Vinnytsia: "Quick to Hearken" Icon Church community remains faithful to UOC
A community meeting of the "Quick to Hearken" Icon Church of the UOC in Vinnytsia. Photo: eparhia.vn.ua
On 12 February 2023, parishioners of the Vinnytsia Church of the "Quick to Hearken" Icon of the Theotokos confirmed their allegiance to the UOC and His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry, reports the press service of the Vinnytsia Eparchy.
It was noted that the decision to convene the meeting was taken to avoid provocations and speculation about the religious community.
"The community, together with the rector, will not allow any provocations about the temple. The next services in the temple will be held according to the schedule of the parish," the eparchy said.
As reported, the community of St. Nicholas Church in Putivl confirmed its faithfulness to the UOC.
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