OOL Virtual Koliada 2022

Happy Holidays! In the spirit of traditional Christmas Caroling, OOL would like to share with you its “Virtual Koliada” — a 20 minute fundraising video (in Ukrainian with English subtitles). Please enjoy these carols, poems, and many blessings from our members. All donations will benefit the preservation of Lemko heritage. Kindly click the “Make a Donation!” button…

ByAndriy KhomykDecember 23, 20210Comments

Past OOL Events

OOL Scholarship Award Ceremony

OOL held its Scholarship Award Ceremony on December 12, 2021 in Yonkers, NY. The eight recipients of the OOL Scholarship were: Brianna Chalupa; Kalyna Kuzemczak; Natalia Kuzmiak; Juliana Paslawsky; Julia Pelesz; Sophia Priatka; Lukian Tomaszewsky; and Patricia Wasiczko. The President of the 2nd Branch of OOL, Stefan Kapitula, and member of the Award Committee, Marika…

ByAndriy KhomykDecember 16, 20210Comments

Magazines

Third electronic issue of “Lemkivshchyna” magazine

Dear Friends! We are delighted to present you with the newest issue of “Lemkivshchyna'' magazine. This electronic issue continues the rich legacy of over 40 years of the printed publication, highlighting Lemko culture and art, national traditions, history, memoirs, and the organizational life of OOL. Click on the photo to enjoy the Fall/Winter 2021 issue! …

ByAndriy KhomykDecember 9, 20210Comments

Past LRF Events

Newest publication of Lemko Research Foundation

Dictionary of Lemko Dialect by Petro Pyrtej This dictionary presents the diversity of the Lemko dialect – one of the Carpathian dialects of the south-western dialect group of the Ukrainian language. The publication contains words, phrases and idioms that reproduce the particularities of the everyday life, economic activity and cultural heritage of the Lemkos, representing…

ByAndriy KhomykDecember 9, 20210Comments

Past OOL Events

OOL College Scholarship

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ByAndriy KhomykJune 14, 20210Comments

Magazines

Second electronic issue of “Lemkivshchyna” magazine

Dear Friends! We are delighted to present you with the newest issue of “Lemkivshchyna'' magazine. This second electronic issue continues the rich legacy of over 40 years of the printed publication, highlighting Lemko culture and art, national traditions, history, memoirs, and the organizational life of OOL. Click on the photo to enjoy the Spring 2021…

ByAndriy KhomykApril 15, 20210Comments

Causes

“Book of the Deported” by Eugene Misilo

The unforgettable tragedy of the Lemkos – their forced deportation from their native lands still remains inadequately documented. Doctor of History, scientist and researcher Yevhen Misylo is working on a book listing the NAMES of ALL the Lemkos evicted by Operation Vistula to the so-called recovered German lands of Poland after World War II. Eugene…

ByAndriy KhomykFebruary 19, 20210Comments

Causes

Cross Renovation in Swiatkowa Mala and Welka

For years, OOL has been helping to repair, restore and preserve the Lemko heritage in two well-known villages in the Lemko region – Svyatkova Mala and Svyatkova Velyka. We have financially supported the repair and restoration of the facades of both churches, the purchase of new church gates, the restoration of icons, and more: 2018_Thanks…

ByAndriy KhomykFebruary 18, 20210Comments

Causes

The new Lemko Museum

The new Lemko Museum, which is being built in the Lemko Village in Monastyryske, Ternopil Region, promises to be the largest existing one in Ukraine. The Organization for the Defense of Lemkivshchyna is committed to help this project and encourages others to as well. Follow the links below for more information, including a request for…

ByAndriy KhomykFebruary 16, 20210Comments

Causes

Book on Lemko Clothing

OOL is supporting the work of Jurij Starzynski from Legnica (Poland), who is currently working on a unique book dedicated to Lemko folk clothing. See the letter below for more information. Mr. Starzynski has dedicated his life to preservation of Lemko culture and recently contributed to the book series published by the SOKÓŁ Małopolska Culture Center…

ByAndriy KhomykFebruary 10, 20210Comments