
The first Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine (1864–1937)
Vasyl Lypkivsky was born on March 7, 1864 (Julian calendar) in Popudnia and died on November 27, 1937 in Kyiv, aged about 73. Recorded occupations: Eastern Orthodox priest, writer, opinion journalist, Protestant reformer, Orthodox theologian and reformer. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire and Soviet Union. Positions held include bishop. Fields of work: Eastern Orthodoxy, literature, opinion journalism and Protestant Reformation. Educated at Kiev Theological Academy.
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