The Head of the UGCC, Sviatoslav, congratulated the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Epiphanius, on the occasion of his 45th birthday.
This was reported by the Information Department of the UGCC.
The Head of the UGCC noted that celebrating his 45th birthday during a great war, the Metropolitan of Kyiv and All-Ukraine continues to boldly condemn the enemy and, through God's word, give people hope for the Lord's presence in their suffering, strengthening faith in victory and a just peace: "May the Almighty support you in this noble ministry, for which modern and future generations of Ukrainians will be grateful to you," wished His Beatitude Sviatoslav.
In addition, the Head of the UGCC addressed His Beatitude Epiphanius, emphasizing the importance of unity for victory and the preservation of brotherly love: "We are glad that through our joint meetings, appeals, prayers, we can heal the wounds of our people inflicted by the war and testify to the world community that Ukraine is a country of free citizens who believe in God, stand for the truth, and are ready to give their lives for their homeland, which He has blessed."
"Accept from us wishes of abundant God's blessings, the help of the Holy Spirit in all your labors for the glory of God and for the good of our people. May the Most Holy Mother of God and the saints of Ukrainian land be your intercessors in all matters for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ," wished the Head of the UGCC to the Primate of the OCU.