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	'''Hamilton Symposium on the 20th Anniversary of the Repose of Metropolitan Wasyly, 2024'''		'''Hamilton Symposium on the 20th Anniversary of the Repose of Metropolitan Wasyly, 2024'''

	On 10 January, ~~2024~~, the [https://www.uocc.ca/about/parishes/?wpv_view_count=3176&wpv-eparchy=hamilton-region&wpv-parish-location=0&wpv_post_search=&wpv_filter_submit=Submit&wpv_sort_order=asc Hamilton Deanery] of the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Eastern_Eparchy_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Eastern Eparchy] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada], together with the [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/st-vladimir-sobor/ Saint Volodymyr Sobor] in Hamilton, Ontario, commemorated the 20th anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Wasyly on 1o January, 2005, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A [https://www.uocc.ca/metropolitan-wasyly-fedak-his-legacy-and-contribution-to-uocc/ special event], including a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symposium Symposium], was organised at the Saint Volodymyr Sobor in Hamilton, under the theme "Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak) : His Legacy and Contribution to UOCC". His family members and invited guests spoke about Metropolitan Wasyly who had served at this parish as a priest from 1951 to 1978.		On 10 January, 2025, the [https://www.uocc.ca/about/parishes/?wpv_view_count=3176&wpv-eparchy=hamilton-region&wpv-parish-location=0&wpv_post_search=&wpv_filter_submit=Submit&wpv_sort_order=asc Hamilton Deanery] of the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Eastern_Eparchy_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Eastern Eparchy] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada], together with the [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/st-vladimir-sobor/ Saint Volodymyr Sobor] in Hamilton, Ontario, commemorated the 20th anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Wasyly on 1o January, 2005, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A [https://www.uocc.ca/metropolitan-wasyly-fedak-his-legacy-and-contribution-to-uocc/ special event], including a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symposium Symposium], was organised at the Saint Volodymyr Sobor in Hamilton, under the theme "Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak) : His Legacy and Contribution to UOCC". His family members and invited guests spoke about Metropolitan Wasyly who had served at this parish as a priest from 1951 to 1978.

	The [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Memorial_Services Parastas/Panikhyda] held at the Saint Volodymyr Sobor in Hamilton, led by [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Andriy_(Peshko) Bishop Andriy (Peshko)] together with 10 clergy of the Eastern Eparchy, and this was followed by a luncheon prepared by the [https://stvladshamilton.com/ukrainian-womens-association-of-canada/ Ukrainian Women’s Association/Hamilton Branch]. Afterwards, the Symposium was opened by [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk) Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk)] who attended this occasion from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton Edmonton], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta Alberta].		The [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Memorial_Services Parastas/Panikhyda] held at the Saint Volodymyr Sobor in Hamilton, led by [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Andriy_(Peshko) Bishop Andriy (Peshko)] together with 10 clergy of the Eastern Eparchy, and this was followed by a luncheon prepared by the [https://stvladshamilton.com/ukrainian-womens-association-of-canada/ Ukrainian Women’s Association/Hamilton Branch]. Afterwards, the Symposium was opened by [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk) Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk)] who attended this occasion from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton Edmonton], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta Alberta].
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	The last presenter, [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rt-rev-mitred-archpriest-jaroslaw-d-buciora/ Father Jaroslaw Buciora], researched the subject of recognition of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada by the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople] on 1 April, 1989. We have to recognise the fact that Metropolitan Wasyly achieved in his tenure what all of his predecessors could not : Eucharistic Communion with the family of all the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Autocephaly Local Orthodox Churches] in the world. In order to reach this moment, Father Jaroslaw looked at the authentic correspondence between Metropolitan Wasyly with the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the representatives of the Ecumenical Throne in North America. Although Metropolitan Wasyly could not personally attend the event on 1 April, 1989 in Constantinople due to a medical emergency, he completed his task of having World Orthodoxy recognize our Church with the presence of [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Yurij_(Kalistchuk) Bishop Yuriy (Kalisthuk)]. The journey of the UOCC, commencing in 1918, towards a full Eucharistic recognition by the Ecumenical Patriarchate was achieved during his leadership.		The last presenter, [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rt-rev-mitred-archpriest-jaroslaw-d-buciora/ Father Jaroslaw Buciora], researched the subject of recognition of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada by the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople] on 1 April, 1989. We have to recognise the fact that Metropolitan Wasyly achieved in his tenure what all of his predecessors could not : Eucharistic Communion with the family of all the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Autocephaly Local Orthodox Churches] in the world. In order to reach this moment, Father Jaroslaw looked at the authentic correspondence between Metropolitan Wasyly with the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the representatives of the Ecumenical Throne in North America. Although Metropolitan Wasyly could not personally attend the event on 1 April, 1989 in Constantinople due to a medical emergency, he completed his task of having World Orthodoxy recognize our Church with the presence of [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Yurij_(Kalistchuk) Bishop Yuriy (Kalisthuk)]. The journey of the UOCC, commencing in 1918, towards a full Eucharistic recognition by the Ecumenical Patriarchate was achieved during his leadership.

