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His Beatitude '''Metropolitan Michael (Khoroshy)''', (secular name ''Theodot Nykyforovych Khoroshy'') was born in Fedorivka, near Chyhyryn, Ukraine, on [[July 10]], 1885.  He reposed in the Lord in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on [[May 5]], 1977 and is buried in the Prospect Cemetery in Toronto. He was a [[bishop]] of the [[Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]] from 1951-1977, and the Church's [[Metropolitan]] from 1973 until his resignation in 1975.
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His Beatitude Metropolitan '''Michael (Khoroshy)''' was a [[bishop]] of the [[Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada]] from 1951 to 1977 and its ruling hierarch from 1973 until his resignation in 1975.  
  
==Ukraine==
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==Life==
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Theodot Nykyforovych Khoroshy was born on [[July 10]], 1885 in Fedorovka, near Chigirin, in Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire.
  
Theodot Khoroshy began his early education in his village. Later he moved on to the pedagogical seminary in the town of Shamivka in the Kherson region of Ukraine. Following that, he studied at the Theological Seminary and the Faculty of History-Philology of St. Vladimir's Seminary in Kiev, the capital of the Ukraine. In December 1912, Bishop Nicodemus [[Ordination|ordained]] young Theodot a [[deacon]]. During the next few years, he translated the Liturgical [[Psalter]] into Ukrainian. On [[April 24]], 1920, Bishop Dimitrius (Verbytsky) ordained him a [[presbyter|priest]], and in the following months he was appointed Dean of a church in Ternivka, in the Cherkasy region.
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===Ukraine===
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Theodot Khoroshy began his early education in his village. Later, he entered the pedagogical [[seminary]] in the town of Shamovka in the Kherson region of Ukraine. Subsequently, he studied at the Theological Seminary and the Faculty of History-Philology of St. Vladimir's Seminary in Kiev.  
  
At this time the Bolshevik occupation bringing terrible destruction to ecclesiastical life. Despite the pressure on clergy to deny their vocation, Fr. Theodot was a great soldier of Christ, and was unshaken. Due to his outstanding clerical work, in 1923 Fr. Theodot was appointed the Dean of the Cathedral of Cherkasy.
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In December 1912, Theodot was [[Ordination|ordained]] a [[deacon]] by [[Bishop]] Nicodemus. During the following years he translated the Liturgical [[Psalter]] into Ukrainian. On [[April 24]], 1920, Dcn. Theodot was ordained a [[priest]] by Bishop Dimitrius (Verbitsky), and served during the following months as [[Dean]] of a church in Ternivka, in the Cherkasy region.
  
With the final attack of the Bolsheviks on the Church, the communist authorities arrested Fr. Theodot in September 1929, after which he was condemned to eight years in concentration camps in the far north: first on the Kola peninsula on the White Sea, then the "Island of Death": Kond, and a year later to Solovky. In the fall of 1932 he was transfered to the camps of Ukhta-Pechersk for further punishment. Following his release in 1937, Fr. Theodot returned to the Donbas area in Ukraine and established himself in Kirovohrad.
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In 1921, Fr. Theodot joined the non-canonical [[Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church]] that formed when Ukraine declared its independence during the Russian Civil War. In 1923, Fr. Theodot was appointed Dean of the [[Cathedral]] of Cherkasy.  
  
With the arrival of the Germans in Ukraine in 1941, religious freedom was established in the formerly atheistic state.  In Kirovohrad, Fr. Theodot organized a Higher Church Government, and in March 1942 he was elected a candidate for the Episcopate. With the blessing of the Administrator of the Warsaw Metropolia in the freed Ukrainian lands, headed by Archbishop Polikarp (Sikorsky), Bishops Nikanor and Ihor, tonsured Fr. Theodot a monk on [[May 12]], 1942. He was given the name ''[[Archangel Michael|Michael]]'' and immediately thereafter ordained into the [[episcopate]] as the [[Bishop]] of Kirovohrad at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Kiev.
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As the Bolsheviks government continued its war against the elements of the Church, the communist authorities arrested Fr. Theodot in September 1929. He was condemned to eight years in concentration camps in the far north of the Soviet Union, first on the Kola peninsula on the White Sea, then Kond - the Gulag's "Island of Death", and a year later to [[Solovetsky Monastery|Solovky]]. In the fall of 1932, he was transferred to the camps of Ukhta-Pechersk for continued punishment before his release in 1937. Fr. Theodot, then, returned to the Donbas area in Ukraine and established himself in Kirovograd.
  
