Metropolitan Andrei Sheptystsky

Born of an aristocratic family, Roman Alexander Sheptystsky joined the Basilian Order in 1888 and changed his Christian name to Andrei.  He was ordained in 1892, named Bishop Stanislav in 1898 and Metropolitan of Lvov in 1901.

Through his charity and writings, Metropolitan Andrei reinvigorated Catholicism in the western Ukraine.  He was a staunch defender of the faith in Czarist Russia and in the post-revolution communist regime in the Soviet Union.

Metropolitan Andrei saw the need for strong leaders, which is why he became a dedicated supporter of the Ukrainian your organization PLAST, whose development of good leadership skills is one of its main goals.  An excellent role model for youth, Metropolitan Andrei led by example, cultivating leadership skills in all aspects of life, faith, family, community and country.  Through his actions, it is clear that good leadership is not limited to one area or interest, but it is interwoven in all aspects of life.

Metropolitan Andrei took great interest in Ukranian immigrants in Canada and sent priests to minister to the faithful.  He visited Canada on a number of occasions and supported the Canadian-Ukrainian Catholic ministry spiritually and monetarily.