Metropolitan Agafangel of Odessa performs divine service translated into sign language (VIDEO)
Since 2013, in this temple, with the blessing of Vladyka, divine services have been performed with a sign language translation for people with hearing impairment. Rector of the church, Archpriest Sviatoslav Minaev himself mastered sign language interpretation, which gave him the opportunity to spiritually nurse hundreds of Orthodox Odessa citizens with hearing and speech impairments.
After the service, Vladyka congratulated numerous believers on their patronal feast day, told them about pious life and martyrdom for Christ of Grand Duchess Elizabeth.
Read also
Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra relics go on display in London
Seven relics from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra have gone on display at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.
Odesa Eparchy organizes aid for victims of attacks
Volunteers and priests of the Odesa Eparchy are preparing humanitarian aid for those affected by the attacks.
Volodymyr-Volynskyi Eparchy supports families of fallen soldiers
A project of the Volodymyr-Volynskyi Eparchy combines prayer and psychological support for families of fallen soldiers.
OCU supporters try to enter UOC church in Stara Chortoryia
Supporters of Dumenko’s structure staged another provocation, attempting to enter a UOC church in the Zhytomyr Region.
Court halts re-registration of UOC Trinity Cathedral in Odesa
Believers of the UOC’s Odesa Eparchy are challenging the decision to re-register Trinity Cathedral in court.
Christ sculpture holding submachine guns displayed at French festival
Organizers of a festival in Marseille removed a blasphemous figure of Christ from public display following protests by local Catholics.