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I have visited Bukovyna and the area is indeed rich in Orthodox spirituality and history. Just top clarify, Bukovyna became part of the Principality of Moldavia around 1400 so the area was not involved in the Uniate mess of the Union of Brest. Bukovyna became part of the Austrian Empire in 1775. because of the very low population, the Austrian government encouraged the immigration of Uniate Ukrainians from Galicia to the southern area of Bukovyna however, the numbers were never significant and the local Orthodox population was traditionally hostile to the Catholic Church.

I would advise you to take the train (N 059 Kiev Pas - Sofia) from Chernivtsi to Suceava (Suchava) across the border in Romania. The train arrives around 1 pm in the afternoon. I can also recommend the Hotel Suceava in downtown on the main street. The hotel also houses a Travel Informormation Office and there is an English speaking person. because of the central location of this hotel you are within walking distance of the Monastery of St. John of Suchava (the patron saint of Bukovyna) and the other historical churches in town. Also the fortress. You will be able to book a tour of the painted monasteries in the Travel Information office or get a map of the area.

Here is an article about the monasteries:

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/issues/2007/june/alfresco.htm