Poltava Eparchy of UOC supports children at rehabilitation center

The clergy of the Poltava Eparchy of the UOC and volunteers delivered aid to a social rehabilitation center in Mykhailivka.

Priests of the Poltava Eparchy of the UOC and volunteers of the "Blaho" center visited the Poltava Social Rehabilitation Center in the village of Mykhailivka and delivered humanitarian aid to the residentsm reports the Poltava Eparchy.

With the blessing of Metropolitan Philip of Poltava and Myrhorod, the head of the eparchial Department of Social Service Archpriest Andrii Simon, Priest Serhii Debre, and Orthodox volunteers visited the rehabilitation center.

The facility houses children in need of special attention and care: orphans, children with disabilities, children from large families, as well as from families of displaced persons who left their homes because of the hostilities.

The clergy prayed together with the children, and then held a talk about the meaning of Christ's Resurrection, the omnipotence of the Most Holy Trinity, and the spiritual power of the sign of the cross.

Special attention was given to the birthday girl Lida, who was congratulated and presented with a festive gift. The meeting ended with fun games, the distribution of sweet gift sets to all the children, and the handing over of food supplies from benefactors.

The residents and staff of the social rehabilitation center expressed sincere gratitude to the clergy, volunteers, and all benefactors for their support and care.

Earlier, the UOJ reported that UOC clergy and volunteers delivered aid to children's hospitals in Poltava.