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Greckokatholicka Cirkev
Údol
065 45 Plávnica
Okres Stara Lubovna
Slovak Republic

In Údol, November 17, 2002

Re: REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL HELP

Our church of St. Dimitry was built in 1866. Since then it resisted physical attacks during two world wars as well as during two centuries of outside weather conditions as we live in an area of Slovakia where winter and fall are the longest seasons of the year. Until now we have made some small alterations to our church but now we are in need to perform larger repairs as the condition of our church requires it.

This year we have changed windows and we are planning to replace the roof as the original roof is being destroyed by corrosion and it is leaking thus damaging the inside ceiling and walls of our church. Not of lesser importance is to bring a natural gas line into the church for heating. In winter months the temperature inside the church is –5 degrees Celsius, which is about 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Not taking into account the cold during the services, the walls and windows are attacked by mildew, which is a result of the heat precipitation breeding in a cold church.

These necessary repairs as well as others required for the dignity of our church we can only perform if our financial resources allow us. The people of our parish are helping not only by physical labor but also with financial collections whatever way they can. All these repairs are financially demanding and we handle these real difficulties very slowly.

That is why we are asking you for financial assistance for our church of St. Dimitry as we need to change the roof and put natural gas heating in.

If you can help, you can send financial help directly to our bank account of our parish:

Slovenska sporitelna 0103863116/0900, name of the account is: Greckokatolicka cirkev farnost Udol.

God Bless You for Your kindness.

With deep respect,
Father Marek Belej, Administrator of Údol parish and believers from Údol

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