Bancheny Monastery urges believers to support Met Longin in court on June 18

Metropolitan Longin of Bancheny. Photo: Bancheny Monastery

Metropolitan Longin of Bancheny. Photo: Bancheny Monastery

The Bancheny Monastery called on believers of the UOC to support Metropolitan Longin in the court of the Bukovynian city of Hertsa, where the next court session on the bishop's case will take place on June 18, 2025. 

"We sincerely urge all believers to come and support Metropolitan Longin tomorrow, June 18, at 10:30 at the Hertsa Court. God bless you for your love and support!» says the message on the monastery's Facebook page.

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