Velyki Hai

Velyki Hai () is a village in Velyki Hayi rural hromada, Ternopil Raion, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine. It is located on eastern outskirts of Ternopil.

History

The first written mention of the village could be traced to 1785.

Culture and religion

Sport

The village has a rich football history, having participated in national competitions. Since 2015, the village has had Football Club Ahron that competes at the AAFU competitions.

Religion and temples

• Building of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Christ (1910, restored in 1989).

Notable residents

• Yakym Senkivskyi (1896–1941), Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest and martyr

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