Metropolitan Jonathan (Yeletskikh) has a stroke

Metropolitan Jonathan (Yeletskikh). Photo: tulchin-eparchia.org.ua

Metropolitan Jonathan (Yeletskikh) of Tulchyn and Bratslav is undergoing treatment due to a stroke. This was reported on March 19, 2024, by the press service of the Tulchyn Diocese.

"We request to offer prayers for the speedy recovery of Vladyka," the statement said. "His Eminence Metropolitan hopes to soon meet everyone in the strength of spirit and in the power of God."

As the UOJ wrote earlier, the court left Metropolitan Jonathan of Tulchyn under overnight house arrest.

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