Patriarch Filaret joined the services on the feast of the Assumption.

According to inkorr.com: The 96-year-old head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyiv Patriarchate, Patriarch Filaret, participated in the services in Kyiv dedicated to the celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. His participation came against the backdrop of statements about the deterioration of his health made earlier by the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU).

Participation in the services

According to UOCC KP, Patriarch Filaret prayed in the Vladimir Cathedral during the all-night vigil on the eve of the holiday and the next day participated in the liturgy led by the abbot.

Comment on the health of the patriarch

UOCC KP commented on the OCU's address regarding the deterioration of the patriarch's health, stating that his activity remains at a satisfactory level. The patriarch is undergoing scheduled examinations and treatment. He is an important figure in the history of Ukrainian Orthodoxy and was previously a leading contender for the patriarchal throne in Moscow, but after Ukraine gained independence, he founded the UOCC of the Kyiv Patriarchate.

Activity in church life

The Kyiv patriarch Filaret continues to actively participate in church rites, despite reports of health problems. His participation in the celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin highlights his activity in the life of the church.

Patriarch Filaret's participation in the services is an important signal for believers that he remains informed about church affairs and continues to play an active role in the life of Ukrainian Orthodoxy. It also strengthens the believers' confidence in the stability and continuation of traditions in the church, despite the challenges faced by the religious community.