Putin: the work of the new head of the UOC will help reconciliation
The head of the Russian Federation centuries Putin believes that the work of the new Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Onufry will help restore peace in this country, is notified to the Internet representation of the Kremlin.
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church is self-governing Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. The election of the new head took place on 13 August in Kiev-Pechersk Lavra on the Council of bishops of the UOC. Metropolitan Onufry performed the duties of vicar of the Kyiv Metropolitan Department from February 24, 2014. Metropolitan Vladimir, who held the chair since 1992, was ill and died on 5 July.
" I am convinced that this is a difficult time for Ukraine Your work as a spiritual shepherd will assist reconciliation and understanding between people, to restore harmony and stability in society, " - said in a congratulatory message to Putin.
Elected Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate Onuphrius (in the world - Orest V. Berezovsky) was born November 5, 1944 in the village Trough of Moskovskogo district, Chernivtsi region of Ukraine in the family of a priest.
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