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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in the Ukraine, go to the [[Ukraine Religious Records|Religious Records]] page. Also, see [[Ukraine Jewish Records]].'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in the Ukraine, go to the [[Ukraine Religious Records|Religious Records]] page. Also, see [[Ukraine Jewish Records]].'' | ||
== Online Resources and Websites == | == Online Resources and Websites == | ||
<br>'''Ukraine and Regions Births, Marriages, and Deaths'''<br> | <br>'''Ukraine and Regions Births, Marriages, and Deaths'''<br> | ||
*'''1600-1937''' {{RecordSearch|1910265|Ukraine, Western Ukraine Catholic Church Book Duplicates, 1600-1937}} at FamilySearch — index | *'''1600-1937''' {{RecordSearch|1910265|Ukraine, Western Ukraine Catholic Church Book Duplicates, 1600-1937}} at FamilySearch — index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62389/ Ancestry]($) | ||
*'''1650-1920''' [https://pra.in.ua/ Ukrainian Citizens Database Births 1650-1920], index, incomplete. Birth registers, fiscal and parish censuses, lists of nobility, voters, the military, and victims of repressions, address directories. | *'''1650-1920''' [https://pra.in.ua/ Ukrainian Citizens Database Births 1650-1920], index, incomplete. Birth registers, fiscal and parish censuses, lists of nobility, voters, the military, and victims of repressions, address directories. | ||
*'''1703-1953''' [http://archiwum.ormianie.pl/ Virtual Archives of Polish Armenians] -- index | *'''1703-1953''' [http://archiwum.ormianie.pl/ Virtual Archives of Polish Armenians] -- index & images of Armenian Catholic church records from Chernivtsi, Horodenka, Kuty, Sniatyn, Stanisławów, Suceava, Tyśmienica, and Zolochiv. | ||
*'''1784-1879''' {{RecordSearch|1771086| Ukraine, Births and Baptisms, 1784-1879}} at FamilySearch Index. Incomplete. | *'''1784-1879''' {{RecordSearch|1771086| Ukraine, Births and Baptisms, 1784-1879}} at FamilySearch Index. Incomplete. | ||
*'''1784-1879''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60191 Ukraine, Select Births and Baptisms, 1784-1879] at Ancestry.com, ($). Index. Incomplete. | *'''1784-1879''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60191 Ukraine, Select Births and Baptisms, 1784-1879] at Ancestry.com, ($). Index. Incomplete. | ||
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*'''1710-1938''' {{RecordSearch|3511744|Ukraine, Kharkiv Church Records, 1710-1938}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine,_Kharkiv_Church_Records_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1710-1938''' {{RecordSearch|3511744|Ukraine, Kharkiv Church Records, 1710-1938}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine,_Kharkiv_Church_Records_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1717-1935''' {{RecordSearch|3656669|Ukraine, Chernigov Church Records, 1717-1935}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine,_Chernigov_Church_Records_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1717-1935''' {{RecordSearch|3656669|Ukraine, Chernigov Church Records, 1717-1935}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine,_Chernigov_Church_Records_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1734-1930''' {{RecordSearch|1503045|Ukraine, Kyiv Orthodox Consistory Church Book Duplicates, 1734-1920}} at FamilySearch — index | *'''1734-1930''' {{RecordSearch|1503045|Ukraine, Kyiv Orthodox Consistory Church Book Duplicates, 1734-1920}} at FamilySearch — index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62358/ Ancestry]($) | ||
*'''1734-1930''' {{RecordSearch|4133834|Ukraine, Cherkasy Church Books, 1734-1930}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine,_Cherkasy_Church_Books_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1734-1930''' {{RecordSearch|4133834|Ukraine, Cherkasy Church Books, 1734-1930}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine,_Cherkasy_Church_Books_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1741-1937''' {{RecordSearch|4440335|Ukraine, Poltava, Metrical Books, 1741-1937}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine, Poltava, Metrical Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1741-1937''' {{RecordSearch|4440335|Ukraine, Poltava, Metrical Books, 1741-1937}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine, Poltava, Metrical Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
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*'''1780-1898''' {{RecordSearch|3754709|Ukraine, Odessa Church Books, 1780-1898}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine,_Odessa_Church_Books_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1780-1898''' {{RecordSearch|3754709|Ukraine, Odessa Church Books, 1780-1898}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine,_Odessa_Church_Books_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1780-1930''' {{RecordSearch|3753994|Ukraine, Dnipro Church Books, 1780-1930}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine, Dnipro, Church Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images | *'''1780-1930''' {{RecordSearch|3753994|Ukraine, Dnipro Church Books, 1780-1930}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine, Dnipro, Church Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images | ||
