Metropolitan Varsonofiy expresses condolences to victims of Vinnytsia shelling
Metropolitan Varsonofiy. Photo: eparhia.vn.ua
Metropolitan Varsonofiy of Vinnytsia and Bar addressed the residents of Vinnytsia and all of Ukraine on the evening of March 24, 2026, expressing condolences to those affected by Russian missile strikes, reports the eparchy's press service.
The hierarch noted that the sounds of drone explosions shattered the spring silence and brought fear and destruction to the peaceful city.
Metropolitan Varsonofiy emphasized that the strikes hit residential buildings, hospitals, and social facilities, killing people and leaving dozens injured both in Vinnytsia and other cities of Ukraine.
«I express sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and injured. May the Merciful Lord strengthen all who have suffered losses, grant healing to the wounded, and give strength to endure these grievous trials of war," says the UOC bishop.
As the UOJ reported, in winter, warming stations were organized in the churches of the Vinnytsia Eparchy of the UOC.
Read also
Poland marks 100th anniversary of Lemkos’ return to Orthodoxy
Hierarchs of the Polish Orthodox Church led celebrations in Gorlice marking the 100th anniversary of the Lemkos’ return to the Orthodox faith.
Kyiv Metropolis court hearing postponed again
Kyiv’s Sixth Administrative Court of Appeal postponed the hearing in DESS’s lawsuit against the Kyiv Metropolis until October 7.
Patriarch Theophilos receives Metropolitan of Rivne and eparchy pilgrims
The Patriarch of Jerusalem met with pilgrims from the Rivne Eparchy and gave the faithful his blessing.
UGCC reps gift Pope with embroidered Ukrainian shirt
The UGCC members said it was important to tell the pontiff about Ukrainians who had migrated to Europe because of the war.
“Ancient Kyiv” head complains OCU barred him from capital church
Roman Malenkov said OCU representatives called him a Bolshevik.
Greek theologian voices support for Sviatohirsk Lavra brotherhood
Theologian Michail Maroudis said it is impossible to remain indifferent to the tragedy in Sviatohirsk and called for prayers for the slain monk.