OCU "hierarch" calls the UOC an enemy that must be decisively neutralized

Serhii Horobtsov (left). Photo: Horobtsov’s Facebook page

The "metropolitan" of the OCU, Serhii Horobtsov, called in his Facebook post for the decisive "neutralization" of the UOC as an enemy of the Ukrainian state. According to him, this is necessary in the context of the current political situation.

"When we approach important international negotiations, our unity and firm stance on the global stage are especially crucial," Horobtsov stated.

Referring to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church as the "Moscow Patriarchate," Horobtsov claimed that the UOC is "not only a threat to our state but also to each of us, as it allows the aggressor to influence minds and undermine national unity."

Horobtsov declared that the UOC, "like any enemy threatening our independence and security," must be "neutralized."

"We must act decisively and in a civilized manner," Horobtsov urged, quoting a line from the anthem: "Our enemies will perish like dew in the sun."

Earlier, the UOJ reported that, according to Dumenko, the UOC consists of enemies who merely disguise themselves as Ukrainians.

Read also

The OCU announced that the Filaret schism has been resolved

The Bishops' Council of the OCU declared "the desperate attempts of pro-Russian forces to obstruct the reconciliation" between Dumenko and Denysenko.

Dumenko: Our duty is to create a National Pantheon of Heroes

The head of the OCU stated that almost no graves of princes and hetmans have been preserved in Ukraine, and called for gathering their remains in a National Pantheon.

The OCU Hierarchical Council Called on Ukraine to Join the EU

The OCU assured that the EU has many problems, but there is no heresy of the Russian World there.

A forum for wives of UOC clergy will be held in Kyiv

At the forum, wives of UOC clergy will discuss issues of family, church ministry, health, and overcoming spiritual burnout.

Protection Church in Khmelnytskyi Eparchy marks 255th anniversary

Metropolitan Victor led the Divine Liturgy and a cross procession in the village of Pyshky to mark the 255th anniversary of the UOC’s Protection Church.

Orthodox youth congress opens in UOC’s Rivne Eparchy

More than 100 young people will spend several days by a lakeside in the Zdolbuniv Deanery of the UOC’s Rivne Eparchy.