OCU "hierarch" thanks his clerics for not going to competitor
"Hierarch" of the OCU Afanasy Shkurupiy. Photo: Facebook/Афанасій Шкурупій
The head of the Kharkiv-Poltava Eparchy of the OCU Afanasy Shkurupiy, who earlier accused the “hierarch” of the Kharkiv Eparchy Mitrofan Butynsky of the raider seizure of churches, thanked the clergy who did not go to a competitor.
“We walked honestly, we have no grain of untruth behind us,” Shkurupiy wrote on his Facebook page on Sunday, June 6. “I sincerely thank the priests and believers of the Kharkiv Regional Deanery of the Kharkiv-Poltava Eparchy, who remained faithful and loyal to our historical eparchy and my hierarchical omophorion. Thank you for your understanding of the situation and strong support."
The "hierarch" urged not to forget that "where the bishop is, there is the Church".
“We will survive the apostasy of individuals, shake off the dust from our shoes, wash away the dirt that “brothers” and “sisters” pour on us, and we will further develop both the deanery and the eparchy. I believe you, I hope for you, you are my support! Know – I am with you, and you be with me! Deepest gratitude to you and God's blessing!" wrote Shkurupiy.
As reported earlier, the “hierarchs” of the OCU Afanasy Shkurupiy and Mitrofan Butynsky, who come from the UAOC and the UOC-KP, cannot divide the churches in the Kharkiv region.
Read also
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.
Bulgarian theologian calls silence over murder in Sviatohirsk grave sin
Theologian Georgi Todorov condemned the silence of the media about the attack on the Sviatohirsk Lavra.