“His providential arrival in Târgoviște, at the invitation of Prince Radu the Great, brought about a genuine spiritual renaissance, an unprecedented, powerful, extensive and fruitful renewal, because he restored moral and spiritual life upon the foundation of the Gospel, directing society towards those values which give it strength, stability and nobility.

“in the 18th century the Georgian ruler made a fundamental decision grounded in religion and faith when he signed the Treaty of Georgievsk with the Russian Empire

“the UOC Primate’s wise leadership protects the ship of the Church from internal discord and divisions

“by the wise providence of God, His Beatitude Onuphry has been spiritually guiding the Ukrainian Orthodox Church for twelve years, proving himself to be a cornerstone who, despite all trials, steadfastly bears witness to the truth and verity of the Gospel

“Together with her husband, she brought highly accomplished teachers and scholars to the princely court, men who taught at the renowned princely academy attached to St Sava Monastery, so that their sons and daughters could acquire knowledge of the classical languages and a profound secular and theological education.

“Catholicos-Patriarch Shio III also expressed his wish that the Lord grant His grace, help, and peace to Ukraine and the whole world.

“Patriarch Porfirije wished Metropolitan Onuphry God's help, good health, spiritual and physical strength, wisdom, and joy in his continued archpastoral ministry

“a great saint of our land and a great ruler

Patriarch Kirill ›

Patriarch

Direct quote