The Head of the UGCC His Beatitude Sviatoslav awarded bishop Yosyf Milyan with a Patriarchal certificate on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary which he celebrates on the 6th of July 2021.
“Personally and on behalf of the whole Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church we sincerely congratulate You on the Day of Your marvelous jubilee. A celebration of Your 65th anniversary is a sign of big love of God to priests and the faithful of Kyiv archeparchy, which You have been embracing with Your care and prayer for over a decade”, is said in the certificate.
The Head of the Church mentioned: “Your life is full of pastoral dedication and commitment to spreading the Gospel of Christ. In Your personality and a way of hierarchical service the faithful of our Kyiv archeparchy, youth in particular, reveal for themselves the loving face of their Church, where they encounter the living Christ”.
His Beatitude Sviatoslav pointed out that owing to bishop Yosyf the Church takes comfort in development of our parishes within Kyiv archeparchy which is beautifully crowned with a symbol of unity – the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, which builder he is.
“I ask our merciful God to reward You for all Your endeavors and grant all necessary graces”, the certificate says.