UOC Lavra priest urges believers to accept hardships with gratitude
A prayer vigil near the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on October 17, 2026. Photo: t.me/save_Lavra
Archpriest Heorhiy Boyko delivered a sermon at the prayer vigil of believers near the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. The video was published by the Telegram channel "Fortetsia Lavra".
The priest addressed those gathered and asked what their sorrows mean compared with what had just been read during the prayer. He was referring to Great Martyr George the Victorious.
"We stand here freezing, while George the Victorious spent three days in quicklime," he noted.
At the same time, as Father Heorhiy said, the saint raised his hands and thanked God for everything he had endured.
He called on believers to accept hardships just as the great martyr did.
As thee UOJ reported, the UOC faithful have held prayer vigil outside the Lavra for more than 1,000 days.
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