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[[File:Father Mirone Klysh 2007.png]]   [[File:Lillian KlyshS.png]]

'''Protopresbyter Mirone Klysh (1932-____)'''

and

'''Preoteasa Lillian Klysh (born Kapetz) (1934-2019)'''


Mirone may be spelt Miron, Myron.


==Early life of Mirone R Klysh==

Mirone R Klysh was born on 30 August, 1932, in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_City,_New_York Johnson City], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_(state) New York], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States USA].  His parents, Theodore and Emilia (born Warska) Klysh were [https://www.britannica.com/place/Ukraine Ukrainian] immigrants to the USA.  Mirone was raised in an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian] family, in the bosom of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church Orthodox Christian Church].  

He received his public school education in the Johnson City School System, and he graduated from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_City_High_School_(New_York) high school] in 1949 with high honours.  

==Higher education==

After taking a year of post-high school courses in the Johnson City High School, Mirone enrolled in the Chemical Technology Department at the New York State Technical Institute in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binghamton,_New_York Binghamton, New York].  He graduated with honours in 1952.   Having worked as a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative_education co-operative student] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansco Ansco Film], he found employment there. 

However, seeing the need for a 4-year degree in chemistry, he took courses at [https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/about/history.html Harpur College] (now [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binghamton_University Binghamton University]) in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endicott,_New_York Endicott], New York, from 1952-1954.  There, he was the sports editor of the student newspaper, and he played on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball basketball] team for 2 years.  

Having grown up as an active member of [http://stjohnuoc.org Saint John’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church] in Johnson City, New York, he became inspired to study towards the holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter priesthood] through the example and prayers of his parish priest, [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57273534/frank-t-lawryk Father Franko Lawryk], who served that parish for 42 years.  However, in order not to be accused of going to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminary seminary] so as to avoid [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_service#United_States military service] (which was at that time compulsory) during the [https://www.britannica.com/event/Korean-War Korean War], he volunteered to serve in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army US Army] from 1954 to 1956.  


[[File:Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Johnson City, New York 1.jpg]]  '''Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Johnson City, New York'''


In September, 1956, having completed his military duties, Mirone enrolled in the Faculty of Theology of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Andrew%27s_College,_Manitoba Saint Andrew’s College] in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/winnipeg Winnipeg], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/manitoba Manitoba], [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada].  

While he was a student in Winnipeg, Mirone met his future wife, Lillian Kapetz, who was by that time a teacher.

==Early life of Lillian Kapetz==

Lillian Kapetz was born on 15 June, 1934.  She was the daughter of William (Wasyl) and Anne Kapetz of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roblin,_Manitoba Roblin, Manitoba] region.  

After graduating from high school in Roblin, Manitoba, Lillian had begun her teaching career as a “[https://www.empireadvance.ca/news/education/dr-louisa-loeb-permit-teachers-of-manitoba-12th-annual-reunion-1.2328030 Permit Teacher]” in [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/portagecreekschool.shtml Portage Creek], Manitoba.  Lillian then completed a year at Normal School (the school for training teachers), after which she taught in [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/molineschool.shtml Moline], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neepawa Neepawa] and Winnipeg, Manitoba.  

Having become a teacher, Lillian continued to teach for decades afterwards.

==Marriage, 1959==

Mirone and Lillian were united in Holy Matrimony in Roblin, Manitoba, on 10 October, 1959.  

This beginning was itself a challenge, since it took place in the midst of an unexpected blizzard.  From then on, they lived and worked as a true team.  

In due time, they received from the Lord 3 children : Marianne, Myron, William.  

==Diaconal ordination, 1959==

On 8 November, 1959, Mirone Klysh was ordained to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Deacon Diaconate] by [[Metropolitan Ilarion (Ohienko)]] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada].  

==Diaconal service==

Deacon Mirone Klysh was conferred the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licentiate_of_Theology L.Th. Degree] by Saint Andrew’s College in 1960.  Again, he graduated with high honours.  

After his graduation from the seminary, Deacon Mirone and Lillian Klysh moved to the USA.  

==Presbyteral ordination, 1960==

On 28 August, 1960, Deacon Mirone Klysh was ordained to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter Priesthood] by [[Archbishop John (Theodorovych) |Metropolitan John (Theodorovych)]] in [https://www.facebook.com/StJohnTheBaptistUkrainianOrthodoxChurch Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_City,_New_York Johnson City], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_(state) New York].  


