“In the Footsteps of the Apostles” Conference opens at Odesa Seminary
Conference participants in Odessa. Photo: Odesa Eparchy
At the Odesa Theological Seminary, the nationwide scholarly and practical conference “In the Footsteps of the Apostles” has begun, gathering more than 130 clergy, educators, and active youth, the Odesa Eparchy’s press service reports.
The conference includes participants from 14 eparchies of the UOC, as well as delegates from the Kyiv Theological Academy and the Kharkiv, Poltava, and Pochaiv theological seminaries.
A particularly significant moment was the address by Archbishop Diodor of Yuzhne, who offered words of guidance to participants, emphasizing that today’s challenges demand wisdom, love, and active participation in society from the Orthodox community.
Throughout the day, participants delivered substantial and thoughtful presentations.
The conference is ongoing.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that a nationwide conference for Sunday school teachers was held in Kyiv.
Read also
Monastic tonsure performed in Kholodna Balka village nunnery
The vicar of the Odesa Eparchy, Archbishop Viktor of Artsyz, tonsured a new nun into the angelic habit.
17-meter cross catches fire on Catholic Good Friday in Warsaw
Police cordoned off the area around a Warsaw church after a 17-meter cross caught fire.
Celebrations in honor of St. Lazarus with cross procession held in Larnaca
Services and a procession in honor of St. Lazarus – Christ’s friend whom He raised on the fourth day after death – were held in Cyprus.
UOC Social Department in Kyiv supports 100 displaced families
In Kyiv, the UOC Social Department handed over humanitarian aid packages to 100 families of forcibly displaced persons.
Serbian authorities okay creation of university jointly with Serbian Church
The Serbian government has approved a memorandum on cooperation with the Serbian Orthodox Church for the establishment of the Saint Sava University.
DESS discusses mobilization of clergy with UCCRO
The head of DESS, Viktor Yelensky, informed representatives of religious organizations about new rules for reserving clergy from mobilization.