Met Theodosiy: We must defend our shrine from bandits not knowing how to pray
Metropolitan Theodosiy of Cherkasy and Kaniv. Photo: Screenshot from Cherkasy Eparchy's live broadcast
Metropolitan Theodosiy of Cherkasy and Kaniv made a statement immediately after believers successfully defended the Archangel Michael Cathedral in Cherkasy from the attack. In his address, he reported that among the attackers was a city council deputy, whom people apprehended and handed over to the police.
The Metropolitan called for the defense of the church in case of further attacks: “Brothers and sisters! If such an incident happens again, we are obligated to defend our cathedral. We must protect our shrine from bandits who did not build it, who do not know how to pray, but only know how to steal, assault, and report to the authorities and their overseas so-called 'spiritual master.'"
In addition, Metropolitan Theodosiy specifically addressed Patriarch Bartholomew, urging him to pay attention to the persecution faced by the believers of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC).
As previously reported by the UOJ, believers in Cherkasy, led by Metropolitan Theodosiy, defended the UOC cathedral.
Read also
Chernihiv Jews equate vandalism against menorah to arson of TRC
The Jews of Chernihiv are convinced that the vandals who toppled the menorah acted on Russia’s orders.
Mukachevo Metropolitan hands over aid to AFU and children's boarding home
With the blessing of Metropolitan Theodore, charitable events were held in the eparchy.
OCU takes over UOC church in the village of Checheliivka
Raiders from the OCU, after cutting the locks, broke into the Intercession Church, which was sealed until the court's ruling.
UOC publishes new liturgical texts approved by Synod
The Synodal Liturgical Commission presented prayers and services approved by the Holy Synod of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Khmelnytskyi hierarch offers condolences to family of man killed in shelling
Metropolitan Victor addressed the faithful following the shelling of Khmelnytskyi by Russian forces.
Sumy Eparchy donates over one million hryvnias for children with cancer
The press service of the Sumy Eparchy has reported on the results of the fourteenth charitable campaign “Bright Deeds for the Bright Feast.”