UAOC refutes rumors about the resignation of the head

The popularized information that the Blessed Makary (Maletich) intends to retire is a fake. This was reported to a UOJ correspondent in the diocese of the UAOC.

"If there are any changes in the Church, we will immediately report this on our official website," says the diocese service.

Since June 15, the media have reported that the head of the UAOC intends to leave the administration of the Church and retire.

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