First meeting of this year's Holy Synod of UOC begins in Feofania
Holy Synod of the UOC April 10, 2024 Photo: news.church.ua
On April 10, 2024, a meeting of the Holy Synod of the UOC began in the residence of the Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church on the territory of the Panteleimon Monastery in Feofania, according to the Synodal Information and Education Department.
The session is chaired by His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufriy of Kyiv and All Ukraine.
During the Synod's work, the hierarchs will consider issues of church life.
Before the session, the Primate and other hierarchs of the UOC prayed at the Divine Liturgy in the temple in honor of All Saints. The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts was performed by the permanent member of the Holy Synod, the head of the Information and Education Department of the UOC, Metropolitan Clment of Nizhyn and Pryluky.
During the Great Ectenia, the hierarchs offered prayers for peace in Ukraine, for its people, authorities, and armed forces, for those affected by the war, and for those who help the needy.
The previous session of the Holy Synod of the UOC took place at the Panteleimon Monastery in Feofania on December 26, 2023.
Read also
Hasidic pilgrims taken to Uman in Ukrainian military buses – social media
Hasidic pilgrims are being picked up at the Vinnytsia bus station in Ukrainian Armed Forces minibuses.
DESS finds signs of ROC affiliation in UOC Boryspil Eparchy
Yelensky's State Service established signs of connection between the administration of the Boryspil Eparchy of the UOC and the ROC through the Kyiv Metropolis.
About 1,000 more believers file applications to defend Kyiv Metropolis
UOC lawyer Nikita Chekman called on believers to offer fervent prayers in connection with the upcoming hearing in the case of the Kyiv Metropolis.
Greek priest supports Sviatohirsk Lavra brotherhood
A Greek priest called the killing of a monk of the Sviatohirsk Lavra a common tragedy for Orthodox Christians.
Radicals decide to contribute to case against Kyiv Metropolis
A radical called on concerned citizens to show their position in the court case against the Kyiv Metropolis.
Shevchuk tells ex-Naftogaz chief how UGCC prepared for shelling
The Uniate leader discussed preparations for a difficult winter with the former Naftogaz chief and proposed cooperation on energy supply.