dedication of duchnovich bust - upper garden - june 24, 2012
Architectural Rendering of the Proposed Bust - Upper Garden
The first step in the process of getting the bust of Alexander Duchnovich in the upper garden was to present plans to the Landmark Committee of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation to receive permission to go forward with the plan. (drawing courtesy of Paul Burik)
From there - permission had to be obtained from the City of Cleveland. A sculptor to create the clay form for the mold had to be found, the mold made and then the bronze bust poured.
The pedestal came from a quarry in Pennsylvania where John's ancestors settled upon immigration to the U.S.
dedication of Duchnovich bust- upper garden - june 24, 2012
The new bust is installed!!
On a cold November 21, 2011, Fran Burik, John Krenisky, Marcia Benko and Paul Burik gathered to be present for the installation of the tall pedestal and the placement of Father Alexander Duchnovich in the upper Rusin Garden. It culminated many years of hard work on the part of John Krenisky, with the help of Paul Burik, to bring Father Duchnovich back to a place of honor. The base of the pedestal is Pennsylvania sandstone. This would mark the beginning of preparations to have a formal dedication of the bust the following spring.
program booklet - dedication duchnovich bust - june 24, 2012
program booklet dedication of father alexander duchnovich -
Say something here?
Say something here?
dedication of duchnovich - upper garden - june 24 2012
Say something here?
Say something here?
dedication of duchnovich bust - upper garden - june 24, 2012
Bread and Salt
Ja Rusyn Byl - English
Bread and Salt
Joe and Anna Tombazzi greet our visitors with a traditional offering of bread and salt.
Welcome
Ja Rusyn Byl - English
Bread and Salt
President of the Cleveland Chapter of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society, Bonnie Burke welcomes everyone to the dedication.
Ja Rusyn Byl - English
Ja Rusyn Byl - English
Ja Rusyn Byl - English
dedication duchnovich bust - upper garden - june 24, 2012
Paul Burik (L) and John Krenisky (R) Unveil the new bust of Father Alexander Duchnovich
John and Paul worked long and hard to get to this day. It only seemed fitting that they have the honor of unveiling the new bust. Paul was instrumental in helping ohn through the entire process, from the drawing to present to the Landmark Committee, to finding funders and companies capable of creating the mold and bronze bust. At the time, Paul was President of the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation.
The day was perfect. We could not have asked for better weather for both days of the event.
Laurel Tombazzi was our Mistress of Ceremonies and kept the program moving along.
Bishop John Kudrick was on hand to bless the new installation.
Also in attendance were Mayor, Frank Jackson and Councilman - Ward 8, Jeffrey Johnson
President of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society - John Righetti - Vice-President - Jim Kaminsky
Dedication duchnovich bust - upper garden - june 24, 2012
The Blessing
Bishop John Kudrick
Bishop John Kudrick
Bishop John Kudrick, of the Eparchy of Parma, blesses the new bust of Father Duchnovich
Bishop John Kudrick
Bishop John Kudrick
Bishop John Kudrick
Bishop John Kudrick
Comments at the end of the video
duchnovich dedication - upper garden - june 24, 2012
Mno Hajalita - John Krenisky
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dedication duchnovich bust - upper garden - june 24, 2012
Mayor Frank Jackson
Mayor Frank Jackson
Mayor Frank Jackson
We were honored to have the Mayor of Cleveland, Frank G. Jackson present for our dedication.
Mr. Marty Gelfand
Mayor Frank Jackson
Mayor Frank Jackson
State of Ohio Representative, Dennis Kuchinich was unable to attend the dedication. Councilman-at-large, of South Euclid, Marty Gelfand attended in his place and read the proclamation Rep. Kuchinich read to the House on
Councilman - Jeffery Johnson
Councilman - Jeffery Johnson
Councilman - Jeffery Johnson
The garden caretakers are thanked for their service to the garden.
From left to right
Florence Orris (helped John bring the garden back from ruin), Wayne Slota, Marcia Benko, John Krenisky, Bonnie Burke, Susan Stolitza, Greg Smith and Barb Popovich
Paul Burik
Councilman - Jeffery Johnson
Councilman - Jeffery Johnson
Paul Burik is a former President of the Cleveland Garden Federation and represented current Cultural Garden Federation President, Sheila Crawford. Although born in the Czech ------ his father has Rusyn roots. Paul was most helpful to John Krenisky as he navigated the long road to returning Father Duchnovich to our garden
Isiah - "School Rules"
Isiah - "School Rules"
Isiah - "School Rules"
Isaiah Negrant recites part of the poem "School Rules" written by Father Alexander Duchnovich
God Bless America
Isiah - "School Rules"
Isiah - "School Rules"
dedication duchnovich bust - upper garden - june 24, 2012
John Righetti
Marcia Benko - Volunteers
Marcia Benko - Volunteers
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Marcia Benko - Volunteers
Marcia Benko - Volunteers
Marcia Benko - Volunteers
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Ducnovich Dedication - Upper Garden - June 24, 2012
Rusin Garden Volunteers
We are forever grateful to all who have supported our garden by sharing their time and talent to keep the garden looking its best. From left to right are Florence Orris, Wayne Slota, Marcia Benko, John Kreniksy, Bonnie Burke, Susan Stolitza Greg Smith and Barb Popovich
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duchnovich dedication - upper garden - June 24, 2012
Carpatho-Rusyn Members, Bishop Kudrick, City Dignitaries
From left to right Jim Basista and Bettianne Diles of the Youngstown-Warren-Sharon Chapter; ,Joe and Anna Tombazzi; Laurel Tombazzi; John Righetti, C-RS President (Pittsburgh); Bonnie Burke, President of the Cleveland Chapter; Tom Brenzovich, C-RS Membership Chairman (Oklahoma), Councilman Marty Gelfand; Bishop John M Kudrick, Eparchy of Parma; Isiah Negrant; Shirley LeFleur, GCU Lodge 302; Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson; Marcia Benko,Cleveland Chapter Vice-President; Cleveland Councilman Jeffery Johnson; James Kaminskski, C-RS Vice President (Washington DC); Father James Batcha of Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church; Barb Popovich Treasurer Cleveland Chapter; Jackie McCowan, Secretary Cleveland Chapter; Charlotte Conjelko, President of the Michigan Chapter
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dedication duchnovich - upper garden - june 24, 2012
Singing
After The
After The
Ed Bobulsky, cantor at Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church, _______________Trompak and Tom Katrenich
After The
After The
After The
Thanks to Tom Katrenich of Living Traditions Folk Ensemble, we had music and impromptu singing after the dedication. Above Florence Orris joins the singing.
Dedication
After The
Dedication
Tom Katrenich, Laurel Tombazzi and ______________Trompak
dedication duchnovich bust - upper garden - June 24, 2012
Living Traditions
Living Traditions
Living Traditions
The shepherds are asleep.
Living Traditions Folk Ensemble is a muli-generational folk dance ensemble.
Folk
Living Traditions
Living Traditions
The young dancers learn new songs, dances and ethnic dress.
Ensemble
Living Traditions
Ensemble
The shepherds toss the ax
Ensemble
Tom Katrenich shows off dancing skills
The women also performed
"Baba" Bonnie reads the story of Father Alexander Duchnovich to the children and gives each child a coloring book.