In an interview with Ukrainian TV channel Priamyi,His Beatitude Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kiyiv and All Ukraine has laid out the schedule for the Tomos events in Constantinople:
5 January - His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Metropolitan Epifaniy will conduct a prayer service of thanksgiving in the Church of St.George at the Patriarchal compound,the Phanar.Then Patriarch Bartholomew will sign the Tomos of Autocephaly.
6 January - Patriarch Bartholomew and Metropolitan Epifaniy will concelebrate their first Divine Liturgy together as the First Among Equals and the first Primate in the history of the new autocephalous Church.After the solemn liturgy,Patriarch Bartholomew will present the Tomos to Metropolitan Epifaniy.*
A map showing how many parishes have transferred from the Moscow Patriarchate to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine has been posted on Google Maps.It currently shows that 25 parishes have changed their allegiance so far-even before the Tomos has been granted.There is a cluster around the Vinnitska Oblast with 10 parishes.The easternmost parish on the map is in Rubanivske,Dnipropetrovska Oblast,Ukraine;while the westernmost parish is in Minai,Zakarpatska Oblast,Ukraine.
The easiest way to find the map is to go to my Twitter page @Businessblogger.If you click on the church icons that are on the map,you can view the details about each parish in the Ukrainian language.*
The Patriarchate of Georgia says it has provisionally approved of the granting of autocephaly to Ukraine,but will not make a final decision until the Tomos is actually presented.
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Ukraine:Metropolitan Alexander Leaves Moscow Patriarchate for New Church
On 19 December 2018,old calendar St.Nicholas Day,His Eminence Metropolitan Alexander (Drabinko) of Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky announced he was leaving the Moscow Patriarchate for the new Orthodox Church of Ukraine.The faithful in the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral applauded his statement:
Today,for the first time during the liturgy,I commemorated the Ecumenical Patriarch and His Beatitude the Metropolitan of Kiyiv Epifaniy,but unfortunately some of the parishoners and clerics did not accept my admission to the OCU,and therefore left the temple;but I hope they will return.*
Metropolitan Alexander was one of the two Moscow Patriarchate Metropolitans who attended the Unifying Council in Kyiv on 15 December.The other was Metropolitan Simeon of Vinnytsia.On 18 December,the cathedral parish council ruled that Metropolitan Alexander had the right to serve in the cathedral and remain its rector.
The Moscow Patriarchate convened a synod to depose and prohibit from serving Metropolitans Alexander and Simeon.
Today,for the first time during the liturgy,I commemorated the Ecumenical Patriarch and His Beatitude the Metropolitan of Kiyiv Epifaniy,but unfortunately some of the parishoners and clerics did not accept my admission to the OCU,and therefore left the temple;but I hope they will return.*
Metropolitan Alexander was one of the two Moscow Patriarchate Metropolitans who attended the Unifying Council in Kyiv on 15 December.The other was Metropolitan Simeon of Vinnytsia.On 18 December,the cathedral parish council ruled that Metropolitan Alexander had the right to serve in the cathedral and remain its rector.
The Moscow Patriarchate convened a synod to depose and prohibit from serving Metropolitans Alexander and Simeon.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Monday, December 17, 2018
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Unifying Council Successful in Ukraine
The new Orthodox Church of Ukraine was formed in Kyiv today as 192 delegates met at historic St.Sofia Cathedral.Two hierarchs from the Moscow Patriarchate participated.
Chaired by His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of France, the Council elected Metropolitan Epifaniy of the former Kyiv Patriarchate as the first primate of the OCU.His title is His Beatitude Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine.*
The only incident so far was the arrest of two men carrying firearms in Kiyiv.The US Embassy in Kiyiv had issued an advisory for US citizens, but the day went tranquilly for the most part.The Embassy sent a congratulatory tweet to the OCU and Metropolitan Epifaniy.At the same time,it called for restraint in the days ahead,in order to ensure a smooth transition.
Chaired by His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of France, the Council elected Metropolitan Epifaniy of the former Kyiv Patriarchate as the first primate of the OCU.His title is His Beatitude Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine.*
The only incident so far was the arrest of two men carrying firearms in Kiyiv.The US Embassy in Kiyiv had issued an advisory for US citizens, but the day went tranquilly for the most part.The Embassy sent a congratulatory tweet to the OCU and Metropolitan Epifaniy.At the same time,it called for restraint in the days ahead,in order to ensure a smooth transition.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Bulletin:Date for Ukrainian Autocephaly Set;Security Service on High Alert for Unifying Council Blowback
According to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty,Archbishop Yevstratiy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolia has announced that the Tomos of Autocephaly is to be granted by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on 6 January 2019 in Istanbul,which is Ukrainian Christmas Eve.The Tomos will be presented following a Divine Liturgy concelebrated by Patriarch Bartholomew and the newly elected Ukrainian Primate.
