Cross Procession to Josaphat Valley: aerial video shooting
On August 15, 2017, Primate of the UOC, His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufry led the traditional Cross procession to the Josaphat Valley. According to the Vinnitsa diocese, law enforcement agencies reported of 35,000 people on pilgrimage.
On August 15, 2017, Primate of the UOC, His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufry led the traditional Cross procession to the Josaphat Valley. According to the Vinnitsa diocese, law enforcement agencies reported of 35,000 people on pilgrimage.
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