• About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Monday, May 29, 2023
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Orthodox Times (en)
  • Home
  • Orthodoxy
    • Ecumenical Patriarchate
      • Dioceses of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
      • Mount Athos
      • Archdiocese of America
      • Archdiocese of Australia
      • Church of Crete
    • Patriarchates
      • Patriarchate of Alexandria
      • Patriarchate of Antioch
      • Patriarchate of Moscow
      • Patriarchate of Serbia
      • Patriarchate of Romania
      • Patriarchate of Jerusalem
      • Patriarchate of Bulgaria
      • Patriarchate of Georgia
    • Churches
      • Church of Greece
      • Church of Cyprus
      • Church of Poland
      • Church of Albania
      • Church of Czech and Slovakia
      • Church of Ukraine
  • Politics
    • USA
    • Europe
    • Middle East
  • Society
    • Greek Diaspora
    • Culture
  • Spirituality
  • Christianity
  • Opinions
  • Home
  • Orthodoxy
    • Ecumenical Patriarchate
      • Dioceses of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
      • Mount Athos
      • Archdiocese of America
      • Archdiocese of Australia
      • Church of Crete
    • Patriarchates
      • Patriarchate of Alexandria
      • Patriarchate of Antioch
      • Patriarchate of Moscow
      • Patriarchate of Serbia
      • Patriarchate of Romania
      • Patriarchate of Jerusalem
      • Patriarchate of Bulgaria
      • Patriarchate of Georgia
    • Churches
      • Church of Greece
      • Church of Cyprus
      • Church of Poland
      • Church of Albania
      • Church of Czech and Slovakia
      • Church of Ukraine
  • Politics
    • USA
    • Europe
    • Middle East
  • Society
    • Greek Diaspora
    • Culture
  • Spirituality
  • Christianity
  • Opinions
No Result
View All Result
Orthodox Times (en)
No Result
View All Result

Metropolitan Epifaniy called on the Belarusians to establish autonomous Orthodox Church (upd)

Aug 13, 2020 | 14:29
in Church of Ukraine, FrontPage
Metropolitan of Kyiv: We cannot discuss the issue of Orthodox Church of Ukraine without Ukraine

Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv

LAST UPDATE: 15:20

By Kostas Onisenko

The Head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kiyv and all Ukraine, called on the people of Belarus to protect their democratic and free future and to establish an autonomous Orthodox Church.

With this message, Metropolitan Epifaniy addressed the Belarusians on his personal account on Facebook. He recalled the common ecclesiastical and state course of the Ukrainian and Belarusian people and stated that the Orthodox Church of Belarus had all the prerequisites to ask the Mother Church to be included in the Tomos of the Autocephaly.

Metropolitan Epifaniy posted his message in two languages: in Ukrainian and in Belarusian. At the same time,  the text was accompanied by a photo of the “unofficial” flag of Belarus, in red and white colours, and not with the flag established in the country by the former USSR, which is used to this very day as the official flag.  The “unofficial” flag is nowadays the symbol of the protesters who continue for the fifth consecutive day to demonstrate in the streets of Belarus. They are protesting against fraud in the presidential elections that took place last Sunday.

Thousands of protesters have been arrested, hundreds of them were injured and at least one person was killed during clashes with the police. It is recalled that Patriarch Kirill of Moscow was the first religious leader to congratulate Alexander Lukashenko on his “victory” in the elections. The message that Metropolitan Epifaniy sent to the Belarusians states the following:

“These days, the people of Belarus are suffering greatly – our neighbors, with whom we have had many centuries of common ecclesiastical and state history (…). Its non canonical annexation by Moscow has had and continues to have tragic consequences for Orthodoxy throughout Eastern Europe. With the will of the faithful and with the blessing of our common Mother Church, the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Church of Ukraine has been established among the Autocephalous Sister-Churches. The Orthodox Church of Belarus has the same reasons and right to request a Tomos (of Autocephaly) by the Mother Church whenever it wishes.

However, regardless of matters of jurisdiction, we, as Orthodox Christians, form a single Church of Christ. Therefore, we, as the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, cannot remain indifferent and not sympathize, when the future of the people of Belarus, the independence of the state, the freedom and security of the citizens, their lives are in danger,” he reports.

UKR/BEL«Тіло одне, але має багато членiв, усi члени одного тiла, хоч їх багато, утворюють одне тiло […] Чи страждає…

Gepostet von Митрополит Епіфаній am Donnerstag, 13. August 2020

Tags: Chruch of Ukraine

Follow OrthodoxTimes.com on Google News and learn all the news about Orthodoxy in Greece and worldwide.

