Zelensky Met with representatives of religious organizations in Ukraine
On the eve of the Normandy format summit, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with representatives of churches and religious organizations of Ukraine.
The Head of State thanked the hierarchs for their joint address to the inhabitants of the temporarily occupied territories, as well as for the work the Holy Fathers do for Ukrainians. In the context of negotiations in the Normandy format, the President urged to support peaceful initiatives of the Ukrainian side.
“We are different, we have different denominations, churches, mosques, synagogues and more. And that's okay, because we have a big, very good, sometimes with difficulties, but our country. I believe in you,” Volodymyr Zelensky said.
The President stressed that after three years of blocking the Normandy format, the opportunity had emerged to start a dialogue.
The Head of State emphasized that it was important for him to hear advice. "Then I will feel that we are all together," he said.
Representatives of churches and religious organizations said they were praying for peace in Ukraine and wished the President strength, patience and blessing of God in the Normandy format talks.
Special attention was paid to the inadmissibility of persecution of believers of different denominations in the occupied territories of Donbas and Crimea, as well as court decisions on the elimination of religious buildings.
Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine Epifaniy emphasized: “Churches have great potential that should be used in the peaceful initiatives you are currently demonstrating to end this dreadful war. We are praying for peace - for a just peace in Ukraine".
The President assured of readiness to meet and solve problems.
Source: President of ukraine
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