AFU servicemen express gratitude to clergy of the UOC Eparchy of Alexandria

Metropolitan Boholep of Alexandria and Svitlovodsk. Photo: alexandria-eparhia.org.ua

Metropolitan Boholep of Alexandria and Svitlovodsk. Photo: alexandria-eparhia.org.ua

The head of the Eparchy of Alexandria of the UOC, Metropolitan Boholep, and the clergy of the eparchy received gratitude from the command and personnel of the 174th Separate Battalion of the 121st Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces of the AFU, reports the eparchy’s press service.

The Ukrainian soldiers thanked the clergymen for their "active social position, patriotism, demonstrated volunteer initiative and support of servicemen of the battalion" and wished them strength in their "noble work for the development of the Ukrainian state and its Armed Forces".

The press service notes that with the blessing of Metropolitan Boholep, the Eparchy of Alexandria "regularly sends aid to our defenders in the war zone".

As reported, the commander of the security company of the Shevchenko district territorial centre for kitting and social support in Kharkiv presented a commendation to the rector of the UOC Church of the Nativity of Christ, Archpriest Ihor Seredych.

 

Read also

Turkish Govt. Denies EP Permission to Celebrate Liturgy at Panagia Soumela

The monastery houses an icon of the Virgin Mary, believed to be painted by the Evangelist Luke

UOC Not Part of Moscow Patriarchate – Official

“Legally, this Church is not part of the Moscow Patriarchate," said an official from the Zhytomyr Department of Culture and Tourism, 

Fr. Josiah Trenham Attends Canonization of Ss. Cleopa, Paisie

The American priest was blessed to carry the holy relics of Elder Cleopa of Romania, now canonized as a saint.

First Monastic Tonsure Performed in Western European Vicariate of UOC

The rector of the Holy Trinity parish in Cecina (Italy) took monastic vows.

Garden Set on Fire at Russian Ecclesiastical Mission's Metochion in Holy Land

The perpetrators threw hot coals wrapped in foil over the fence, which ignited the trees.

Pat. John X Meets With Syrian President

Tensions between church and state had been high, with June's bombing of the St. Elias Church in Damascus being followed by several other terrorist threats and attacks around the country.