Brethren of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra greet Primate of the UOC on the Nativity of Christ

Brethren of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, students, teachers and employees of the Kyiv Theological Schools gave Christmas greetings to His Beatitude, reports the Information and Education Department of the UOC.

Professional and amateur choirs performed Christmas carols and spirituals for Beatitude Onufriy and greeted the Primate of the UOC on the Nativity of Christ.

Metropolitan Onufriy thanked for Christmas greetings and wished everyone happiness, health and faith, but also noted that the great feast of the Nativity of Christ unites all into one big family.

His Beatitude gave Christmas gifts and blessed everyone.

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