UOC details celebration of 1033rd anniversary of Baptism of Rus’
A religious procession on the Day of the Baptism of Rus’. Photo: UOC
On July 27 and 28, 2021, on the occasion of the 1033rd anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ and the commemoration of the holy noble Prince Vladimir, liturgical celebrations are held on the Vladimir Hill and in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, reports the official website of the UOC.
On July 27, a festive thanksgiving prayer service, led by the Primate of the UOC, His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry, concelebrated by the bishops of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, is held on the Vladimir Hill in Kyiv. The beginning – 13:00.
The prayer service is followed by a great religious procession to the Holy Dormition Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, where an all-night vigil is performed.
On July 28, His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufry leads the festive Divine Liturgy on the square in front of the Assumption Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. The beginning – 9:00 a.m.
As previously reported, the Primate of the UOC said that Saint Vladimir is an example of a true Christian and patriot.
Read also
SBU told Phanar many UOC bishops would join OCU in 2018, report says
According to a Phanar representative’s account, Ukrainian security services told the Constantinople delegation that many UOC representatives were prepared to attend the OCU’s “Unification Council.” In the end, only two did.
Catholic cardinal visits Ukrainian POWs during trip to Russia
During three days of consultations in Moscow, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi discussed prospects for ending the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainians help restore Serbian Orthodox church in Paris
Orthodox Ukrainians have become regular parishioners of St. Sava Church in Paris and have taken part in its restoration.
Bulgarian Church clergy and laity oppose Phanar head’s visit
More than 2,000 clergy and laity have called for the Ecumenical Patriarch’s visit to be canceled, citing disagreement with his actions and concerns that the visit could legitimize schism.
Unknown intruders break down doors at two UOC churches in Sloviansk
Archbishop Paisiy said OCU activists are suspected of breaking into the churches in Sloviansk, and police have launched an investigation.
Sviatohirsk Lavra prays for murdered monk on 40th day after death
The brethren of the Sviatohirsk Lavra held a memorial service for murdered Monk Varsonofiy, calling on the faithful to pray for the newly departed monk.