Forum of Orthodox youth held in Odesa
Participants of the forum. Photo: the press service of the Odesa Eparchy
On November 15, 2025, a forum of Orthodox youth was held in Odessa. Young parishioners gathered at the theological seminary to discuss missionary initiatives and Church unity, reports the Odesa Eparchy.
The forum brought together youth from parishes of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church from various regions of the country. Participants exchanged experiences of youth missionary projects, discussed issues of preserving Orthodox identity in modern society, and strengthening church fellowship.
The press service of the Odesa Eparchy noted that the meeting took place in a warm fraternal atmosphere. Participants expressed gratitude to the organizers for the opportunity for communication and spiritual enrichment, emphasizing that they received "many positive emotions and a desire to return again".
As reported by the UOJ, Orthodox Bukovynians participated in a youth gathering in Romania. Similar meetings of Orthodox youth are regularly held in different eparchies of the UOC, contributing to the strengthening of fraternal ties, the development of ministry, and the involvement of young people in the life of the Church.
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