Epiphanius, Metropolitan of Kyiv and all Ukraine, led a divine service at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on January 7.

Divine service was started under the leadership of Epiphanius at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on the morning of January 7.

Metropolitan Epiphaniy stated that resistance to the ideology of the 'Russian world' is a common cause and urged Russian-affiliated monks to break ties with Moscow.

The Orthodox Church of Ukraine held its first Christmas service in Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on Jan. 7, 2023.

Metropolitan Epiphanius stated that Russia invaded Ukraine and that the 'Russian spirit' is leaving the Lavra.

Ukraine has enough forces and means to protect Kyiv.