Poltava Eparchy of UOC expresses condolences to families of strike victims

An illustrative image of a service in an Orthodox church. Photo: Poltava Eparchy

The Poltava Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church expressed condolences to the families of those killed and injured as a result of the missile strike on the Poltava region on the night of May 5, 2026, as reported by the eparchy's press service.

The eparchy stated that the clergy and faithful are praying for the repose of the deceased and the speedy recovery of the wounded. The message notes that the tragedy brought pain and sorrow to the residents of the region.

The Poltava Eparchy also reported that memorial services for the deceased will be held in all churches and monasteries. In addition, clergy will serve prayer services for the health of the injured.

The eparchy called on the faithful to intensify prayers for all those affected by the tragedy and asked the Lord to grant consolation to the families of the deceased and healing to the wounded.

"May the merciful Lord grant rest to the souls of the departed, bestow healing upon the wounded, and strengthen the hearts of all who have suffered," states the message from the eparchy's press service.

Earlier, the UOJ reported that during the strike on St. Volodymyr's Church of the UOC in Vilniansk, the rector's sister was killed.

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