Metropolitan Theodosiy diagnosed with concussion

Metropolitan Theodosiy immediately after OCU representatives seized the UOC Cathedral in Cherkasy. Photo: @Cherkasy_Blagovest

On October 19, 2024, it became known that Metropolitan Theodosiy of Cherkasy and Kaniv was diagnosed with a concussion after being beaten by representatives of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) during the seizure of the Cathedral, as reported by the press service of the Cherkasy Eparchy.

"During the forceful seizure of the Cathedral in Cherkasy, Metropolitan Theodosiy was among the injured. He has been diagnosed with a concussion, first-degree corneal burns in both eyes, and burns on his skin," the press service stated.

Metropolitan Theodosiy is currently prescribed treatment and strict bed rest.

The diocese also reported that "more than 10 parishioners of the Cathedral have been hospitalized with injuries of varying severity, and several dozen are receiving outpatient treatment."

The press service urged people to "not trust the disinformation from 'honest' media claiming that no believers were hospitalized and that the parishioners of the Cathedral attempted to 'seize' the church from themselves."

"Trust common sense and your own eyes, as there are numerous photo and video testimonies of this brutal bloody crime against the faithful citizens of Ukraine," the diocese wrote.

Earlier, the UOJ reported that the SBU is demanding stricter detention measures for Metropolitan Theodosiy.

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