*'''1786-1937''' {{RecordSearch|4426190|Ukraine, Lviv, Metrical Books, 1786-1937}} at FamilySearch — [[Ukraine, Lviv, Metrical Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1790-1917''' {{RecordSearch|4447266|Ukraine, Mykolaiv, Metrical Books, 1790-1917}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine, Mykolaiv, Metrical Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1790-1917''' {{RecordSearch|4447266|Ukraine, Mykolaiv, Metrical Books, 1790-1917}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine, Mykolaiv, Metrical Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1799-1911''' {{RecordSearch|2290980|Ukraine, Kiev Confession Lists, 1799-1911}} at FamilySearch — partial index | *'''1799-1911''' {{RecordSearch|2290980|Ukraine, Kiev Confession Lists, 1799-1911}} at FamilySearch — partial index & images | ||
*'''1809-1928''' {{RecordSearch|2269694|Ukraine, Donetsk Church Books, 1809-1928}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine,_Donetsk_Church_Books_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1809-1928''' {{RecordSearch|2269694|Ukraine, Donetsk Church Books, 1809-1928}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine,_Donetsk_Church_Books_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1828-1921''' {{RecordSearch|4426189|Ukraine, Ternopil, Church Books, 1828-1921}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine, Ternopil, Church Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1828-1921''' {{RecordSearch|4426189|Ukraine, Ternopil, Church Books, 1828-1921}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine, Ternopil, Church Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
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'''Misc. Locations'''<br> | '''Misc. Locations'''<br> | ||
*'''1792-1924''' | *'''1792-1924''' {{FSC|739982|item|disp=Armenian Apostolic Church. Consistory of Besarabia. 1792-1924 parish registers}} includes records from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nor-Nakhichevan area, parts of Crimea, etc. | ||
*'''1850-1925''' {{RecordSearch|3743680|Ukraine, Crimea Church Books, 1850-1925}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine,_Crimea_Church_Books_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1850-1925''' {{RecordSearch|3743680|Ukraine, Crimea Church Books, 1850-1925}} at FamilySearch - [[Ukraine,_Crimea_Church_Books_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*Some Greek Orthodox and and Roman Catholic Church records are online at: [http://www.halgal.com/ Genealogy of Halychyna]. | *Some Greek Orthodox and and Roman Catholic Church records are online at: [http://www.halgal.com/ Genealogy of Halychyna]. | ||
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'''British Armed Forces'''<br> | '''British Armed Forces'''<br> | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms] at Findmypast.com, index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms] at Findmypast.com, index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages,] at Findmypast.com, index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages,] at Findmypast.com, index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials] at Findmypast.com, index | *[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials] at Findmypast.com, index & images ($) | ||
===== Central Archive of Historical Records in Warsaw(AGAD) ===== | ===== Central Archive of Historical Records in Warsaw (AGAD) ===== | ||
This archive has records from towns in the eastern areas of Poland that became part of Ukraine after WWII and from Volhynia. Many of the images available here complement collections available on films through FamilySearch. | This archive has records from towns in the eastern areas of Poland that became part of Ukraine after WWII and from Volhynia. Many of the images available here complement collections available on films through FamilySearch. | ||
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*[http://www.agad.gov.pl/inwentarze/KsEA439x.xml Księgi metrykalne gmin wyznania ewangelicko-augsburskiego z zachodnich guberni Cesarstwa Rosyjskiego/(wschodnich woj. II Rzeczypospolitej], 1790-1940, Lutheran records from the Western provinces of the Russian Empire (mostly Volhynia). | *[http://www.agad.gov.pl/inwentarze/KsEA439x.xml Księgi metrykalne gmin wyznania ewangelicko-augsburskiego z zachodnich guberni Cesarstwa Rosyjskiego/(wschodnich woj. II Rzeczypospolitej], 1790-1940, Lutheran records from the Western provinces of the Russian Empire (mostly Volhynia). | ||
*[http://www.agad.gov.pl/inwentarze/KsOMB456x.xml Księgi metrykalne i akta parafii i gmin różnych wyznań i obrządków (Ormianie, Autokefaliczna Cerkiew Prawosławna, Baptyści, Mennonici, Ewangeliczni Chrześcijanie)z terenów tzw. zabużańskich, 1685-1942], church records from other denominations, including Mennonites, Baptists, Evangelical Christians | *[http://www.agad.gov.pl/inwentarze/KsOMB456x.xml Księgi metrykalne i akta parafii i gmin różnych wyznań i obrządków (Ormianie, Autokefaliczna Cerkiew Prawosławna, Baptyści, Mennonici, Ewangeliczni Chrześcijanie)z terenów tzw. zabużańskich, 1685-1942], church records from other denominations, including Mennonites, Baptists, Evangelical Christians etc … from areas east of the Bug river–a relatively small collection, but much of it hasn’t been filmed. | ||
==How to Find Records== | |||
===Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | |||
Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | |||
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927132&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Ukraine%22 '''records of Ukraine''']. | |||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Ukraine''' and a list of towns will appear. | |||
:::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | |||
:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | |||
:::e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]]. The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records. | |||
===Websites=== | |||
'''These two tutorials demonstrate the navigation of various websites that provide links to online church record images:''' | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/session/genealogical-research-in-galicia Genealogical Research in Galicia Tutorial] Instructions for: | |||
**[https://geneteka.genealodzy.pl/ Geneteka] | |||
**[http://www.agad.gov.pl/inwentarze/testy.html Central Archive of Historical Records in Warsaw (AGAD)] | |||
**[https://tsdial.archives.gov.ua/index16.html Central State Historical Archives of Ukraine in Lviv] | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/session/research-in-eastern-ukraine-using-russian-empire-records Research in Eastern Ukraine using Russian Empire Records] Tutorial. Including instructions for | |||
**Revision lists | |||
**[https://www.familysearch.org/search/location/continental-europe/ukraine Historical Records] | |||
**[https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/search-results?page=1&place=167 Historical Images] | |||
**[https://uk.wikisource.org/wiki/%D0%90%D1%80%D1%85%D1%96%D0%B2:%D0%90%D1%80%D1%85%D1%96%D0%B2%D0%B8 Ukrainian Wiki Source (Alex Krakovsky)] | |||
**[https://archives.gov.ua/ua/%d0%b4%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b6%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%bd%d1%96-%d0%b0%d1%80%d1%85%d1%96%d0%b2%d0%b8-%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%bb%d0%b0%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%b9-%d0%bc-%d0%ba%d0%b8%d1%94%d0%b2%d0%b0/ Regional Archives] | |||
===Regional Archives=== | |||
Most of the records of genealogical interest are organized into Central State Historical Archives for each province (oblast) of Ukraine. More and more of these regional archives are uploading online records of metrical books and revision lists. Some of these archives also offer '''research services.''' | |||
*[https://old.archives.gov.ua/Eng/Archives/regional.php '''Regional State Archives of Ukraine'''] Links to contacts for each state (province) archive. | |||
:*[https://old.archives.gov.ua/Db/ '''Databases of archives of Ukraine'''] Descriptions of record collections in each archive. Very helpful for determining whether the state archive has records that help with genealogy as opposed to just government business. | |||
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/session/research-in-eastern-ukraine-using-russian-empire-records '''Research in Eastern Ukraine using Russian Empire Records'''] Tutorial describes and demonstrates navigating this website to find metrical records (church books) and revision tales (census-like taxation records) | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find more recent records. Archives and other sites may abide by privacy restrictions. However, close family relationships and proof of death can override privacy limits and allow for access to more recent records. | |||
See the [[Russian Letter Writing Guide]] for help with composing letters. This Wiki article might come up completely translated into English. Use your browser to return to the original. The guide will then show English requests on the left and their Russian translation on the right. Because the Russian alphabet is used, cut and paste the sentences you wish to use in your letter. | |||
==== Lists of Local Church ==== | |||
*Maps.me [https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-ukrayina - Church Listings for Ukraine] Be sure to scroll through all the pages. There will be several pages with 20 entries each. | |||
*Google Maps - Churches in Ukraine by Religion | |||
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**[https://www.google.com/maps/search/orthodox+churches++Ukraine/@48.6833157,25.4340132,6z/data=!3m1!4b1 Orthodox] | |||
**[https://www.google.com/maps/search/catholic+churches++Ukraine/@48.5232062,25.4112326,6z/data=!3m1!4b1 Catholic] | |||
**[https://www.google.com/maps/search/baptist+churches++Ukraine/@48.363017,25.3884489,6z/data=!3m1!4b1 Baptist] | |||
**[https://www.google.com/maps/search/lutheran+churches++Ukraine/@48.2027535,25.365662,6z/data=!3m1!4b1 Lutheran] | |||
**[https://www.google.com/maps/search/mennonite+churches++Ukraine/@48.0424209,25.342872,6z/data=!3m1!4b1 Mennonite] | |||
**[https://www.google.com/maps/search/prresbyterian+churches++Ukraine/@47.8820246,25.3200788,6z/data=!3m1!4b1 Presbyterian] | |||
**[https://www.google.com/maps/search/seventh-day+Adventist+churches++Ukraine/@47.5610624,25.2744829,6z/data=!3m1!4b1 Seventh-day Adventist] | |||
**[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Jehovah's+Witness+churches++Ukraine/@47.4005071,25.2516802,6z/data=!3m1!4b1 Jehovah's Witnesses] | |||
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*The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Online information is available to current members, for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.] | |||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
