In Kamianske Eparchy, UOC hierarch consecrates bells for two churches
Consecration of bells for the Church of the iIon of the Mother of God "Unexpected Joy" in Kamianske. Photo: Kamianske Eparchy
During Bright Week, Metropolitan Volodymyr of Kamianske and Tsarychanka consecrated bells for two churches of the UOC in Dnipropetrovsk region, reports the diocesan press service.
The bells for the Сhurch of the Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" in the village of Vodyane of the Solonyansky deanery were consecrated by the hierarch on April 23, 2025.
At the end of the rite, he addressed everyone with a welcoming word and awarded the benefactor of the parish.
On April 24, Metropolitan Volodymyr consecrated bells for the Сhurch of the Mother of God "Unexpected Joy" in the towm of Kamianske.
As reported by the UOJ, a new church of the Kamianske Eparchy of the UOC was consecrated in Lychkovo.
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