UOC announces fundraising for flood victims in Kherson region
The consequences of the Kakhovka HPP dam explosion. Photo: reuters.com
With the blessing of His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry, the UOC will hold a collection of donations to help those affected by the explosion of the Kakhovka HPP dam, reports the UOC press service.
The collected funds will be used for the needs of resettlers and all those affected by the man-made disaster.
"The funds collected by the Kyiv Metropolis will be sent to the eparchial offices of the affected regions for targeted assistance to all those in need," the UOC said.
As reported, the Odesa eparchy of the UOC offered help to evacuated residents of the Kherson region.
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