	"[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_Eternal Vichnaya pamyat]" (Memory Eternal) to Metropolitan Wasyly, whose name and contribution to the life of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada continues will be fostered for many generations of believers to come. [21 January, ~~2024~~]		"[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_Eternal Vichnaya pamyat]" (Memory Eternal) to Metropolitan Wasyly, whose name and contribution to the life of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada continues will be fostered for many generations of believers to come. [21 January, 2025]

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	[https://www.ukrweekly.com/uwwp/pdf-archive/ “Ukrainian Weekly” pdf Archive : 1933-2014]		[https://www.ukrweekly.com/uwwp/pdf-archive/ “Ukrainian Weekly” pdf Archive : 1933-2014]

	[https://www.~~findagrave~~.~~com~~/~~memorial/193020189/wasyl_~~-fedak ~~Findagrave reference~~]		[https://www.uocc.ca/metropolitan-wasyly-fedak-his-legacy-and-contribution-to-uocc/ UOCC article : METROPOLITAN WASYLY (FEDAK): HIS LEGACY AND CONTRIBUTION TO UOCC] (21 January, 2025)

	[http://www.archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/canadian-orthodox-church-history-project Canadian Orthodox Church History Project, no. 60, pp. 190-191]		[http://www.archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/canadian-orthodox-church-history-project Canadian Orthodox Church History Project, no. 60, pp. 190-191]

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	'''Hamilton Symposium on the 20th Anniversary of the Repose of Metropolitan Wasyly, 2024'''		'''Hamilton Symposium on the 20th Anniversary of the Repose of Metropolitan Wasyly, 2024'''

	On 10 January, 2024, the Hamilton Deanery of the Eastern Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, together with the Saint Volodymyr Sobor in Hamilton, Ontario, commemorated the 20th anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Wasyly on 1o January, 2005, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A special event, a Symposium was organised at the Saint Volodymyr Sobor in Hamilton, under the theme "Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak) : His Legacy and Contribution to UOCC". His family members and invited guests spoke about Metropolitan Wasyly who had served at this parish as a priest from 1951 to 1978.		On 10 January, 2024, the [https://www.uocc.ca/about/parishes/?wpv_view_count=3176&wpv-eparchy=hamilton-region&wpv-parish-location=0&wpv_post_search=&wpv_filter_submit=Submit&wpv_sort_order=asc Hamilton Deanery] of the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Eastern_Eparchy_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Eastern Eparchy] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada], together with the [https://www.uocc.ca/parish/st-vladimir-sobor/ Saint Volodymyr Sobor] in Hamilton, Ontario, commemorated the 20th anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Wasyly on 1o January, 2005, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A [https://www.uocc.ca/metropolitan-wasyly-fedak-his-legacy-and-contribution-to-uocc/ special event], including a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symposium Symposium], was organised at the Saint Volodymyr Sobor in Hamilton, under the theme "Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak) : His Legacy and Contribution to UOCC". His family members and invited guests spoke about Metropolitan Wasyly who had served at this parish as a priest from 1951 to 1978.

	The Parastas/Panikhyda held at the Saint Volodymyr Sobor in Hamilton, led ny Bishop Andriy (Peshko) together with 10 clergy of the Eastern Eparchy, and this was followed by a luncheon prepared by the Ukrainian Women’s Association/Hamilton Branch. Afterwards, the Symposium was opened by Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk) who attended this occasion from Edmonton, Alberta.		The [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Memorial_Services Parastas/Panikhyda] held at the Saint Volodymyr Sobor in Hamilton, led by [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Andriy_(Peshko) Bishop Andriy (Peshko)] together with 10 clergy of the Eastern Eparchy, and this was followed by a luncheon prepared by the [https://stvladshamilton.com/ukrainian-womens-association-of-canada/ Ukrainian Women’s Association/Hamilton Branch]. Afterwards, the Symposium was opened by [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Ilarion_II_(Rudnyk) Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk)] who attended this occasion from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonton Edmonton], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta Alberta].


