Serbian Patriarch Porphyrius Congratulated the Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church on His 82nd Birthday

Patriarch Porphyrius, Primate of the Serbian Orthodox Church, sent an official message of congratulations to His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufry of Kyiv and All Ukraine. The occasion marks the 82nd birthday of the Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

In his message, Patriarch Porphyry, on behalf of the entire Serbian Church and on his own behalf, expressed sincere wishes for peace, good health, and salvation. The head of the Serbian Church emphasized the importance of zealously and courageously bearing the archpastoral cross, especially during these difficult times for believers in Ukraine.

The Serbian Primate expressed hope that the prayers of the saints who shone forth on Ukrainian soil would strengthen Metropolitan Onufry in his ministry. Concluding his address, Patriarch Porphyry conveyed words of spiritual support to the entire clergy and the faithful people of Ukraine, offering the traditional blessing, “Many and blessed years.”