[[File:Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Chuch, Johnson City, NY 1.jpg]]  '''Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Johnson City, New York'''

==Pastoral service==

From then on, Father Mirone and Dobrodika Lillian together carried the Cross of the Holy Priesthood for the glory of God and His Holy Church.  “Dobrodika” is a Ukrainian word, meaning “good lady”.  

The Priest Mirone Klysh was then assigned to serve in the headquarters of the [http://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages%5CU%5CK%5CUkrainianOrthodoxChurchintheUSA.htm Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Bound_Brook,_New_Jersey South Bound Brook, New Jersey].  

There, on 4 January, 1961, their daughter Marianne was born.  

'''Pennsylvania, 1961'''

In March, 1961, the Priest Mirone was transferred, and assigned to serve in the parish of [https://www.uocofusa.org/directories_parishes Saint Andrew] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blakely,_Pennsylvania Blakely], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania Pennsylvania].  However, Father Mirone quickly perceived the need for Ukrainian Orthodox priests in North America to have a post-secondary education.  Therefore, he petitioned for the blessing to continue his education in graduate studies.  


[[File:Saint Andrew Church Blakely PA 2.png]]  '''Saint Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Blakely, Pennsylvania'''


'''Further education in Canada, 1962'''

With the blessing of Metropolitan John, Father Mirone enrolled at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Winnipeg#History United College], now the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Winnipeg University of Winnipeg] in graduate studies in September, 1962.  

At that time, in order to support these studies, Dobrodika Lillian returned to her teaching profession in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/winnipeg Winnipeg], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/manitoba Manitoba], in the same year.  Later on, Dobrodika Lillian continued her studies by pursuing a degree in education at the university.  Once she had graduated, she found herself to be in a more advantageous position for teaching opportunities.  

Although the remainder of his pastoral service was to be in Canada, Father Mirone remained a citizen of the USA as well as being a Canadian citizen.

==Transfer to Canada, 1962==

In 1962, [[Archbishop John (Theodorovych) |Metropolitan John (Theodorovych)]] transferred the Priest Mirone Klysh to the omophor of [[Metropolitan Ilarion (Ohienko)]], and to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada].  Father Mirone then served Ukrainian Orthodox parishes in rural Manitoba and in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pembina,_North_Dakota Pembina], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Dakota North Dakota].  

During 1965-1967, Father Mirone also served as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_(education) Dean] of Residence at Saint Andrew’s College.  

On 17 December, 1965, their son Myron was born.

On 25 May, 1967, the Priest Mirone Klysh was conferred the M.A. degree in History/[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavic_studies Slavic Studies] from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Manitoba University of Manitoba], and he then began studies towards a Ph.D. degree in history.  He was a speaker of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_language Ukrainian] and English languages, which was an advantage in many situations besides his academic pursuits.  

'''Pastoral and other work'''

For many years, Father Mirone had spoken about the need for an Orthodox Christian parish in Winnipeg which would function completely using the English language.  This would provide the full life of the Church and the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian Faith] in the English language.  The opportunity came when a small number of families of mixed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania Romanian]-non-Romanian marriages requested that he serve them in English.  With the blessing of Metropolitan John, [[Archbishop Valerian (Trifa) |Bishop Valerian (Trifa)]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodox_Church_in_America_Romanian_Episcopate Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America] (in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodox_Church_in_America The Orthodox Church in America]) received him. 

==Founding the parish of Saint George, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1970==

In 1970, Bishop Valerian (Trifa) assigned Father Mirone to be the “temporary administrator of the parish”, which  was named [[Winnipeg MB Saint George’s Romanian Orthodox Church 1962 |Saint George Romanian Orthodox Church]].  It became a parish of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodox_Church_in_America_Romanian_Orthodox_Episcopate_of_America Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America] within [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church_in_America The Orthodox Church in America].  

With this change, there was also a change in title for Dobrodika Lillian.  Now, in the Romanian Episcopate, she became known as “[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbytera Preoteasa] Lillian”.  This is a term which is equivalent to the Greek “presbytera” or the Balkan Slav “papadia”, which all mean, simply, “priest’s wife”.  

Their son, William (Vasyl), was born shortly after this move, on 12 May, 1971.  

Between 1977 and 1978, Father Mirone occasionally served also in the parish of [[Lennard MB Saint Elijah the Prophet Romanian Orthodox Church 1902 |Saint Elijah]] in [https://roadsidethoughts.com/mb/lennard-profile.htm Lennard], Manitoba.  In addition, he cared for other communities from time to time.  

