You can also join the services online.
The head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan Epiphanius, reminded the faithful that that this year the celebration of Easter takes place in the context of the war waged by Russia in our country. He therefore urged parishioners to be vigilant, not to congregate in churches, and not to hold services at night in order to save lives. You can also join the service online . He spoke about this on the air of the United News marathon.
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“The Church calls for the vigilance of both parishioners and clergy to be vigilant at this time. We have already blessed, if in some regions this is especially true in the east, in the south, it is not necessary to worship at night. Worship services can also be held in the morning. Believers should not congregate in large numbers at the consecration of Easter, that is, time can be divided. If you wish, you can join the broadcast of services from Kyiv, on television or on the Internet platforms of the PCU. You can join the online broadcast and then come visit the temple and celebrate Easter and Easter offerings, “said Epiphanius.
He also added that” sometimes human life depends on simple advice. “
According to Epiphanius, the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations has asked for an end to the shelling by Russian troops during the Easter holidays. At the same time, according to the metropolitan, “there is little faith that this will really happen, because the enemy is trying to completely destroy us.”
“It amazes me that those who call themselves Christians commit such atrocities even on such holy days for every Christian. We hear that, in fact, civilians and children are dying every hour of every day. It would be good if there was a truce during the Easter celebrations, which is called for not only by churches but also by various international organizations. But we see that the enemy does not pay attention to any occasions or holidays, but continues to attack to capture us. But we are spiritually strong, we will continue to fight, and I am convinced that victory will definitely be on our side, “Epiphanius said.
It will be recalled that the National Police, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church have stated that churches will not be open during the curfew on Easter. Consecration Easter baskets of Christians will take place in churches and the surrounding area, taking into account the curfew in a particular region.
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