On Tomos granted Poroshenko and Epiphany go on a campaign tour of Ukraine

President Petro Poroshenko and the head of the OCU "Metropolitan of Kiev" Epiphany

In the regions, “solemn liturgies” will be held with the participation of “Metropolitan” Epiphany and in the presence of the President on the occasion of receiving the Tomos on autocephaly, writes "Strana.ua".

It is reported that trips are planned in the regions where the head of State has prospects to gain votes in the 2019 elections.

“This is about 17 regions, but the number is to be specified. Probably, there will be more,” explained the source of the edition close to the head of the OCU.

As the UOJ reported, earlier Petro Poroshenko said that the presidential election will be held on March 31 as exactly as on the eve of Christmas, on the Holy Evening, Ukraine will receive the Tomos. 
 

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