Metropolitan Augustine celebrates Liturgy in Paris
Metropolitan Augustine at the UOC parish in Paris. Photo: UOC press service
On November 30, 2025, Metropolitan Augustine (Markevych) of Bila Tserkva celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the UOC parish of the Pochaiv Icon of the Most Holy Mother of God in Paris. The UOC press service reported this.
Metropolitan Augustine presided over the service with the blessing of His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry. At the close of the Liturgy, the archpastor addressed the faithful with words of support, emphasizing the importance of preserving spiritual and cultural traditions while living abroad. He underscored that the life of Orthodox Christians outside Ukraine demands a special responsibility in bearing witness to Christ.
In his homily, Metropolitan Augustine expressed gratitude to the parishioners for their steadfastness in faith and for their active church life despite the challenges of emigration. He noted that every member of the community is essential for upholding the spirit of unity within the Orthodox Church and maintaining the spiritual continuity of generations. The rector of the parish, Archpriest Mark Mintenko, spoke about the social, humanitarian, and educational work carried out with children and young people through the parish’s efforts.
As the UOJ reported, an Orthodox forum of Ukrainian youth from across Europe recently took place in Leipzig.
Read also
"Stigmatization based on faith": DESS reprimands TSN for story about Muslims
DESS criticized TSN because "the investigation in the "1+1" news story immediately took on an accusatory bias, and the accused themselves were not given a voice."
His Beatitude Onuphry: Through fasting, man returns to Paradise
On Forgiveness Sunday, His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry reminded the faithful about Adam's fall and urged them to repent before Great Lent.
Archbishop of Greece speaks about his successor and the Church's future
On the occasion of the 18th anniversary of his leadership of the Greek Church, the Primate gave an interview in which he spoke about relations with the state, the situation in Sinai, and the challenges of the modern world.
In Barcelona, Sagrada Familia’s central tower completed after 144 years
In Barcelona, a glass cross was installed on the Sagrada Familia temple, completing the central tower and bringing the building to the height of 172.5 meters.
On Forgiveness Sunday, His Beatitude Onuphry celebrates Liturgy at Lavra
During Cheesefare Week, His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry celebrated the Liturgy at the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, addressed the flock with a sermon, and offered prayers for peace and the preservation of Ukraine's people.
In Hnidyn, St. Nicholas Church of UOC damaged by shelling
As a result of shelling, the St. Nicholas Church of the UOC in the village of Hnidyn of the Boryspil Eparchy was damaged.