Archbishop Yurij (Kalistchuk)
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Archbishop Yurij is Archbishop
of Toronto
in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada
.
), in 1963 the Kalistchuk family moved to Hamilton, Ontario
, where the family became members of St. Vladimir's Ukrainian
Orthodox Cathedral
. The young George attended Ukrainian School, was involved in Ukrainian Dance
, the Cathedral Choir (where he became choir conductor in 1981-1982), and the Ukrainian Youth Organization (CYMK).
with his wife Janice and children David, Michael, Peter and Emilie Kalistchuk. Archbishop Yurij's father Peter Kalistchuk, died in 2001, and his mother, Anastasia Kalistchuk, continues to live a healthy life in Hamilton Ontario.
(the UOCC's Seminary
), and during his 3 year stay at the college he obtained many awards for his academic, musical and athletic activities at the University of Manitoba
. From 1971-1973 he as assistant conductor under Archbishop Boris (Yakovkevych) and later Pavlo Macenko for the Theology Student Choir. In 1973, George received his Licentiate in Theology (L.Th.) (which was replaced by a Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) in 1985). Starting in 1975, George studied music at McMaster University
, graduating in 1980 with a Bachelor of Music in History and Theory.
In 1984 he completed a Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Toronto
and received an Ontario's Teacher's Certificate. During 1983-1984 he was Dean of Men at St. Vladimir's Institute in Toronto.
, and was assigned a priest at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral
in Winnipeg
. At the Special SOBOR (church council) in 1989 he was elected bishop
, and later ordained on October 22, 1989 in Winnipeg by Metropolitan Wasyly
and Bishop John (Stinka)
. In Saskatoon
, Saskatchewan
on December 17, 1989 he was installed as bishop of Saskatoon. In 1995 he officially became the bishop of Toronto
, and in 2001 he was elevated to Archbishop
.
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
of Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada is an Eastern Orthodox Church in Canada, primarily serving Ukrainian Canadians. Its former name was the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada ...
.
Youth
Although he was born in Lachine, Quebec (just outside MontrealMontreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
), in 1963 the Kalistchuk family moved to Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
, where the family became members of St. Vladimir's Ukrainian
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
Orthodox Cathedral
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
. The young George attended Ukrainian School, was involved in Ukrainian Dance
Ukrainian dance
Ukrainian dance refers to the traditional folk dances of the peoples of Ukraine.Today, Ukrainian dance is primarily represented by what ethnographers, folklorists and dance historians refer to as "Ukrainian Folk-Stage Dances" , which are stylized representations of traditional dances and their...
, the Cathedral Choir (where he became choir conductor in 1981-1982), and the Ukrainian Youth Organization (CYMK).
Family
Archbishop Yurij (Kalistchuk) had two brothers, Albin (died at a young age) and William. His other brother William currently lives in Mississauga, OntarioOntario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
with his wife Janice and children David, Michael, Peter and Emilie Kalistchuk. Archbishop Yurij's father Peter Kalistchuk, died in 2001, and his mother, Anastasia Kalistchuk, continues to live a healthy life in Hamilton Ontario.
University
In 1970 he entered St. Andrew's CollegeSt. Andrew's College (Winnipeg)
St. Andrew’s College is an institution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada and is affiliated with the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg...
(the UOCC's Seminary
Seminary
A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for educating students in theology, generally to prepare them for ordination as clergy or for other ministry...
), and during his 3 year stay at the college he obtained many awards for his academic, musical and athletic activities at the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed...
. From 1971-1973 he as assistant conductor under Archbishop Boris (Yakovkevych) and later Pavlo Macenko for the Theology Student Choir. In 1973, George received his Licentiate in Theology (L.Th.) (which was replaced by a Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) in 1985). Starting in 1975, George studied music at McMaster University
McMaster University
McMaster University is a public research university whose main campus is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is located on of land in the residential neighbourhood of Westdale, adjacent to Hamilton's Royal Botanical Gardens...
, graduating in 1980 with a Bachelor of Music in History and Theory.
In 1984 he completed a Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
and received an Ontario's Teacher's Certificate. During 1983-1984 he was Dean of Men at St. Vladimir's Institute in Toronto.
Priesthood
In Hamilton, Ontario, on July 17, 1988 he was ordained a priestPriest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
, and was assigned a priest at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral is in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and is the primatial throne of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada.-History:...
in Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
. At the Special SOBOR (church council) in 1989 he was elected bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
, and later ordained on October 22, 1989 in Winnipeg by Metropolitan Wasyly
Metropolitan Wasyly
Metropolitan Wasyly, OC was the Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada from 1985 until his death in 2005....
and Bishop John (Stinka)
Metropolitan John (Stinka)
Metropolitan John , full title: His Eminence, Metropolitan John, Archbishop of Winnipeg, and of the Central Diocese, Metropolitan of Canada, is the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. He was enthroned as Metropolitan of Canada on July 23, 2006.-Priesthood:In the fall of 1969, John...
. In Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
on December 17, 1989 he was installed as bishop of Saskatoon. In 1995 he officially became the bishop of Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, and in 2001 he was elevated to Archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
.
Source
- Consecration and Installation Book of Bishop Yurij (Kalistchuk)
- Archbishop Yurij (Kalistchuk) @ UOCC.CA