Liubomyr Huzar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Eminent Beatitude Liubomyr Huzar |
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| Cardinal, Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Galicia | |
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| Church | Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Kyiv |
| Province | Kyiv |
| Elected | 29 August 2005 |
| Reign ended | 10 February 2011 |
| Predecessor | Myroslav Lubachivsky |
| Successor | Sviatoslav Shevchuk |
| Other posts | Cardinal-Priest of S. Sofia a Via Boccea |
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| Ordination | 30 March 1958 |
| Consecration | 2 April 1977 by Josyf Slipyj |
| Created Cardinal | 21 February 2001 |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
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| Birth name | Liubomyr Huzar |
| Born | 26 February 1933 Lwów, Second Polish Republic (present day Lviv, Ukraine) |
| Died | 31 May 2017 (aged 84) Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Denomination | Ukrainian Greek Catholic |
| Residence | Kniazhychi, Kyiv Oblast |
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| Reference style | His Eminence |
| Spoken style | Your Eminence |
| Informal style | Cardinal |
| See | Lviv (emeritus) |
Liubomyr Huzar (Ukrainian: Любомир Гузар; born February 26, 1933 – died May 31, 2017) was a very important leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. He was known as the Major Archbishop and was the first one chosen after Ukraine became an independent country. He was also a Cardinal in the Catholic Church.
In 2005, the main church center moved from Lviv to Kyiv. After this, he became the Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Galicia. In 2011, he stepped down from his role because he was not well.
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About Liubomyr Huzar
Early Life and Becoming a Priest
Liubomyr Huzar was born in 1933 in a city called Lwów, which is now Lviv, Ukraine. His parents were Yaroslav Huzar and Rostyslava Demchuk. His grandfather, Luka Demchuk, was a priest in a village.
In 1944, during World War II, his family had to leave Ukraine. This was because the Soviet Army was moving into the area. They first lived in Salzburg, Austria, for a short time. Then, in 1949, they moved to the United States.
From 1950 to 1954, he studied at St. Basil College Seminary in Stamford, Connecticut. He also studied at The Catholic University of America and Fordham University. On March 30, 1958, he became a priest for the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford.
His Work as a Priest
From 1958 to 1969, Liubomyr Huzar taught at St. Basil College Seminary. He also served as a pastor at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, New York.
In 1969, he moved to Rome, Italy. There, he spent three years studying and earned a special degree in theology. After that, he joined a monastery of monks called the Studite Brethren in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. In 1974, he became the leader of this monastery.
Becoming a Bishop
In 1977, Liubomyr Huzar became a bishop. This special ceremony took place in the chapel at Castel Gandolfo. He was consecrated by Major Archbishop Josyf Slipyj.
In 1978, he was named the Archabbot (a high leader) for the Studite Monks in Europe and America. In 1994, he helped start a new Studite monastery in Ternopil, Ukraine.
In 1995, the bishops of the Ukrainian Church chose him to lead the church in Kyiv and Vyshhorod. The Pope approved this choice in February 1996. In October 1996, he became an assistant to the Major Archbishop of Lviv.
Liubomyr Huzar was once a citizen of the United States. However, when he moved back to Ukraine, he gave up his U.S. citizenship. He then became a citizen of Ukraine.
Major Archbishop and Cardinal Roles
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| Reference style | His Eminence |
| Spoken style | Your Eminence |
| Informal style | Cardinal |
| See | Kyiv and Halych |
In December 2000, Pope John Paul II asked Liubomyr Huzar to temporarily lead the Ukrainian Greek Major-Archeparchy of Lviv. In January 2001, the Ukrainian Greek synod (a meeting of bishops) elected him as their Major Archbishop. The Pope approved this election the very next day.
On February 21, 2001, Pope John Paul II made him a Cardinal-Priest. This is a very high rank in the Catholic Church.
Cardinal Huzar was one of only three Eastern Catholic cardinals who could vote in the papal conclave, 2005. This was a special meeting where cardinals chose a new Pope. It was very unusual for an Eastern Catholic leader to be considered as a possible Pope. He was the first Major-Archbishop from the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church to ever vote in a papal conclave.
On August 21, 2005, the main church center of Lviv was moved to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. His followers called him the Patriarch of Kyiv-Galicia, but this title was not officially recognized by the Vatican.
In October 2007, he received an honorary doctorate degree from the Catholic University of America. This was to celebrate 100 years since the first Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishop was sent to the United States.
In February 2008, a special church service was held in Rome to celebrate Cardinal Huzar's 75th birthday and 50 years as a priest. Pope Benedict XVI sent a message to greet him.
In 2008, the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, gave Cardinal Huzar a high state award. It was called the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise (3rd class). He received this award for his great work in helping the Ukrainian nation's spiritual life.
Cardinal Huzar's eyesight became very poor. Because of this, he had to perform church services from memory. On February 10, 2011, he resigned from his position, even though Major Archbishops usually serve for life. This was an early resignation due to his health.
His resignation meant that the Ukrainian church's bishops had to meet to choose a new Major Archbishop. This meeting had to start within a month. The new Major Archbishop, Sviatoslav Shevchuk, was chosen on March 23, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI confirmed this choice on March 25, 2011.
On February 26, 2013, Cardinal Huzar turned 80 years old. This meant he could no longer vote in a papal conclave.
He passed away on May 31, 2017, at the age of 84.
See also
In Spanish: Lubomyr Husar para niños
