Polish Metropolitan Sawa congratulates Metropolitan Onuphry on his jubilee
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On November 5, 2024, on the occasion of His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry’s 80th birthday, Metropolitan Sawa of Warsaw and All Poland sent his congratulations, wishing him health and God’s assistance, reports the Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s Information and Education Department.
“In the spirit of brotherly love, I sincerely congratulate Your Beatitude on your 80th birthday. I wish you health and comprehensive divine assistance in bearing the Primatial Cross of the Holy Ukrainian Orthodox Church during this challenging time. Many years to you, Your Beatitude!” the congratulatory message reads.
Previously, the UOJ reported on Metropolitan Sawa of Poland’s address to youth.
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