Metropolitan Mark of Khust consecrates altar in Lypcha village

Consecration of the altar in Lypcha. Photo: t.me/eparhiakhust

On November 23, 2025, Metropolitan Mark of Khust and Vynohradiv consecrated the altar and led the festive Divine Liturgy at the Holy Spirit Church in the village of Lypcha.

Before the service began, the archpastor performed the rite of consecration of the new altar, after which a festive Liturgy was held in the church. Together with Metropolitan Mark, the clergy of the eparchy and numerous believers prayed during the service, sharing spiritual joy with the parish.

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During the Liturgy, prayers were offered for peace in Ukraine, its people, and the soldiers defending their Homeland.

At the end of the service, the bishop addressed the community with an archpastoral word, expressing gratitude to the parishioners for their love for the church, active participation in its improvement, and support of the community's church life.

Earlier, the UOJ reported that in Dilove, Metropolitan Mark of Khust consecrated the altar of a new church.

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