In Khmelnytskyi, the worship service with Onufriy has been canceled after the protest.

In Khmelnytskyi, the worship service with Metropolitan Onufriy has been canceled following a protest by local residents near the St. Nicholas Cathedral. The press service of the Khmelnytskyi Diocese of the UOC MP reported this.

The diocese's statement mentions that in order to maintain peace and avoid conflicts among the city's residents, the consecration of the cathedral will not take place. Everyone was called to mutual respect and understanding.

❌In Khmelnytskyi, people protested against Onufriy’s visit pic.twitter.com/P4jP4ZHEI3

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Incidentally, on May 21, a mass rally took place in Khmelnytskyi, where more than 100 people gathered, including veterans, servicemen, and relatives of fallen soldiers.

Analysis

The cancellation of the worship service with Metropolitan Onufriy due to local residents' protests is an important event that reflects the deep sentiments of the public regarding this figure. The further development of the situation may significantly affect religious relations and the coexistence of different confessions in the region.