“Colonel Konovalets’ fate was both heroic and tragic and had become a symbol of an entire era in Ukrainian history.
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“the present burial is only an interim stage. Once the Ukrainian National Pantheon is established, Colonel Konovalets’ remains will be transferred there.
“significant merits in strengthening Ukrainian statehood, courage and selflessness demonstrated in the defense of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, a substantial personal contribution to the development of various spheres of public life, and conscientious fulfillment of professional duty.
“the UOC community had shown disrespect toward the funeral cortege of a fallen Ukrainian serviceman
“The Ukrainian authorities’ decision to establish a pantheon of heroes on the grounds of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra runs contrary to the Church tradition of burial at monasteries
“our glorious Ukrainian hetman has returned to our Ukrainian Lavra
“not only as a spiritual expression of solidarity with Ukraine but also as an affirmation of the values of freedom, human dignity, peace, and the right of peoples to determine their own future