The Primate of the UOC was deprived of citizenship
Blessed Metropolitan Onufriy. Photo: cherkasy.church.ua
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The Primate of the Church is neither a politician nor an official. It is a calling, bestowed from above.
One can lose a passport, but cannot take away the strength to stand in truth. "He who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me" (Mt. 10:38)
Earthly citizenship can be taken away. But heavenly citizenship — never.
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