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	In his introductory message, Metropolitan Ilarion emphasised his personal connection with the Metropolitan Wasyly of blessed memory, and his role in the life of the UOCC between 1978 to 2005. According to Metropolitan Ilarion, Metropolitan Wasyly of blessed memory was an individual of exceptional inner peace, who had an encouraging vision of hope even in the most difficult situation. His role in the development of the UOCC in those years was instrumental in the development of the recognition of the UOCC in World Orthodoxy.		In his introductory message, Metropolitan Ilarion emphasised his personal connection with the Metropolitan Wasyly of blessed memory, and his role in the life of the UOCC between 1978 to 2005. According to Metropolitan Ilarion, Metropolitan Wasyly of blessed memory was an individual of exceptional inner peace, who had an encouraging vision of hope even in the most difficult situation. His role in the development of the UOCC in those years was instrumental in the development of the recognition of the UOCC in World Orthodoxy.

	The next 2 presenters, sons of Metropolitan Wasyly (Jaroslaw and Emilian) shared their experiences from the perspective of family and children. Both of them emphasised the role of the Church in forming and crystalising the character of their father. In order to understand their father, we have to look at him through the lens of achievements and challenges faced by every specific parish, and later the UOCC. The prism of their father’s life experience could be understood as their foundation of who they are today. The many challenges facing the family combined with many moves never deterred their father from his personal determination and devotion to the Church.		The next 2 presenters, sons of Metropolitan Wasyly (Jaroslaw and Emilian Fedak) shared their experiences from the perspective of family and children. Both of them emphasised the role of the Church in forming and crystalising the character of their father. In order to understand their father, we have to look at him through the lens of achievements and challenges faced by every specific parish, and later the UOCC. The prism of their father’s life experience could be understood as their foundation of who they are today. The many challenges facing the family combined with many moves never deterred their father from his personal determination and devotion to the Church.

	The next speaker, Father Wasyl Makarenko, conveyed his working relationship with Metropolitan Wasyly while he held the position as the chairman of the presidium of UOCC for 10 years. In so many ways, Metropolitan Wasyly was a man of complete dedication to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, and as a bishop with an exceptional ability of listening and understanding the human condition. He was an icon of patience towards his own priests and a model against authoritarianism and privilege of power. His pastoral approach to administration combined the epitome of compassion and love towards every human being. His daily personal interaction, whether it was with the staff of the Consistory Office, or with random people at the airport, presented him always as cordial and empathetic.		The next speaker, [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rt-rev-mitred-archpriest-william-makarenko/ Father Wasyl Makarenko], conveyed his working relationship with Metropolitan Wasyly while he held the position as the chairman of the presidium of UOCC for 10 years. In so many ways, Metropolitan Wasyly was a man of complete dedication to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, and as a bishop with an exceptional ability of listening and understanding the human condition. He was an icon of patience towards his own priests and a model against authoritarianism and privilege of power. His pastoral approach to administration combined the epitome of compassion and love towards every human being. His daily personal interaction, whether it was with the staff of the Consistory Office, or with random people at the airport, presented him always as cordial and empathetic.

	The last presenter, Father Jaroslaw Buciora, researched the subject of recognition of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople on 1 April, 1989. We have to recognise the fact that Metropolitan Wasyly achieved in his tenure what all of his predecessors could not : Eucharistic Communion with the family of all the Local Orthodox Churches in the world. In order to reach this moment, Father Jaroslaw looked at the authentic correspondence between Metropolitan Wasyly with the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the representatives of the Ecumenical Throne in North America. Although Metropolitan Wasyly could not personally attend the event on 1 April, 1989 in Constantinople due to a medical emergency, he completed his task of having World Orthodoxy recognize our Church with the presence of Bishop Yuriy (Kalisthuk). The journey of the UOCC, commencing in 1918, towards a full Eucharistic recognition by the Ecumenical Patriarchate was achieved during his leadership.		The last presenter, [https://www.uocc.ca/clergy/the-rt-rev-mitred-archpriest-jaroslaw-d-buciora/ Father Jaroslaw Buciora], researched the subject of recognition of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada by the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Constantinople Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople] on 1 April, 1989. We have to recognise the fact that Metropolitan Wasyly achieved in his tenure what all of his predecessors could not : Eucharistic Communion with the family of all the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Autocephaly Local Orthodox Churches] in the world. In order to reach this moment, Father Jaroslaw looked at the authentic correspondence between Metropolitan Wasyly with the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the representatives of the Ecumenical Throne in North America. Although Metropolitan Wasyly could not personally attend the event on 1 April, 1989 in Constantinople due to a medical emergency, he completed his task of having World Orthodoxy recognize our Church with the presence of [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Yurij_(Kalistchuk) Bishop Yuriy (Kalisthuk)]. The journey of the UOCC, commencing in 1918, towards a full Eucharistic recognition by the Ecumenical Patriarchate was achieved during his leadership.

