New ruling bishop arrives in Ovruch Eparchy
Archbishop Spyridon (Holovastov) of Dobropillia has been appointed by the decision of the Holy Synod as the ruling bishop of the Eparchy with the title of Ovruch and Korosten.
On November 8, 2026, Metropolitan Nikodim of Zhytomyr and Novohrad-Volynskyi introduced the new ruling bishop, Archbishop Spyridon (Holovastov), to the flock of the Ovruch Eparchy, reports the UOC Information and Education Department, citing the Metropolitan's social media page.
The introduction took place on the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost during the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ in the city of Korosten.
The service gathered numerous believers. The clergy and laity prayed for peace in Ukraine, well-being and the strengthening of the Orthodox faith.
After the Liturgy, the faithful congratulated Archbishop Spyridon on his appointment to the Ovruch See and wished him God's help in his further archpastoral ministry.
As the UOJ reported, the UOC Synod appointed a new head of the Ovruch Eparchy.
