Christ is in our midst, praise be to His most Holy Name.. God's Peace Constant, ---------- > Permit me to suggest that Danilivna in Melania's name represents the first > name of her father. She is the daughter of Daniel. I thought that was the convention, but wasn't sure.. Thank you for your quick response. God Bless you and yours, you are in my prayers. A sinner Michael Researching Surnames: Kozubchuk, Kozubchik, Kozupchik, Kozubchyk, Kocuipchyk, Zuchick, Barna and Spears Kozupchik: Rechitsia, Khoteshinskaja volost, Ukraine Zuchick (Kozupchik): USA Barna: Certizne, Slovak Republic + O Lord and Master of my life, Grant not unto me a spirit of idleness, of discouragement, of lust for power, and of vain speaking. But bestow upon me, Thy servant, the spirit of chastity, of meekness, of patience, and of love. Yea, O Lord and King, grant that I may perceive my own transgressions, and judge not my brother, for blessed art Thou unto ages of ages. Amen.