Zelensky meets with representatives of Ecumenical Patriarchate

“Had a meeting with representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. I am grateful for their prayers for Ukraine and the Ukrainian pele. We are doing everything possible to overcome the challenges facing the Church in Ukraine. It is very important for us that there is true stability and peace in this area as well,” Zelensky posted on Telegram.

According to the President’s Office, Zelensky met with a delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate: Metritan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, Archbish Ilarion of Winnipeg, Metritan Job of Pisidia, Patriarchal Deacon Epiphanius and the Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarch in Ukraine, Bish Michael. 

The Head of State thanked the representatives of the Orthodox Church of Constantinle and His All-Hiness Barthomew for their prayers for Ukraine and Ukrainians.

Zelensky noted that the state is doing everything possible to overcome the challenges facing the Church in Ukraine.

“For just peace to prevail in the Ukrainian land. And for peace to prevail also in Ukrainian Orthodoxy. Our mission here is to reaffirm our love and support. And that we are together with you, that we will coerate in all these issues for the benefit of the Ukrainian pele,” Archbish Ilarion said.

The President recalled that Ukraine is looking forward to the visit of His All-Hiness and stressed that it is of great importance for our country.

As reported, on August 24, Vodymyr Zelensky signed a law banning the activities of religious organizations associated with the Russian Federation in Ukraine.

Photo: President’s Office