Oleksiy Lukashevych
PhD (History), Аssociate Professor, General Director National Historical and Ethnographic Reserve «Pereiaslav»
Pereiaslav, Ukraine
ORSID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2018-974X
DOI: 10.17721/2522-4611.2023.48.3
Vita Kotsur
PhD (History), Аssociate Professor
Kyiv, Ukraine
ORSID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6355-6714
DOI: 10.17721/2522-4611.2023.48.3
SAINT RIGHTEOUS PETRO KALNYSHEVSKY
The article was devoted to righteous Petro Kalnyshevsky, son of Ukraine, the last Koshoviy Otaman of Zaporozhian Host. Highlighted on role of orthodox, which always inspired cossacks for freedom struggles – inestimable God’s gift for everyone and for each nation. Stressed that the sacral foundation of all cossacks deeds was Orthodox and Church, which was protected by cossacks from oppressions.
It is a matter of including the Kish otaman Petro Kalnyshevsky into the ranks of Ukrainian saints, blessing him with the righteousness to paint an icon for worship and build churches in his honor.
To date, churches in honor of Petro Kalnyshevsky have been built in Nedryhailiv, Bila Tserkva, Nikopol', Kholodnyi Yar, etc. The Monastery of the Righteous Petro Kalnyshevsky was founded in the village of Kostyantynov, Romen district.
The article reveals the charitable activities of the Kotsur family in the production of icons of St. Petro Kalnyshevsky. Their consecration and stay in the combat zone to repel the armed aggression of russia are also covered. The donation of the icon to the church of Petro Kalnyshevsky in Nedryhailiv, Sumy Oblast, is also reflected.
Key words: Petro Kalnyshevsky, Koshoviy Otaman, Orthodox, saint, charity.
Received by the editorial board: 28.09.2023.
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