UOC Bible forum for youth held in Kovel
Participants of the UOC youth forum at St. Nicholas Church in Kovel. Photo: Facebook
On April 27, 2026, a Bible forum of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church for young people aged 12 to 18 took place in Kovel, Volyn Region, according to the Facebook page of St. Nicholas Church in Kovel.
The forum was held with the blessing of Metropolitan Volodymyr of Volodymyr-Volynsky and Kovel at St. Nicholas Church and focused on the theme “Suffering, Thorns, Resurrection.”
Throughout the day, participants took part in a full program that included spiritual fellowship, common prayer, and the study of Holy Scripture.
Organizers prepared lectures and discussions on spiritual topics, as well as meetings with veterans of the current war, who shared their personal experiences and testimonies of faith.
The forum reportedly took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Priest Ivan Kudlasevych, together with Matushka Halyna Kudlasevych and assistants, arranged refreshments for the participants, preparing lunch and sweets.
Participants thanked the organizers for holding the event and noted its spiritual and educational value.
As previously reported by the UOJ, the Odesa Eparchy of the UOC held an intellectual Bible knowledge tournament.
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