All the latest developments in the Orthodox world, society and humankind, at the moment they happen, at OrthodoxTimes.com


Related Posts

Metropolitan of Kyiv: While our neighbors are bombing, the Greeks showed true brotherly love
Church of Ukraine

Metropolitan of Kyiv: While our neighbors are bombing, the Greeks showed true brotherly love

September 8, 2022
The Resurrection of the Lord was celebrated in Kyiv (PHOTOS)
Church of Ukraine

The Resurrection of the Lord was celebrated in Kyiv (PHOTOS)

April 24, 2022
The Epitaph Service in Kyiv by Metropolitan Epiphaniy (PHOTOS)
Church of Ukraine

The Epitaph Service in Kyiv by Metropolitan Epiphaniy (PHOTOS)

April 23, 2022
Kyiv: Resurrection service to be celebrated on Easter Sunday morning due to curfew
Church of Ukraine

Kyiv: Resurrection service to be celebrated on Easter Sunday morning due to curfew

April 22, 2022
Metropolitan of Kyiv presided over the Divine Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts in Kyiv (PHOTOS)
Church of Ukraine

Metropolitan of Kyiv presided over the Divine Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts in Kyiv (PHOTOS)

April 20, 2022
“Joint Prayer for Ukraine” in Saint Sophia, Kyiv (PHOTOS)
Church of Ukraine

“Joint Prayer for Ukraine” in Saint Sophia, Kyiv (PHOTOS)

April 9, 2022
Load More
Next Post
Greek President to visit Lesbos island for Feast of Dormition of Mother of God

Greek President to visit Lesbos island for Feast of Dormition of Mother of God

Latest News

Memory of the Holy Martyr Theodosia

Memory of the Holy Martyr Theodosia

by NewsRoom
May 29, 2023 | 18:25
0

The Church celebrates the memory of the Holy Martyr Theodosia, who was born to Christian and wealthy parents in...

Patriarch of Jerusalem celebrated Divine Liturgy at community of Turan

Patriarch of Jerusalem celebrated Divine Liturgy at community of Turan

by NewsRoom
May 29, 2023 | 17:27
0

On Sunday, May 28 2023, on the commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Synod, Patriarch of...

The celebration of the Thronal Feast at the Phanar

Message of the Ecumenical Patriarch to the re-elected President of Turkey

by NewsRoom
May 29, 2023 | 17:02
0

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sent a congratulatory message to the re-elected President of the Turkish Republic, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, wishing...

Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand visits Saint John’s College

Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand visits Saint John’s College

by NewsRoom
May 29, 2023 | 16:04
0

Today, Monday 29 May 2023, Saint John’s College, Preston, had the privilege of welcoming His Eminence Archbishop Myron of...

Erdogan calls for “common sense” for the demilitarization of the Greek islands

Patriarch of Moscow sent congratulation letter to Turkish President Erdoğan

by NewsRoom
May 29, 2023 | 15:21
0

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his re-election as president of the Republic of Turkey. As...

Group of young people from USA visit Patriarchate of Alexandria

Group of young people from USA visit Patriarchate of Alexandria

by NewsRoom
May 29, 2023 | 13:03
0

On Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, May 28 2023, Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria...

Newsletter

Sign up for our weekly newsletter



Quick Links

  • Orthodoxy
  • Politics
  • Society
  • Spirituality
  • Christianity
  • Opinions
  • History
  • Press Releases

Get Social

About Us

Advertise

Contact

© 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com
digital world media

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Orthodoxy
    • Ecumenical Patriarchate
      • Dioceses of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
      • Mount Athos
      • Archdiocese of America
      • Archdiocese of Australia
      • Church of Crete
    • Patriarchates
      • Patriarchate of Alexandria
      • Patriarchate of Antioch
      • Patriarchate of Moscow
      • Patriarchate of Serbia
      • Patriarchate of Romania
      • Patriarchate of Jerusalem
      • Patriarchate of Bulgaria
      • Patriarchate of Georgia
    • Churches
      • Church of Greece
      • Church of Cyprus
      • Church of Poland
      • Church of Albania
      • Church of Czech and Slovakia
      • Church of Ukraine
  • Politics
    • USA
    • Europe
    • Middle East
  • Society
    • Greek Diaspora
    • Culture
  • Spirituality
  • Christianity
  • Opinions
  • Greek Version

© 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptReject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

SAVE & ACCEPT