Fr. Anatolii Dublians'kyi papers

Fr. Anatolii Dublians'kyi (later Bishop and Metropolitan) was a leader of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in West Germany and Europe in the second half of the 20th century. This collection primarily consists of documents and correspondence related to Fr. Anatolii Dublians'kyi's activity as a priest and administrator with the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in post-war Western Europe, as well as writings on church and secular history.

Summary Information

CreatorAnatoliĭ, Mytropolyt Paryzʹkyĭ i Zakhidnoi͡evropeĭsʹkyĭ
TitleFr. Anatolii Dublians'kyi papers
IDuaoc.10
Dates1950-1973
Quantity1 Linear Feet, 2 boxes
LanguagesUkrainian
LanguagesPrimarily Ukrainian, but also contains small numbers of items in German and English.
RepositoryUkrainian History and Education Center Archives

Biographical / Historical

Fr. Anatolii Dublians'kyi (later Bishop and Metropolitan) was a leader of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in West Germany and Europe in the second half of the 20th century. He was born in 1912 in village of Peretoky in Volyn gubernia of the Russian Empire (today Kostopil' raion, Rivne oblast' in Ukraine). In 1918, his family moved in Luts'k, and in 1921 he entered the Russian gymnasium in Luts'k, which he graduated in June 1930. From 1931 to 1933 he studied history at the University of Vilnius, and completed his studies at the University of Warsaw, obtaining a Master's of Philosophy degree in 1938.

At the end of World War II, he fled the oncoming Red Army and became a refugee in Bavaria. He was very active in the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, published articles in the Ukrainian exile press, and was a member of the "Institut Doslidiv Volyni" ("Ukrainian Research Institute of Volyn").

In 1951, he was ordained a priest by Metr. Nikanor. From 1952 to 1970 he was rector of the parish in Landshut, Germany, as well as serving parishes in Regensburg and Ingolstadt. In 1956 he was promoted to Archpriest. In 1970, he was named the rector of the parish in Neu-Ulm, where he lived for the remainder of his life. In 1956 he became a member of the Metroplia Council of the UAOC, and in 1973 he was elected chair of the UAOC High Administration in Germany. In May 1981, he was ordained bishop and assigned the eparchy of London and Western Europe. In 1983 he was named Archbishop of Paris and Western Europe. In 1994, the Sobor of the UAOC in Genk, Belgium elevated him to Metropolitan.

Fr. Anatolii was the founder and editor-in-chief of the periodical "Ridna Tserkva" ("Native Church"), the official publication of the UAOC in Western Europe. He also wrote numerous articles and published two books.

Scope and Contents

This collection primarily consists of documents and correspondence related to Fr. Anatolii Dublians'kyi's activity as a priest and administrator with the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in post-war Western Europe. It includes correspondence with Metr. Nikanor and other UAOC leaders, as well as Sobor and church board records. It also contains writings on 20th century Ukainian and Church history.

Зміст фонду

Цей фонд складається переважно з документів та листування, пов'язані з діяльністю о. Анатолія Дублянського у ролі священика та адміністратора Української Автокефальної Православної Церкви у післявоєнній Західній Європі. Фонд включає листування з Митр. Ніканором та іншими єпископами та провідними особами УАПЦ, а також протоколи та записи церковних соборів та рад. У фонді також містяться праці про українську церковну та світську історію ХХ століття.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Published citations should take the following form: Identification of item, date (if known); Fr. Anatolii Dublians'kyi papers; box number; folder number; Ukrainian History and Education Center Archives, Somerset, New Jersey.

Conditions Governing Access

Access and use of this collection may be subject to restrictions. Please contact the archivist (archives@ukrhec.org) for more information and to make arrangements.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Custodial History

Custodial history of this collection is uncertain.

Controlled Access Headings

Individuals

  • Nikanor (Abramovych), Metropolitan
  • Mstyslav, Patriarch of Kiev and All Ukraine

Organizations

  • Ukraïnsʹka avtokefalʹna pravoslavna t︠s︡erkva

Places

  • Ukraine--Volhynia
  • Germany

Genres

  • Personal narratives
  • Church records and registers
  • Minutes (Records)
  • Business correspondence

Status of Materials

These materials belong to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, and are on deposit with the Ukrainian History and Education Center for processing, preservation, and access.

Container List

Correspondence, 1951-1973. 
Metropolitan Nikanor, 1951-1969. 0.25 Linear Feet   folders

Scope and Contents

Some years also contain a few letters from Metr. Polikarp and other individuals. Also contains Metr. Nikanor's death announcement.

  • box 1 folder 1-4
Bishop Orest, 1969-1973.
  • box 1 folder 5
Metr. Mstyslav and Fr. Demyd Burko correspondence, 1963-1973.

Scope and Contents

Primarily consists of third-party correspondence between Metr. Mstyslav and Fr. Demyd Burko, mainly regarding UAOC adminstrative matters, as well as between Metr. Mstyslav and Alex Proc and Fr. Palladii (surname illegible). Also includes some letters from Fr. Demyd Burko to Fr. Anatolii Dublians'kyi, Fr. Anatolii's autobiographical sketch, correspondence of Fr. Anatolii with Metr. Mstyslav and M. Boiko.

  • box 1 folder 6
Ivan Vlasovs'kyi and Mykhailo Mukha, 1951-1971.

Scope and Contents

Also contains an article by Fr. Anatolii regarding his correspondence with Ivan Vlasovs'kyi.

