Head of UGCC ordains bishop for Australia, New Zealand, countries of Oceania

Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church His Beatitude Sviatoslav ordained Mykola Bychok as bishop for the Ukrainians in Australia, New Zealand, and other countries of Oceania.

“On Pentecost, Father and Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church His Beatitude Sviatoslav performed the ordination of the ruling bishop for the Eparchy of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Melbourne (Australia) Mykola Bychok for Ukrainians in Australia, New Zealand, and other countries of Oceania,” the information resource of Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church informs.

"We have been looking for a new bishop for Ukrainians in Australia for a long time.  We are grateful that, by the power and action of the Holy Spirit, the Lord anointed him today, on Pentecost,” His Beatitude Sviatoslav said.

The Head of the Church thanked the new bishop for coming into full contact with God, opening his heart and allowing himself to be led by the Holy Spirit.

He wished the new bishop the ability to enter the culture of Australia, to learn the way the people think there and at the same time to fill their lives with God's Word.

Photo: Lviv Archdiocese of Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

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