In Kherson, representatives of German mission meet with UOC hierarch

The meeting took place at the Kherson Eparchial Administration. Photo: Kherson Eparchy

Metropolitan Ioann of Kherson and Tavria discussed cooperation prospects with the founder and director of the German charitable foundation "Private Ukraine Hilfe Paderborn," Karsten Stasch. According to the press service of the eparchy, the meeting took place on 28 December at the eparchial administration.

Metropolitan Ioann spoke to the head of the charity about the living conditions of the civilian population in Kherson and the region during the war, outlining the needs of the Kherson region. The UOC hierarch also briefed Karsten Stasch on the charitable activities of the Kherson Eparchy, "which are aimed at comprehensive support for the civilian population".

The hierarch thanked Karsten Stasch for the assistance already provided to the residents of the Kherson region and discussed the prospects for further cooperation.

As previously reported, the Social Department of the UOC handed over 500 gifts to children of the Kherson region.

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