	"Vichnaya pamyat" to Metropolitan Wasyly, whose name and contribution to the life of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada continues will be fostered for many generations of believers to come.		"[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_Eternal Vichnaya pamyat]" (Memory Eternal) to Metropolitan Wasyly, whose name and contribution to the life of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada continues will be fostered for many generations of believers to come. [21 January, 2024]

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	The Parastas/Panikhyda held at the Saint Volodymyr Sobor in Hamilton, led ny Bishop Andriy (Peshko) together with 10 clergy of the Eastern Eparchy, and this was followed by a luncheon prepared by the Ukrainian Women’s Association/Hamilton Branch. Afterwards, the Symposium was opened by Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk) who attended this occasion from Edmonton, Alberta.		The Parastas/Panikhyda held at the Saint Volodymyr Sobor in Hamilton, led ny Bishop Andriy (Peshko) together with 10 clergy of the Eastern Eparchy, and this was followed by a luncheon prepared by the Ukrainian Women’s Association/Hamilton Branch. Afterwards, the Symposium was opened by Metropolitan Ilarion II (Rudnyk) who attended this occasion from Edmonton, Alberta.


			[[File:2024Symposium 2.jpg]] '''2024 Symposium'''


	In his introductory message, Metropolitan Ilarion emphasised his personal connection with the Metropolitan Wasyly of blessed memory, and his role in the life of the UOCC between 1978 to 2005. According to Metropolitan Ilarion, Metropolitan Wasyly of blessed memory was an individual of exceptional inner peace, who had an encouraging vision of hope even in the most difficult situation. His role in the development of the UOCC in those years was instrumental in the development of the recognition of the UOCC in World Orthodoxy.		In his introductory message, Metropolitan Ilarion emphasised his personal connection with the Metropolitan Wasyly of blessed memory, and his role in the life of the UOCC between 1978 to 2005. According to Metropolitan Ilarion, Metropolitan Wasyly of blessed memory was an individual of exceptional inner peace, who had an encouraging vision of hope even in the most difficult situation. His role in the development of the UOCC in those years was instrumental in the development of the recognition of the UOCC in World Orthodoxy.

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 Amongst the many signs of affection and appreciation that demonstrate the gratitude of the Faithful of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada is the very visible name of the Metropolitan Wasyly Learning Centre at the Saint Volodymyr Cathedral in Hamilton, Ontario, where he served for many years.
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 • Honours from honoured by the Provincial Government of Ontario

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	[http://uocceast.ca/links/%D1%83%D0%BF%D1%86%D0%BA-%D1%81%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BD%D1%8F-%D1%94%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D1%96%D1%8F-%E2%80%A2-uocc-central-eparchy/ UOCC Central Eparchy]		[http://uocceast.ca/links/%D1%83%D0%BF%D1%86%D0%BA-%D1%81%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BD%D1%8F-%D1%94%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%85%D1%96%D1%8F-%E2%80%A2-uocc-central-eparchy/ UOCC Central Eparchy]

	[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Winnipeg_MB_Saint_Andrew%E2%80%99s_College_1932 Saint Andrew’s College, Winnipeg, Manitoba]		[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Winnipeg_MB_Saint_Andrew%E2%80%99s_College_1932 Article about Saint Andrew’s College, Winnipeg, Manitoba]

	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_diaspora Ukrainian diaspora]		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_diaspora Ukrainian diaspora]

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'''Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak) (1909-2005)'''

Wasyl’ may be spelt Vasyl, Vasil, Vasili, Wasyly, Basil, William, and sometimes Walter.

==Early life of Wasyl' Fedak==

On 1 November, 1909, Wasyl’ Fedak was born to Wasyl' Fedak and his wife Anastazia Fedak in [https://uk-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/%D0%9A%D0%B0%D0%B4%D1%83%D0%B1%D1%96%D0%B2%D1%86%D1%96?_x_tr_sl=uk&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Kadobivtsy], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukovina Bukovina], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine Ukraine] (at that time, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania Romanian] region, and part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austria-Hungary Austro-Hungarian empire]).

==Move to Canada, 1912==

Together with his parents and 5 siblings, Wasyl’ emigrated to [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada] in May, 1912, and he settled in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheho,_Saskatchewan Sheho], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatchewan Saskatchewan].

Wasyl’ completed his primary and secondary education in Sheho.

==Teaching career==

In young adulthood, Wasyl’ took the necessary courses and he became a teacher, a career that lasted for 14 years.

He began his teaching assignments in the Saskatchewan school system.

==Marriage, 1932==

In 1932, he was married to Paraskeviya Tymofij.

After their marriage, they received from the Lord 3 sons : Eugene, Jaroslaw, Emil.