  • box 1 folder 7
Other correspondence, 1969-1973.

Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Fr. Oleksandr Koval's'kyi, "pani Maziar", Dr. N. Polonska-Wasylenko, Fr. Demyd Burko, Fr. Mykola Haiuk, Oleksandr Siryi (Switzerland), as well as correspondence with Met. Mstyslav regarding the greeting of the Ecumenical Patriarch regarding Msyslav's election.

  • box 1 folder 8
Files by geographic region, 1963-1973 (bulk 1969-1973). 
Germany, 1969-1973.

Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, primarily with Metr. Mstyslav, regarding UAOC church administration in West Germany.

  • box 1 folder 9
Great Britain, 1969-1972.

Scope and Contents

Records and correspondence with Metr. Mstyslav, Fr. Syl'vester Bohatyrets', and Fr. S. Molchanivs'kyi regarding UAOC administration in Great Britain.

  • box 2 folder 1
France, 1972-1973.

Scope and Contents

Materials related to UAOC administration in France. Correspondence with Dr. A. Zhukovs'kyi, Fr. I. Bachyns'kyi, P. Iosypyshyn, Fr. Petro Popel', and M. Mukha. Also includes copies of correspondence between Metr. Mstyslav and P. A. Plevako, and third-party correpondence with Fr. Demyd Burko.

  • box 2 folder 2
United States, 1969-1973.

Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Metr. Mstyslav, Mykhailo Mukha, and Iurii Perkhorovych. Also includes copies of correspondence between Metr. Mstyslav and Fr. Demyd Burko and P. Plevako, as well as a biography of Metr. Mstyslav.

  • box 2 folder 3
Canada, 1969-1972.

Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Fr. M. Owcharenko, and copies of correspondence between Metr. Mstyslav and Petro Plevako and Metropolitan Ilarion. Despite the original title of this file, it also contains correspondence with individuals outside of Canada, such as Sviatomyr Fostun (Great Britain) and P. Zakusylo (France)

  • box 2 folder 4
Australia, 1963-1972 (bulk 1969-1972).

Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with the Consistory of the UAOC in Australia (Hryhorii Bazalyts'kyi, secretary), Bp. Varlaam, Bp. Donat, and newspaper clippings. Also includes copies of correspondence between Metr. Mstyslav and Bp. Donat,

  • box 2 folder 5
Files by subject, 1969-1971. 
Theology courses at the Ukrainian Free University, 1969-1971.

Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Dr. Natalia Polons'ka-Vasylenko, Fr. Demyd Burko, Volodymyr Didovych, regarding courses in theology at the Ukrainian Free University in Munich. Also includes correspondence with Dr. Vasyl' Pliushch, Fr. S. Bohatyrets', Fr. Stefan Chervonets'kyi, Fr. Petro Popel', and others, as well as course lists.

  • box 2 folder 6
Episcopal candidates, 1969.

Scope and Contents

Correspondence with Fr. Ivan Hundiak, Fr. F. Kul'chyns'kyi, Bp. Borys, Bp. Oleksander, Fr. S. Shadyns'kyi, and Fr. Orest Ivaniuk regarding episcopal candidacies.

  • box 2 folder 7
Conflict between Abp. Mstyslav and Metr. Ioan regarding UAOC, 1969.

Scope and Contents

Correspondence with and between Abp. Mstyslav, Metr. Ioan, Bp. Orest, Bp. Oleksander, and the UAOC Church Administration. Also includes telegram of greeting by Cardinal Iosyf (Slipyi).

  • box 2 folder 8
UAOC in Europe records, 1969-1973. 
Extraordinary Sobor of 1969 
Pre-Sobor Committee records
  • box 2 folder 9
Agenda and delegate lists
  • box 2 folder 10
Notebook and ephemera

Scope and Contents

Steographic notebook with handwritten notes of Sobor proceedings, as well as delegate "ribbons" and Fr. Anatoli's delegate card.

  • box 2 folder 11
Speeches and resolutions
  • box 2 folder 12
Greetings sent to the Sobor
  • box 2 folder 13
Clippings from German newspapers
  • box 2 folder 14
Pre-Sobor Committee minutes, 1973.
  • box 2 folder 15
Metropolitan Council meeting minutes, 1969-1970.
  • box 2 folder 16
High Church Administration meeting minutes, 1969-1973.
  • box 2 folder 17
Writings, 1950-1968. 
Biography of Metr. Nikanor, 1962.
  • box 2 folder 18
Два роки: спогади з часів німецької окупації Волині (Two Years: A Memoir of the German Occupation of Volyn'), 1950.
  • box 2 folder 19
Various writings, translations, and periodicals, 1958-1968.

Scope and Contents

Contains manuscripts of "Українська Православна Церква в Німеччині" ("The Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Germany", 1958), "Українська Автокефальна Православна Церква на Чужині" ("The Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in Exile", 1958 - with the annotation "Відіслано до радіо в Римі на руки п.др. Федор[?]чука"), "Українська Православна Церква" (translation from German of the article "The Ukrainian Orthodox Church" by Wolfgang Krall, 1968), and "Українська Православна Церква в 1941-1943 роках" ("The Ukrainian Orthodox Church in 1941-1943") by Ie. N. Chyhyryns'kyi (pseudonym?). It also includes a 1967 issue of "Alt-Katolischer Internationaler Inforationsdienst" and other periodical pages.

  • box 2 folder 20