On May 2, 2024, on Maundy Thursday, Metropolitan Symeon of Vinnytsia and Bar, together with the clergy, celebrated Vespers with the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at the Transfiguration Cathedral of Vinnytsia.
After the communion verse, Metropolitan Symeon delivered a sermon in which he spoke about the Gospel events commemorated on Holy Thursday and the Sacrament of the Eucharist (Communion) instituted by Christ on this day.
After the Liturgy, the rite of Feet Washing was performed. Metropolitan Symeon, in the image of Christ, who washed the feet of his disciples in the Upper Room of Sion during the Last Supper, washed the feet of twelve priests as a sign of humility. At the end of the service, Metropolitan Simeon congratulated the faithful on the Holy Communion.
Press service of the Diocese of Vinnytsia and Bar of the UOC (OCU)
