Filaret hospitalized
Filaret Denysenko. Photo: Facebook
On March 9, 2026, it became known about the hospitalization of the head of UOC-KP Filaret Denysenko. According to a report on the official website of the Kyiv Patriarchate structure, Denysenko was taken to one of the capital's medical institutions due to deteriorating health.
The organization noted that he is currently under medical observation and receiving necessary medical care. Representatives of the structure called on their "hierarchs," clergy and believers to offer prayers for the health and recovery of Filaret Denysenko.
Earlier, the UOJ wrote that Dumenko congratulated Filaret on his 97th birthday and thanked him for the OCU creation.
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.