OCU announces the establishment of monasteries in two eparchies
"The Synod" of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU). Photo: pomisna.info
On 11 May, the OCU “synod” announced the establishment of monasteries in two eparchies.
"Upon the presentation of Metropolitan Andriy of Galicia, who oversees the Ivano-Frankivsk Eparchy, and Archbishop Herman of Kamianets-Podilskyi and Nova Ushytsia, a blessing was given for the opening of monasteries in these eparchies, and their leaders were appointed," the OCU website states.
As reported, earlier the OCU created clones of UOC monasteries in Volyn.
Read also
TRC comments on situation with detention of Metropolitan Longin’s children
The agency reported that after the necessary documents were provided, the man was given the opportunity to formalize a deferral.
Media: Metropolitan Longin’s children released from the TRC
The release was made possible only thanks to the courageous and steadfast position of the metropolitan and the reaction of the entire Orthodox community.
DESS says how many UOC churches have "transferred" to OCU since war started
As of early 2024, there were 10,919 UOC religious organizations in Ukraine, 10,586 of which are religious communities.
Metropolitan Longin to Zelensky: Release my son from TRC
Metropolitan Longin (Zhar) of Bancheny addressed an appeal to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky.
Prayers further offered for imprisoned UOJ journalists at Lavra's standing
People pray to the Lord to protect the "prisoners of conscience" from all sorrow, trouble, need, and illness.
Metropolitan Theodosiy's house arrest extended
The bishop participated in the hearing via videoconference, but opponents of the UOC were active near the courthouse.