==Higher education==

From 1941 to 1944, Wasyl' studied at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada]’s seminary ([http://www.umanitoba.ca/colleges/st_andrews/ Saint Andrew’s College] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg Winnipeg], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manitoba Manitoba]).

==Ordinations, 1944==

On 27 September, 1944, Wasyl’ Fedak was ordained to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Deacon Holy Diaconate].

On 1 October, 1944, Deacon Wasyl’ Fedak was ordained to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter Priesthood].

==Pastoral service==

Immediately, Priest Wasyl’ Fedak was assigned to serve as the pastor of the parishes in the area of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Lake,_Manitoba Sandy Lake], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/manitoba Manitoba], and he travelled also to [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/menzieukrainianhome.shtml Menzie], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vista,_Manitoba Vista], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angusville Angusville], [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/ukgrkorthrossburn.shtml Glen Elmo], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakburn Oakburn] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rossburn Rossburn], Manitoba. In addition, he organised new parishes at Oakburn, Sandy Lake, Sich and Angusville, Manitoba.

In 1948 Father Wasyl’ was assigned to serve in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grimsby,_Ontario Grimsby], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ontario Ontario], but he also served parishes in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/oshawa Oshawa], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Branch,_Toronto Long Branch], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterford,_Ontario Waterford] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Catharines Saint Catharine’s], Ontario. Due to his efforts, the parish in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/welland Welland] joined the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada] (UGOCC). He also travelled to [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ottawa-ont Ottawa] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirkland_Lake Kirkland Lake] in Ontario, and to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouyn-Noranda Rouyn and Noranda] in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/quebec Québec].

In 1951, he was assigned to [http://www.stvladshamilton.com/ Saint Volodymyr’s Church] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton,_Ontario Hamilton], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario], which later became a "sobor" (a large or important Temple, usually where many can gather).

[[File:Saint Vladimir ukrainian orthodox cathedral hamilton 2.png]] '''Saint Vladimir Sobor, Hamilton, Ontario'''

He served this parish for 29 years, and he saw the parish grow from 47 to 500 families. In fact, it became one of the most developed parishes in the UOCC. This growth may be said to have come about largely because of his kind, sensitive, paternal, pastoral disposition and behaviour. This disposition was evident both in his own family and in his parish family. As with other notable pastors, he knew and remembered the important details of the lives of his parishioners, just as he did those of his own wife and children.

==Bereavement, 1976==

In April, 1976, Father Wasyl’s heart felt deep sorrow, sorrow shared with his children and other family-members, when his wife, [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbytera Dobrodijka] Paraskeviya, reposed in the Lord.

After her repose, the [http://archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/burial-services-over-orthodox-lay-persons Funeral Service for the Burial of a Lay-person] was served in Saint Volodymyr's Sobor in Hamilton, Ontario.

'''Continuing pastoral service'''

In 1977, Mitred [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archpriest Archpriest] Wasyl’ Fedak was elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archpriest protopresbyter].

Father Wasyl’ did not limit his activities to his parish responsibilities alone. For example, for 20 years, he served as the national [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Chaplain chaplain] of the [https://www.cymk.ca/history Canadian Ukrainian Youth Association]. He was locally and regionally active in and near Hamilton as well. In recognition of his constructive involvement, he was inducted into the [https://www.hpl.ca/articles/about-award Hamilton Gallery of Distinction], and he received honours from the Provincial Government of Ontario.

In 1978, an extraordinary "sobor" (Church Council) of the UGOCC chose him to be a candidate to become a [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop bishop].

==Monastic tonsure, 1978==

In 1978, Protopresbyter Wasyl’ Fedak was [https://orthochristian.com/101607.htm tonsured] to be a [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Monk monk], and he was given the name Wasyly.

The [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Monastic_Ranks Hieromonk] Wasyl’ (Fedak) was immediately elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archimandrite archimandrite].

==Episcopal ordination, 1978==

On Sunday, 16 July, 1978, at [http://www.htuomc.org/ Holy Trinity Metropolitan Cathedral] in Winnipeg, Archimandrite Wasyly (Fedak) was ordained to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Episcopate Episcopate] by [[Metropolitan Andrew (Metiuk)]] ; [[Archbishop Boris (Yakovkevych)]] of [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/edmonton Edmonton] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Eparchy_of_Western_Canada Western Eparchy] ; and [[Archbishop Nicholas (Debryn)]] of Toronto and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Eparchy_of_Eastern_Canada Eastern Eparchy].

