John

Metropolitan John (born Ivan Stinka; January 14, 1935 – September 19, 2022) was the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada with title John, Archbishop of Winnipeg, and of the Central Diocese, Metropolitan of Canada. He was enthroned as Metropolitan of Canada on July 23, 2006.

Early life Ivan Stinka was born in Buchanan, Saskatchewan to Nikolaj and Annie (Spizawka) Stinka; he was the youngest of twelve children. He worked as an elementary school teacher and butcher for several years while being actively involved in the Ukrainian Orthodox community.

Priesthood In the fall of 1969, John Stinka enrolled in theological studies at St. Andrew's College in Winnipeg, which he successfully completed in 1972 with a Licentiate in Theology. He continued his studies at the University of Manitoba following his Licentiate in Theology.