Zelensky and Johnson light candles in the cathedral of schismatics
On June 17, 2022, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral, reports president.gov.ua.
The leaders of the two states put candles at the iconostasis in the cathedral.
Boris Johnson asked about the history of the monastery and its interior decoration. Vladimir Zelenskyy and Boris Johnson also laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance for those who died for Ukraine, located on the territory of the cathedral.
Then the leaders went to view the destroyed Russian armoured vehicles.
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral is the main cathedral of the OCU.
As previously reported, Zelensky submitted to the Rada a bill on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention.
Read also
Italian Ambassador to Ukraine thanks UOC for Odesa cathedral restoration
At the reception for Republic Day in Kyiv, diplomat Carlo Formosa noted the Church's contribution to the restoration of the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev) reassigned to serve in Brazil
After the incident in Czechia, Metropolitan Hilarion will continue his ministry in the Argentine and South American Eparchy.
Israel introduces fines for use of loudspeakers in mosques
Law enforcement officers have received permission to confiscate sound equipment in case of violations.
Catholicos of All Armenians bans government interference in Church affairs
Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II reported the initiation of more than a dozen criminal cases against clergy.
Synod of Romanian Church accepts resignation of Met. Petru of Bessarabia
The Synod Chancellery announced preparations for the election of a new head of the metropolis and the formation of a list of candidates.
Metropolitan Onuphry chairs final meeting of KDAiS Academic Council
The Primate of the UOC awarded orders to distinguished employees of the KDAiS and wished the teaching staff God's help in their continued service to the Church.