On 20 October 2024, Plast Australia proudly participated in the 75th Anniversary celebrations of the Parish of Intercession of the Holy Virgin in Essendon. Representing Plast were pl. sen. Marko Pavlyshyn, Chair, and pl. sen. Chrestyna Kmetj, CEO, who conveyed their best wishes to the parish members and clergy. Pl. sen. o. Bohdan Vozniak’s kurin, Karpatski Orly, were among the many Plast members in attendance, underscoring the strong bond between the parish and Plast Australia.
The event highlighted the vital role the parish has played in the lives of Plastuny and the broader Ukrainian community over the past 75 years. Marko and Chrestyna expressed gratitude for the enduring relationship between Plast and the parish, acknowledging its support through chaplaincy work across Australia. Special recognition was given to clergy who have been appointed as chaplains and work closely with Plastuny, including o. Michael Solomko in Canberra, o. Evgen Kvasniuk in Adelaide, o. Yurko Fediv in Brisbane, and pl. sen. o. Bohdan Vozniak in Melbourne.
The event was not only a reflection of the parish’s past contributions but also a look toward many more years of collaboration and shared community spirit.