Religion in Ukraine is diverse, with a majority of the population adhering to Christianity. Here is an overview of the major religions that have made their home in Ukraine: | Religion in Ukraine is diverse, with a majority of the population adhering to Christianity. Here is an overview of the major religions that have made their home in Ukraine: | ||
*[[Media:Catholic Vital Records of Galicia-Halychyna by Matthew R. Bielawa.pdf|Help Reading Catholic Vital Records of Galicia/Halychyna]] (PDF) | |||
=== Eastern Orthodox === | === Eastern Orthodox === | ||
[[File:Dioceses of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.png|300px|thumb|right|<center>Dioceses of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church</center>]] | |||
The Russian/Ukrainian Orthodox church in Ukraine was first founded in 988 in Kyiv by the Patriarch of Constantinople, when Kyivan Rus was christianized by Prince Volodymyr I. In 1448, the Ukrainian church was separated from that of Muscovy when its first metropolitan was established in Kyiv. In 1596, another split occurred within the Ukrainian Orthodox church, when the Greek Catholic Church was established. Through the centuries, there was tension between the heads of the church in Kyiv and Moscow; in 1686, Moscow's patriarch attempted to annex the Kyivan church outright. The fortunes of the Ukrainian Orthodox church followed political developments; it was only in 1990 that the church was fully independent. | The Russian/Ukrainian Orthodox church in Ukraine was first founded in 988 in Kyiv by the Patriarch of Constantinople, when Kyivan Rus was christianized by Prince Volodymyr I. In 1448, the Ukrainian church was separated from that of Muscovy when its first metropolitan was established in Kyiv. In 1596, another split occurred within the Ukrainian Orthodox church, when the Greek Catholic Church was established. Through the centuries, there was tension between the heads of the church in Kyiv and Moscow; in 1686, Moscow's patriarch attempted to annex the Kyivan church outright. The fortunes of the Ukrainian Orthodox church followed political developments; it was only in 1990 that the church was fully independent. | ||
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=== Greek Catholic === | === Greek Catholic === | ||
[[File:Territorial structure of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.png|300px|thumb|right|<center>Territorial structure of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church </center>]] | |||
The Greek Catholic church, an outgrowth of the Ukrainian Orthodox church, was first established in 1596. It is unique in that it is the largest Orthodox-based church that is in full communion with the Roman Catholic church. As of 2019, the church had approximately 4.1 million members. | |||
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===Roman Catholic=== | ===Roman Catholic=== | ||
[[File:Roman Catholic Diocese and Decanates in Ukraine map eng.png|300px|thumb|right|<center>Roman Catholic Diocese and Decanates in Ukraine</center>]] | |||
While these often go back to an earlier period, these were mandated by the government to be compiled 1826. Three copies were made for the diocese, the deanery (''dekanat''–level between the diocese and parish), and the parish. There were three dioceses covering parts of Ukraine in 1900: Odessa (created in 1899), Tiraspol (located in Saratov), and Zhytomyr (Zhitomir). | While these often go back to an earlier period, these were mandated by the government to be compiled 1826. Three copies were made for the diocese, the deanery (''dekanat''–level between the diocese and parish), and the parish. There were three dioceses covering parts of Ukraine in 1900: Odessa (created in 1899), Tiraspol (located in Saratov), and Zhytomyr (Zhitomir). | ||
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===Evangelical (Lutheran).=== | ===Evangelical (Lutheran).=== | ||
In 1832, Russia mandated keeping these records. The diocesan headquarters for Ukraine was located in St. Petersburg. The registers were kept in German until law of 1891 required that they be kept in Russian | In 1832, Russia mandated keeping these records. The diocesan headquarters for Ukraine was located in St. Petersburg. The registers were kept in German until law of 1891 required that they be kept in Russian | ||
=== Other Churches Today === | === Other Churches Today === | ||
A 2018 survey conducted by the Razumkov Centre found that 71.7% of the population declared themselves believers. About 67 | A 2018 survey conducted by the Razumkov Centre found that 71.7% of the population declared themselves believers. About 67% of the population declared adherence to one or another strand of Orthodox Christianity (28.7% of the Kiev Patriarchate; 23.4% state simply 'Orthodox' with no declaration as to which Patriarchate they belong to; 12.8% of the Moscow Patriarchate; 0.3% Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church; and 1.9% other types of Orthodoxy); 7.7% Christian with no declared denominational affiliation; 9.4% Ukrainian Byzantine Rite Catholics; 2.2% Protestants and 0.8% Latin Rite Catholics. | ||