One of Father Mirone's great concerns during the 1980s was the visible disunity amongst Orthodox Christians in Canada.  This resulted in the formation of the "Canadian Council of Concerned Orthodox Christians".  This group met for many years, and it included clergy and lay persons from amongst almost all the Orthodox dioceses in Canada.  In part because of their meetings, conversations and prayers, more and more events began to occur in which Orthodox Faithful were able to pray together, and to engage in various projects together.  It may be said that the experience of the faithful people opened doors for the bishops to take steps towards greater co-operation also.

Father Mirone served in several community and religious groups in Winnipeg, and as a chaplain.  The chief of these was the "Winnipeg Orthodox Clergy Association" (WOCA), in which he actively participated in various capacities during many decades.  The eventual inclusion of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada] in the fold of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Ecumenical Patriarchate] in 1990, and also the inclusion of all the Orthodox clergy of all jurisdictions in the clergy association, were a joy for Father Mirone.   

Throughout all the years before and during the time of service at Saint George’s, Father Mirone’s wife, Preoteasa Lillian was fully involved in the life of the parishes along with her husband.  She was especially involved as a church-school teacher.  More recently, she has provided great assistance to her husband as his computer secretary.  Above all, she has maintained contact with the parish members by telephone and by e-mail.

'''Periodical "Orthodox Teacher"'''

During the course of his pastoral work, Father Mirone published the periodical "Orthodox Teacher".  By 1998, the periodical had arrived at number 11 (see "writings").  This periodical was published together with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winfield_Mott Win Mott], and it was published "in house", that is to say, within the parish of Saint George.  A parishioner at that time, Win Mott was an Orthodox Christian.

==Fostering priestly callings in others==

In the course of their pastoral/parental service at Saint George's, Father Mirone and Preoteasa Lillian encouraged the study and spiritual/theological formation of younger men who were responding to the Lord's call to them to prepare to serve as priests.  One of these, [https://www.oca.org/clergy/Michael-Lupu/ Michael Lupu], became a long-time priest in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/calgary Calgary], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/alberta Alberta].  There were several others.  As an example, there is that of the young and newly-married couple [[Archpriest Anastasy and Matushka Trudi Richter |Stacey and Trudi Richter]], and Archpriest Joseph MacLellan. 

They met Father Mirone and Preoteasa Lillian before 1995, at a time when they were at the beginning of encountering the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian Church].  Their encounter the Klysh family and with their parish family helped them to know that they had found the pearl they sought [see Mathew 13:44-46].  They began [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catechesis catechetical studies] with Father Mirone.  Father Mirone's catechetical work took an unexpected turn, since Stacy and Trudi had found work in the far north of Manitoba (at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf_Rapids  Leaf Rapids]), 1,000 km distant.  Father Mirone undertook to travel by bus to Leaf Rapids on a regular basis in order to complete their instruction and formation.  

After Father Mirone had received the Richters into the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church Orthodox Church] in 1996, he continued their distance education, formation and study, which led to Stacey's decision to enter [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Winnipeg_MB_Saint_Andrew%E2%80%99s_College_1932 Saint Andrew's College] in Winnipeg as a student of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theology theology].  In 2000, Stacey was ordained to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Deacon Diaconate], and in 2001, to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter Priesthood].  All along, Father Mirone and Preoteasa Lillian were serving as living examples of how to serve [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Jesus_Christ Christ] in the Church in the context of pastoral responsibility.  


[[File:Father Mirone, Preoteasa Lillian, Matushka Trudy, Father Stacey 1.png]]  '''Father Mirone, Lillian Klysh ; Father Stacey, Trudi Richter'''

'''Father Mirone Klysh : main mentor of Father Stacey from earliest days in the Orthodox Church in Winnipeg'''

==Saint Arseny Institute, Winnipeg, 2003==

When it was proposed that a theological institute be established, Father Mirone was very much involved in its development from the beginning.  The result was the establishment in 2003 of the "[[Winnipeg MB The Saint Arseny Orthodox Christian Theological Institute 2003 |Saint Arseny Orthodox Christian Theological Institute]]" (SAOCTI).  It is an English language theological school under the authority and direction of [[Archbishop Irénée (Rochon)]], the Archbishop of [https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ottawa-ont Ottawa] and Canada.  
 
