UOC Priest gets into final in “Voice of the Country-7” show (VIDEO)

On April 16 in the semi-final of “Voice of the Country-7” Ukrainian vocal show, thanks to the viewers’ voting, the victory was gained by the UOC priest Alexander Klimenko, writes Теленеделя.

in the 13th live program of the 7th season Alexander Klimenko performed a prayer “Axion Estin” (in Greek Ἄξιόν ἐστιν) – “It is Truly Meet”.

Trainer Tina Karol together with her team members Katya Chilly and Alexander Klimenko performed a song “Dumy moyi dumy”. Karol gave 55% to Katya Chilly, and 45% to Alexander Klimenko. From the viewers Katya Chilly received 7%, while father Alexander – 93%. As a result, the priest got into the final.

“Voices of the people give an answer to the question I ask myself every day:”Should I appear on the stage?” – believes father Alexander.

The following participants reached the final by the results of the first live program of “Voice of the Country-7 show:

Tina Karol’s team – Alexander Klimenko, Jamala’s team – Anna Kuksa, Sergey Babkin’s team – Vera Kekeliya, Potap’s team – Inget Kostenko.


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