Kharkiv Metropolitan expresses condolences over city shelling
Metropolitan Onuphry of Kharkiv and Bohodukhiv. Photo: a video screenshot of the YouTube video channel of the Kharkiv Eparchy
Metropolitan Onuphry of Kharkiv and Bohodukhiv expressed condolences to the families of the victims of the Russian missile attack on Kharkiv on 23 January 2024. The address of the bishop was published on the eparchy’s website.
The bishop of the UOC noted that as a result of the shelling houses with civilians were destroyed and innocent people were killed.
"May God heal the spiritual and material wounds of all fellow citizens and bless them with His grace and love. The war must necessarily end, Kharkiv and the entire Ukraine will be restored," wrote Metropolitan Onuphry.
As reported, the Annunciation Cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church was hit by shelling in Kharkiv.
Read also
St. Olga of Alaska Officially Glorified in Her Hometown of Kwethluk
First North American female saint honored in historic vigil attended by hundreds of pilgrims and hierarchs.
Pro-Constantinople Outlet Reports on Violent Cathedral Seizure in Chernivtsi
An article from the Orthodox Times highlights rising attacks against UOC faithful and clergy amid escalating church property disputes.
Metropolitan Longin Alleges Assassination Plot Against Him
Bancheny hierarch claims a group from Ivano-Frankivsk was sent to kill him.
Archbishop of Cyprus: Decision on Metropolitan Tychikos’ Appeal Expected in August
Hierarch retains presumption of innocence amid ongoing review by Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Holy Cross Seminarians Conclude Pilgrimage with Spiritual Encounters in Thessaloniki and Mount Athos
Students reflect on ministry and heritage during the final days of the transformative journey.
Estonian Government Passes New Law Against Orthodox Church
New legislation would force the Estonian Orthodox Church to cut its ties with the Moscow Patriarchate. This is depsite the fact that the Estonian Church has been autonomous since 1993.