==Episcopal service==

Bishop Wasyly (Fedak) was given the title of Vicar-Bishop of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatoon,_Saskatchewan Saskatoon] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Eparchy_of_Central_Canada Central Eparchy] of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada. This is the usual title given to a [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Auxiliary_bishop vicar-bishop] to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop#Archbishops_and_Metropolitans metropolitan] (Metropolitan Andrew).

In 1981, following the repose of [[Archbishop Nicholas (Debryn)]], Bishop Wasyly became the Acting Bishop of [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/toronto Toronto] and the [http://uocceast.ca Eastern Eparchy].

[[File:St Volodymyr Cathedral Toronto 2.png]] '''Saint Volodymyr Cathedral, Toronto, Ontario'''

In 1982, Bishop Wasyly became the Bishop of Toronto and the Eastern Eparchy.

In 1983, Bishop Wasyly (Fedak) was elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop#Archbishops_and_Metropolitans archbishop].

==Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, 1985==

In 1985, after the repose of Metropolitan Andrew (Metiuk), the 17th Sobor of the UGOCC chose Archbishop Wasyly to become its [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop Metropolitan] and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Primate Primate], with the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Honorifics#Bishops honourific title] “His Beatitude” (he was the last hierarch to hold that title in the UGOCC, because only Primates of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Autocephaly autocephalous] and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Autonomy autonomous] Churches traditionally hold that title).

==Primatial service==

As the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Primate Primate], he was the spiritual leader of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada, and the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Protosyngellos chancellor] of [[Winnipeg MB Saint Andrew’s College 1932 |Saint Andrew’s College]], the Church’s seminary. He was known to be very close to the Church’s youth, who affectionately called him “the Met”. He was a strong leader, who was known to be very kind. He had something in common with all the Church’s membership throughout the country (due to the fact that he was born in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Ukraine Ukraine], grew up in Saskatchewan, and was a parish priest in Ontario for more than 30 years).

[[File:Holytrinitycathedral1.jpg]] '''Holy Trinity Metropolitan Cathedral, Winnipeg, Manitoba'''

[[File:UOCC Headquarters Winnipeg 2.png]] '''Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada Consistory Office, Winnipeg, Manitoba'''

==Renaming of the UGOCC ; entry into the Patriarchate of Constantinople, 1990==

In 1990, the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada was officially renamed “[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_of_Canada The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]” (UOCC) by an Act of Parliament.

In 1990, under the leadership of Metropolitan Wasyly, the 18th Sobor of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada in Winnipeg decided to enter into Eucharistic Union [which means in this case "to be in communion with", "to be able to serve the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] together with", "to be a part of the canonical Orthodox Church"] with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecumenical_Patriarchate_of_Constantinople Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople] (Istanbul). This decision also changed the relationship with the other Orthodox dioceses and parishes in Canada in a positive way.

Metropolitan Wasyly oversaw the UOCC’s membership in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_Conference_of_the_Canonical_Orthodox_Bishops_in_the_Americas Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the Americas] (which later became the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_of_Canonical_Orthodox_Bishops_of_the_United_States_of_America Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America]. During this time, the UOCC also became a member of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Council_of_Churches Canadian Council of Churches].

In 1993, Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak) was made an Officer of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Canada Order of Canada].

In 1993, Metropolitan Wasyly led a delegation to visit [https://www.britannica.com/place/Ukraine Ukraine], which had proclaimed its independence and sovereignty in 1991. This was an opportunity to become better acquainted with the hierarchs and the complex situation of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine. He felt it his duty to contribute to the establishment of one, recognised, local Orthodox Church in his ancestral homeland, and he was glad to see his brothers and sisters choosing an open and democratic form of government and society.

In 1995, Metropolitan Wasyly initiated the establishment of the [https://risu.ua/en/permanent-conference-of-ukrainian-orthodox-bishops-beyond-the-borders-of-ukraine-meets_n70736 Permanent Conference of Ukrainian Orthodox Bishops Beyond the Borders of Ukraine]. He participated in the creation of a [https://www.gometropolis.org/clergy/canadian-conference-of-orthodox-bishops/ Conference of Orthodox Bishops of Canada and an Orthodox-Roman Catholic Dialogue in Canada].

As metropolitan, he also worked closely with the [http://www.ukrainianworldcongress.org/ World Congress of Free Ukrainians] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Canadian_Congress Ukrainian Canadian Congress].

'''Visit of Patriarch Bartholomew I (Archontonis) to Winnipeg, 1998'''

On 27-28 May, 1998, Metropolitan Wasyly hosted a visit of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bartholomew_I_(Archontonis)_of_Constantinople Patriarch Bartholomew I (Archontonis)] to Winnipeg at the Feast of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ascension Ascension of Christ].

