Contrary to Tomos: Yelensky discusses “pastoral care” abroad with OCU

Viktor Yelensky and representatives of the OCU. Photo: DESS

The head of the State Ethnic Policy, Viktor Yelensky, discussed with two “priests” of the OCU “the pastoral care of Orthodox Ukrainians who ended up living outside of Ukraine,” reports the DESS Facebook page.

The message emphasizes that the interlocutors paid “particular attention” to the problems of refugees in Western and Central-Eastern Europe, “seeking to join traditional Ukrainian liturgical practices and worship in the Ukrainian language.”

It is worth noting that the provisions of the Tomos of the OCU prohibit the establishment of parishes outside the country. All OCU believers outside Ukraine should fall under the jurisdiction of the Phanar clergy.

Earlier, the UOJ wrote that Patriarch Bartholomew discussed “current issues” with Yelensky at the Phanar.

Read also

წმინდა ცოტნე აღმსარებლისა და წმინდა გაბრიელის სახელობის ტაძრის საძირკველი იკურთხება

25 ივლისს ნაძალადევში მშენებარე ტაძრის საძირკვლის კურთხევის ცერემონიას წალკელი ეპისკოპოსი გრიგოლი (კაცია) აღასრულებს.

September 19 is the commemoration day of Archangel Michael

Feast of the Archangels - the day commemorating the miracle performed by Saint Archangel Michael in Khoni.

"Orthodox shrines are inviolable" - Archpriest David Jishkariani

Priest David Jishkariani told the Union of Orthodox Journalists about the challenges and issues that are currently relevant for Georgia and the entire Christian world.

Giorgi Berishvili responds to the confrontation on Melikishvili Avenue

The president of the Georgian diaspora in Ukraine, "Georgian Christian World," responded to the noisy confrontation that occurred at the election headquarters of the Mayor of Tbilisi.

The Union of Orthodox Journalists begins active work in Georgia

The goal of the Union of Orthodox Journalists is to strengthen the Orthodox faith, protect Christian values, and promote them in the wider society.

Scientists invent brain-computer chip capable of reading human minds

The "brain-computer" interface will help people who have lost the ability to speak communicate through the power of thought.