SAINT JOSAPHAT
Saint Josaphat; Bishop and Martyr By Edward Matulanya Here are Overview, Religious Contribution, Leadership, Martyrdom, Legacy and Canonization of Saint Josaphat; Bishop and Martyr. Overview of Saint Josaphat Saint Josaphat, born Ivan Kuncevyc around 1580 in Volodymyr (modern-day Ukraine), is remembered as a leader dedicated to Christian unity within the Eastern and Western branches of the Church (Benz, 2019). He grew up in the Ruthenian (Eastern Slavic) Christian tradition, which followed the Byzantine rite. From a young age, Ivan displayed a strong desire for prayer, study, and religious life (Peradotto, 2020). His Feast day is November 12. Religious Contribution of Saint Josaphat During the 16th century, parts of Eastern Europe were divided between Christians who followed the Orthodox Church and those who entered into communion with the Pope under the Union of Brest (1596). This agreement established what is now known as the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, which k...