SOC cleric: We are grateful to UOC for example of genuine service to God
The Holy Dormition Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Photo: lavra.ua
Archpriest Ostoja Knežević, rector of the Cathedral of St. Basil of Ostrog in Nikšić, one of those detained in Montenegro for the service following a procession in honor of the greatly beloved St. Basil of Ostrog, thanked the Ukrainian Orthodox Church for glorifying God in Spirit and Truth.
“The UOC is especially grateful (the clergy and believers of the Serbian Church – Ed.) for an example of genuine service to the Lord. For the fact that the Lord is glorified in Spirit and Truth in your beautiful land, despite all the temptations and trials that your Church has gone through and is still experiencing,” the “Православний вісник” (“Orthodox Bulletin”) cites the words of Archpriest Ostoja Knežević.
The priest of the Serbian Church also reminded the believers of the importance of maintaining unity and prayers for each other.
“Our common hope is in the Lord, in prayers for each other, and in our unity in Spirit and Truth. Christ is risen!" he concluded.
Archpriest Ostoja also spoke about the details of his detention.
Read also
Scale of internal damage to UOC cathedral in Zaporizhzhia shown online
The video allows viewers to assess the damage endured by the main Orthodox church of the UOC in Zaporizhzhia.
Ex-MP UOC protodeacon Novinsky declared suspicion of high treason
The former MP is accused of "ensuring that a significant part of Ukrainian society, who are believers of the UOC, remain under the direct influence of the leader of the ROC".
St Andrew’s icon survives under the rubble of UOC cathedral in Zaporizhzhia
The icon was painted by nuns of the St Nicholas Monastery in Patras (Greece) and consecrated on the relics of St Andrew the Apostle.
RF missile strike destroys St Andrew's Cathedral of UOC in Zaporizhzhia
The fragments damaged the roof of the building, dome, ceilings, cut windows and disfigured classrooms.
Media shows conditions in which persecuted communities of Volyn have to pray
After their churches were seized, UOC faithful are compelled to pray in poorly equipped facilities.
UOC parishioner fined for comments about OCU in Rivne Region
The defendant fully admitted his guilt.