithful to draw strength from his witness and to remain steadfast in the face of trials, carrying his example of courageous faith into daily life.
This Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky prayer card commemorates the Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishop (1903–1973) who suffered decades of imprisonment, torture, and exile under the Soviet regime for his unshakable loyalty to the Catholic faith. Consecrated a bishop in secret, he continued to minister to the faithful even while enduring harsh persecution, ultimately giving his life for Christ and His Church.
Beatified in 2001 by Pope John Paul II as one of the Ukrainian Martyrs, Blessed Vasyl is remembered as a fearless shepherd who refused to abandon his flock despite unimaginable trials. His courage, humility, and faithfulness remain an enduring inspiration to Catholics around the world.
This prayer card is designed for daily devotion, personal prayer, or as a meaningful gift for those devoted to the Eastern Catholic and Byzantine Catholic tradition. It serves as a reminder of the strength found in perseverance and the victory of faith over oppression.
Tradition: Ukrainian Greek Catholic, honored by the Catholic Church
Feast Day: June 27
Title: Bishop and Martyr
Veneration: Widely revered in Ukrainian Catholic communities and by Eastern Catholics worldwide
This Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky prayer card invites the faithful to draw strength from his witness and to remain steadfast in the face of trials, carrying his example of courageous faith into daily life.