Patriarch Bartholomew was given an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honorary Honourary] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctorate Doctorate] degree at Saint Andrew’s College, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Manitoba University of Manitoba]. On the Feast of the Ascension of Christ, the patriarch concelebrated the Primatial [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] at Holy Trinity Metropolitan Cathedral. During a banquet, in response to a speech by Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak),
Patriarch Bartholomew spoke of the bonds between Constantinople and the pious of Ukraine. Identifying the 20th century
as a 'sinful and murderous century par excellence', he spoke of the suffering unleashed during these years. He said
that 'human weakness and the mistakes of the Orthodox themselves' are to blame for the disunity that exists in the
Ukrainian Church. Repentance and reconciliation will pave the way to unity, he intoned, adding, 'we pray that the
problems will soon be overcome'.

On 1 November, 1999, Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak) was fêted by a special moleben and banquet at the [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Winnipeg_MB_Holy_Trinity_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Metropolitan_Cathedral_1946 Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral] in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The evening was well-attended by the faithful of the Church who came to fête the metropolitan on the occasion of his 90th birthday and the 55th anniversary of his ecclesial vocation. There were 6 bishops who attended the event that was led by [[Metropolitan John (Stinka) |Archbishop John (Stinka)]] of the Western Diocese of the UOCC. Other bishops in attendance but not serving included [[Bishop Georgije (Djokic)]] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Serbian_Orthodox_Church_in_North_and_South_America Serbian Orthodox Church] (Canadian diocese) ; [[Archbishop Seraphim (Storheim) |Bishop Seraphim (Storheim)]] of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Church_in_America The Orthodox Church in America] (Canadian diocese) ; [[Metropolitan Mark (Petrovtsiy) |Archbishop Mark (Petrovtsiy)]] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Russia Russian Orthodox Church] ; Metropolitan Mikalay of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Belarusian_Autocephalous_Orthodox_Church Belarusian Autocephalous Orthodox Church] ; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bzdel Metropolitan Michael Bzdel] of the [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ukrainian-Greek-Catholic-Church Ukrainian Catholic Church] ; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefan_Soroka Bishop Stefan Soroka] of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Because of inclement weather elsewhere, 3 expected bishops could not attend : [[Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas)]] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Greek_Orthodox_Metropolis_of_Toronto_(Canada) Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Canada] ; [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Antony_(Scharba)_of_Hierapolis Archbishop Antony (Scharba)] of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ukrainian_Orthodox_Church_in_the_USA Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA] and [[Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk) |Bishop Yuriy (Kalistchuk)]] of the UOCC's [http://uocceast.ca/ Eastern Diocese].

The Moleben of Thanksgiving was celebrated by Archbishop John, 16 priests and 4 deacons in the presence of the honoree, hierarchs, priests, deacons and more than 350 faithful. The responses were sung by the Cathedral Choir directed by Dr. John Mayba. At the end of the moleben, Archbishop John turned to Metropolitan Wasyly with a pastoral address, in which he stated : "We are gathered here to honour you as our pastoral father-metropolitan and wish you many years of health, happiness and God's blessing".

==Repose, 2005==

Metropolitan Wasyly fell asleep in Christ on 10 January, 2005, in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/winnipeg Winnipeg], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/manitoba Manitoba].

The [http://www.archbishop-of-ottawa.org/content/burial-services-over-presbyter-or-over-bishop Funeral Services for the Burial of a Hierarch] took place at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Trinity_Ukrainian_Orthodox_Metropolitan_Cathedral Holy Trinity Metropolitan Cathedral] in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The hierarchical funeral service commenced on Friday evening, 21 January. On Saturday, 22 January, the Hierarchical Memorial Divine Liturgy was served. It was led by Archbishop John (Stinka) of Edmonton, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locum locum tenens] of the metropolitan see and by Archbishop Yurij (Kalistchuk) of Toronto, together with 6 other visiting hierarchs.

Noteworthy was the presence of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iakovos_Garmatis Metropolitan Iakovos (Garmatis)] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago Chicago], Illinois, who represented the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecumenical_Patriarch_of_Constantinople Ecumenical Patriarch], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_I_of_Constantinople Bartholomew I] ; and of [[Metropolitan Mark (Petrovtsiy) |Archbishop Mark (Petrovtsiy)]] of Kashira ([https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Ukraine UOC-MP]), who was the official representative of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriarch_Alexy_II_of_Moscow Patriarch Aleksy II] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriarch_of_Moscow_and_all_Rus' Moscow Patriarchate].

Also present were many clergy of the UOCC and many Orthodox Christians of various nationalities.

