In Vinnitsa region was first commemorated Saints Cathedral Vinnytsia (+ photos)
On the day when the Church celebrates the Ukrainian Orthodox Church novoletie and the day of memory of Reverend Simeon Stolpnyka in Ukraine for the first time celebrated the feast of Saints Cathedral Vinnytsia. Divine Liturgy in honor of heavenly patrons Vinnitsa edge celebrated primate UkraiOrthodox Church, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine Onufry the square in front of Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Vinnytsia. During the small entrance Beatitude awarded Vinnytsia diocese clergy liturgical awards. After the reading of the Holy Gospel Metropolitan Onuphrius delivered a sermon before hyselnoyu Vinnitsa flock. Following a short prayer service was held before an icon of Saints Cathedral Vinnytsia, then Metropolitan Onuphrius archpastoral addressed a speech to the audience. Welcoming the clergy and the faithful on holidays, Primate awarded Metropolitan Vinnitsa and the Order of St. Simeon Bar apostOla John the Theologian degree. In turn, Metropolitan Simeon thanked His Beatitude for archpastoral visit to the winery and donated to the icon of Our Lady of the Sign. "Feast in honor of Saints Cathedral Vinnytsia established by the Holy Synod of the UOC April 1, 2015. In the Cathedral of 15 devotees, life and achievement are related to Vinnytsya "- zauweighed Metropolitan Simeon of Vinnytsia and Bar. In addition, the bishops and priests from all over Ukraine to the Council vvelychannya Vinnytsia holy bishops joined with Moldova, Belarus and Poland. And the delegation of the Greek clergy led by Metropolitan Panteleimon Nauskym Veriyskym and that September 12 brought to the Vinnitsa regionRelics of St. Simeon Stolpnyka. Greeted Cathedral Vinnytsia on the occasion of the holy Orthodox Church clergy, laity, and Metropolitan Simeon of Vinnytsia and Bar Happy angel and representatives of the local authorities, including RSA chairman Valery Cow, Regional Council head Sergey scrolls, acting Vinnitsa city gTin Sergey Morgunov. "Extraordinary event in the winery, as we celebrate the first day of Vinnytsia saints. Podolsky land - a sacred land for all of us. Here was born a lot of talented people who created and developed our homeland. We now spend a great job to restore justice, so just before this year weAli temples in 36 property communities. In total, there are 1,038 Vinnichchine Orthodox churches, almost - it is the foundation of the Orthodox faith in Vinnytsia region. We also celebrate the day an angel our Metropolitan Simeon, who with his mental simplicity gives us all hope in this difficult time experiencing Ukraine, I would like to wish youhealth, peace, happiness and inspiration "- said during the welcoming speech Valery cow. Reference: In Vinnitsa Cathedral Saints of 15 devotees, life and achievement are related to Vinnytsya: Tomb of St. Peter Ambrose (Polyansky), Theodosius of Chernigov; St Anthony Caves, Theodore of Ostrog, Theophilus Kyiv; svyaschennomucheers Alexander (Petrovsky), Innocent (Tikhonov) Porphyry (Gulevich), John Melnichenko, Alexei Vorobyov and Martyr John (Elbe), Basil (Mazurenko), Eutyches (Kachur), Gennady (Rebeza). This was reported in the Vinnytsia Regional State AdministrationSource: http://artlife.rv.ua/