The Institute was opened in September, 2003.  Its purposes are to educate laity in the Orthodox Christian Faith, to train singers, [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Reader readers], [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Subdeacon sub-deacons], and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Deacon deacons] for the Church, as well as to provide graduate-level Orthodox theological studies for both [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Laity laity] and those working towards ordination to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter priesthood].  It is the purpose of the institute to encourage as many people as possible to learn more about the Orthodox Christian Faith.  Therefore, the institute aims to keep fees as low as possible.  Staff members strive to provide personal attention to the goals, backgrounds, circumstances, and interests of students.  This is done through the sacrificial contributions of many people – of time, money, prayers, and other supports in order to accomplish the goals of the Institute.  In 2019, Father Mirone remained in the leadership of the institute and he remains amongst the teachers.  


[[File:Saint Arseny Instititute graduates, 2004S.png]]  '''Saint Arseny Institute graduates, 2004'''

[[File:Saint Arseny Institute administration 2005S 1.png]]  '''Saint Arseny Institute administration, 2005'''

==Retirement, 2016==

After 55 years of active priesthood and 45 years as the parish priest of Saint George’s Church in Winnipeg, Protopresbyter Mirone Klysh retired from active service on 1 January, 2016.  He continued, however, to serve in the parish as Emeritus Parish Priest, and he continued to participate actively in other projects.  Meanwhile, Father Mirone and Preoteasa Lillian moved from their long-time home into an apartment.  


[[File:Father Mirone preaching, retirement 2.png]]  '''Father Mirone preaching the homily at the retirement day Divine Liturgy'''


[[File:Father M Klysh retirement LiturgySCB.png]]  [[File:Father M and Preoteasa L Klysh at retirementSCBC.png]]  [[File:Head table at retirementSCBC.png]] 

'''Retirement Divine Liturgy ; 2 views of the retirement head table and dinner'''


In 2019, Preoteasa Lillian began to suffer from an illness that affected her breathing.  

Nevertheless, on 10 October, 2019, Preoteasa Lillian and Father Mirone Klysh celebrated in Winnipeg their 60th anniversary of marriage.  

Then, on 19 October, Preoteasa Lillian's health deteriorated, and she was admitted to hospital.

==Repose of Preoteasa Lillian, 2019==

On Sunday morning, 20 October, 2019, Preoteasa Lillian Klysh fell asleep in the Lord in Winnipeg.  

On Sunday evening, 27 October, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., a prayer-service was offered for Preoteasa Lillian Klysh at Saint George's Romanian Orthodox Church in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcona,_Winnipeg Transcona], Winnipeg, Manitoba.  The service was presided by the [https://www.roea.org/listing Priest C Michael Ungrin].  

On Monday morning, 28 October, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., the Funeral Service for the [http://www.archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/burial-services-over-orthodox-lay-persons Burial of a Lay-person] was offered at Saint George's Romanian Orthodox Church in Transcona, Winnipeg, Manitoba.  The service was presided by the Priest C Michael Ungrin.  

Following the funeral services, the body of Lillian Klysh was interred at the [https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/glenlawn Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery] in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  

Following the repose of Preoteasa Lillian, Father Mirone continued to live and serve as before (as much as possible). He continued to pray for and to nurture those around him.


[[File:Protopresbyter Mirone KlyshS1.jpg]]  '''Protopresbyter Mirone Klysh'''

==Reflections==

At the time of her repose, Preoteasa Lillian Klysh had “carried the Cross of the Orthodox Priesthood” along with her husband for 59 years, which service included 46 years at [[Winnipeg MB Saint George’s Romanian Orthodox Church 1962 |Saint George's Orthodox Church]] in Winnipeg (Transcona).  

During her years of service, Preoteasa Lillian fully utilised her teaching skills as a Church School Teacher for most of those years, especially in organising arts and crafts activities.  For many years, she prepared and directed the annual Christmas programme.  During the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paschal_cycle pre-Paschal Lenten season], Preoteasa Lillian would bring out all the necessities for writing “pysanky” ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pysanka Ukrainian Easter eggs]).  Her family were not the only beneficiaries of her skill and knowledge.  Over the years, she presented workshops on the writing of pysanky in various parishes, schools, nursing homes, and other places, often with the assistance of her daughter Marianne.  

Preoteasa Lillian also took a personal interest in all members of the parish, especially in their times of need.  In doing so, she cared for the parishioners in a way similar to how she nurtured and supported her personal family.  

Father Mirone was a pioneer in establishing an English-speaking parish and in promoting the use of the English language in Orthodox worship and education in Canada.  In the course of his more than 50 years in the priesthood, he has gained a wealth of pastoral wisdom and understanding for the benefit of the many who have been taught by him.  He has mentored a good number of younger priests after their ordination.  

