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26 OUR LIFE • June 2022 DR. ORESLAVA KHOMYK was born to a Ukrainian family in the village of Shoksha, in the Arkhanhelska region of Russia. Oreslava, together with her family, experienced the horror of the repressive Soviet regime. Alongside her challenges within the regime, her pursuits in the areas of culture and honoring important people in Ukraini - an history influenced the formation of her character, rooted in her Ukrainian spirit and patriotism. Oreslava is a physician who has practiced for 40 years. In 2019, she entered the field of education, and since 2021 has worked in the Department of Educa - tion and Science of the Lviv Regional State Administration, where she promotes strong cultural and educa - tional cooperation. Especially im - portant to her is the spiritual mission of Ukrainian women initiated on the FATHER TARAS MYKHALCHUK was born to a Christian family in Lviv. As a boy, he liked to play soccer. From an early age, he felt a calling to the priesthood. In 2002, he entered the Lviv Theological Seminary of the Holy Spirit and the Ukrainian Catholic University, graduating in 2008. While studying at the seminary, together with his classmates, he began visiting servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and cadets of the Hetman Petro Sahaidachny National Academy of Land Forces. During his seminary years, he was able to prepare servicemen for the Holy Sacrament of Baptism. Father Taras organized retreats where participants had opportunities for spiritual growth, psychological support, and relaxation. His work in the military continues to this day. After completing his seminary studies, Father Taras married. He and his wife are now raising three daughters and a son. In 2009, he was ordained a priest and began his service at the Military Chaplaincy Center of the Dr. Oreslava Khomyk island of Khortytsia, in Zaporizhia. She has served as president of Soyuz Ukrainok in Ukraine for two terms and is a leader in the Ukrainian Society of Political Prisoners and Repressed, as well as in other organizations. Oreslava also promotes active internation - al cooperation with the World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s Organizations. In her role as president of Soyuz Ukrainok in Ukraine, Oreslava is working with the UNWLA on the competition “Miy ridnyi kray” (My Native Land), inviting the best students in Ukraine to partic - ipate. The Babusi project also brings collaborative efforts to the two organizations. And Oreslava was one of the leading organiz - ers of International Scientific Forums, known for donating books to children and for supporting artists. Oreslava has been active in volunteering with soldiers serving on the front lines of the war in eastern Ukraine since 2014. With the escalation of the war, she continues to be actively involved in humanitarian aid. In her position with the Department of Educa - tion, she has been involved in placing 800 children in shelters in schools, theaters, and churches and arranging for their care. Dr. Khomyk visiting a hospital patient.
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