Stephen Soroka
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His Grace, The Most Reverend Stefan Soroka |
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| Archeparch of Philadelphia | |
| Church | Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church |
| Metropolis | Philadelphia |
| Appointed | November 29, 2000 |
| Installed | February 27, 2001 |
| Predecessor | Stephen Sulyk |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 13, 1982 by Maxim Hermaniuk |
| Consecration | June 13, 1996 by Michael Bzdel, Cornelius Pasichny, and Wolodymyr Paska |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 13, 1951 Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Previous post | Auxiliary Bishop of Winnipeg |
| Motto | One who serves |
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Styles of Stefan Soroka |
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| Spoken style | His Grace |
| Religious style | Metropolitan |
Stefan Soroka (born November 13, 1951) is a Canadian prelate of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), currently serving as Archbishop of Philadelphia and Metropolitan of the UGCC in the United States.
He was born to Ivan (1920–1993) and Anna (née Galek, 1920–1973) Soroka in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where his family had immigrated that exact same year. After studying at the Catholic University of America, the University of Manitoba, and St. Josaphat Seminary, Soroka was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Maxim Hermaniuk, C.Ss.R., on June 13, 1982. He then served as Vice-Chancellor (1985–1994) and Chancellor (1994–1996) of Winnipeg, along with doing pastoral work.
On March 29, 1996, Soroka was appointed Titular Bishop of Acarassus and Auxiliary Bishop and Vicar General of Winnipeg. He received his episcopal consecration on the following June 13 from Archbishop Michael Bzdel, C.Ss.R., with Bishops Cornelius Pasichny, OSBM, and Wolodymyr Paska serving as co-consecrators, in the Cathedral of Ss. Vladimir and Olga.
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