Foundation laid for new UOC church in Shayan village
Prayer at the site of the future UOC church dedicated to the Life-Giving Trinity. Photo: Khust Eparchy
On June 8, 2025, in the village of Shayan, Zakarpattia, the cornerstone was laid for a new Ukrainian Orthodox Church dedicated to the Life-Giving Trinity. The Khust Eparchy’s press service reported on the event.
The consecration of the foundation stone and the service of blessing were conducted by Bishop Mark of Rakhiv, with the blessing of Metropolitan Mark of Khust and Vynohradiv.
Clergy from across the eparchy took part in the prayer service.
After the cornerstone was laid, the bishop addressed those gathered, reminding them of the importance of unity, faith, and prayerful labor in the life of the parish.
As previously reported by the UOJ, a new Holy Trinity Church was recently consecrated in the village of Horbakiv to replace one seized by the OCU.
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