On November 25, court hearing in Met. Arseniy case to take place in Dnipro

Metropolitan Arseniy. Photo: the Sviatohirsk Lavra

On November 25, 2025, a regular session is scheduled in the Sobornyi District Court of the city of Dnipro regarding the case of Metropolitan Arseniy of Sviatohirsk. As noted by the press service of the Sviatohirsk Lavra, there is a high probability that the bishop will be present at the hearing in person.

The court session is scheduled for 11:00 at the address: 13 Husenko St., Dnipro.

The monastery called on the clergy and laity to intensify prayers for the archbishop.

"Dear brothers and sisters, we ask for prayers for the imprisoned Metropolitan Arseniy and the brethren of the Lavra," the appeal says.

As reported by the UOJ, earlier lawyers reported violations at the court session in the Metropolitan Arseniy case.

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