Age, Biography, and Wiki
Mykola Bychok was born on February 13, 1980, in Ternopil, Ukraine, marking him as a significant figure in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. He is currently 45 years old as of 2025. Bychok has been serving as the Eparch of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne since 2020 and was consecrated as a bishop on June 7, 2020. His elevation to cardinal on December 7, 2024, by Pope Francis made him the youngest member of the College of Cardinals.
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| Date of Birth | 13 February 1980 |
| Age | 45 Years |
| Birth Place | Ternopil, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Currently, there is no publicly available information regarding Mykola Bychok's height, weight, or other physical measurements.
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Dating & Relationship Status
As a member of the clergy, specifically a Redemptorist and a bishop, Mykola Bychok has taken vows of celibacy, which means he is not married and does not engage in romantic relationships.
Following his ordination, Bychok spent time as a missionary at the Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Prokopyevsk, Russia. He later served as the superior of Saint Joseph's Redemptorists Monastery and pastor of the Mother Parish of Perpetual Help in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. From 2015 to 2020 Bychok served as the vicar of the Ukrainian Catholic parish of Saint John the Baptist in Newark, New Jersey, US, part of the Archieparchy of Philadelphia of the Ukrainians. On 15 January 2020, he was appointed by Pope Francis as the eparchial bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne, succeeding Peter Stasiuk. The eparchy's jurisdiction comprises Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania.
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Net Worth and Salary
The net worth of religious figures like Mykola Bychok is often not publicly disclosed or is not applicable in the same way as for secular individuals. Cardinals and bishops typically do not accumulate personal wealth in the same manner as celebrities or business leaders. Their compensation is usually in the form of a modest stipend or living allowance provided by the Church. Therefore, estimating Mykola Bychok's net worth is challenging and not directly comparable to secular figures.
Career, Business, and Investments
Mykola Bychok's career is deeply rooted in his religious vocation. He was ordained as a priest in 2005 and has since risen through the ranks of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. His appointment as Eparch of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne in 2020 marked a significant milestone in his career. As a cardinal, he continues to serve the global Catholic community, focusing on spiritual leadership rather than business or personal investments.
Social Network
While Mykola Bychok may not have a personal social media presence typical of celebrities, his activities and engagements are often reported by religious organizations and media outlets. This includes his recent prayer for peace in Ukraine held in Rome.
A cardinal elector at the 2025 papal conclave, and Australia's sole representative, he lightly joked afterwards that being shut off from the world for an extended time was the highlight of his life: "Just try … try to turn off your phone at least for 24 hours – my phone was turned off for two and a half days" –and nothing like the film Conclave, which did not depict prayer.
Education
The specific details of Mykola Bychok's educational background are not widely available. However, given his role as a bishop and cardinal, it is likely that he has received extensive theological education and training typical for clergy within the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Mykola Bychok, (born 13 February 1980) is a Ukrainian Greek Catholic prelate who has served as Eparch of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne, Australia since 2020. Pope Francis made him a cardinal on 7 December 2024, making him the youngest member of the College of Cardinals and youngest elector in the 2025 papal conclave. He is a member of the Redemptorists.
On 6 October 2024, Pope Francis announced that he planned to make Bychok a cardinal; on 7 December 2024 he was made a cardinal priest, of Santa Sofia a Via Boccea. In place of the red biretta given to new cardinals of the Latin rite, Francis placed a black koukoulion with a red trim, the typical Ukrainian monastic headdress, on Bychok's head. Bychok became the youngest member of the College of Cardinals, the seventh cardinal from the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, and the third cardinal from the Ternopil region.
