Career
Born on 22 May 1973 in Uzhhorod, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, present day - Ukraine as Yuriy Lushchak. After primary and secondary schools and the military service according to conscription in the Armed Forces of Ukraine he was student rates Philosophy and Theology in the Eparchial Seminary in Uzhhorod. 2 July 1996 was ordained a priest.
Later served a variety of pastoral work, was originally vicar, then - the pastor.
From 2004 to 2008, studied at the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome and where he received a licentiate"s degree in philosophy. November 19, 2012, the Pope Benedict XVI appointed French
Nil titular bishop of Flenucleta, Auxiliary Bishop of the Eparchy of Mukacheve. In December 4, 2012 Elected Bishop Nil made his solemn profession in the Franciscan community.
In addition to native Ukrainian knows Italian and Russian languages.
