“the St. George's community, which is part of the Holy Dormition parish of the Sedniv community, together with the parishioners of the town of Sedniv, unanimously decided to join the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.

“a concelebration between him and MOC hierarchs would have been taken by Constantinople as the MOC indirectly recognizing the validity of OCU Sacraments and clergy.

“the gathering, just days before the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, allowed those present to share not only in the Patriarch’s joy but also in his profound longing to return to his native island.

“Therefore, it is quite joyful when the rector truly supports the decision of his parishioners — or rather is its initiator — so that people take notice and ultimately join the great Ukrainian family within the OCU,

“the UOC community had shown disrespect toward the funeral cortege of a fallen Ukrainian serviceman

“the UOC continues to live and carry out its ministry despite the pressure

“the OCU treats the UOC "gently,"

“the Dormition calls every Orthodox Christian to prepare for the passage from earthly life to heavenly life

Patriarch Daniel ›

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