Even with the German occupation, the Church was still under threat, and priests and bishops often had to suffer. Nevertheless, under the attentive care of Bishop Michael, the Kirovohrad Diocese developed and grew very quickly; thus in November 1942 Bishop Michael was elevated to [[archbishop]]. When the German authorities intruded into Church matters, Archbishop Michael was transfered to the Mykolayiv Diocese. By the conclusion of the war in 1945, Arcbishop Michael had already travelled widely across Europe: to Odessa, Akerman, Galac, Vienna, Warsaw, and throughout Germany and Slovakia. He was allowed to continue his pastoral work for the Ukrainian Orthodox, particularly amongst captives, expatriated workers, and refugees. With the blessing of Metropolitan Polikarp, Archbishop Michael was given the responsibility to look after the Ukrainian Orthodox flock in Bavaria, with its headquarters in Munich. Archbishop Michael was very successful in his new diocese.
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After the Nazi German occupation of Ukraine in 1941 during World War II, the area gained relative religious freedom. During this time Fr. Theodot organized a Higher Church Government. In March 1942, he was elected a candidate for the [[Episcopate]]. With the blessing of the Administrator of the Warsaw Metropolia in the freed Ukrainian lands, headed by [[Archbishop]] [[Polycarp (Sikorsky)]], with Bishops Nikanor and Igor, Fr. Theodot was [[tonsure]]d a [[monk]] on [[May 12]], 1942 and given the name Michael after [[Archangel Michael]] and immediately thereafter was [[consecration of a bishop|consecrated]] the Bishop of Kirovograd at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Kiev.
  
==The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada==
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Even during the German occupation, the Church was still under threat, and priests and bishops often suffered. Nevertheless, under the attentive care of Bishop Michael, the Kirovograd Diocese developed and grew quickly. In November 1942, Bp. Michael was elevated to archbishop. When the German authorities intruded into Church matters, Abp. Michael was transferred to the Nikolayev [[Diocese]]. As the Soviet armies advanced westward in 1945, Abp. Michael travelled across Europe, through Odessa, Slovakia, Akerman, Galac, Warsaw, Vienna, and through Germany. He was able to continue his pastoral work for the Ukrainian Orthodox, particularly amongst captives, expatriated workers, and refugees. With the blessing of [[Metropolitan]] Polikarp, Abp. Michael was given the responsibility to look after the Ukrainian Orthodox flock in Bavaria, with its headquarters in Munich, which he did very successfully.
  
Within a few years, with Metropolitan Polikarp's blessing, the Consistory of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada invited Archbishop Michael to become her ruling bishop. On [[May 14]], 1951, Archbishop Michael came to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (the Church's Headquarters). However, with the arrival of His Beatitude Metropolitan Ilarion (Ohienko) also in 1951, the UOCC decided to use the higher ranking bishop (Ilarion) as "Metropolitan of Winnipeg and the Central Diocese, Metropolitan of All Canada, and Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada." Archbishop Michael was now assigned as "Archbishop of Toronto and the Eastern Diocese." Archbishop Michael was the first Bishop of Toronto, and he quickly set about organizing and regulating the life of the new Diocese, through which he traveled frequently. Under his guidance, nineteen new churches which were noted for their beauty were constructed.
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===The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada===
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Within a few years, with Metr. Polikarp's blessing, the Consistory of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada invited Abp. Michael to become her ruling bishop. On [[May 14]], 1951, he arrived in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (the Church's Headquarters). However, with the concurrent arrival in Canada of Metr. [[Hilarion (Ohienko) of Winnipeg|Hilarion (Ohienko)]], in 1951, the UOCC consistory decided to install the senior bishop Hilarion as "Metropolitan of Winnipeg and the Central Diocese, Metropolitan of All Canada, and Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada." Abp. Michael was then installed as "Archbishop of Toronto and the Eastern Diocese." As the first Bishop of Toronto, Abp. Michael quickly set about organizing and administering the life of the new Diocese, through which he traveled frequently. Under his guidance, nineteen new churches were constructed.
  
