OCU takes part in UPA anniversary events in Uzhhorod

OCU clerics took part in celebration of UPA anniversary. Photo: www.keuapc.org

OCU clerics took part in celebration of UPA anniversary. Photo: www.keuapc.org

Clerics of the Mukachevo-Carpathian Eparchy of the OCU, led by "Bishop" Viktor Bed, took part in commemorative events marking the 84th anniversary of the founding of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) in Uzhhorod.

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Representatives of Dumenko's structure "served" a moleben and a memorial litia near the Cossack cross in the Square of Fighters for Ukraine's Independence, and also laid flowers and lit lamps. Together with Viktor Bed, clerics of the eparchy Vasyl Osadchuk, Viktor Orlovsky and Vasyl Isakov took part in the "service."

After the prayer part ended, the organizers held a rally. Speakers included Viktor Bed, leaders of local nationalist organizations and the rector of the Augustin Voloshin Carpathian University.

Earlier, the UOJ reported that Dumenko explained to Polish politicians how to overcome historical contradictions.

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