As of 2016, Protestants make up 2.2% of the population of Ukraine, with a strong concentration in western Ukraine (5.3%). In the country there are communities of | As of 2016, Protestants make up 2.2% of the population of Ukraine, with a strong concentration in western Ukraine (5.3%). In the country there are communities of Evangelicals, Baptists, Charismatic Christians, as well as Methodists, Mennonites, Lutherans, Presbyterians, and others. There is also a Sub-Carpathian Reformed Church with about 140,000 members, which is one of the earliest Protestant communities in the country. The Embassy of God of Sunday Adelaja maintains a significant presence throughout the country, as do other neopentecostal groups. | ||
As of 2016, there are 2,973 Evangelical churches | As of 2016, there are 2,973 Evangelical churches; 2,853 Baptist churches; 1,082 Seventh-day Adventist churches; 128 Calvinist churches; 79 Lutheran churches; 1,337 churches of Charismatic Christianity, and 1,347 other organizations belonging to the Protestant spectrum (including 928 Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Halls and 44 congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In total, as of 2016 there are 9,799 registered Protestant groups in Ukraine<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Ukraine", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Ukraine Religion in Ukraine], accessed 20 April 2020.</ref>. | ||
==Availability of Records== | ==Availability of Records== | ||
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Many Christian churches existed in Ukraine for which records exist today, including Russian Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Greek Catholic (Uniate), Lutheran, Mennonite, Armenian Catholic, and some others.<br> | Many Christian churches existed in Ukraine for which records exist today, including Russian Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Greek Catholic (Uniate), Lutheran, Mennonite, Armenian Catholic, and some others.<br> | ||
Church records for many areas have been microfilmed by FamilySearch and some have been digitized. Many other websites have also published indexes of church records. See below for links to selected online resources for church records and church records indexes. For information about microfilm records available from FamilySearch, search by place in the [https://familysearch.org/catalog | Church records for many areas have been microfilmed by FamilySearch and some have been digitized. Many other websites have also published indexes of church records. See below for links to selected online resources for church records and church records indexes. For information about microfilm records available from FamilySearch, search by place in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog].<br> | ||
== Metrical Books (Parish Registers) == | == Metrical Books (Parish Registers) == | ||
These records can be used to uniquely identify individuals and link multiple generations over time. Transcripts are difficult to research because generally all parishes in a district are filed together for each year. Consequently, a researcher must refer to many volumes to identify the entries for a single parish. | These records can be used to uniquely identify individuals and link multiple generations over time. Transcripts are difficult to research because generally all parishes in a district are filed together for each year. Consequently, a researcher must refer to many volumes to identify the entries for a single parish. | ||
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In 1825 the Holy Synod, the governmental body over the Orthodox Church, ordered bishops to eradicate bribery of priests to falsify the books, suggesting that this problem existed. Ethnic minorities avoided registration to avert military service later in life. | In 1825 the Holy Synod, the governmental body over the Orthodox Church, ordered bishops to eradicate bribery of priests to falsify the books, suggesting that this problem existed. Ethnic minorities avoided registration to avert military service later in life. | ||
*[[Media:Catholic Vital Records of Galicia-Halychyna by Matthew R. Bielawa.pdf|Help Reading Catholic Vital Records of Galicia/Halychyna]] (PDF) | |||
== Confession Lists == | == Confession Lists == | ||
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The lists contain the name of the head of household, family members (including children not attending confession), their ages and relationship to head of household, residence (number of house or other identification), and whether or not they attended confession. | The lists contain the name of the head of household, family members (including children not attending confession), their ages and relationship to head of household, residence (number of house or other identification), and whether or not they attended confession. | ||
==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario): | Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which '''might''' be found (best case scenario): | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Ukraine]][[Category:Church Records by Country]] | [[Category:Ukraine]][[Category:Church Records by Country]] | ||
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