Father Mirone Klysh has always been concerned to live and to teach in accordance with the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Gospels Holy Gospel].  He kept the service and worship of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Jesus_Christ the Lord] first in his life and in his teaching (as did Preoteasa Lillian).  It was in this way that he taught throughout his life, and it was on the basis of this priority that he undertook the use of the English language in liturgical services.  It was on this basis that he campaigned for bringing about visible unity amongst Orthodox Christians in Canada.  It was on this basis that he took the lead in the establishment of the [[Winnipeg MB The Saint Arseny Orthodox Christian Theological Institute 2003 |Saint Arseny Orthodox Christian Theological Institute]] in Winnipeg for the benefit of all Orthodox groups in Canada.  


[[File:Saint George Church WinnipegCBC.png]]  '''Saint George Romanian Orthodox Church, Transcona, Winnipeg, Manitoba'''

==Writings==

Besides lectures and various other writings, Father Mirone began to publish the periodical "Orthodox Teacher".  By 1998, this periodical had reached " Number 11".


'''[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/images/4/4d/THE_CHURCH_Fr._Mirone_Klysh_Orthodox_Teacher_No._11_April_1998.pdf "Orthodox Teacher", no. 11, April, 1998]'''

==References==

Bugea, Eleanor, “Romanians in Canada”, pp. 65-66.  (Michigan : Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, 2009). ISBN : 978-1-929200-14-6.

Unpublished personal biographical notes.  

[https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/8403719/LILLIAN-KLYSH Tributearchive.com biography of Preoteasa Lillian Klysh]


'''Additional information :'''

[[Archbishop John (Theodorovych)]]

[[Metropolitan Ilarion (Ohienko)]]

[[Metropolitan Michael (Khoroshy)]] 

[[Archbishop Valerian (Trifa)]]

[[Archbishop Nathaniel (Popp)]]

[http://www.roea.org/listing.html Episcopate listing]

[http://stgeorgewinnipeg.com Saint George’s Parish website]

[http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/divinely-designed-282012401.html Saint George article, interview in the "Winnipeg Free Press"]

[http://www.cjoc.ca/pdf/Vol4-W-4%20FrMirone.PDF "Canadian Journal of Orthodox Christianity" interview, 2009]

[http://www.saintarseny.ca/content/administration Saint Arseny Institute biography]

[http://sthermans.ca/resources-evangelical-fervor.asp Interview regarding Father P Gilquist]  

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada OrthodoxWiki article about the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]    

[http://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages%5CU%5CK%5CUkrainianOrthodoxChurchofCanada.htm Encyclopaedia of Ukraine article about the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]   

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Wikipedia article about the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]

[https://www.roea.org/ The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America web-site]   

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Romanian_Orthodox_Episcopate_of_America_(OCA) OrthodoxWiki article about The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America]  

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodox_Church_in_America_Romanian_Orthodox_Episcopate_of_America Wikipedia article about the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America]      

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_diaspora Wikipedia article about the Romanian diaspora] 

[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/romanians Canadian Encyclopedia article about Romanian Canadians]  

[https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-268051/KLYSH_LILLIAN The "Winnipeg Free Press" first obituary for Preoteasa Lillian Klysh] 

[https://www.oca.org/parishes/deanery/OCA-RO-CWD ROEA Canadian West Deanery parishes]

[https://www.oca.org/parishes/oca-ro-winsgc The Orthodox Church in America parish listing]  

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_in_the_USA Orthodoxwiki article about the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the USA]  

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Orthodoxwiki article about the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]  

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Romanian_Orthodox_Episcopate_of_America_(OCA) OrthodoxWiki article about the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America]      

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church_in_America Orthodoxwiki article about The Orthodox Church in America]    

[[Winnipeg MB Saint George’s Romanian Orthodox Church 1962 |Saint George’s Romanian Orthodox Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba]]  

[[Winnipeg MB The Saint Arseny Orthodox Christian Theological Institute 2003 |Saint Arseny Orthodox Theological Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba]]  

[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2190733/glen-lawn-memorial-gardens Findagrave article about the Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery]   

[http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/messenger/Com2003-4.14-4.pdf 'Orthodox Theological Institute, named after the Blessed Arseny, begins in Winnipeg' in "Canadian Orthodox Messenger" (Autumn, 2003), p. 14.]  






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