AFU servicemen express gratitude to clergy of the UOC Eparchy of Alexandria

Metropolitan Boholep of Alexandria and Svitlovodsk. Photo: alexandria-eparhia.org.ua

The head of the Eparchy of Alexandria of the UOC, Metropolitan Boholep, and the clergy of the eparchy received gratitude from the command and personnel of the 174th Separate Battalion of the 121st Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces of the AFU, reports the eparchy’s press service.

The Ukrainian soldiers thanked the clergymen for their "active social position, patriotism, demonstrated volunteer initiative and support of servicemen of the battalion" and wished them strength in their "noble work for the development of the Ukrainian state and its Armed Forces".

The press service notes that with the blessing of Metropolitan Boholep, the Eparchy of Alexandria "regularly sends aid to our defenders in the war zone".

As reported, the commander of the security company of the Shevchenko district territorial centre for kitting and social support in Kharkiv presented a commendation to the rector of the UOC Church of the Nativity of Christ, Archpriest Ihor Seredych.

 

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