The Ukrainian Rebel Priest of Hayward

Bay Curious

KQED

Places & Travel, Society & Culture, History

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 29 January 2026

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

High in the Hayward Hills, Ukraina marks the farm and grave of Ukrainian dissident priest Agapius Honcharenko, who fled Russian authorities and settled here with his wife, Albina. These days, his farmstead is marked by a historical placard that caught the eye of our question asker, Tony. Today on the show, we explore the thrilling and noble life of Honcharenko, who life is still celebrated with an annual ceremony. Additional Resources: How a Remarkable 19th-Century Revolutionary Priest From Ukraine Ended up in Hayward Read the transcript for this episode Sign up for our newsletter Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Rachael Myrow. Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Olivia Allen-Price and Christopher Beale. Additional support from Gabriela Glueck, Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and everyone on Team KQED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:01.0	From KQED. We start today's episode in Garen Regional Park, high in the hills overlooking Hayward.
1:10.0	If you drive over this way, you might pass by an intriguing sign.
1:14.5	That's what happened to Tony DeVito of San Mateo.
1:17.6	I saw a sign for Ukrainian farm in Hayward.
1:21.2	I just want to know the backstory.
1:23.1	Deep in the park is California registered historical landmark number one zero two five.
1:29.0	Ukraine is the site of the farm and burial place of the Ukrainian patriot and exiled Orthodox priest Agapius Hanciarenko, 1832 to 1916.
1:38.9	And his wife, Albina.
1:41.7	It's a serene setting now.
1:43.5	But the life of this guy, Agapius Hanchoarenko, was anything but.
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