After the Service for the Burial of a Hierarch, the body of Metropolitan Wasyly was interred at [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2193914/glen-eden-memorial-gardens Glen Eden Cemetery] in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

As was reported in the "Ukrainian Weekly" in February, 2005, it was felt that the repose of Metropolitan Wasyly impoverished his brother bishops, together with [https://uocc.ca/clergy/the-rt-rev-mitred-archpriest-william-makarenko/ Mitred Archpriest William Makarenko] (Chair of the Presidium (Executive Committee) of the Consistory of the UOCC), the members of the [https://uocc.ca/about/administration/ Presidium and Full Consistory of the UOCC], and his spiritual children – the clergy and laity of the UOCC.

The repose of Metropolitan Wasyly was felt most deeply by his sons : [https://www.flamboroughreview.com/news-story/4175401-judge-fedak-a-remarkable-guy-/ Justice Eugene Fedak] ; Jaroslaw Fedak, and Emil Fedak, along with their families ; his sister, Irene Melnyshuk ; his niece and care-giver, Nadia Hudyma ; and his personal secretary, [https://uocc.ca/clergy/the-rev-fr-cornell-zubritsky/ Priest Cornell Zubritsky].

[[File:Metropolitan Wasyly gravestone SBCS.png]]

— Bishop of Saskatoon (UGOCC) 1978-1982. Preceded by : [[Archbishop Boris (Yakovkevych) |Bishop Boris (Yakovkevych)]]. Succeeded by : [[Metropolitan John (Stinka) |Bishop John (Stinka)]].

— Vicar-Bishop of the Central Eparchy 1978-1982.

— Bishop of Toronto (UGOCC) 1982-1983.

— Archbishop of Toronto (UGOCC) 1983-1985. Preceded by : [[Archbishop Nicholas (Debryn)]]. Succeeded by : [[Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk) |Bishop Yurij (Kalistchuk)]].

— Archbishop of Winnipeg, (Primate) Metropolitan of the UOCC 1985-2005. Preceded by : [[Metropolitan Andrew (Metiuk)]]. Succeeded by : [[Metropolitan John (Stinka)]].

==Reflections==

Amongst the many signs of affection and appreciation that demonstrate the gratitude of the Faithful of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada is the very visible name of the Metropolitan Wasyly Learning Centre at the Saint Volodymyr Cathedral in Hamilton, Ontario, where he served for many years.

'''Honours'''

Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak) received various honours and awards :

• An honourary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_of_Divinity Doctorate of Divinity] from Saint Andrew’s College

• An honourary Doctorate of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Canon_law Canon Law] from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Free_University Ukrainian Free University in Munich]

• The Centenary Medal and the [https://ucc.ca/awards/shevchenko-medal-award/ Shevchenko Medal] from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Canadian_Congress Ukrainian Canadian Congress]

• The [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/medal Governor General’s Medal] in honour of [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/confederation125medal.shtml Canada’s 125th Anniversary]

• The [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-queen-consort-of-United-Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Elizabeth_II_Golden_Jubilee_Medal 50th Anniversary Medal]

• The highest award of the [https://www.gg.ca/en/the-office Governor General of Canada], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Canada Officer of the Order of Canada] Medal

• Induction into the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction

• Honours from honoured by the Provincial Government of Ontario

[[File:Metropolitan-Wasyly-(Fedak).jpg]]

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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasyly_(Fedak) Wikipedia biography]

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Trosky, O, “The Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church in Canada” (Winnipeg : Bulman Bros, 1968). ASIN : B0006DWYPA

Yereniuk, Prof. Roman, “[https://uocc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Short-History-of-the-UOCC.pdf A Short Historical Outline of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada on the Occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the Church (1918-2018]”

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[http://ukrweekly.com/archive/pdf3/2005/The_Ukrainian_Weekly_2005-06.pdf "Ukrainian Weekly", February, 2005 : obituary for Metropolitan Wasyly]

[http://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-92140/Mary_Wiebe Winnipeg Free Press obituary for Metropolitan Wasyly by Mary Wiebe]

[https://uocc.ca/about/history/ UOCC web-site : "A Brief History of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada"]

[http://www.orthodoxresearchinstitute.org/articles/church_history/oleh_krawchenko_yesterday.html Orthodox Research Institute article about the history of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada by Dr. Oleh Krawchenko]

[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193020189/wasyl'-fedak Findagrave reference to Metropolitan Wasyly (Fedak)]

[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193020189/wasyl'-fedak Glen Eden Memorial Gardens grave marker]

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bartholomew_I_(Archontonis)_of_Constantinople Patriarch Bartholomew I (Archontonis)]

[[Metropolitan Sotirios (Athanassoulas)]]

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[[Metropolitan John (Stinka)]]

[[Metropolitan Yurij (Kalistchuk)]]

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[[Bishop Andriy (Peshko)]]

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