Cherkasy Metropolitan Theodosiy hospitalized

Metropolitan Theodosiy. Photo: Cherkasy Eparchy

On June 22, 2026, it became known that Metropolitan Theodosiy of Cherkasy and Kaniv had been hospitalized. The Cherkasy Eparchy reported that the bishop was sent to the hospital by cardiologists.

The doctors issued the archpastor an urgent referral requiring his immediate stay in hospital under the supervision of specialists. In this regard, the diocese called on the flock to intensify their prayers for the hierarch’s recovery. “We ask the Lord to strengthen the health of our dear bishop!” the statement said.

As the UOJ reported, the Cherkasy hierarch spoke at the UN about the unlawful mobilization of UOC clergy.

Read also

In Sudan, a Roman Catholic priest was killed for protecting medicines for the poor

In the Nuba Mountains, a Catholic parish cleric was killed by militants after reporting the theft of medicines.

DESS begins checking Pochaiv Lavra for ties to ROC

Viktor Yelensky signed an order to conduct a study into whether Pochaiv Lavra is affiliated with a religious organization banned in Ukraine.

Authorities show Honduran president and U.S. diplomat damage in Kyiv Lavra

The National Reserve noted that the involvement of international partners in documenting the destruction is of great importance.

First openly transgender U.S. lawmaker sentenced for child sex abuse

Former New Hampshire lawmaker sentenced to 33 years in prison for receiving explicit images of young children secretly taken at a daycare center.

Cherkasy Metropolitan Theodosiy hospitalized

The ruling bishop of the Cherkasy Eparchy of the UOC was taken to hospital on an urgent referral from cardiologists.

New UOC church consecrated in Zaliznytsia village

The hierarch of the UOC celebrated the Divine Liturgy in a new church built by the parish community to replace the one seized by supporters of the OCU.