Pochaiv: Thousands of people celebrate Finding the Relics of Job of Pochaiv

A religious procession on the Day of Finding the Relics of St Job of Pochaiv. Photo: UOJ

On 10 August 2023, thousands of believers gathered in the Pochaiv Lavra for a festive Liturgy on the Day of Finding the Relics of St. Job of Pochaiv, reports a UOJ correspondent. The event was broadcast on the monastery's YouTube channel.

The service took place at the Transfiguration Cathedral of the Pochaiv Lavra.

As reported, the Primate of the UOC, His Beatitude Onuphry officiated at the celebration of the Synaxis of the Kyiv Saints in the Far Caves.

 

 

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