Nil Lushchak O.F.M. (Ukrainian: Ніл Лущак, born Yuriy Yuriyovych Lushchak, Ukrainian: Юрій Юрійович Лущак;[1] born May 22, 1973 Uzhhorod, Ukrainian SSR) is a Ukrainian Ruthenian Catholic hierarch, who serves as an Apostolic Administrator of the Eparchy of Mukachevo. Previously served as Auxiliary Bishop of the same eparchy since 19 November 2012 until 20 July 2020.[2]
Nil Lushchak | |
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| Apostolic Administrator of the Eparchy of Mukachevo Titular Bishop of Flenucleta | |
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| Church | Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Eparchy of Mukachevo |
| Appointed | 20 July 2020 |
| Predecessor | Milan Šašik |
| Successor | incumbent |
| Previous post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Mukachevo (2012–2020) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2 July 1996 (Priest) by Ivan Semedi |
| Consecration | 12 January 2013 (Bishop) by Milan Šašik |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Yuriy Yuriyovych Lushchak 22 May 1973 |
| Coat of arms |  |
Life
editBorn on 22 May 1973 in Uzhhorod, Ukrainian SSR, present day - Ukraine as Yuriy Lushchak. After primary and secondary schools and the military service according to conscription in the Armed Forces of Ukraine he was student rates Philosophy and Theology in the Eparchial Seminary in Uzhhorod.
2 July 1996 was ordained a priest. Later served a variety of pastoral work, was originally vicar, then - the pastor. From 2004 to 2008, studied at the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome and where he received a licentiate's degree in philosophy.
In 2009 he entered the mendicant Order of Friars Minor, where he took the religious name "Nil" in honour of Saint Nil of Grottaferrata and in 2010 has made temporal vows.
November 19, 2012, the Pope Benedict XVI appointed Fr. Nil titular bishop of Flenucleta, Auxiliary Bishop of the Eparchy of Mukachevo.[3]
In December 4, 2012 Elected Bishop Nil made his solemn profession in the Franciscan community.[4]
In addition to native Ukrainian, Lushchak can speak Italian and Russian.
References
edit- ^ Лущак Ніл | Енциклопедія Сучасної України
- ^ "Bishop Nil Yuriy Lushchak, O.F.M." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
- ^ "NOMINA DI AUSILIARE DELL'EPARCHIA DI MUKACHEVO DI RITO BIZANTINO (UCRAINA)". Official Vatican Site. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ "Владика-номінат кир Ніл обіцяв Богові жити тільки для Нього". Ukrainian Eastern Franciscan Site. Retrieved 7 December 2012.