Hidden treasure from 19th century found in Ukrainian priest's backyard
A priest in Ternopil region has discovered a treasure nearly 200 years old (Collage: RBC-Ukraine)
Ukrainian priest and blogger Oleksii Filiuk, quite popular in his native Ternopil region, has unexpectedly become an archaeologist. While working in his yard, he found an old jug containing jewelry and coins over 150 years old, as he shared on Facebook.
According to Father Oleksii Filiuk, he bought an old house in the village of Shushkivtsi, which was located next door. The house is intended for one of his sons, and the priest is now clearing the yard and doing renovations. He actively posts videos about tidying up the old house and shared that he found a vintage jug.
"Today, I found a jug with some rusty and oxidized coins under the roots of an old pear tree. Those who say there is no God are unhappy people," said Father Oleksii.
He added that an old pear tree was growing where the jug was found; now, it is just a stump. After uprooting it, they discovered the jug in the ground.
"Many of you even wrote to me: Father Oleksii, have a look, maybe there are some coins around. And I found a whole pot of them. One of the coins is marked with the year 1844," the priest added.
The priest found coins from 1844 on his property (photo: facebook.com/oleksiyfilyk)
In addition to the coins, he found an old brooch, a small medallion, and a small copper jug. Father Oleksii hasn’t said what he plans to do with the find but hinted that he will leave it to his children.
The discovered treasure also included an old pendant (photo: facebook.com/oleksiyfilyk)
Father Oleksii Filiuk is a Ukrainian religious figure, community activist, volunteer, blogger, and member of the National Union of Journalists. Since 2014, he has headed the cultural center in Shushkivtsi and led the ensemble "Homin."
He published his book, "365 Christian Songs for Each Day of God." He is the father of four sons and runs a cooking blog on YouTube and Instagram.
Previously, we reported that archaeologists discovered ancient jewelry made from metal of cosmic origin.
