Severian Baranyk was a Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest born in 1889 in Uhniv. After entering the Krekhiv monastery in 1904, he took his perpetual vows in 1910 and was later ordained in 1915. He served as the prior of the monastery in Drohobych starting in 1932. Recognized for his dedication to preaching and his support for orphans, he was arrested by the NKVD in June 1941. He died in a Drohobych prison shortly after, with his body showing evidence of torture.
Life and ministry
Following his monastic entrance, Baranyk dedicated his life to religious service. He was known for his active preaching and for providing assistance to orphans. By 1932, he had risen to the position of prior at the monastery located in Drohobych, where he continued his spiritual work until his arrest during the wartime period.
Veneration and legacy
He is honored as a martyr within the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. In 2001, Pope John Paul II beatified him, recognizing his sacrifice. His feast day is observed on June 27, commemorating the period following his death in prison.