Epiphany meets with MP from European Solidarity Petro Poroshenko
Epiphany Dumenko met with MP Petro Poroshenko. Photo: pomisna.info
On October 30, 2019, the head of the OCU Epiphany Dumenko met with MP from “Eurosolidarity” Petro Poroshenko, the official site of the OCU reports.
In particular, Poroshenko congratulated Dumenko on the recognition of the OCU by the Greek Orthodox Church and emphasized that their common aspirations and actions were crowned with success. The deputy also congratulated Dumenko on the award received in the USA for his special contribution to the protection of human rights.
In a conversation with Poroshenko, Dumenko also underscored a specific contribution of Petro Poroshenko "to the pan-Orthodox proclamation of autocephaly of the Ukrainian Church."
It is reported that the parties discussed the current religious and interfaith situation in the country, as well as the "process of recognition of the OCU by other local Orthodox Churches."
Earlier, the UOJ wrote that Poroshenko thanked the Church of Greece for the recognition of the OCU.
Read also
Moldova Blocks Orthodox Pentecost Procession Ahead of State-Backed Pride Week
Church leaders question the future of faith amid rising restrictions on public worship.
Simonopetra Damaged in Athos Earthquake
Experts warn that further quakes may affect the Holy Mountain in the coming weeks and months.
Students Complete Certificate Program in Prison Ministry
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) and St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary partner in helping the second graduating class.
Metropolis of San Francisco to Host Webinar on Building Dynamic Parish Ministries
Peter Panagis will lead a session on real-world strategies for parish growth and engagement on June 16.
Patriarch of Constantinople Renews Hope for Reopening of Halki Seminary
On the Feast of the Holy Spirit, His Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew emphasized enduring faith and the promise of renewal at historic theological school.
Patriarch of Jerusalem Prays for Peace in Gaza, Ukraine
While presiding over the liturgy for the Feast of the Holy Spirit on June 9, His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III asked the Holy Spirit to enlighten the hearts and minds of the world’s rulers.