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Vasyl Mastsiukh

1873 – 1936

Greek Catholic clergyman

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Lived 1873 – 1936 (aged 62). Vasyl Mastsiukh was a Polish and Austrian theologian, catholic priest and catholic deacon.

Vasyl Mastsiukh (; ; 30 March 1873 in Nowa Wieś, Austro-Hungarian Empire /present day Nowa Wieś, Nowy Sącz County, Poland/ – 12 March 1936 in Rymanów-Zdrój, Second Polish Republic) was a Greek Catholic hierarch. He served as the first Apostolic Administrator of the new created Apostolic Administration of Lemkowszczyzna from 17 November 1934 until his death on 12 March 1936.

Life Vasyl Mastsiukh was born in the family of Greek-Catholics in 1873 in the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Przemyśl, Sambir and Sanok. After graduation of the popular school and gymnasium education he joined the Greek-Catholic Theological Seminary in Przemyśl.

On 17 November 1934, Fr. Mastsiukh was appointed by Pope Pius XI the first Apostolic Administrator of the new created Apostolic Administration of Lemkowszczyzna (that later was elevated in the rank of Apostolic Exarchate) without dignity of bishop.

He died unexpectedly at his residence in Rymanów-Zdrój on 12 March 1936 at the age of 62.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Vienna, Lviv University
Positions held
Chaplain, Apostolic administrator
Employers
Lviv University
Also known as
Vasyl Mastiukh

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vasyl Mastsiukh?

Greek Catholic clergyman

When was Vasyl Mastsiukh born?

Vasyl Mastsiukh was born on 30 March 1873 in Nowa Wieś.

When did Vasyl Mastsiukh die?

Vasyl Mastsiukh died on 12 March 1936 in Rymanów-Zdrój.

What was Vasyl Mastsiukh's occupation?

Vasyl Mastsiukh was a theologian, catholic priest and catholic deacon.

What nationality was Vasyl Mastsiukh?

Vasyl Mastsiukh was Polish and Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vasyl Mastsiukh

· Wikidata: Q16614417

· DBpedia: Vasyl Mastsiukh

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