Zelenskyy called Filaret's death a great loss for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the death of Patriarch Filaret, calling it a great loss for Ukrainians.
The head of state announced this on Telegram.
Zelenskyy noted that he had spoken with Metropolitan Epifaniy and expressed his condolences to all Orthodox believers.
“Patriarch Filaret’s earthly journey has come to an end. It is a great loss for Ukrainians. He was a strong personality and one of the most steadfast defenders of the Ukrainian Church, independence, and statehood,” the president emphasized.
The head of state emphasized that Ukrainians will always remember Filaret’s contribution to the formation of the local church.
“Without Patriarch Filaret’s energy, character, and courage, many of Ukraine’s achievements simply would not have been possible,” Zelenskyy added.
Honorary Patriarch Filaret of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (born Mykhailo Antonovych Denysenko) has passed away. He was 97 years old.
