Dumenko discusses religious situation in Ukraine with Ukrzaliznytsia head

Chairman of Ukrzaliznytsia Yevhen Liaschenko and OCU head Epifaniy Dumenko. Photo: OCU

On June 19, 2024, OCU head Epifaniy Dumenko met with Yevhen Liaschenko, the chairman of Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways Company – Ed.), at his residence in the Metropolitan House. According to the OCU press service, the meeting discussed religious and international situations.

"The cohesion of our people and the constant movement forward are extremely important today for achieving a just peace. Seeing our unity, sincerity, and strength of faith, the Lord will certainly help us overcome the current trials and defeat the aggressor," said Dumenko.

Previously, as reported by the UOJ, the OCU head discussed inter-Orthodox relations with the head of the Constitutional Court.

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