Pokrova Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Parma Ohio hosts an annual Ukrainain festival on their beautiful 35 acres of land. See photos from the Ukrainian Festival
On October 14, Ukrainians celebrate the Feast of the Protection (Ukrainian "Pokrova") of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos. Of the feasts dedicated to the Mother of God, this one deserves a special attention.
"Protection of Mother of God" by Zilinko Roman
According to Eastern Orthodox tradition, the apparition of Mary the Theotokos occurred during one of the sieges of Constantinople at the Blachernae church where She spread Her veil over all the people in the church as a protection. As the result the enemies withdrew and the city was rescued. The cult of the Mother of God as the Intercessor and Patron got firmly established among Ukrainians: Ukrainian princes, kings, Cossacks, and hetmans chose the Mother of God as their Patron and Guardian.
According to their website, "It is not by chance that the parish in Parma is under the patronage of the Most Holy Mother of God, who is the refuge and savior of the Ukrainian people...On July 21, 1973, the founding meeting of the parish was held. At these meetings, it was decided to establish a traditional parish of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and the name "Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary" was adopted for it. The Statute was also approved and the Parish Council, headed by Dr. Zenon Golubets, was elected. The Parish Council prepared a plan of action and already on August 3, 1973, the parish of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos was incorporated in the state of Ohio. Subsequently purchased a 35 acre homestead at 6812 Broadview Rd Parma, OH. Here are some images from inside and outside of the Church.
See photos of the 2023 Pokrova Ukrainian Festival
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