Metropolitan Epiphanius of Kyiv and All Ukraine held a Christmas service in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra on January 7. This day became historical for all Ukraine.

The liturgy began at 9:00. What is known about the historical event, read the material on Channel 24.

Ukrainians rejoice at the return of the shrine

After the service, the believers shared their impressions. People noticed that they were delighted, because at last they were caroling in the Ukrainian language in the shrine. In particular, “New Joy” resounded within the walls of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.

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Christmas service in the Lavra / Photo by Valentina Polishchuk, 24 Channel:

Some believers did not hold back tears of joy. The Ukrainian shrine has finally returned home.

Important! Earlier, representatives of the UOC-MP conducted services in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. Russians are committing genocide in Ukraine. Meanwhile, in the fall of 2022, in the Lavra, they glorified “Mother Rus'”, which is “waking up”. During a search of the shrine, the SBU found pro-Russian literature, Russian citizens with USSR military ID cards, and millions of cash.

The reaction of Vladimir Zelensky

The Ukrainian leader, while addressing the Ukrainians on January 7, said that this day is historical for Ukraine and the spiritual independence of Ukrainians. Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted: he is glad to see how many people attended the historic liturgy.

It is very important that a sincere prayer for Ukraine has been and will be heard in the Lavra today. And that no one else will make Ukrainian a stranger in the Lavra. Ukrainian independence must be strong in all its elements. And it will be. Forever. We provide this with you,” Zelensky said.

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is a shrine, which is one of the sources of Ukrainian cultural tradition.

Notice! The Ukrainians were pleased with the news that January 7 is definitely not the last time the OCU serves in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.

Excursion into history from Tkachenko

Alexander Tkachenko recalled that more than three hundred years ago, tsarist Moscow seized the property of the Lavra throughout Ukraine. At the same time, the Kyiv princes built the shrine, and decorated it during the time of Ivan Mazepa and Peter Mohyla.

Tkachenko noted that at Christmas the laurel is born again.