Cross Procession for Children's Day held in Kharkov Diocese of the UOC
June 1, on the Remembrance Day of all martyrs and confessors of Sloboda region, His Eminence Onufriy, Metropolitan of Kharkov and Bogodukhov, served the festive Divine Liturgy at the Holy Annunciation Cathedral of Kharkov, followed by children's Cross Procession, writes the site of the diocese.
Sunday school pupils, students of educational institutions of Kharkov region took part in the Divine service. After the celebration, the Cross Procession with the participation of children was held.
The clergy, the laity and children marched from the Holy Annunciation Cathedral to the Holy Virgin Monastery, constantly praying to the Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints for peace in Ukraine.
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