Third regional congress of UOC youth in Italy held in Rome
UOC youth in Rome. Photo: UOC Information Center
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) held the III Regional Congress of Orthodox Youth in Italy from May 1 to 3, 2025. This was reported by the UOC Information Center.
The event took place in Rome and brought together young parishioners of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church from various cities across the country. The program included lectures, excursions, and discussions on spiritual topics. One of the key sessions was a lecture titled "Biblical Prohibitions: Historical and Cultural Context," after which participants asked questions and discussed the material with the lecturer.
During the congress, the youth took part in the Divine Liturgy and a joint prayer for Ukraine. The gathering concluded with a thanksgiving moleben. In addition, participants visited Christian shrines of Rome and learned about the history of the early martyrs and the founding of the Church.
The UOJ previously reported that a regional congress of Orthodox youth of the UOC was held in Germany.
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