UGCC commemorates martyrs of 20th century

On June 27, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church honors martyrs and confessors of the faith, who were beatified 11 years ago during Blessed John Paul II's visit to Ukraine.

"In the twentieth century martyrdom was the culmination of the spiritual life of the Church of Christ. Despite the rapid socioeconomic development, the Church suffered persecution and destruction everywhere. The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church fully fulfilled the testament of Christ - it remained faithful through its martyrs and confessors," said Archbishop Ihor (Voznyak) about the martyrs of the twentieth century.