On August 16, 2024, on the feast of the transfer of the non-man-made Image of the Lord Jesus Christ from Edessa to Constantinople, Metropolitan Symeon of Vinnytsia and Bar paid an archpastoral visit to the village of Tomashpil, Tulchyn district.
On the occasion of the Patronal Feast, a solemn Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the church by Metropolitan Symeon of Vinnytsia and Bar in concelebration with the Rector of the church, Archpriest Mykhailo Vasyliuk and other clergy who were invited to the celebration.
During the Liturgy, prayers were offered for Ukraine and the victory of the Ukrainian army, for the parishioners and benefactors of the church.
Immediately after the Liturgy, a memorial service was held for the soldiers from Tomashpol who died defending the territorial integrity of Ukraine. Relatives and friends of the defenders attended the service and prayed with priests for the repose of their souls.
Afterwards, Metropolitan Symeon addressed the parishioners and guests of the celebration with an archpastoral sermon. His Eminence congratulated the community on the Patronal Feast.
The Rector, Father Mykhailo, thanked Metropolitan Symeon for his archpastoral visit, prayers and care for his flock.
Press service of the Vinnytsia-Bar Diocese of the UOC (OCU)
