BRAMA, Feb. 2, 2000, 9:00pm EST

2/02/00
Clifton, NJ

In the ongoing legal battle for parish rights, St. Michael's UOC Parish in Uniondale, Long Island, New York, realized a VICTORY.

On February 2, 2000 in Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau, Judge DiNoto handed down his decision on the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), obtained by Mr. Andre Airich, with full support of the UOC-USA Consistory and Antony, Bishop of Ieropolis, against Rev. Kinzeravij-Pastuchiv. His decision was:

1. Rev. Kinzeravij-Pastuchiv is a fully ordained priest of UOC.
2. Mr. Andre Airich was legally removed from office on December 5, 1999, as President of the Parish Board of St. Michael's.
3. That Mr. Ivan Sarancha, on January 23, 2000 was fully and legally elected President of the Parish Board of St. Michael's.
4. The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is removed from Rev. Kinzeravij-Pastuchiv.

This is a victory for parish rights not only at St. Michael's but for all parishes in the USA.

Please check our web site http://www.saveouruoc.com for more detailed information to be posted when it becomes available.