Ukrainian Village in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Patriarch Josyf Slipyj's 1973 Visit
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 28, 2024
1. Patriarch Josyf Slipyj's 1973 Visit Marker
Цю таблицю вмуровано на пам'ятку патріяршого посвячення Собору Св. Володимира і Ольги Блаженнішим Патріярхом Йосифом 20 Травня 1973 Р.Б
[English translation:]
This tablet was erected in memory of the patriarchal consecration of the Cathedral of St. Volodymyr and Olha by the Blessed Patriarch Josyf on May 20, 1973.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1973.
Location. 41° 53.706′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church Consecration (here, next to this marker); Ukraine War and Flight MH17 Memorial (here, next to this marker); Patriarch Josyf Cardinal Slipyj (here, next to this marker); Patriarch Josyf Slipyj's 1976 Visit (here, next to this
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 28, 2024
2. Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church
The marker is to the right of the entrance, visible through the right-most archway. Three other similar markers can be found near this entrance, two about other visits by Ukrainian Catholic leaders as well as one about the founding and blessing of the church.
More about this marker. The marker is one of four plaques embedded near the entrance, one about the building's dedication and consecration, and two more about patriarchal visits to the parish.
Regarding Patriarch Josyf Slipyj's 1973 Visit. Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church was founded in 1969 and its house of worship was completed four years later, with Josyf Slipyj, the parish's founder and the global leader of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, coming to Chicago to consecrate the building.
Also see . . .
1. SV&O Ukrainian Catholic Church. A history of the church and building from the Chicago Studies program at the University of Chicago (Submitted on July 1, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. He was a role model for us: Patriarch Josyf Slipyj.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on September 29, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
