OCU rep states Filaret's testament is not genuine
Zoria and Filaret. Photo: dialog
The OCU commented on the "spiritual testament" of Filaret. The organization's spokesperson, Yevstratiy Zoria, stated in Facebook comments that the document was not composed by Filaret but was merely brought to him for signing.
“This is not the Patriarch’s will, but a document on which they obtained his signature. Neither the style nor the expressions used in the text are characteristic of the Patriarch’s speech, and that is also quite evident,” Zoria stated.
As reported, in the "spiritual testament," Filaret emphasized that he is not a member of the OCU, disagrees with the title of "Honorary Patriarch", and demanded that members of this religious organization not participate in his funeral service.
Thus, it can be assumed that the OCU does not intend to fulfill Filaret's wishes.
Earlier, the UOJ wrote that a UOC priest called for prayers for Filaret, so that he could repent before his death.
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