Persons

His Beatitude Sviatoslav (Shevchuk) was born on May 5, 1970, in the town of Stryi, Lviv region. He received his education in Argentina and at the Lviv Theological Seminary of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, where he later served as prefect, vice-rector, and rector. He was also the personal secretary to the previous head of the UGCC, Patriarch Lubomyr Husar.

On March 23, 2011, the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church elected Bishop Sviatoslav as the new head of the Church by more than a two-thirds majority. His enthronement as Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych took place on March 27 at the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Kyiv.

Cyril and Methodius were two Byzantine brothers and missionaries of the 9th century, known as the Apostles to the Slavs. They created the Glagolitic alphabet, which became the foundation for the later Cyrillic script, and translated the Holy Scriptures and liturgical texts into the Old Church Slavonic language — giving the Slavic peoples access to Christian worship in their native tongue.

Their mission among the Slavs, supported by the Byzantine Emperor and Patriarch, laid the spiritual and cultural foundations for many Eastern European nations. Cyril (born Constantine, c. 826–869) was a philosopher and linguist; Methodius (c. 815–885) was an experienced administrator and monk. Together, they not only spread Christianity but also preserved the linguistic and cultural identity of the Slavic world.

Their legacy endures in the Christian unity of East and West, in Slavic literacy, and in the religious and cultural traditions that continue to shape Central and Eastern Europe.

Andrey Sheptytsky (1865–1944) was an outstanding Ukrainian church figure, Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, and a prominent social and cultural leader. His life was marked by service to the people and the Church, as well as a constant pursuit of unity and spiritual renewal. Sheptytsky actively supported cultural development, education, and charity, paying special attention to preserving Ukrainian identity and traditions amid a challenging historical context.

Works, Sermons, Letters

Andrey Sheptytsky left behind a vast literary legacy that includes works on theology and philosophy, as well as numerous sermons and letters. His writings reflect deep religious convictions and a desire for the moral improvement of society. In his letters and sermons, Sheptytsky raised important issues of spiritual life, morality, and social justice—continuing to influence generations of Ukrainians to this day.

Documents, Publications

The website provides access to original documents and publications related to the life and activities of Andrey Sheptytsky. It brings together his works, official letters, and archival materials that help to better understand the role of this remarkable man in the history of Ukraine. These publications allow researchers and the general public to delve into Sheptytsky’s ideas and worldview, and to appreciate his contribution to the spiritual and cultural heritage of the nation.