Victims of Holodomor prayerfully commemorated with minute of silence, lit candles in Kiev
With the blessing of His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufriy of Kiev and all Ukraine, representatives of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) took part in the event.
President Petro Poroshenko, Prime Minister Vladimir Groysman and other government representatives, religious leaders of various confessions, and public figures also participated in the state ceremony.
The president announced a nationwide minute of silence and the “Light a Candle” demonstration. In closing, those gathered laid flowers at the memorial and placed lit candles.
On this day all churches and monasteries of the UOC held a Pannikhida for the reposed in connection with the memorial for the victims of the Holodmor, by the blessing of the primate of the UOC.
Read also
Let’s Show the World: Christ is Risen – From Every Corner of the Earth!
This Pascha, we want to create something beautiful — together.
The Holy Fire Descends in Jerusalem: God is With Us!
The Holy Fire, symbolizing the uncreated light of Christ’s Resurrection, once again illuminated the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Great Saturday.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Accuses Dumenko of Violating the Tomos, – Media Report
Epiphanius refused to concelebrate with Archbishop Elpidophoros during his visit to the States.
Abbot of Holy Cross Monastery (ROCOR) Takes the Great Schema Amid Health Struggles
One Soul Ascends in Stillness, Another Rises in Stewardship
UOJ Opens Branch in the Czech Republic
The Union of Orthodox Journalists in the EU continue to expand their presence