Hundreds of faithful honor St. Job at Pochaiv Lavra

Celebrations honoring St. Job of Pochaiv were held at the Holy Dormition Pochaiv Lavra.

On November 10, 2026, the Holy Dormition Pochaiv Lavra marked the day of the blessed repose of St. Job, Hegumen of Pochaiv, according to the monastery's press service.

The celebrations began the previous evening. On November 9, an All-Night Vigil was celebrated at the monastery. The relics of St. Job were also brought out from the cave church where they are permanently kept.

On the saint's feast day, Metropolitan Sergiy of Ternopil and Kremenets presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral. Concelebrating with him were Metropolitan Volodymyr of Pochaiv, abbot of the Lavra, numerous UOC hierarchs, the monastery's brethren, and visiting clergy.

Hundreds of faithful traveled to the Pochaiv Lavra for the celebrations and venerated the incorrupt relics of St. Job. Following the service, a festive cross procession was held with the saint's relics.

As the UOJ previously reported, St. Job of Pochaiv has been venerated for more than 370 years. He served as abbot of the Pochaiv Monastery and reposed in 1651. His relics are enshrined at the Holy Dormition Pochaiv Lavra.