Building of Bila Tserkva Eparchial Administration of UOC damaged by shelling
The building of the Bila Tserkva Eparchial Administration of the UOC. Photo: the Eparchy's Press Service
On the night of June 23, 2025, as a result of Russian shelling, the building of the eparchial administration and the residence of the ruling bishop of the UOC in Bila Tserkva, Kyiv region, were damaged. This was reported by the press service of the Bila Tserkva Eparchy.
"In particular, the eparchial administration was significantly damaged both outside and inside, and the residence was also slightly affected. Thank God, none of the brethren and staff were injured," the message says.
The Bila Tserkva Eparchy asks believers for prayerful support and, if possible, assistance for repair work.
Bank card number: 5355 0850 2615 6985 (in the payment purpose, please specify: "Charitable donation for restoration").
As reported by the UOJ, the Trinity Church of the UOC in Kremenchuk was damaged by Russian shelling.
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