Dumenko finds a new "canonical path" for UOC clergy – to join OCU
In his address to the believers of the UOC, the head of the OCU Epifaniy Dumenko called on individual communities and dioceses of the UOC to become part of the OCU, and those who are not ready for this – to start joint worship, reports pomisna.info.
“Many of you are already reflecting on the fact that it is no longer possible to be under the jurisdiction of the Russian patriarch. You have always declared devotion to the canons, which determine that there should be a single Local Church in Ukraine. We urge you to take the canonical path – the path of unity," Dumenko said.
“We understand that for many it will not be easy to follow this path. Therefore, I propose to those who are already ready and willing to join the Orthodox Church of Ukraine – our doors and our hearts are open to you! Both individual communities and entire dioceses can become part of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Those who are not ready for such a step can show their good intention by serving together with us, as is customary between the clergy of various jurisdictions, for example, in Diaspora countries,” the head of the OCU added.
As the UOJ previously reported, the UGCC and OCU chaplains block several churches in the Ivano-Frankivsk diocese.
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