First will come the Unifying Council on Saturday 15 December 2018,where the charter of the new Church will be approved and its Primate elected.Patriarch Bartholomew will reportedly attend the Unifying Council at St.Sofia Cathedral in Kiev.The cathedral belongs to the Ukrainian government as a national heritage site.*
Meanwhile,the Ukrainian Security Service,the SBU,is warning of possible violent provocations orchestrated by the Kremlin this weekend in cities across Ukraine,intended to disrupt the Unifying Council or even as a pretext for repressive actions by the Putin regime.*
First will come the Unifying Council on Saturday 15 December 2018,where the charter of the new Church will be approved and its Primate elected.Patriarch Bartholomew will reportedly attend the Unifying Council at St.Sofia Cathedral in Kiev.The cathedral belongs to the Ukrainian government as a national heritage site.*
Meanwhile,the Ukrainian Security Service,the SBU,is warning of possible violent provocations orchestrated by the Kremlin this weekend in cities across Ukraine,intended to disrupt the Unifying Council or even as a pretext for repressive actions by the Putin regime.*
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
US,Greece Initiate Strategic Dialogue
The US and Greece are stepping up their relations by holding their first ever Strategic Dialogue from 13-14 December 2018 in Washington,D.C.According to a news release by the Embassy of the Hellenic Republic,the Strategic Dialogue has an agenda including:
Regional affairs and economy;
Defence and Security;
Rule of Law and combatting terrorism;
Commerce-Investment and Innovation;
Energy cooperation;
and People to People ties.*
The Greek delegation will be led by the Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs,Giorgos Katrougalos.On Thursday morning,there will be a first meeting with President Donald Trump's National Security Adviser,John Bolton.The two sides will also release a joint statement.
In the afternoon,Mr.Katrougalos will meet privately with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
On Friday,Mr.Katrougalos will meet with business leaders over a working breakfast,covering attracting business in such areas as energy;digital technology;start-ups;and innovation.
A number of Hellenic Republic deputy ministers are accompanying Mr.Katrougalos to focus on Economy and Development;Digital Policy,Telecommunications and Information;Environment and Energy;Citizen Protection;and Education.Admiral E.Apostolakis,Head of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff,will also participate in the Strategic Dialogue.*
The Strategic Dialogue represents the upgrading of Greek-American relations at all levels,while establishing systematic cooperation between the two sides on a wide range of issues,the Embassy of the Hellenic Republic said.*
In its Integrated Country Strategy,the US sees Greece as:
a pillar of stability in a complicated region.Its position in the Eastern Mediterranean in close proximity to the Balkans,the Black Sea region,North Africa and the Middle East elevates Greece's importance in addressing US national security and energy priorities.
By encouraging Greece to grow its role in the European energy sector and pushing education reform,Embassy Athens will combat global adversaries' attempts to exploit Greece's geopolitical importance and structural vulnerabilities to destabilize the region and incite anti-Western sentiment.
Regional affairs and economy;
Defence and Security;
Rule of Law and combatting terrorism;
Commerce-Investment and Innovation;
Energy cooperation;
and People to People ties.*
The Greek delegation will be led by the Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs,Giorgos Katrougalos.On Thursday morning,there will be a first meeting with President Donald Trump's National Security Adviser,John Bolton.The two sides will also release a joint statement.
In the afternoon,Mr.Katrougalos will meet privately with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
On Friday,Mr.Katrougalos will meet with business leaders over a working breakfast,covering attracting business in such areas as energy;digital technology;start-ups;and innovation.
A number of Hellenic Republic deputy ministers are accompanying Mr.Katrougalos to focus on Economy and Development;Digital Policy,Telecommunications and Information;Environment and Energy;Citizen Protection;and Education.Admiral E.Apostolakis,Head of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff,will also participate in the Strategic Dialogue.*
The Strategic Dialogue represents the upgrading of Greek-American relations at all levels,while establishing systematic cooperation between the two sides on a wide range of issues,the Embassy of the Hellenic Republic said.*
In its Integrated Country Strategy,the US sees Greece as:
a pillar of stability in a complicated region.Its position in the Eastern Mediterranean in close proximity to the Balkans,the Black Sea region,North Africa and the Middle East elevates Greece's importance in addressing US national security and energy priorities.
By encouraging Greece to grow its role in the European energy sector and pushing education reform,Embassy Athens will combat global adversaries' attempts to exploit Greece's geopolitical importance and structural vulnerabilities to destabilize the region and incite anti-Western sentiment.
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Thursday, December 6, 2018
New Developments From Ukraine:Details About the Unifying Council Revealed
Addressing a forum on Local Self-Government,Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has disclosed that the Unifying Council for the new Ukrainian Orthodox Church will take place on 15 December 2018 at Kiev's St.Sophia Cathedral,for centuries the centre of Ukraine's religious life.President Poroshenko also said that Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has sent letters to the hierarchs of the three extant Ukrainian Orthodox Churches,including the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate,inviting them to participate in the very important and historic Council.*
A recipient of the letter posted it on the Internet.The Council will be overseen by His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of France,assisted by the Ecumenical Patriarchate's two exarchs to Ukraine.The delegates of the Council will be hierarchs,priests,monks and laity from the three churches.They will approve the charter for the new Church that was drafted by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate,and elect the first Primate of the new Church.President Poroshenko will be present at the Council.*
Mr.Poroshenko told the forum that:
Now,colossal responsibility lies with the hierarchs of the Ukrainian churches-to hold the Council in peace,harmony,in the spirit of Christian love and patriotism,to elect the Primate who will go to Constantinople/Istanbul and receive the Tomos.
A recipient of the letter posted it on the Internet.The Council will be overseen by His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of France,assisted by the Ecumenical Patriarchate's two exarchs to Ukraine.The delegates of the Council will be hierarchs,priests,monks and laity from the three churches.They will approve the charter for the new Church that was drafted by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate,and elect the first Primate of the new Church.President Poroshenko will be present at the Council.*
Mr.Poroshenko told the forum that:
Now,colossal responsibility lies with the hierarchs of the Ukrainian churches-to hold the Council in peace,harmony,in the spirit of Christian love and patriotism,to elect the Primate who will go to Constantinople/Istanbul and receive the Tomos.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
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