In 1970, Metropolitan Ilarion had become ill, and Archbishop Michael became "Acting [[Primate]]" of the UOCC. When Metropolitan Ilarion reposed in March 1972, Archbishop Michael was elected Primate of the Church and installed as her [[Metropolitan]] in 1973. However, during the XV Sobor in 1975, Michael resigned as Metropolitan, stating that he wished to remain as the head of the Eastern Diocese until his repose. All this time Metropolitan Michael held the title "His Beatitude."
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In 1970, as Metr. Hilarion became ill, Abp. Michael was named "Acting [[Primate]]" of the UOCC. After Metr. Hilarion reposed in March 1972, Abp. Michael was elected to lead the Church and was installed as Metropolitan in 1973. However, during the XV [[Sobor]] in 1975, Michael resigned as Metropolitan, stating that he wished to remain as the head of the Eastern Diocese until his repose. All the time Metropolitan Michael held the title "His Beatitude."
  
His Beatitude Metropolitan Michael passed away on [[May 5]], 1977 in Toronto, at the age of 91.
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Metr. Michael passed away on [[May 5]], 1977 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at the age of 91. He was buried in the Prospect Cemetery in Toronto.
  
Metropolitan Michael always had a keen concern for the spiritual education of his faithful and especially of the children. He wrote theological works, translated the [[Psalter]], the Horologion (the Book of Hours), and a number of other works into Ukrainian. He also composed music for the services of [[vespers]], [[orthros|matins]], and the [[Divine Liturgy]]. He was a confessor of the Orthodox Faith and a zealous archpastor. He was known for his [[humility]] and zeal for the development of Church life. However, he was known most of all for his prayer life, and many people who remember the spiritually uplifting experience of services presided by Metropolitan Michael echo the words that Metropolitan Andrew said at his graveside: "He was a great intercessor before our Lord God, and for his people and his Church."
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==Works==
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Metr. Michael always had a keen concern for the spiritual education of his faithful and especially of the children. He wrote theological works, translated the [[Psalter]], the Horologion (the Book of Hours), and a number of other works into Ukrainian. He also composed music for the services of [[vespers]], [[orthros|matins]], and the [[Divine Liturgy]]. He was a confessor of the Orthodox Faith and a zealous archpastor. He was known for his [[humility]] and zeal for the development of Church life. However, he was known most of all for his prayer life. Many people who remember the spiritually uplifting experience of services presided by Metr. Michael echo the words that Metr. Andrew said at his graveside: "He was a great intercessor before our Lord God, and for his people and his Church."
  
 
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==Source==
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*[[Wikipedia: Metropolitan_Michael_Khoroshy]]
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==External link==
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*[http://www.uocc.ca/pdf/publications/Short%20History%20of%20the%20UOCC.pdf A Short Historical Outline of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC)]
  
 
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His Beatitude Metropolitan Michael (Khoroshy) was a bishop of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada from 1951 to 1977 and its ruling hierarch from 1973 until his resignation in 1975.

Life

Theodot Nykyforovych Khoroshy was born on July 10, 1885 in Fedorovka, near Chigirin, in Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire.

Ukraine

Theodot Khoroshy began his early education in his village. Later, he entered the pedagogical seminary in the town of Shamovka in the Kherson region of Ukraine. Subsequently, he studied at the Theological Seminary and the Faculty of History-Philology of St. Vladimir's Seminary in Kiev.

In December 1912, Theodot was ordained a deacon by Bishop Nicodemus. During the following years he translated the Liturgical Psalter into Ukrainian. On April 24, 1920, Dcn. Theodot was ordained a priest by Bishop Dimitrius (Verbitsky), and served during the following months as Dean of a church in Ternivka, in the Cherkasy region.

In 1921, Fr. Theodot joined the non-canonical Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church that formed when Ukraine declared its independence during the Russian Civil War. In 1923, Fr. Theodot was appointed Dean of the Cathedral of Cherkasy.

