Rev. Boris Zabrodsky

Reverend Boris Zabrodsky was called home by our heavenly Father on August 18, 2026. A devoted Orthodox priest, pastor, and spiritual father, he dedicated his life to serving God and guiding others in faith, compassion, and humility.

Born January 9, 1933, in Lansing, Michigan to Theodor and Anastasia (nee Kudrik) Zabrodsky. Rev. Zabrodsky stayed close to his hometown by attending and graduating from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering. While at MSU, Rev. Zabrodsky met and married Jaroslava (nee Boychuk). He began to grow in the Lord, and with the mentorship of Fr. Francis Donahue, was moved to pursue priesthood. He attended St. Andrew’s Seminary in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Shortly after his ordination, Rev. Zabrodsky and his young family was assigned to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Harvey, Illinois. In God’s plan, Rev. Zabrodsky was able to find work as a Metallurgical Engineer at Wyman-Gordon; which was down the street from St. Nicholas. For the next 25 years, Rev. Zabrodsky worked two full time jobs; parish priest and engineer. While the church being in Harvey and then moving to Homewood Acres, Illinois, Rev. Zabrodsky and Jaroslava raised five children. Rev. Zabrodsky leaves behind Tatiana (Greg), Orest (Janna), Michael (Cori), Nicholas, and Andre (Christina) as well as his grandchildren Christopher, Jessica, Rachel, Abigail, Maxim, and Natalie. Fr. Boris also leaves behind dear and close friends and parishioners.

Rev. Zabrodsky served at St. Nicholas for over sixty years. Fr. Boris became a beloved leader and mentor to many over the decades. Rev. Zabrodsky worked with and encouraged the ordinations of 12 of his parishioners to the priesthood. During the 1970’s and 1980’s, Rev. Zabrodsky was a leader of the charismatic movement within the Orthodox church. Through his ministry, he offered spiritual guidance, celebrated the sacraments of the Church, comforted those in times of sorrow, and shared in the joys of countless baptisms, weddings, and family milestones.

A church visitation will be held for Rev. Zabrodsky on Friday, August 28th from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 17935 Springfield Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430. Panachyda service 7:00PM.

Funeral Liturgy 10:00AM, Saturday, August 29th at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Rev. Zabrodsky will be interred at Cedar Park Cemetery, 12540 S. Halsted St., Calumet Park, Illinois following the services.

May his memory be eternal.

Вічная пам'ять. Memory Eternal.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." — 2 Timothy 4:7

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