Atanasii V. Pekar

1922–2011 (age 89)

Ukrainian Catholic clergyman

Biography

Born in 1922, Atanasii V. Pekar devoted his life to nurturing the faith of Ukrainian Catholics, shepherding families through sacraments and the rhythms of parish life as communities grew in new homelands.

He was a calming presence in times of joy and grief, committed to preserving liturgical traditions and supporting generations of faithful who gathered around the Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery.

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