As the Bolsheviks government continued its war against the elements of the Church, the communist authorities arrested Fr. Theodot in September 1929. He was condemned to eight years in concentration camps in the far north of the Soviet Union, first on the Kola peninsula on the White Sea, then Kond - the Gulag's "Island of Death", and a year later to Solovky. In the fall of 1932, he was transferred to the camps of Ukhta-Pechersk for continued punishment before his release in 1937. Fr. Theodot, then, returned to the Donbas area in Ukraine and established himself in Kirovograd.

After the Nazi German occupation of Ukraine in 1941 during World War II, the area gained relative religious freedom. During this time Fr. Theodot organized a Higher Church Government. In March 1942, he was elected a candidate for the Episcopate. With the blessing of the Administrator of the Warsaw Metropolia in the freed Ukrainian lands, headed by Archbishop Polycarp (Sikorsky), with Bishops Nikanor and Igor, Fr. Theodot was tonsured a monk on May 12, 1942 and given the name Michael after Archangel Michael and immediately thereafter was consecrated the Bishop of Kirovograd at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Kiev.

Even during the German occupation, the Church was still under threat, and priests and bishops often suffered. Nevertheless, under the attentive care of Bishop Michael, the Kirovograd Diocese developed and grew quickly. In November 1942, Bp. Michael was elevated to archbishop. When the German authorities intruded into Church matters, Abp. Michael was transferred to the Nikolayev Diocese. As the Soviet armies advanced westward in 1945, Abp. Michael travelled across Europe, through Odessa, Slovakia, Akerman, Galac, Warsaw, Vienna, and through Germany. He was able to continue his pastoral work for the Ukrainian Orthodox, particularly amongst captives, expatriated workers, and refugees. With the blessing of Metropolitan Polikarp, Abp. Michael was given the responsibility to look after the Ukrainian Orthodox flock in Bavaria, with its headquarters in Munich, which he did very successfully.

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada

Within a few years, with Metr. Polikarp's blessing, the Consistory of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada invited Abp. Michael to become her ruling bishop. On May 14, 1951, he arrived in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (the Church's Headquarters). However, with the concurrent arrival in Canada of Metr. Hilarion (Ohienko), in 1951, the UOCC consistory decided to install the senior bishop Hilarion as "Metropolitan of Winnipeg and the Central Diocese, Metropolitan of All Canada, and Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada." Abp. Michael was then installed as "Archbishop of Toronto and the Eastern Diocese." As the first Bishop of Toronto, Abp. Michael quickly set about organizing and administering the life of the new Diocese, through which he traveled frequently. Under his guidance, nineteen new churches were constructed.

In 1970, as Metr. Hilarion became ill, Abp. Michael was named "Acting Primate" of the UOCC. After Metr. Hilarion reposed in March 1972, Abp. Michael was elected to lead the Church and was installed as Metropolitan in 1973. However, during the XV Sobor in 1975, Michael resigned as Metropolitan, stating that he wished to remain as the head of the Eastern Diocese until his repose. All the time Metropolitan Michael held the title "His Beatitude."

Metr. Michael passed away on May 5, 1977 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at the age of 91. He was buried in the Prospect Cemetery in Toronto.

Works

Metr. Michael always had a keen concern for the spiritual education of his faithful and especially of the children. He wrote theological works, translated the Psalter, the Horologion (the Book of Hours), and a number of other works into Ukrainian. He also composed music for the services of vespers, matins, and the Divine Liturgy. He was a confessor of the Orthodox Faith and a zealous archpastor. He was known for his humility and zeal for the development of Church life. However, he was known most of all for his prayer life. Many people who remember the spiritually uplifting experience of services presided by Metr. Michael echo the words that Metr. Andrew said at his graveside: "He was a great intercessor before our Lord God, and for his people and his Church."

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Michael (Khoroshy) of Toronto
Preceded by:
First Bishop of Toronto
Bishop of Toronto (UOCC)
1951-1972; 1975-1977
Succeeded by:
Nicholas (Debryn) of Toronto
Preceded by:
Ilarion (Ohienko) of Winnipeg
Metropolitan of Winnipeg and the Central Diocese, Metropolitan and Primate of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Canada (UGOC)
1973-1975
Succeeded by:
Andrew (Metiuk) of Winnipeg
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